What happened: Baltimore sits one spot back at No. 9 with a matching 4-3 record, while Los Angeles occupies the No. 10 slot at 3-4 entering Week 8. All three franchises currently fall outside the seven-team postseason cutoff in their respective conferences.

Why it matters: Following preseason focus on the Seahawks and Rams, the NFC West rivals both face early ground to make up in the conference race. Baltimore's two-game skid has similarly pushed the Ravens below the AFC wild-card line approaching the midway point of the regular season.

What to watch: Week 8 games will offer Seattle, Baltimore and Los Angeles their next opportunity to climb into the top seven of their conference standings.