Seattle Seahawks Soar to Top 5 in Week 13 Power Rankings
After a recent string of performances, the Seattle Seahawks have climbed into the top 5 of national power rankings. Following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams, a favorite to win the Super Bowl, there were questions about their standing. However, a win against the struggling Tennessee Titans solidified their position.
Seattle Seahawks Remain in National Spotlight
Despite defeating the one-win Titans by only a single possession, Seattle has impressed national media. All five major outlets—NFL.com, Pro Football Talk, Bleacher Report, ESPN, and CBS Sports—elevated the Seahawks in their rankings.
Power Ranking Highlights
- ESPN: Moved Seattle up from 7th to 5th. They rank the Seahawks as the third-best team in the NFC.
- Bleacher Report: Also ranked Seattle 5th, citing their resilience against potential trap games.
- Pro Football Talk: Ranked the Seahawks 5th, emphasizing the impact of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- NFL.com: Surged Seattle from 4th to 2nd, acknowledging their dominance in recent games and Smith-Njigba’s remarkable performance.
- CBS Sports: Maintained Seattle within the top 5, reflecting confidence in their overall team balance.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Historic Pace
Smith-Njigba is making headlines with his exceptional performance this season. He is on track to potentially become the NFL’s first 2,000-yard receiver, which could surpass the existing single-season yardage record of 1,964 yards set by Calvin Johnson.
Season Overview and Future Challenges
Following the Week 12 rankings, the average position across the five outlets was 4.2, compared to 6.2 after Week 11. This upward trend highlights a growing optimism about the Seahawks’ playoff potential.
The journey is not yet over. Next, the Seahawks face the Minnesota Vikings, who may be relying on undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer. As this season unfolds, every match will be critical for Seattle as they aim to solidify their playoff aspirations.
