A win over the Seattle Seahawks, coupled with a loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, would've clinched them their first NFC South title since 2015. But despite getting that help from Tampa, they fell short to Seattle—in a crushing 27-10 defeat.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young could see more man-to-man coverage looks from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday in a game that could determine the NFC South champion. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks surprised the Panthers (8-8) by employing mostly man coverage against Carolina's wide receivers and it worked to near perfection.

The Panthers looked shellshocked against a talented Seattle defense. They need to rebound in a hurry with the playoffs on the line next week.

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers missed out on a golden opportunity. A win over the Seattle Seahawks, given the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' loss to the Miami Dolphins, would have clinched the franchise their first playoff berth since 2017 and their first NFC South title since 2015.

It was just a normal day in the office for the Seattle Seahawks defensively on Sunday. While the Seahawks had some offensive struggles in the 27-10 road win ove

The Panthers passing offense was insufficient Sunday. The coach explains why before their trip to Tampa and one last shot to make the playoffs.

The Seahawks maintained their spot atop the NFC standings heading into the final week of the regular season thanks to Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers, which improved their record to 13-3. In addition to that final score, here are 12 numbers that help tell the story of Sunday's win in Carolina.

Coach Mike Macdonald on Seattle Seahawks' slow start, big-finish win at Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.