Seattle Seahawks Defeat Panthers 27-10 in Week 17 as Carolina Struggles Late
The final home game of the season always carries a mix of emotions.
Fans reflect on the highs and lows of the year, while players fight to finish strong before the postseason picture fully comes into focus.
When the Seattle Seahawks visited Charlotte on December 28, the Panthers needed a win to keep their playoff positioning secure.
Instead, Seattle controlled the second half and handed Carolina a 27-10 loss.
First Quarter: Panthers Start Strong
Carolina opened the game with energy.
Bryce Young led an early scoring drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Adam Thielen, giving the Panthers a 7-0 lead.
The defense followed with a strong stand, forcing a Seahawks punt.
Second Quarter: Seahawks Respond
Seattle settled in during the second quarter.
Quarterback Geno Smith orchestrated two scoring drives, including a touchdown pass to wide receiver DK Metcalf.
The Seahawks took a 14-7 lead into halftime.
Third Quarter: Momentum Shifts
Seattle widened the gap early in the third quarter with a long field goal before adding another touchdown later in the quarter.
Meanwhile, Carolina’s offense struggled with penalties and stalled drives.
Fourth Quarter: Seahawks Close the Door
The Panthers managed a field goal early in the fourth quarter, but Seattle’s defense controlled the rest of the game.
A late Seahawks touchdown sealed the outcome.
Final Score:
Seahawks 27
Panthers 10
Key Game Stats
Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith: 261 passing yards, 2 TD
DK Metcalf: 103 receiving yards
Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young: 219 yards, TD
Adam Thielen: 74 receiving yards
Final Thoughts
The loss was a frustrating one for Carolina, particularly with playoff implications still looming.
Still, the Panthers had one more opportunity ahead of them — postseason football.
