NFL playoffs: Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks keys and pre game analysis

CAROLINA PANTHERS

- Spy Wilson and contain him in the pocket

- High frequency of blitzes due to the weakness of the Seahawks o-line

- Read-option will be a key for their offense to force the DEs to stay away from pass rushing 

- Newton must be patience but don't be shy to pass the ball deep as he did this season, he has to respect the legion of boom but not be scared of them and play his kind of football

- Run the ball outside tackle to force Seattle's LBs to run side by side and get tired sooner

Key Players

- Newton

- Kuechly

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

- Press coverage against Panthers' WRs to use size advantage

- Spy Newton with a fast LB like Wagner

- Stay away from Norman with high passes
- close gaps with their front 7 

- Help the o-line with an extra TE

Key Players

- Lynch (if he ll play)
- Chancellor