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Seattle Seahawks (SEA)

NFC West • Record: 3-1 (.750) •No. 6 seed
Race:

Seed Holding the No. 6 seed (wild card) — Falcons is the first team out, 1 game back
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 13
Tragic # 15
Division titleMagic 14 · Tragic 13
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 14 · Tragic 13
Playoff odds 65.3%
Division 19.5% • Wild card 45.8% • Bye 4.6%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose. A tie is half a game.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

This week's rooting guide — Week 5


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing this week's remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Seahawks beat 49ers this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Seahawks lose to 49ers this week, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Seahawks go 4-1 while Falcons go 2-3:
Magic # 13 → 9Magic -4 Tragic # 15 → 14Tragic -1
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Seattle Seahawks magic number right now?

The Seattle Seahawks magic number is currently 13. Any combination of Seattle Seahawks wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 13 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Seattle Seahawks elimination number?

The Seattle Seahawks elimination number is 15. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Seattle Seahawks lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Seattle Seahawks playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Seattle Seahawks make the playoffs in about 65.3% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in football?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot — a division title or one of the three wild cards in the conference. A tie counts as half a game. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Seattle Seahawks last make the playoffs?

The Seattle Seahawks last made the NFL playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Seattle Seahawks last win the Super Bowl?

The Seattle Seahawks have won 2 Super Bowls, most recently in 2025.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NFL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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