Seahawks vs. Panthers: Russell Wilson outduels Cam Newton in Seattle win

Seahawks Vs. Panthers, Week 5: 'I am a little speechless'

A poor offensive performance by Cam Newton led to a loss, as the Carolina Panthers fell 16-12 to the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks Vs. Panthers, Week 5: Seattle offense has work to do, despite win

The Seattle Seahawks moved to 3-2 with their 16-12 win against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but despite the win, the Seahawks' offense still has a lot of room for improvement.

Over at Field Gulls, SB Nation's Seahawks blog, Jacson Bevens called the game a, "a phenomenal defensive effort that masks a litany of offensive shortcomings."

Despite better offensive statistics than in previous weeks, Bevens noted the Seattle offense continued to struggle to complete drives. Russell Wilson threw a pick-six which resulted in Carolina's only touchdown of the game. Bevens called the interception Wilson's "worst play of the season."

While the offense might have left a little bit to be desired, the Seahawk defense was stout once again. Seattle allowed just three points defensively and preserved the win with a goalline stand and a forced fumble on the final possession. As has been the case all season for Seattle, Sunday's game was a strong defensive performance with the offense just trying to do enough. Or as Bevens summarized it:

There's a lot of work that needs to be done by the 'Hawks offense to maximize their drives, but the story of this game was the defense, which was suffocating and spectacular -- like being choking to death in a tiny room filled with lit fireworks.

Seahawks vs. Panthers: Pete Carroll is super happy with this one

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll got another win this week, and he's super, super psyched about it.

Seahawks Vs. Panthers: Seattle wins defensive struggle 16-12

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-12 on Sunday behind a dominant defensive effort.

Seahawks vs. Panthers: Captain Munnerlyn intercepts Russell Wilson for a touchdown

Russell Wilson isn't looking sharp against the Panthers, throwing an interception for a touchdown on a really bad pass.

Seahawks Vs. Panthers: Leon Washington fumbles kick return

A close defensive battle was altered with a fumble to start the second half

NFL inactive list, Week 5: Seahawks vs. Panthers: Beason out for Carolina

The Panthers will be without star middle linebacker Jon Beason and cornerback Chris Gamble against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Seahawks vs. Panthers: Game time, TV schedule, odds and more

The Carolina Panthers dropped three of four games in September, but they return home to start the month of October as favorites against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers: betting odds, preview, matchup, pick

Seattle wins at home and loses on the road, but the betting trend on the Seahawks involves their play as an underdog. They lay three points to Carolina in Week 5 betting.

NFL picks and predictions, Week 5: Seahawks vs. Panthers

Carolina seems to be the safe pick in their Week 5 matchup against Seattle, although the Seahawks are gaining some steam among national pundits.

Week 5 NFL lines and odds, Seahawks vs. Panthers: Carolina slim favorites

The Carolina Panthers are 2-point favorites over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.