Seahawks hope to increase playoff odds when they face Vikings

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have no choice but to move forward.

After a disappointing loss to Green Bay allowed the Los Angeles Rams — who have the same record but own the tiebreaker advantage — to leapfrog them in the NFC West standings, the Seahawks are preparing to host another tough NFC North foe in the Minnesota Vikings.

While they no longer have the inside track to win their division, this game is crucial to the Seahawks' playoff chances. Seattle (8-6) has a 36% chance of making the postseason...