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The Seattle Seahawks standings in the NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape as the franchise looks to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Seattle faces two challenging tests against the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers to close the regular season.

The battle for the NFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday night, the NFL announced.

After the 49ers' thrilling 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, the NFL announced its Week 18 slate and the 49ers will host the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday for a 5:00pm Pacific Time kickoff at Levi's Stadium.

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The winner will win the NFC West, and have the top seed in the conference throughout the playoffs. Two home games to the Super Bowl.

The Seahawks vs. 49ers Week 18 kickoff time is set after weeks of “TBD.” Here’s when it starts, where to watch, and what it means in the NFC West race.

Seattle allowed just 139 total yards and forced two turnovers in a dominant defensive display. The Seahawks' 13th win of the season ties a franchise record -- their two previous seasons with as many victories resulted in Super Bowl appearances. As in previous weeks, Seattle didn't hold back from trolling its opponent after a win.