Brady Henderson, ESPN.com: Seahawks 27, Panthers 21
The Seahawks will take a page out of Rams coach Sean McVay's playbook ... sort of. McVay got Jared Goff out of the pocket on designed rollouts several times Sunday night, one reason he wasn't sacked and took only four official hits. Russell Wilson, meanwhile, took five sacks and 11 hits. Now he faces one of the NFL's most productive pass rushes, with Carolina ranking second in sacks at 47.
David Newton, ESPN.com: Seahawks 30, Panthers 17
What to watch for: Can the Panthers tighten up a run defense that ranks 29th in the league as it faces the league's third-best rushing attack? If past trends continue, the Seahawks will gash Carolina for big runs and at least equal their 140.8 yards rushing per game.
Tadd Haislop, SportingNews.com:Seahawks 28, Panthers 17
The NFL's quietest rivalry unfortunately shouldn't be much of a game as long as the Seahawks play to their strengths. Carolina hasn't been able to stop the run all season, and even without Rashaad Penny, the ground game is Seattle's ticket to a win Sunday and, eventually, a potential playoff run. If last week's game is any indication, the Panthers' post-Ron Rivera play over the last three weeks of the season will be ugly.
Cody Benjamin, CBSSports.com: Seahawks 30, Panthers 21
The Panthers have struggled against the run all year long. Good thing for them they're up against ... one of the best rushing teams in the league. Russell Wilson and Co. shouldn't have a whole lot of trouble staying pace with San Francisco while on the road.
Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com: Seattle Seahawks 30, Carolina Panthers 20
Finally, Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer gets a matchup that lends itself to his run-run-pass proclivities, even without Rashaad Penny in the fold. Seeing how Carolina's soft run defense was enough to awaken even the Falcons' backfield, it's safe to expect Chris Carson to run for over 150 yards this week. Interim head-coaching stints usually go in one of two directions. Either the team rallies for a few games ... or you wind up with players complaining about "horrible" play calls. Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell is on the wrong path.
Michael David Smith, ProFootballTalk.com: Seahawks 28, Panthers 14
MDS: The Panthers showed some promise early in the season but no look to be in full-on rebuilding mode. I can't see them beating a Seahawks team fighting for the first seed in the NFC.
Michael Florio, ProFootballTalk.com: Seahawks 27, Panthers 20
Florio's take: The Seahawks need this one to stay in the best possible position for the postseason, and the Panthers just need the season to be over.
John Breech, CBSSports.com: Seahawks 20, Panthers17
BleacherReport.com: Seahawks 30, Panthers 20
Indeed, the Panthers fired Ron Rivera and then got blown out in Atlanta. And while they're back at home now, the Seahawks present a bad matchup. Carolina has the league's worst run defense in terms of DVOA, and Seattle has been doing a great job controlling games on the ground with back Chris Carson. Kyle Allen and the Panthers have also become a turnover machine during their five-game losing streak, while the Seahawks have generated 13 takeaways in the last four games. Throw in that Seattle is 6-1 on the road and hasn't lost back-to-back games in over a calendar year, and this appears to be a no-brainer.
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Carolina Panthers' Donald Hayes (81) is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Jay Bellamy (20) and Willie Williams (27) after a catch in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Perel)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) runs against the Carolina Panthers in the first half Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Seattle. Alexander gained 195 yards rushing on 32 carries and scored twice in leading the Seahawks to a 23-17 victory. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson, right, steps around Carolina Panthers' Colin Branch after catching a pass during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Seattle. Jackson led the Seahawks in pass reception yards with 71 in the Seahawks' 23-17 victory. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers in the second quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. Hasselbeck threw for 201 yards in their 23-17 win. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks Shaun Alexander (37) carries the ball under the pressure of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of the their NFC Championship NFL football game in Seattle, in a Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 photo. He's the league MVP. The league rushing champion. He's also playing the last game of his Seattle contract, making him potentially the biggest plum in March's free-agent tree. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)
Seattle Seahawks safety Michael Boulware (28) points skyward after intercepting a pass by Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme, not shown, during the third quarter of the NFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 in Seattle. At right, Carolina's Jordan Gross walks off the field. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks Shaun Alexander holds up the NFC Championship trophy as he parades on the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-14 in the football game, Sunday Jan. 22, 2006, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Carolina Panthers' Dante Rosario (88) tries to break a tackle by Seattle Seahawks' Julian Peterson, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Seattle Seahawks' Deion Branch (83) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' Patrick Dendy (29) defends during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 13-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) finds some running room as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59), Dwan Edwards (92), Greg Hardy (76) and Haruki Nakamura (43) close in for the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) catches a pass in an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, October 7, 2012, in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Seattle Seahawks' Alan Branch (99) reacts after recovering a Carolina Panthers fumble as Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) walks off during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seahawks won 12-7. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches the game winning touchdown pass over Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Thomas (22) and strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seahawks won 12-7. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is hit as he throws a pass by Seattle Seahawks' Benson Mayowa (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) huddles with teammates during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Charlotte, N.C. The Seahawks won 13-9. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Charlotte, N.C. The Seahawks won 13-9. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to get away from the grasp of Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Referee referee Terry McAulay tosses the coin before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, top, leaps over Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan (57) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) keeps the ball as he tries to get by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett runs with the ball toward a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers early in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett and David Moore recreate the Allen Iverson/Tyronn Lue fadeaway/stepover moment from NBA history for their celebration of Lockett's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson (32) leaps over Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks' Bradley McDougald (30) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Chris Manhertz (82) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
