Seahawks 12, Panthers 7

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker O'Brien Schofield (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Garry Williams (65) is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, celebrates with Derek Anderson, right, after throwing a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks as teammate Richie Brockel, left, looks on during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to throw a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) drops a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) catches a touchdown pass against Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs past Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (99) being blocked by Carolina Panthers' Travelle Wharton (70) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles past Seattle Seahawks' Benson Mayowa (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, center, celebrates his touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks with Cam Newton, right, and Byron Bell, left, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass under pressure from Seattle Seahawks' Benson Mayowa (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) reacts after a catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)


Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, front, loses the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson, back, during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The Panthers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles as Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs as Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks on from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) runs as Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy (76) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) and Bobby Wagner (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after being hit by a Seattle Seahawks player during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Seattle won 12-7. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)







Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, greets Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, after an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Seattle won 12-7. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)