In an incredible, thrilling offensive shootout, the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) scored the game’s final 10 points thanks to a remarkable performance from Russell Wilson, who threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns, making clutch throw after clutch throw in the final quarter. The Carolina Panthers (6-5) were on the cusp of taking the lead in the game’s final two minutes, but Graham Gano missed a field goal from 51 yards out, setting the stage for Wilson’s heroics. A long bomb to Tyler Lockett on 3rd down set up Sebastian Janikowski to make his own game-winner as time expired.
Seattle overcame a tremendous showing by Christian McCaffrey (239 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns), plus horrendous fumble luck (none recovered on five attempts), as well as an off day rushing the ball to get above .