The Seahawks face the Bears in Chicago on Thursday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

The Seattle Seahawks are still trying to make a late playoff push, but they need the help of a division rival to secure their ticket, and Geno Smith has pleaded for their assistance. It’s that time of the season when teams rely on various outcomes to secure a playoff spot.

Efforts from Geno Smith‘s camp to secure an extension this year did not produce a deal. After all, the Seahawks have their starting quarterback on a team-friendly deal that runs through the 2025 season.