The Panthers couldn't throw the ball against the Seahawks on Sunday, and this star Panthers rookie indicates where a big part of the problem came from.

Seattle (13-3) handcuffed Carolina’s offense all day at Bank of America Stadium, taking advantage of a couple of third-quarter turnovers to beat the Panthers 27-10 and stay atop the NFC with one game to play. The Seahawks also won 13 games for the first time in franchise history.

It's a good thing that these Carolina Panthers tend to play up to their opponents, because they're going to need all the moxy that they can get today against the Seattle Seahawks. In addition to being heavy underdogs at home,

Charlotte residents and fans planning to attend the Panthers-Seahawks game at Bank of America Stadium will see overcast conditions and cool temperatures throughout on Sunday, according to AccuWeather.

The Panthers are 7.5-point underdogs in their home contest against Seattle, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 42.5. Odds for taking Panthers moneyline is at +290, with Seahawks moneyline at -360. The Panthers are 9-6 against the spread this year; Seattle is 10-5.

Indeed, after a first quarter devoid of big plays and thus nearly points-free, a second quarter out there that combined the worst parts of 2000s 10 a.m. games and Pete Carroll cardiacball, the third quarter arrived just in time to restore balance to the force of nature we call the Seahawks.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of showdowns next week for post-season spots.The result set up a crucial matchup next week with Carolina (8-8) at Tampa Bay (7-9) with the winner likely taking the last NFC playoff spot.