NFL Week 16 Winners & Losers: Cowboys, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts and more

Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) at the line during overtime against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) at the line during overtime against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /
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Dec 21, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) calls a play in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) calls a play in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Winners: Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks clinched before they even played the Arizona Cardinals Sunday night.

While the game itself had an impact on who was in the top spot for the NFC West, the team just had to wait until the Dallas Cowboys housed the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. Once that was done, so was Philadelphia and anyone else who thought they might slip in ahead of Seattle.

The Seahawks have apparently peaked at the right time, winning four games in a row before Sunday night and seven of eight since the bye.

Of course, that all set the table for an excellent Sunday night game, but their ticket back to defend their title was already punched.

Next: Losers: Baltimore Ravens