Eye On The Hawks: Seahawks at Panthers

On Friday afternoon, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner walks to the team buses wearing a Jackson State sweatshirt. Wagner honors Historically Black College and Universities each week.

12s wave to the departing convoy of buses as the team leaves the Virginia Mason Athletic Center headed for Sea-Tac International Airport for the flight to Charlotte.

Seahawks Shaquill Griffin and Travis Homer walk the stairs up to the teamÕs charter plane.

The Seahawks were treated by a steady rain upon landing In Charlotte, N.C., near midnight on Friday.

On Saturday afternoon, the players, including running backs Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise, descended an escalator to head to the team's walk-thru.

The Seahawks welcomed Ashton Vinson, a passionate 12 who is battling cancer, to participate in the team's walk-thru on Saturday.

Led by offensive linemen D.J. Fluker, Mike Iupati and Joey Hunt, young Ashton Vinson looks for more running room at the team's Saturday walk-thru.

Ashton Vinson, a Make-a-Wish visitor to the Seahawks walk-thru, high-fives receiver Tyler Lockett during the Saturday walkthru prior to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Young cancer patient and Make-a-Wish guest Ashton Vinson takes a handoff from Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during the team's Saturday walk-thru.

Make-a-Wish guest Ashton Vinson 'breaks down' the team's huddle at the end of walk-thru.

On Sunday, 12s waiting near the team's hotel for a glimpse of the players heading to the buses were greeted by a visit from Santa, who shook hands and gave high-fives to the fans.

12s wait for a glimpse of their favorite players as the Seahawks headed to the buses for the ride to the stadium on Sunday morning.

Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton heads to the bus wearing his signature cowboy hat.

Big men George Fant, D.J. Fluker and Duane Brown head to the buses on game day.

Head coach Pete Carroll greets 12s who lined up to see the team depart the hotel for the stadium on game day.

Seahawks receiver Malik Turner catches passes in the morning sunshine during the early warmup period.

Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi warms up before the game.

Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner fires up the team before they leave the visitor's locker room to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson throws deep for receiver Tyler Lockett for a 44-yard completion.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches a deep ball thrown by Russell Wilson in the first quarter for a 44-yard gain.

Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise finds space as he reaches the second level of the Panthers defense.

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf leaps high above the Carolina defender to bring in a 19-yard touchdown to give Seattle an early 13-0 lead.

Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett waits for the ball to reach him on a 19-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.

SeattleÕs Tyler Lockett falls into the end zone with a 19-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Seahawks defenders Rasheem Green and Quinton Jefferson sack Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen.

Seahawks running back Chris Carson finds running room thanks to blocks by Germain Ifedi and David Moore.

Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner leaps to corral airborne Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey in the second quarter.

At halftime quarterbacks Geno Smith and Russell Wilson listen to assistant coach Nate Carroll in the locker room.

Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt talks to his players in the locker room at halftime.

Seahawks running back Chris Carson finds open space up the left side during the fourth quarter.

Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald breaks up a pass intended for Panthers receiver Curtis Samuel.

Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright intercepts a Kyle Allen pass in the third quarter.

Seahawks defensive players Marquise Blair, Tre Flowers, Akeem King, Cody Barton, Branden Jackson, Lano Hill and K.J. Wright celebrate Wright's third quarter interception.

Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen is hit as he throws by Seattle's Jarran Reed, resulting in an interception in the third quarter.

Seattle's K.J. Wright returns his second interception of the third quarter, caused in part by teammate Jarran Reed's hit on Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen.

Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari talks to his players including Germain Ifedi, D.J. Fluker and Duane Brown on the team's sideline.

Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright stands up Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks defensive back Ugo Amadi tries to intercept a tipped pass in the fourth quarter, but the ball was knocked away by CarolinaÕs Christian McCaffrey resulting in an incomplete pass.

Seahawks running back Chris Carson gained 133 yards on the afternoon, helped on this play by blocks from teammates Mike Iupati and Germain Ifedi.

Seahawks linemen Duane Brown and D.J. Fluker bulldoze the Panthers defense, allowing Chris Carson to score on a six-yard touchdown.

SeattleÕs Malik Turner celebrates in the end zone after Chris Carson scored on a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll congratulates players Germain Ifedi and Ethan Pocic.

Seahawks defenders Cody Barton and Lano Hill converge on Panthers receiver DJ Moore.

SeattleÕs Tyler Lockett cradles a 14-yard pass on 3rd-and-11 for a key first down in the fourth quarter, allowing the Seahawks to run out the clock on a 30-24 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Seahawks C.J. Prosise, Russell Wilson and Chris Carson smile as they prepare to run out the clock in the fourth quarter.

12s packed the stands in Carolina to watch the Seahawks face the Panthers.

Safety Bradley McDougald runs to visit with Seahawks fans sitting behind the teamÕs bench after the game.

Seahawks receiver David Moore playfully rubs the head of former teammate and current Panthers running back Mike Davis after the game.

12s line the first row of seats to watch the Seahawks face the Panthers.

The Seahawks gather in the locker room after the win over the Panthers.

Seahawks DK Metcalf and Jaron Brown wait to board the team charter for the return flight to Seattle.

Seahawks players including Russell Wilson and coaches including Pete Carroll erupt in cheers in the airplane cabin as they find out that they clinched a playoff spot after watching games via laptop before the team took off for the return flight to Seattle.

Upon arrival back at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, these faithful 12s were waiting to greet the team.