The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 16-12 to improve to 3-2.

The Seahawks had a -0.4 deficit in The Trench Counter, as they lost the turnover differential battle -2 and had 40 additional penalty yards lost. Seattle, however, had a +23 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Russell Wilson went 19-for-25 for 221 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Marshawn Lynch rushed 21 times for 85 yards.

Cam Newton went just 12-for-29 for 141 yards while leading the Panthers in rushing with seven attempts for 42 yards. Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams combined for 22 yards on 10 carries.