5*

Seattle vs. Carolina, 10/07/2012 16:05 EDT, Score: 16 - 12

Point Spread: +3/-125 Seattle

Sportsbook: BookMaker

Result: Win

I like the Seahawks over the Panthers, taking the points. Seattle lacks offense, without question, behind rookie QB Russell Wilson, and his 149 YDs/game. But Seattle can pound the ball, and the Panthers can’t stop the run, at all. The Seahawks will control the clock, keeping the explosive Cam Newton off the field. The Panthers are coming off an emotional loss to Atlanta might be worn out. Carolina is expected to be getting Johnathan Stewart back, which will help, but against a team that gives up only 63/ground and zero 100 yard rushers, this will be rough. The Panthers have been playing even a more diluted defense which the Hawks can take advantage of and I look for Wilson to have a bounce back game here on Sunday.