Panthers - Seahawks Primer

[Jeremy Igo]

Here are a few tidbits I found interesting concerning the matchup Saturday in Seattle.

 

Where they are now:

 

Seahawks are on a 6 game win streak

Panthers are on a 5 game win streak.

 

 

Earlier This Year:

 

In their matchup earlier in the year, both teams had identical offensive efficiencies ( .33%) . Both teams had 9 drives. Both teams had 3 three and outs. Both teams had 2 turnovers. The difference in the game? One team scored a touchdown. The Panthers won the time of possession by two minutes.

 

Fun Facts:

 

Jonathan Stewart out performed Marshawn Lynch in the first matchup, and has since being named the starter again in December.

 

Cam Newton is tied with LeSean McCoy for 4th place in rushing touchdowns since 2011 at 33TDs. Marshawn Lynch is the leader at 48.

 

Cam Newton ranks 4th all time in the NFL for most combined rush and pass yards in their first 62 games, ahead of Dan Marino.

 

 

For the entire 2014 season:

 

Seattle ranks 6th in first downs per team. Carolina ranks 12th.

Seattle ranks 1st in fewest first downs allowed. Carolina ranks 12th.

 

Cam Newton ranked 27th on third down passer rating

Russell Wilson ranked 22nd on third down passer rating

 

 

The Seahawks are....

 

8-0 When leading at halftime.

4-4 When trailing at halftime.

0-2 When trailing after three quarters

0-2 vs a 100 yard rusher (important!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DirtyMagic97]

You said it. 0-2 vs a 100-yard rusher is crucial. Though I think we could still win without a 100-yard rusher due to Cam's ability to contribute to the run game (hopefully on third down), I think Stewie going over 100 gives us a really good chance to win.

[Mvp2014]

Never has our first few posessions mattered so much.  We need to run over that front 7 early and often

[L-TownCat]

Keep pounding....

 

 

The rock.

[imminent rogaine]

Never has our first few posessions mattered so much.  We need to run over that front 7 early and often

 

Especially for Cam's sake. His demeanor and play really seem to sway with the breeze. It would be huge for his confidence and our momentum if we could march down and put points on the board that first drive.

[VerticalThreat]

The rock. Pound it. 

 

2 teams have given us the blueprint and those teams didn't have QBs like ours which gives us an added dimension. Own the time of possession and take care of the football.

[Lemory]

Need to start out fast. Over the last couple of games we have moved the ball on our first possession pretty well. Now we just need to actually scored TDs in the redzone.

[Darth Biscuit]

1st quarter might very well decide this game.

[Jase]

if a team gets out to a 2-possession lead, I think it is over.

 

I had the same opinion about last week's game, and it turned out to be correct.

[firstdayfan]

Is there a reason we keep ignoring the fact that the last 3 games were in Carolina? Do you just not think that will be a factor or what? Serious question.

[CelibatePimp]

Is there a reason we keep ignoring the fact that the last 3 games were in Carolina? Do you just not think that will be a factor or what? Serious question.

Because it's been shown in the NFL that a good defense travels. This defense went into ATL and NO and basically shut down their offenses. That's the reason every analyst is saying the game depends on which Cam shows up because it's a given the defense will ball out.

[Nick_81]

if a team gets out to a 2-possession lead, I think it is over.

 

I had the same opinion about last week's game, and it turned out to be correct.

Same thing I've been thinking.  If either team goes up 10... game over

[firstdayfan]

Because it's been shown in the NFL that a good defense travels. This defense went into ATL and NO and basically shut down their offenses. That's the reason every analyst is saying the game depends on which Cam shows up because it's a given the defense will ball out.

Exactly, I'm not worried about the defense. I'm worried about the offensive performance and if we couldn't score points against them at home how are we gonna do it on the road in the playoffs?

[Khaki Lackey]

Exactly, I'm not worried about the defense. I'm worried about the offensive performance and if we couldn't score points against them at home how are we gonna do it on the road in the playoffs?

Better o line play, hopefully better Cam play