{
  "id": 17464713,
  "title": "Seahawks given great odds to make playoffs in ESPN’s latest forecast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/seahawks-given-great-odds-to-make-playoffs-in-espns-latest-forecast",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:08:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-given-great-odds-playoffs-200819445.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks are in a strong position to secure a playoff berth this season, according to ESPN's latest forecast. With a 70% chance of making the playoffs and an 8% chance of winning the NFC West, the team is feeling optimistic as the second half of the schedule approaches. Currently sitting at No. 2 in the NFC West and No. 8 in the NFC playoff picture with a 4-3 record, Seattle is just outside the conference's seven-team postseason field. A win against the Chicago Bears in Week 8 could help Seattle improve its standing and bolster its chances of reaching the playoffs. The San Francisco 49ers currently lead the NFC West with a 6-1 record, while the Seahawks are in second place with a 4-3 mark. The Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals round out the division standings at 3-4 and 2-5, respectively. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had a standout performance in Week 7, throwing for 257 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team's momentum appears to be building, thanks in part to the historic streak of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the addition of superstar guard Quenton Nelson via trade.",
  "summary": "The Seahawks’ win over the Chiefs in Week 7 has increased their chances to make the playoffs, though they have a tall task to win the NFC West title.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seattle Seahawks have 70% chance to make playoffs.",
    "Team holds 4-3 record, second in NFC West.",
    "Win against Chicago Bears could boost playoff chances."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}