Seattle
Seahawks
0-5
35
FINAL
14
Carolina
Panthers
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks secured a commanding 35-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 17 of the 2026 season, effectively sealing their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Seahawks demonstrated their offensive prowess and solidified their position heading into the postseason.
Jalen Milroe led the charge for Seattle, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Panthers' secondary. Tory Horton was his favorite target, racking up 187 receiving yards, consistently finding space to make impactful plays. This dynamic duo was key in establishing a lead that the Panthers could not overcome.
Defensively, the Seahawks were relentless, with DeMarcus Lawrence contributing a sack that pressured Carolina's offense. Terrion Arnold's two interceptions were pivotal moments, halting any momentum the Panthers tried to build and effectively turning the tide in favor of Seattle. The Seahawks' defense, with its timely turnovers and disciplined play, ensured that the game never slipped from their grasp.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 354 | 5 | 3 | 101.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 138 | 0 | 5 | 18.7 |
| Drew Lock | QB | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 10 | 187 | 18.7 | 53 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 40 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 49 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 4 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

