The Seahawks are a 4.5-point favorite this week, which points towards a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Seattle Seahawks as the 5th-slowest paced defense in the league (adjusted for context) at the moment, with opposing offenses averaging 29.01 seconds per play.Tyler Lockett's ball-catching skills have tailed off this season, with his Completion% falling off from 75.8% to 72.8%.Tyler Lockett's pass-catching effectiveness has declined this year, compiling a mere 5.51 yards-per-target compared to a 9.55 figure last year.The Carolina Panthers pass defense has excelled when opposing wide receivers have gotten into space, conceding an average of 3.49 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 3rd-least in the league.
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