We’ll find out very quickly where the Seahawks stand compared to the rest of the NFC West. They will play league opponents each of the next two weeks and three times through December 8. They are coming off their bye week this week. He targets the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks haven’t won in Santa Clara since October 2021, more than three years ago. They’re enduring pain right now Six-game losing streak The 49ers’ last win will be in December 2021.

Seattle enters the weekend as a 6.5-point underdog. The odds are even against the Seahawks in Week 11. The 49ers also have Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey back in action.

If Seattle loses this weekend, it could face a tough task against the first-place Arizona Cardinals, which would put its season in jeopardy. If they lose their next two games, on the road against the 49ers and at home against the Cardinals, they will fall to 4-7 and 0-4 in the NFC West. That would be very close to a death sentence before Thanksgiving.

There are even scenarios where the Seahawks would miss the playoffs if they lose the next two games and then go 10-7. The next two games are critical to setting the tone for the rest of the season.

Given the strength of the Seahawks’ remaining schedule, they can’t afford to opt out of the bye week. After two games against the 49ers and Cardinals, Seattle heads on the road to face the Jets in New York. Then their tough battles continue against Arizona, then the Packers and Vikings. All three of these teams can make the play-offs.

The Seahawks have the talent to compete with talented teams within their own program. They should expect to compete for a playoff spot in the building. Especially after starting the season 3-0. To reach the promised land in January, Mike Macdonald must guide this ship through stormy waters. I hope one healthy Abe Lucas and DK Metcalf can keep the offense humming.

Splitting the next two games would keep the Seahawks in the hunt. Dropping both games could lead fans to mock drafts before December to prepare for the spring.

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