Pivotal stat: The Seahawks are 7-0 this season when Russell Wilson has 1+ TD passes. Conversely, Seattle is 1-3-1 when Wilson has not thrown a TD pass.
Improving offense: Seattle ranked 29th in scoring offense over its first seven games, but have ranked 8th in scoring offense over its last five games.
Clinching scenario: In his last two games, 85 of Thomas Rawls' 144 rush yards have come after contact.
X factor: With Kam Chancellor on the field this year, Seattle's defense has allowed 14.3 points per game. Without Chancellor, Seattle has allowed 20.0 PPG.
Sack duo: Cliff Avril and Frank Clark have the 3rd-most sacks by any teammate duo in the NFL (17.5 sacks).