The Panthers and Seahawks have been as close to division rivals as non-division teams get in the NFL over the last decade. In addition to seven regular season meetings, the two teams met in the playoffs twice, making some memorable moments along the way.
Carolina kicker Graham Gano shared one of them on Twitter last night. Here’s the clip he posted of former Seattle safety Kam Chancellor leaping over the line of scrimmage in an attempt to block Gano’s kick.
What’s really remarkable is Chancellor did it twice in a row. On the first one, the Panthers were flagged for a false start. Chancellor was flagged on the second attempt for roughing the kicker. Gano made the third kick, but most people are only going to remember Chancellor’s remarkable athleticism.
Seattle went on to win 31-17.
Injuries cut Chancellor’s career short and he’s now retired. Gano has missed the entire 2019 season due to a broken leg.
