How the Panthers Can Beat the Seahawks in Week 3

The Carolina Panthers face a tough challenge yet again this week by taking on the Seattle Seahawks and the 12th man.

Here are this week's three keys to the game for the Panthers.

Receivers make some plays

Sometimes it's just this simple. The Panthers wide receivers have really struggled to get separation early in routes which has led to a well below average passing attack. There is a clear lack of speed in the room and because of it, Frank Reich is going to have to scheme some things up that allow for throwing lanes to open up quicker so that Andy Dalton has a chance. If Carolina fails to reach 200+ yards passing, it's going to be a long evening at the park.

Take away the run

Carolina's run defense has not fared well through two games allowing 264 yards and two touchdowns on 4.5 yards per carry. Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet can both rack up yards after contact and with linebacker Shaq Thompson out, someone in that second level needs to step up and be the eraser. If Seattle gets the ground game going, things all of a sudden become really easy for Geno Smith and that lethal passing attack.

Fast start

Obviously, you always want to start fast, but in some games, you almost need to in order to have a chance. This is one of those games. Seattle is a tough place to play and if you fall behind early, the crowd is only going to become more of a factor. Jumping out to a quick lead and playing sound defense will help to some degree.

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