Though the on-field results have been different recently in the win/loss column, the Seahawks and Cardinals are in contention due to suffocating defenses.

The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Sunday’s 26-21 win over the Jets featured several special teams miscues, including a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by New York.

The Seattle Seahawks captured their third consecutive victory, outlasting the New York Jets 26-21 in Week 13. Mike Macdonald’s squad now enters Sunday’s Week 14 showdown versus the Arizona Cardinals in pole position in the NFC West.

Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers keep winning.

The Seattle Seahawks are in first place in the NFC West after a trio of wins against the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets after their bye. The Seahawks' winning streak has propelled Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr to move them up in his weekly power rankings from No.

Welcome to another Seattle Seahawks power rankings update! After a narrow 26-21 win over the New York Jets, the Seahawks have now rattled off three straight victories and have climbed from the NFC West cellar to the top spot.