The Seattle Seahawks, at one point down six starters on the defensive side of the ball, managed to hold on and escape the east coast with a 5-0 record after defeating the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, 30-24.
Seattle’s offense was a well-oiled machine throughout the game, putting up 30 points and 428 total yards against a weak Panthers defense.
Carolina’s defense is particularly poor against the run, a fact that coach Pete Carroll and company took full advantage of on Sunday.
Chris Carson finished the game with 24 carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns, tacking on a reception for four yards as well and making him an easy choice for the team’s offensive player of the game in Week 15.
The 133 rushing yards is a season-high for Carson, and gave him his sixth 100+ yard game this season, tied for the league lead.
Carson was leaned on more than usual in this game, thanks in part to Rashaad Penny’s ACL injury, which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
The Seahawks turned to C.J. Prosise briefly, but a near-fumble that was fortunately overturned by the officials cost him his spot, as he was replaced by rookie Travis Homer in the second half.
Ultimately though, this game was all Carson, and his bruising style of running, combined with a strong performance by the offensive line, helped Seattle put the game away late – despite a strong push from the Panthers.
