Seahawks given great odds to make playoffs in ESPN’s latest forecast

The Seattle Seahawks are in a better position to vie for a playoff berth and strive to catch the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC West division title race this season after picking up a huge win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. ESPN has given the Seahawks a 70% chance to reach the playoffs this season and an 8% chance to win the NFC West heading into Week 8. The Seahawks enter Week 8 with a 4-3 record, currently good for No. 2 in the NFC West and No.