A closer look at how the Seahawks' NFC West rivals fared in Week 13 around the NFL:
Arizona Cardinals (10-2)
The Result
Arizona won its sixth straight game to maintain a three-game lead in the division over the Seahawks (7-5), securing a 27-3 road win over the St. Louis Rams.
What Happened
The Arizona offense piled up 524 total yards behind quarterback Carson Palmer, who finished 26-of-40 for 356 yards passing and two touchdowns, one to rookie running back David Johnson and another to rookie wide receiver J.J. Nelson ... The Cardinals were without running backs Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington to injury, but David Johnson filled in nicely, carrying 22 times for 99 yards in his first career start ... Fellow backup running back Kerwynn Williams carried six times for 59 yards, including his first career touchdown on a 35-yard run ... Veteran wideout Larry Fitzgerald made his 1,000th career reception and went over 1,000 yards receiving for the seventh time in his career, making a team-high eight grabs for 55 yards ... John Brown (113) and Michael Floyd (104) each topped 100 yards receiving.
What's Next
The Cardinals have a quick turnaround this week, as the club hosts the Minnesota Vikings (8-4) on Thursday Night Football from Glendale's University of Phoenix Stadium. With a win, Arizona will clinch a playoff spot.
St. Louis Rams (4-8)
The Result
The Rams were on the losing end of the game mentioned above, a 27-3 setback at home against Arizona.
What Happened
St. Louis finished 1-of-12 on third down and was held scoreless in the first half for the second time all season, struggles that contributed to the team making a change at offensive coordinator on Monday ... Quarterback Nick Foles finished 15-of-35 for 146 yards and an interception, his fourth in the past two games ... ... Rookie running back Todd Gurley carried nine times for 41 yards ... Wideout Kenny Britt led the Rams receiving corps with two catches for 41 yards ... Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald picked up his eighth sack of the season.
Who's Hurt
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins and tight end Lance Kendricks were ruled out after suffering concussions late in the game. Kicker Zach Hocker strained his quad pregame, so punter Johnny Hekker handled kickoffs. Safety T.J. McDonald had his shoulder banged up and will undergo further evaluation. Quarterback Case Keenum will return to the starting lineup for the team's next game after missing the past two weeks while undergoing NFL concussion protocol.
What's Next
The Rams continue their three-game home-stand with a Week 14 matchup against the Detroit Lions (4-8) at St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome.
San Francisco 49ers (4-8)
The Result
The 49ers earned a 26-20 overtime win on the road against the Chicago Bears (5-7).
What Happened
San Francisco quarterback Blaine Gabbert ripped off a 44-yard run to tie the score at 20 with less than two minutes to play in regulation and then threw a 71-yard touchdown to wide receiver Torrey Smith to win the game in overtime ... Gabbert finished 18-of-32 for 196 yards and the game-winning touchdown toss to Smith ... Running back Shaun Draughn carried 13 times for 36 yards and caught five balls for 50 yards ... Defensive back Jimmie Ward recorded his first career interception and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown ... Linebacker NaVorro Bowman led the Niners defense with 14 total tackles.
Who's Hurt
According to San Francisco head coach Jim Tomsula, linebacker Aaron Lynch and tight end Vance McDonald are in concussion protocol, while linebacker Michael Wilhoite will receive an MRI on his ankle.
What's Next
The Niners hit the road for a Week 14 matchup with the Browns (2-10) at Cleveland's FirstEnergy Stadium.
Team photographer Rod Mar went with the Seahawks on their business trip to Minnesota and had this perspective of the team's exciting 38-7 win over the Vikings in Week 13.
Seahawks linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis dons his Drake-inspired "Hotline Bling" holiday sweater for the December road trip to Minnesota.
Running back Thomas Rawls makes his first carry of the road trip, hauling snacks for the running back group as the road trip begins.
Seahawks fans are always on hand when the charter buses leave the interstate and head through Sea Tac to the airport for departure.
The Seahawks board their Delta charter flight on Friday afternoon, bound for Minneapolis, Minnesota for the matchup with the Vikings.
On Saturday, the team headed to a local college for a brief walk-thru. Safety Marcus Burley listen to music on his Bose headphones on the bus ride.
The team practiced on a local field covered by an indoor bubble. Defensive backs Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas held a discussion while the offense took the field for their portion of the walk thru.
Each road trip, the team takes a brief visit to the stadium of the next day's game. Running back Thomas Rawls took a phone call while sitting at his locker as the team got familiar with the surroundings at the University of Minnesota.
Receiver Doug Baldwin leads the way as the team walks off the turf at TCF Bank Stadium, permanent home of the University of Minnesota football team and temporary home of the Vikings while their new stadium is being built.
On game day, Kay Ruekberg of East Lansing, Michigan, got to check off the second item of her bucket list as she met Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson as he boarded the bus headed to the stadium.
At the stadium, quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll studied the surroundings during early pregame warmups.
Back in the locker room, receiver Doug Baldwin watched tape as he mentally prepared for the game ahead.
Linebacker Frank Clark applies eye black before the team took the field.
Offensive linemen Garry Gilliam and Justin Britt lead the way as the Seahawks make their way down a tunnel taking them from their locker room to the field.
Seattle's defense set the tone from their opening series on the field, stuffing league-leading rusher Adrian Peterson on his first two carries.
Seattle's defense came out on fire, and Bobby Wagner and Bruce Irvin congratulate Frank Clark after his sack of Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the first quarter.
Seahawks tight end Luke Willson stepped up in the absence of the injured Jimmy Graham, catching this tough pass and absorbing a big hit for a 14-yard gain and a first down.
The Seahawks went right back to Luke Willson on the very next play and he outran the Vikings defense for a 22-yard gain and another first down.
The Seahawks offensive line, including J.R. Sweezy, Patrick Lewis and Justin Britt, gave quarterback Russell Wilson time to throw from the pocket.
Tyler Lockett led all receivers with seven catches, this one for nine yards on Seattle's first scoring drive.
Running back Thomas Rawls celebrates after he scored the Seahawks' first touchdown of the game
Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin celebrates after tackling Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson for a one-yard loss in the first quarter.
After that, it was K.J. Wright and Kam Chancellor's turn to upend Vikings star Adrian Peterson, this time after a three-yard gain on a pass from Teddy Bridgewater.
Seattle rookie linebacker Frank Clark notched a sack of Minnesota's Teddy Bridgewater for a five-yard loss at the end of the first quarter.
Seahawks fans once again showed up and showed out on the road, flooding the stadium in blue and green, with 12 flags and signs supporting their team.
Running back Thomas Rawls found room up the middle as some Washington State University fans showed their Cougar colors in the stands.
Head coach Pete Carroll walked back to the benches to confer with defensive linemen Michael Bennett and Brandon Mebane.
Seattle's defense waits for the Vikings to come to the line of scrimmage.
Seattle's defense was stifling the Vikings who tried a reverse, only to have cornerback Deshawn Shead make a diving tackle for a six-yard loss on the play.
Seahawks fans and Vikings fans managed to enjoy the game together in the stands.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett hauled in a 29-yard pass from Russell Wilson then was hit hard by Minnesota's Antone Exum, Jr. who was penalized for unnecessary roughness while safety Robert Blanton grabbed Lockett's facemark.
Defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson (Maryland)
Running Back C.J. Prosise (Notre Dame)
Offensive Lineman Mark Glowinski (West Virginia)
Wide Receiver Rodney Smith (Florida State)
Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett (Kansas State)
Defensive End Cassius Marsh (UCLA)
Running back Troymaine Pope (Jacksonville State)
Tight End Jimmy Graham (Miami)
Defensive Lineman Ahtyba Rubin (Iowa State)
Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls hits a hole created by center Patrick Lewis in the second half. Rawls tallied 101 yards on 19 carries in the victory.
Defensive End Cliff Avril (Purdue)
Linebacker Mike Morgan (USC)
Running Back Tre Madden (USC)
Wide Receiver Tanner McEvoy (Wisconsin)
Strong Safety Kam Chancellor (Virginia Tech)
Linebacker Ronald Powell (Florida)
The game is not even three hours old yet, but linebacker Bruce Irvin is already reviewing tape of the game on the return flight to Seattle.
