I have the utmost respect for Seattle and what they have accomplished. I do feel they certainly have regressed. For the first time since Pete took over I actually feel good about going to the link and possibly coming out with a link. Do I think we are favored? No. But the fact that Caroline won there, and Detroit came within 6" of winning there gives me a lot of hope. It no longer looks impossible.
We still have to prove we can beat a good team. We are yet to do it. Seattle is in the same boat this year. It's a huge game for me because that would essentially give us a 3 game lead over Seattle with 7 to play. It would mean a split at worse with Seattle. In a way it'd almost be a passing of the torch for at least this year.
Here are some things to consider.
They are incredibly healthy. In their four wins this year those teams combined for a total of 25 points! 0, 10, 3, and 12 and zero offensive touchdowns. 7 of those 25 points came on a returned fumble. In their four wins their defense is giving up 4.5 points per game.
Their offensive line is horrible, yet they are 2nd in the NFL in rushing.
This is going to be out best test yet. They have faced 3 teams that are undefeated (before the Packers loss last night)
We have a chance to go for the throat of the division right now and I think we are capable of it.