Though the on-field results have been different recently in the win/loss column, the Seahawks and Cardinals are in contention due to suffocating defenses.

A Seahawks victory would increase their chances of making the playoffs to 62%, while lowering the Cardinals’ postseason hopes to 17%, according to FTN Fantasy’s simulation model. On the flip-side, a Cardinals win would increase their playoff chances to 71%, while decreasing Seattle’s to 11%. It’s borderline a must-win game for both teams.

The Seattle Seahawks (7-5) will face the Arizona Cardinals (6-6) on the road on Sunday in Week 14. Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is at 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Seahawks vs. Cardinals od

The Arizona Cardinals entered Week 13 tied with the Seattle Seahawks at 6-5 atop the NFC West, although Seattle held a head-to-head tiebreaker to be the leader. After games in Week 13, the Cardinals lost ground.

It cannot be overstated how big of a seized opportunity it was for the Seattle Seahawks for winning on Sunday. The Seahawks survived a sloppy and bizarre game against the New York Jets, ultimately prevailing with a 26-21 victory on the road.