Seattle took away vertical and middle-field options while simultaneously blanketing check downs with a combination of consistent pressure. Although the Seahawks are beatable on defense, as evidenced by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, the Panthers simply are not far along enough to best a Super Bowl-ready unit—at least not yet.

Seattle allowed just 139 total yards and forced two turnovers in a dominant defensive display. The Seahawks' 13th win of the season ties a franchise record -- their two previous seasons with as many victories resulted in a Super Bowl appearance. Just like previous weeks, Seattle didn't hold back in trolling its opponent after a win.

Love intercepted Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in the third quarter, helping the Seahawks score back-to-back touchdowns off turnovers to gain their second-half lead. He initially seemed far from where the throw was going, but Love closed on it quickly for the pick.

To the victors go the spoils, and the spoils for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday was a little social-media trolling of the Carolina Panthers after their 27-10 win.

As the Seahawks took down the Panthers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba joined some elite company in Justin Jefferson and Isaac Bruce.

The Carolina Panthers crushed under the weight of the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Here are the top highlights from the 27-10 loss here in Week 17 . . . Charbonnet, after the Panthers turn the ball over on downs, hits the end zone for a 2-yard score—his second of the day. Seattle leads 27-10 with 2:31 remaining.

Shaheed was the catalyst to the Seahawks' monumental 38-37 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. While trailing by 16 points, Shaheed took a punt return for a touchdown to spur Seattle's comeback.

The Seattle Seahawks continued to push toward the NFC's No. 1 seed, but it was the defense leading the way rather than QB Sam Darnold.