Vikings 27, Seahawks 24: The greatest gift I can offer Seattle this holiday season is another prediction against the Seahawks, which has clearly been the chief motivating factor behind their success. This week’s justification is Minnesota’s +84 point differential on the season, which is the fourth best in the NFL. Thank you notes can go to mcalkins@seattletimes.com
Larry Stone (7-4)
Seahawks 27, Vikings 23: The Seahawks can take over the top spot in the NFC West with a win, and they’ll get a narrow one over a Vikings team that also has much to play for.