The Seattle Seahawks are in a better position to vie for a playoff berth and strive to catch the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West division title race this season after picking up a huge win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7.
ESPN has given the Seahawks a 70% chance to reach the playoffs this season and an 8% chance to win the NFC West heading into Week 8.
Seattle's postseason outlook remains promising as the team looks to build momentum with the second half of the schedule nearing.
The Seahawks enter Week 8 with a 4-3 record, currently good for No. 2 in the NFC West and No. 8 in the NFC playoff picture, just outside the conference's seven-team postseason field. A victory this week may help the Seahawks improve their standing and strengthen
their chances of securing a playoff berth.
The San Francisco 49ers lead the NFC West division at 6-1 after suffering their first loss of the season in Week 7. Seattle follows at 4-3, while the Los Angeles Rams sit at No. 3 at 3-4 and the Arizona Cardinals are last at 2-5.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold delivered a big performance in Week 7, with 257 passing yards and a passing touchdown in the win over Kansas City, giving Seattle renewed confidence heading into its next matchup. Jaxon Smith-Njigba's historic streak and the arrival of superstar guard Quenton Nelson via trade figure to further strengthen the Seahawks’ attack moving forward. A Week 8 victory over the Chicago Bears may be just what Seattle needs to see a discernible shift in the standings.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks given great odds to make playoffs in ESPN’s latest forecast
