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2013 Seattle Seahawks Week 1 Preview

Posted on September 2, 2013 at 12:38 AM.

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It may be the most anticipated season in Seahawks history, and the wait is finally over. The Seahawks travel to Charlotte this week to take on the upstart Carolina Panthers, who no doubt would love to kick off their 2013 campaign with a win over one of the favorites in the conference.

Matchup Preview *|* September 8, 2013

Seattle Seahawks
(11-5, Away)

Carolina Panthers
(7-9, Home)

Offensive Stats Comparison
17th	Total Offensive Yards	12th
27th	Passing Yards	16th
3rd	Rushing Yards	9th
9th	Points Per Game	18th

Defensive Stats Comparison
4th	Total Yards Allowed	10th
6th	Passing Yards Allowed	13th
10th	Rushing Yards Allowed	14th
1st	Points Allowed	18th

Game Notes
The Seahawks defeated the Panthers 16-12 last year at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defense was able to pick off Russell Wilson twice in that game which was a season high for Wilson. The Seahawks held Carolina to only 190 total yards in that mathcup.

Players to Watch

Offense:

Cam Newton - QB: The Panthers electric QB needs little introduction. He is a former Heisman Trophy winner, and can hurt you just as bad with his arm as he can with his legs.

Defense:

Luke Kuechly - ILB: Kuechly bursted onto the scene last year leading all rookies in tackles. Seahawks rookie Bobby Wagner finished 2nd. He will be all over the Field on Sunday.

Prediction: Season openers are always tough to call, you never really know how a teams 1st stringers will look in a real game until they take the field in this one. On paper though the Hawks just have more talent than the young Panthers, and should take this one on the road. Seahawks 31, Panthers 21