Well, as can be expected after three straight wins, the Seahawks are continuing their upward trajectory into the top 10. This week the five media sites reviewed (Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, NFL.com, and Pro Football Talk all rank Seattle comfortably within the top 10.
Though coming in 9th and 10th on the three above lists are positive, both Yahoo and NFL.com have even more positive rankings. Yahoo, who rose the Seahawks up from 14th to 8th, discussed Seattle as a potential division winner in the tough NFC West.
After Week 3, the average power ranking between the five sites (NFL.com, PFT, Bleacher Report, ESPN, and Yahoo) was 13.6. After Week 4, the average power ranking between these same five sites is 8.2, well within the top ten. With three impressive wins in a row, the overall consensus from the national media seems to be that they expect Seattle to be a playoff team. However, it will not be an easy road ahead for Seattle with a difficult schedule, and a tough NFC West. This next week will be a huge test for Seattle as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.