Seahawks Clinch NFC West and Top Seed with Win Over 49ers
TL;DR
The NFL playoff picture is shaping up with the Seahawks securing the NFC West and No. 1 seed, while the Buccaneers and Panthers are vying for the NFC South title. Twelve of 14 playoff spots are clinched, with key matchups determining the final seeds, including a crucial AFC North game between the Ravens and Steelers. The postseason seeding depends on upcoming results, with teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Eagles also in strong positions.
- Seahawks clinch NFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC West. Buccaneers stay alive in race for the NFC South AP News
- Seahawks silence 49ers, lock up NFC's No. 1 seed ESPN
- Post-Snap Reads 1/4: Seahawks secure huge, NFC West sealing win in Santa Clara Yahoo Sports
- Seahawks-49ers on Saturday of Week 18: What We Learned from Seattle's 13-3 win NFL.com
- NFL Playoff Picture 2025-26, Standings, Bracket Scenarios After Seahawks vs. 49ers Bleacher Report
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