A closer look at how the Seahawks' NFC West rivals fared in Week 14 around the NFL:
Arizona Cardinals (11-2)
The Result
Arizona won its seventh straight game to maintain a three-game lead in the division over the Seahawks (8-5), securing a 23-20 home win over the Minnesota Vikings.
What Happened
Linebacker Dwight Freeney helped the Cardinals clinch a playoff spot when he stripped the ball from Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with five seconds remaining, erasing any chance of a last-second field goal for Minnesota as defensive lineman Calais Campbell recovered the loose football for Arizona ... Quarterback Carson Palmer threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns in the win, one each to wide receivers Michael Floyd and John Brown, who finished the game with 102 and 78 receiving yards respectively ... Rookie running back David Johnson carried 19 times for 92 yards and is in competition with Seattle wideout Tyler Lockett for Rookie of the Week honors at NFL.com ... Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu led Arizona with 11 total tackles.
What's Next
The Cardinals head east for a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles (6-7).
St. Louis Rams (5-8)
The Result
The Rams snapped a five-game losing streak with a 21-14 home win over Detroit Lions (4-9).
What Happened
Running back Todd Gurley rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns, an effort that also has him up against the Seahawks' Lockett for Rookie of the Week at NFL.com ... Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson returned an interception 58 yards for a touchdown and helped hold Lions wideout Calvin Johnson to one catch for 16 yards ... St. Louis quarterback Case Keenum returned to the starting lineup and completed 14-of-22 passes for 124 yards and an interception ... Defensive tackle Aaron Donald added 3.0 sacks of Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford, upping his 2015 sack total to 11.0 (5th NFL).
What's Next
St. Louis plays on Thursday Night Football this week, hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) at the Edward Jones Dome.
San Francisco 49ers (4-9)
The Result
The 49ers suffered a 24-10 setback against the Cleveland Browns (3-10), who the Seahawks host this Sunday at CenturyLink Field.
What Happened
San Francisco had trouble protecting quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who was sacked nine times while completing 18-of-28 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown ... The 49ers lone touchdown came late in the game, when Gabbert found wide receiver Jerome Simpson from six yards out with less than two minutes to play ... Veteran kicker Phil Dawson added a 44-yard field goal in his return to Cleveland, where he played for 14 seasons.
What's Next
The Niners travel to Cincinnati for a Week 15 game against the Bengals (10-3).
Week 14 proved to be another successful business trip for the Seahawks and team photographer Rod Mar shares some of his favorite moments from the weekend, including Coach Carroll's viral photo atop of the team lockers postgame.

Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin represent their former college team, Pac-12 champion Stanford Cardinal on the way to the bus for the trip to Baltimore to face the Ravens.

Quarterback Russell Wilson steps off the Delta charter flight upon arrival in Baltimore late Friday evening.

The Seahawks were greeted with sunny and warm weather in Baltimore. Receiver Jermaine Kearse and defensive back walked to the buses for walk thru.

Quarterback Russell Wilson and quarterbacks coach Carl Smith review strategy while waiting for the start of walk thru at a local field near downtown Baltimore.

The mythical holiday of "Festivus" doesn't take place until December 23, but that didn't stop fullback Will Tukuafu and quarterback Russell Wilson from engaging in a "feat of strength" at walk thru. Each grabbed one and of a football and tried to wrestle form the other under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.

Russell Wilson and Will Tukuafu engage of round two of their football gripping game during walk thru on Saturday.

Receiver Kevin Smith shows off his handstand skills as offensive lineman J.R. Sweezy does his best impression of kicker Steven Hauschka.

At a brief visit to M&T Stadium, site of the game, quarterback Russell Wilson tossed footballs outside of the locker room.

Richard Sherman, assistant coach Nate Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell chat as they walk onto the turf at M&T Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday morning, a bevy of fans waited outside of the team hotel to get a glimpse of the players and coaches boarding buses for the game.

Doug Baldwin and Richard Sherman head down an escalator to the buses while a fan sneaks a photo from behind a column.

Wide receivers Tyler Lockett, Kasen Williams, Douglas McNeill III and Antwan Goodley take reps during early pregame warmups.

Linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis, sporting his distinctive mouth guard, warms up before the game.

Linebacker Bruce Irvin lets out a yell during early pregame warmups with teammates Mike Morgan, Bobby Wagner and Eric Pinkins.

Quarterback Russell Wilson waits near a pile of footballs to make his throws during the early warmup period. Tight ends Luke Willson and Cooper Helfet are at far right.

Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor lead the defensive backs onto the field for pregame.

Richard Sherman fires up the defensive backs in their pregame huddle on the field at M&T Stadium.

Offensive tackle Garry Gilliam sits alone at his locker before taking the field to face the Ravens.

Earl Thomas folds his hands behind his back during the playing of the national anthem before kickoff.

Defensive end Michael Bennett lets out a yell after sacking Ravens quarterback Jimmy Clausen in the first quarter.

Running back Thomas Rawls takes off through a hole in the right side created in part by Garry Gilliam (79) and Patrick Lewis (65) during the first quarter. Rawls rushed for 44 yards on six carries before leaving with an injury.

Seahawks Doug Baldwin and Fred Jackson celebrate with teammate Tyler Lockett after Lockett scored Seattle's first touchdown of the game.


Seattle's defense was stingy once again, limiting the Ravens to 28 yards rushing. K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner, Kelcie McCray and Frank Clark combine to stop Baltimore's Javorius Allen.

Seahawks rookie receiver Tyler Lockett continued his fine play, leaping high to make a one-handed catch in front of Baltimore's Kyle Arrington in the second quarter.

Cornerback DeShawn Shead breaks up a pass intended for the Ravens' Chris Givens.

Michael Bennett doesn't let go of Baltimore's Javorius Allen and K.J. Wright finished the tackle.

Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates receiver Doug Baldwin after the first of Baldwin's three touchdowns on the day.

At halftime, defensive coordinator Kris Richard talks to his players with defensive line coach Travis Jones.

On the other side of the locker room, Tom Cable addressed the offense.

Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell consults with tight ends coach Pat McPherson and offensive assistant Will Harrier.

In another corner of the locker room, quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Tarvaris Jackson listen to position coach Carl Smith.

Back on the field, Seattle's offensive line was getting it done in both the rushing and passing games. From left are center guard J.R. Sweezy, Patrick Lewis, fullback Will Tukuafu, guard Justin Britt and tackle Russell Okung.

Tight end Luke Willson leaps over a defender for a first down in the third quarter.

On the sidelines, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell checks in with receivers Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin.

Richard Sherman attempts to head upfield after intercepting a pass intended for Ravens receiver and former Seahawk Chris Matthews, but Matthew grabs him by the hair and doesn't let go.

Quarterback Russell Wilson found himself with plenty of space and time in the pocket once again, and turned that advantage into five touchdown passes which sets a team single-game record.

Jermaine Kearse heads up the sidelines with a 20-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Kearse had seven catches for 74 yards in the win.

Receiver Doug Baldwin points skyward after scoring his third touchdown of the game, this one on a 16-yard reception from quarterback Russell Wilson.

Receiver Doug Baldwin celebrates his third touchdown with tight end Cooper Helfet in the end zone.

Derrick Coleman sprints upfield for a 19-yard gain as teammates Cooper Helfet and Garry Gilliam seal off Baltimore defenders.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner is all smiles on the sidelines late in the 35-6 victory over the Ravens and once again the defense did not allow a touchdown.

After the game, former teammates Chris Matthews and Richard Sherman share a laugh. Earlier in the game, Matthews tackled Sherman after an interception by grabbing his braids.

In the Seahawks postgame locker room, Kam Chancellor chats with Richard Sherman and Russell Okung.

The visitors locker room in Baltimore is divided by a wall of lockers so Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll did the only thing he could in order to be seen by all the players -- he spoke to them from atop the lockers.

The Seahawks deplane their Delta charter flight in Seattle after winning their second consecutive road game.