by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Sep 21, 2023
Game Time: 4:05 pm ET, Sunday, September 24, 2023
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Panthers +6.5, Seahawks -6.5; Over/Under: 41.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Panthers +6.5, Seahawks -6.5; Over/Under: 42 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Panthers +6.5, Seahawks -6.5; Over/Under: 42 points
Season Record
Carolina Panthers: 0-2 (4th place, NFC South)
Seattle Seahawks: 1-1 (3rd place, NFC West)
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Carolina Panthers: lost their last game at home against the New Orleans Saints 20-17.
Seattle Seahawks: won their last game on the road against the Detroit Lions in overtime 37-31.
Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks Preview and Analysis
The Panthers are entering this game with a 0-2 record overall and they have a 0-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-1 in their home games, 0-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the New Orleans Saints 20-17. Bryce Young was the starting QB and he completed 22/33 passes for 153 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Miles Sanders led the team in rushing yards with 43. Adam Thielen led the receivers with 54 receiving yards on 7 receptions and 1 TD. C.J. Henderson led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Frankie Luvu led the defense in sacks with 1. Vonn Bell came away with the only interception for them in that game.
The Seahawks are entering this game with a 1-1 record overall and they have a 0-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-1 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Detroit Lions in OT 37-31. Geno Smith was the starting QB and he completed 32/41 passes for 328 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Kenneth Walker III led the team in rushing yards with 43 and 2 TDs. DK Metcalf led the receivers with 75 receiving yards on 6 receptions. Julian Love led the defense in that game with 10 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Tre Brown and Dre'Mont Jones each led the defense in sacks with 1. Tre Brown came away with the only interception for them in that game.
Panthers vs Seahawks Prediction
The current betting odds have the Seahawks listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Seahawks looked a lot better in their last game as they earned their 1st win of the season on the road against the Lions. That was a big win for them after losing to the Rams and now they come back home with the momentum on their side. The Panthers are 0-2 this season and they have looked terrible in their games so far. Their defense has been giving up points late in games and their offense is really struggling to get anything going with Bryce Young running the show. The Panthers are also going to be missing some players in this offense and they have a lot of key guys banged up like Young. The Seahawks defense hasn't been good as they are giving up a ton of yards and a ton of points but they will get better as the season goes on and luckily for them, they have a really weak offense coming into town for this game. The Seahawks also have the more experienced QB and a lot more weapons for him to use in this offense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Seahawks to cover the spread in this game.
Panthers Seahawks Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 24, 2023 (4:05 pm ET start time) is Seahawks 34 Panthers 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Carolina Panthers: 41-24 ATS after scoring 17 points or less in 2 straight games. 28-20 ATS against NFC West division opponents. 8-3 UNDER after gaining 150 or less passing yards in the last game. 8-4 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses.
Seattle Seahawks: 2-8 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less. 1-8 ATS after gaining 99 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games. 9-4 UNDER after allowing 300 or more passing yards 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Carolina Panthers: A. Barno (LB) Prob Sun - Thigh. C. Wooten (LB) Ques Sun - Knee. J. Houston (LB) Ques Sun - Calf. B. Burns (LB) Ques Sun - Ankle. M. Sanders (RB) Ques Sun - Pectoral. B. Young (QB) Ques Sun - Ankle. S. Thompson (LB) I-R - Leg. S. Sullivan (TE) Out indefinitely - Hip. J. Horn (CB) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. B. Christensen (G) Out indefinitely - Bicep. M. Haynes Sr. (LB) Out indefinitely - Back. H. Anderson (DE) I-R - Foot. A. Corbett (G) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Seattle Seahawks: J. Adams (S) Ques Sun - Quadricep. W. Dissly (TE) Ques Sun - Shoulder. C. Bryant (CB) Ques Sun - Toe. M. Morris (DE) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. D. Metcalf (WR) Prob Sun - Ribs. T. Woolen (CB) Doub Sun - Chest. C. Cross (OT) Ques Sun - Toe. D. Bush (LB) Ques Sun - Shoulder. B. Mafe (LB) Ques Sun - Knee. A. Lucas (OT) Out indefinitely - Knee. K. McIntosh (RB) Out indefinitely - Knee. D. Young (WR) Out indefinitely - Groin. B. Mone (DT) Out indefinitely - Knee. A. Faoliu (NT) Out indefinitely - Knee. D. Eskridge (WR) Elig Week 8 - Suspension.
Notable Quotes
“It’s not that far away. I know it looks bad, but it’s not that far away. You make a few plays and you’re at 28 points.” - Frank Reich after his team’s loss against the Saints in their last game.
“We knew that wasn’t our team last week.” - Geno Smith after their win against the Lions in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Carolina Panthers
WR Chark Jr., DJ
WR Mingo, Jonathan
WR THIELEN, ADAM
TE HURST, HAYDEN
QB Young, Bryce
RB Sanders, Miles
Seattle Seahawks
WR Metcalf, DK
WR LOCKETT, TYLER
WR Smith-Njigba, Jaxon
TE Fant, Noah
QB SMITH, GENO
RB Walker III, Kenneth
FB BELLORE, NICK
Statistical Leaders
Carolina Panthers
Passing: B. Young (299)
Rushing: M. Sanders (115)
Receiving: A. Thielen (66)
Touchdowns: H. Hurst (1)
Seattle Seahawks
Passing: G. Smith (440)
Rushing: K. Walker III (107)
Receiving: D. Metcalf (122)
Touchdowns: K. Walker III (2)
Coaches:
Carolina Panthers: Frank Reich (1st season)
Seattle Seahawks: Pete Carroll (14th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
