Two weeks ago, the NFL power rankers were beginning to believe in the Seahawks. Now? Well, let's just say consecutive home losses did not impress.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)

The Minnesota Vikings almost couldn't be doing this more quietly. Justin Jefferson was brilliant, with 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings beat the Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with the Lions in the NFC North and for the top seed in the NFC playoffs at 13-2.

The Minnesota Vikings move to 13-2 and push their winning streak to eight games with a 27-24 victory on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith suffered an injury midway through the third quarter of a 20-3 game against the Green Bay Packers.,

The Vikings have seen their defensive prowess slip in the second half of the schedule but remain relentless in their pursuit of pressure. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores dials up the blitz more than any team in the NFL, which has boiled down to the fourth-highest pressure rate and 42 sacks on the season (tied for fourth).

By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days,

Van Ginkel has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance against the Seattle Seahawks. The linebacker helped Minnesota soar to a 27-24 victory, tallying two sacks, three quarterback hits and two tackles for loss on Sunday at Lumen Field.

Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders in New York? Does Ashton Jeanty squeeze into the first round? Check out Nate Tice and Charles McDonald's third 2025 mock draft, just in time for the holidays.

Cleveland Browns consultant and ex-Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is reportedly "hands down" the most "sought-out" person in the 2025 head