Wild card seeding is still up for grabs, and the Rams do play a role in what lies ahead for the loser of Seahawks-49ers.

Once again, the first-place Seattle Seahawks came up with a solid road win. A starting safety and a busy backup running back stood out for the team at Carolina.

The Panthers netted all of 40 passing yards in their loss to the Seahawks. HC Dave Canales was asked about those struggles on Monday.

The Seattle Seahawks once again shook off a slow start on offense and rode a second half surge to a comfortable win. They were tied 3-3 with the Carolina Panthers on a gloomy, foggy afternoon in Charlotte, but the 27-10 final score made the first half seem like a distant memory.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald had no firm update on the status of receiver Rashid Shaheed, but he did offer a hint of optimism on when he could return.

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers missed out on a golden opportunity. A win over the Seattle Seahawks, given the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' loss to the Miami Dolphins, would have clinched the franchise their first playoff berth since 2017 and their first NFC South title since 2015.

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