Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks preview: Kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch on DAZN

Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season features a matchup with huge playoff ramifications, as the Seattle Seahawks (12-3) head to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers (8-7).

Seattle secured their postseason berth in Week 16, but with the coveted No.1 NFC seed still up for grabs, they need this one to keep the 49ers and Rams at bay. 

The Panthers jumped atop the NFC South after beating division rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend, but they'll be desperate to avoid a situation where their playoff hopes come down to their Week 18 rematch.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this must-watch showdown, just one of many games in an exciting Week 17 slate streaming live on DAZN for only 99p!

What to watch

The Sam Darnold-to-Jaxon Smith-Njigba connection is Seattle's most potent weapon, capable of shredding secondaries with relative ease. Finding a way to contain the dynamic duo must be the first priority for the Panthers' D.

Lean too far into hanging with the aerial threat, however, and the Seahawks' backfield duo of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet will be more than happy to pick up huge chunks of yardage on the ground.

Panthers' quarterback Bryce Young continues to save the best until last, producing late-game heroics to help his team win tight games against the odds.

More will be asked of Young and Carolina's passing game in this one, as they're going up against an elite Seahawks' defense that allows the fewest yards per carry (3.7) of any team in the league.

Young will undoubtedly lean heavily on rookie sensation Tetairoa McMillan - Carolina's leading receiver - to give his side a fighting chance against the stingy Seattle secondary.

Keys to the game

• Fast start: Mindful of Young's penchant for game-winning drives, Seattle can’t afford to let this linger into the fourth quarter.
• Young under pressure: Carolina's Ikem Ekwonu missed Week 16 with a knee injury. His absence would tilt the balance against a Seahawks D that ranks fifth in the league in sacks.
• The JSN effect: The NFL's leading receiver has been kept under 79 yards only once this year. If he gets going, it could be curtains for the Panthers.

Playoff implications

Seattle wants to retain control over their destiny. The No.1 NFC seed is already theirs to lose, and a win here would make them even harder to catch.

The Panthers' plan is simple: win here, maintain their lead over the Bucs, and hope Miami do them a favour by beating Tampa. Otherwise, it's all eyes on the Week 18 Carolina-Buccaneers rematch.

Kickoff date, time, and location

• Date: Sunday, Week 17
• Kick-off time: 6pm GMT / 1pm ET / 10am PT
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Prediction

The Panthers certainly have what it takes to make this a game, but Seattle’s combination of offensive firepower and stifling defense should prove too much.

Panthers 20 - 33 Seahawks

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