Buttercup? Okay Fanboy. Let me show you how competitive fanboyisms are done. Just for fun OFC.
Since we are about getting the facts, let’s start with these 5 interesting facts about the Panthers that most CAR fans probably do not want to hear or read about (
LINK):
"1. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is 0-3 against the Seahawks (with all three games in Charlotte) and has completed only 54 percent of his passes in those games. He has thrown only one TD pass against Seattle and one interception. Newton is known for his explosive plays, but they’ve been lacking this season. His longest throw was 51 yards and his longest run was 22 yards.
2. Many of the Carolina players will be coming to CenturyLink Field for the first time, including Newton, All-Pro middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, and talented rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin.
3. The Panthers (8-8-1) have won their last five games, but four of those victories have come against teams with a combined 2014 record of 22-42. And the playoff victory came against an Arizona team that had lost five of its last seven games and was playing its third-string quarterback and backup running back.
4. The Panthers are only the second team in NFL history to win its division with a losing record. The other was the 2010 Seahawks at 7-9. Seattle lost the second playoff game.
5. Carolina rushed for 114 yards in the 13-9 loss to Seattle on Oct. 26, but (All-Pro) middle linebacker Bobby Wagner did not play that day and strong safety Kam Chancellor was struggling with hip, groin and ankle injuries."
But I will give credit where credit is due, and I do like the very talented Panther defense, especially Luke Kueckly, who is one of the smartest big time talents in the NFL. Because of them, if CAR gets past SEA I hope they go all the way. Now how cool would that be for an 7-8-1 team to win the SB!
But let’s see how these two teams statistical rankings compare. Below are some of their statistical rankings (followed by Yards, PPG, or Differential on the turnovers) for the 2014 regular season sorted by the category listed:
Category…………Seattle.………....Carolina
OFFENSE
Net total yards: …..9(6012).…….….16(5547)
Points/Game: …...10(24.6)…………19(21.2)
DEFENSE
Net total yards: …..1(4274).…….….10(5437)
Points/Game: …….1(15.9)………….21(23.4)
Give/Take: ………..4(+12)….……....13(+3)
Category…………..Wilson..………....Newton
QB Rating: ……….10(95.0)…………26(82.1)
And in this...
the “S” stands for Self, not superhero.
Just sayin’
Bring your earplugs cuz the 12s are all at the CLink, not some boxed up room.