The Seattle Seahawks faced a setback in their playoff aspirations after a narrow 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, which left them needing help from other teams to secure the NFC West title.

Despite a strong performance from quarterback Geno Smith, who threw two touchdown passes, defensive miscues and missed opportunities ultimately cost the Seahawks the game. Coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged the challenge ahead, emphasizing the need for his team to focus on their upcoming match against the Chicago Bears.