Seahawks Overpower Panthers to Clinch NFC West Title

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Seattle Seahawks secured the NFC West championship with a decisive 27-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold efficiently managed the game, throwing for one touchdown and running for another. The Seahawks’ ground attack dominated, with Zach Charbonnet rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Seattle’s defense stifled Carolina, limiting the Panthers to 54 net passing yards and forcing two turnovers.

The Seahawks improved to 13-3, while the Panthers fell to .500 at 8-8 before a crowd of 73,163. Carolina’s lone touchdown came on a 10-yard scramble by quarterback Bryce Young in the fourth quarter.