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.

A Seahawks victory would increase their chances of making the playoffs to 62%, while lowering the Cardinals’ postseason hopes to 17%, according to FTN Fantasy’s simulation model. On the flip-side, a Cardinals win would increase their playoff chances to 71%, while decreasing Seattle’s to 11%. It’s borderline a must-win game for both teams.

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.

Trey McBride will lead the Arizona Cardinals into their game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET.The Cardinals faced the Minnesota Vikings in their last