Seahawks surging into playoffs on strength of their defense

Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs (37), center, poses for a photo with teammates after he intercepted a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (86) celebrates with wide receiver Tyler Lockett, top, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90), center, and defensive end Benson Mayowa (95), left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks free safety D.J. Reed (29) reacts at the end an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)