Seahawks Survive Colts Scare, Set Stage for Massive NFC West Showdown on Thursday Night
Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field wasn’t the kind of dominant Seahawks performance fans have gotten used to in recent weeks. Instead, it was a gritty, grind-it-out win that reminded everyone just how thin the margins can be in December football - especially when the stakes are climbing and the injuries are piling up.
The Indianapolis Colts, banged up and missing key pieces, came into Seattle and didn’t flinch. They led for much of the game, leaning on veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to engineer what looked like it might be a late-season upset.
But Jason Myers had other plans. Twice in the closing minutes, the Seahawks’ kicker came through - first to give Seattle the lead, and then to seal it - effectively shutting the door on any holiday miracle the Colts had in mind.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was enough. And in December, that’s what counts.
The win keeps Seattle locked in a tight NFC West race with the Los Angeles Rams, who remain neck-and-neck with the Seahawks not just for the division crown, but for the top overall seed in the NFC. And now, it all comes down to Thursday Night Football - a prime-time, winner-take-all clash that could determine who controls their playoff destiny heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
Health Trending Up for Seahawks, But Rams Face Uncertainty
The timing couldn’t be better for Seattle on the injury front. Key contributors like Jarran Reed, Julian Love, Jalen Sundell, and Eric Saubert have all recently returned from injured reserve, giving Mike Macdonald’s squad a much-needed boost as they prepare for their biggest game of the year.
The Rams, on the other hand, may be heading in the opposite direction. One of their top offensive weapons is suddenly in doubt for Thursday night, which could significantly impact how they approach this pivotal showdown.
When these two teams met earlier in the season, it was a slugfest. The Rams eked out a two-point win, despite Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throwing four interceptions - a performance Seattle somehow managed to keep close in spite of the giveaways. That game also featured a fully healthy Davante Adams, who made his presence felt throughout.
Now, with both teams trending in different directions health-wise, the rematch brings a whole new layer of intrigue.
Everything on the Line in Week 16
This isn’t just another Thursday night game. This is the kind of late-season heavyweight bout that shapes playoff brackets and cements legacies. Whoever comes out on top Thursday night won’t just grab the NFC West lead - they’ll take control of the conference heading into the final stretch.
For Seattle, it’s a chance to show they can win ugly and still climb to the top. For the Rams, it’s about weathering adversity and proving they can rise even without all their stars.
One game. One night.
First place in the NFC on the line. Buckle up.