–Evan Sally
Seattle @ Carolina Sunday 1:05pm

Cam Newton and Russell Wilson are the leaders of the new school of quarterbacking. (Getty Images)
In a typical playoff year a 1 seed coming off of a bye playing a 6 seed in the second round would be a mismatch. Not this year. Seattle is a 6 seed in name only. Despite finishing the year 5 games behind 15-1 Carolina, Seattle has the 4th best point differential in the NFL, only 36 points behind the Panthers. They’re without question one of the top 3 teams in their conference if not top 2 depending on how you feel about the Cardinals. A game worthy of the NFC Championship, Panthers/Seahawks is by far the best game on paper in the divisional round. However it is a game that wouldn’t be happening if Blair Walsh would’ve made a chip shot field goal for Minnesota last week. Pete Carroll should be thanking his lucky stars his team lives to fight another day. Continue reading →