Seattle Seahawks Take Command of NFC Top Seed with Dominant 27-10 Win Over Panthers

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In a crucial matchup, the Seattle Seahawks asserted their dominance over the Carolina Panthers, emerging victorious with a 27-10 score. This win propelled the Seahawks closer to securing the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Seattle's Zach Charbonnet shone with 110 yards and two touchdowns, while the team's defense capitalized on two third-quarter turnovers by the Panthers to seal the win. Sam Darnold, who finished 18 of 27 for 147 yards with a touchdown, played a crucial role for the Seahawks. On the other hand, the Panthers' Bryce Young struggled, completing just 14 of 24 passes for 54 yards and throwing an interception. The Panthers' offense was stifled, managing a mere 139 yards throughout the game. After a closely contested first half, the Seahawks took control in the third quarter. DeMarcus Lawrence's fumble recovery and Julian Love's interception set the stage for Seattle's touchdowns. The Panthers responded with a 13-play drive, but the Seattle defense held strong. A facemask penalty on Jaycee Horn gave the Seahawks a crucial first down, leading to a 30-yard field goal that sealed the game with eight minutes remaining. The win extends the Seahawks' winning streak to six games, while the Panthers continue to face an uphill battle in securing the NFC South title. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Panthers now need to win at Tampa Bay next weekend to claim their first division title since 2015. Injuries plagued both teams, with the Seahawks losing WRs Rashid Shaheed and Cody White in the first half, and the Panthers losing TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, CB Robert Rochell, and LB Claudin Cherelus at various points during the game. The Seahawks will face the San Francisco 49ers next weekend, while the Panthers will travel to Tampa Bay in a crucial matchup.