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Who Will Make the N.F.L. Playoffs? Here’s Your Guide
The Rams, Chiefs, Patriots, Steelers and Saints are all but guaranteed to be in the postseason. But what about the others?

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Seattle Seahawks (5-5)
35 percent chance to make the playoffs

A powerful rushing offense was Seattle’s specialty during its N.F.C. West reign. A dreadful rushing offense was Seattle’s deficiency its last few seasons. These Seahawks have revived it, gaining 173 yards against Green Bay on Thursday night, four days after gashing the Rams for 273. According to ESPN, the Seahawks are the first team since the 2004 Falcons to rush for at least 150 yards in seven consecutive game.

Crucial game: Their next one, and that’s not blithering coach speak. The Seahawks’ probability of reaching the playoffs improve to 61 percent if they win at Carolina, and it plunges to 19 if they lose, according to the Simulator. If Seattle can survive the Panthers, it has two tough games — Kansas City and Minnesota, both at home — and three against San Francisco (two) and Arizona, who are a combined 4-15.