NFC Playoff Picture: 3 teams that benefit the most from Seahawks loss

NFC Playoff Picture: 3 teams that benefit the most from Seahawks loss, No. 1: Detroit Lions

The team who benefits the most from the Seahawks going on their losing skid are the Detroit Lions. What a story the Lions are this year. No longer are they sitting at the bottom of the NFC North standings. Instead, they are firmly in the playoff hunt.

Detroit started off the year 1-6, but they have since won five of their next six games. The team is heading in the right direction under head coach Dan Campbell, and the future looks very bright. Detroit’s offense is thriving with quarterback Jared Goff leading, and have really good weapons in running backs Jamaal Williams and D’Andre Swift, and wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Not to mention they have an absolute star on defense with rookie second-overall pick Aidan Hutchinson.

The Lions have the opportunity to clinch their first playoff berth since 2016. They will have to win the majority of their next four games to have a shot. They have a good shot at doing so, as they have the fourth weakest strength of schedule entering Week 15, per Tankathon. They face the New York Jets, arguably their toughest opponent down the stretch, before they face the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, and Packers.

But, they certainly benefit from the Seahawks losing this week. But, it would certainly help the Lions if Seahawks and the loser of the Giants/Commanders game loses the majority of their remaining games, as it would help give them a clearer path to a Wild Card berth.