Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy (85) is knocked out of bounds by Carolina Panthers' Josh Thomas (22), Charles Godfrey (30), and Thomas Davis (58) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass under pressure during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Seattle Seahawks' Doug Baldwin (89) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Kealoha Pilares (81) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) and Richard Sherman (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner (54) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) runs past Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Seattle Seahawks' Steven Hauschka (4) kicks a field goal past the arms of Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Seattle Seahawks' Bruce Irvin (51), Chris Clemons (91) and Jason Jones (90) celebrate a sack of Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice (18) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman (24) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) tries to scramble past Carolina Panthers' Antwan Applewhite (93) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Seattle Seahawks' Chris Clemons (91) chases during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) runs past Carolina Panthers' Ron Edwards (96) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) react in the final moments of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) runs after a catch as Seattle Seahawks' Leroy Hill (56) defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' K.J. Wright (50) reacts as Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) stands by after the Panthers' incomplete pass on fourth down during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner (39) reacts after recovering a Carolina Panthers fumble during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) fumbles the ball as Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner (39) defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Seattle recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, right, runs past Carolina Panthers' Josh Norman, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts after being sacked by Seattle Seahawks' Alan Branch (99) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacts after a Seahawks touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) flips after missing a catch against Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman (25) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) reacts after his touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' Chris Clemons (91) and Bobby Wagner (54) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, talks with field judge Terry Brown (43) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)