It says a lot that Wagner earned his first All-Pro selection even though he missed five games. The Seahawks' D has been lights out since his return, allowing only 39 points in the past six games. First, Bobby Wagner's return after missing five games was a huge spark to the defense. What turned things around?īlount: So many things it's hard to list them all, but I'll hit the highlights. Terry, the Seahawks seemed to be plodding along at midseason, and some were wondering if they would fall into the long line of Super Bowl champions to miss the playoffs the next season. Getting healthy has played a big role for Carolina, but the infusion of young players playing at a high level is the biggest change. Jonathan Stewart is running like the "Beast" Marshawn Lynch is in Seattle, averaging 101.5 yards the past six games. The running game is averaging close to 200 yards during that span, taking the heat off quarterback Cam Newton. The same five have now started six straight games. That group was in the midst of a streak of seven different lineups when Carolina lost to Seattle in Charlotte.
Since Benwikere and Boston became starters, the Panthers have gone 5-0 and allowed only 59 points. The speed and cover ability of second-year cornerback Josh Norman, as well as rookie cornerback Bene' Benwikere and safety Tre Boston, have taken the defense to another level. 26 has three new starters in the secondary. What changed for Carolina to get things headed in the right direction? The Seahawks won their last six games, and the Panthers have won five in a row after it appeared their playoff hopes were over at 3-8-1. The Panthers hope to fare better, but they will have to win at a place where they've never won against a team that has beaten them in each of the past three seasons.ĮSPN Panthers reporter David Newton and ESPN Seahawks reporter Terry Blount break down this NFC divisional-round game:īlount: Dave, both these teams had big runs down the stretch. Seattle lost its second playoff game four years ago on the road at Chicago. They're coming off a big playoff victory at home, but now they face the defending Super Bowl champs on the road Saturday at CenturyLink Field.
The Panthers went 7-8-1 and are the second team to win their division with a losing record. It was four years ago when the Seahawks became the first NFL team to win their division with a losing record (7-9) before a dramatic playoff victory at home against the defending Super Bowl champions in the New Orleans Saints. The Seattle Seahawks have been where the Carolina Panthers are today. ET Saturday Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle TV: Fox
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