And Seattle wins next week, Seattle could host the NFC Championship game. That would be amusing.
Is there anything wrong with the 7-9 Seahawks hosting the 11-5 Saints? The Saints lost by 5 points. If the game were played in New Orleans, the home field swing is worth about 6 points. Yes, maybe luck had an impact, but home teams are more luck-resistant. Forcing New Orleans to play on the road may increase the likelihood of them losing by 20% (if you accept a 6-point swing for homefield advantages).
If the improbable continues to happen, Seattle might even finish the season with a winning record... IF they win 2 more playoff games, and the Super Bowl (if they lost the Super Bowl, they would finish at 10-10).
Is there anything wrong with the 7-9 Seahawks hosting the 11-5 Saints? The Saints lost by 5 points. If the game were played in New Orleans, the home field swing is worth about 6 points. Yes, maybe luck had an impact, but home teams are more luck-resistant. Forcing New Orleans to play on the road may increase the likelihood of them losing by 20% (if you accept a 6-point swing for homefield advantages).
If the improbable continues to happen, Seattle might even finish the season with a winning record... IF they win 2 more playoff games, and the Super Bowl (if they lost the Super Bowl, they would finish at 10-10).