The Seattle Seahawks fell short of upsetting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, dropping their Week 16 contest 27-24. Mike Macdonald's defense struggled to get stops. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards,

Here we'll look at the Seattle Seahawks personnel who are most to blame for their Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Seahawks arrived at Lumen Field for their Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) arrives at Lumen Field for the Week 16 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

The game against the Seahawks was a reminder that this team can overcome hardships and be able to close out games against tough opponents like Seattle.

Sunday could be more of the same, as the always loyal Vikings fans might make life a little difficult at Lumen. After all, Minnesota is 12-2 and the favorites in this critical NFC matchup. The Vikings are playing for the No. 1 seed, while the Seahawks are fighting to stay alive in the playoff picture.

The Chicago Bears will try to avoid making history for the second time in three years when they meet the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field.

After their win on Sunday against the Seahawks, the team has now won eight games in a row. This time, more than most this year, the PFF grades will be very interesting as the team begins to finish the season with a run that has them winning the NFC North.

The Seattle Seahawks are hanging onto their playoff hopes by a thread. One more win by the Washington Commanders would eliminate the Seahawks from wild-card contention. Luckily, the NFC West would still be within reach.

Still battling with the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West division, Seattle will be looking to put themselves in a position against a very vulnerable Bears team that can't seem to get out of their own way,