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Seahawks vs. Panthers prediction: Why Seattle is favored to win in NFL Week 17 [2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers predictions for NFL Sunday.
NFL Week 17 action continues on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET as the favored Seattle Seahawks square off with the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NFL model predicts the Seahawks as the most likely winner of the Seahawks vs. Panthers game.
This article offers further insights into this week's matchup, including projected touchdown scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Seahawks vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Since our Seahawks-Panthers predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Seahawks and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Seahawks a 76% chance of beating the Panthers in Week 17 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Seahawks winning 24-17.
According to our model, the Panthers (+7) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 42.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 17 straight up picks.
Seahawks vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Seahawks | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7 (-112) | +7 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -350 | +290 |
| Total | o42.5 (-110) | u42.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Seahawks vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Panthers +7 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +290 |
| Total | Under 42.5 | -108 |
According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers +7 at the spread.
Seahawks vs. Panthers TD scorers
Who will score a touchdown in Seahawks vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in Seahawks vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Smith-Njigba a 44.1% chance of scoring a TD at Bank of America Stadium, while the wide receiver is an 11.4% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
Seattle Seahawks
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) | 44.1% |
| Zach Charbonnet (RB) | 43.4% |
| Kenneth Walker (RB) | 40.5% |
| AJ Barner (TE) | 30.2% |
| Rashid Shaheed (WR) | 23.8% |
Carolina Panthers
| Player | Anytime TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan (WR) | 31.6% |
| Rico Dowdle (RB) | 29.3% |
| Jalen Coker (WR) | 21.0% |
| Chuba Hubbard (RB) | 19.5% |
| Xavier Legette (WR) | 16.2% |
First touchdown scorer predictions
Seattle Seahawks
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) | 11.4% |
| Zach Charbonnet (RB) | 11.2% |
| Kenneth Walker (RB) | 10.2% |
| AJ Barner (TE) | 7.1% |
| Rashid Shaheed (WR) | 5.3% |
Carolina Panthers
| Player | First TD Probability |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan (WR) | 7.3% |
| Rico Dowdle (RB) | 6.7% |
| Jalen Coker (WR) | 4.6% |
| Chuba Hubbard (RB) | 4.2% |
| Xavier Legette (WR) | 3.4% |
Seahawks vs Panthers player props
Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Seahawks and Panthers. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 17 games.
Quarterbacks
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Seahawks' Sam Darnold is projected for 226 passing yards, while the Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 201 yards.
| Player | Proj. Pass Yards |
|---|---|
| Sam Darnold (SEA) | 226 |
| Bryce Young (CAR) | 201 |
Seahawks rushing
| Player | Proj. Rush Yards |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | 57 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 40 |
| Sam Darnold | 7 |
Panthers rushing
| Player | Proj. Rush Yards |
|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | 50 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 31 |
| Bryce Young | 17 |
Seahawks receiving
| Player | Proj. Rec. Yards |
|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 93 |
| Cooper Kupp | 38 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 36 |
| AJ Barner | 35 |
| Kenneth Walker | 15 |
Panthers receiving
| Player | Proj. Rec. Yards |
|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | 58 |
| Jalen Coker | 40 |
| Xavier Legette | 26 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | 19 |
| Rico Dowdle | 17 |
Seahawks vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
The NFL Week 17 game between the Panthers and Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Seahawks, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers in Week 17 of the NFL season.
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