Taking the PANTHERS here. Really with this line. I have play the home team on pure principle. Listen. I know Seattle is suppose to be one of the 'it' teams this year. And I will tell you I really like the defense for them, especially the secondary. But they had problems generating pressure on QBs. Now they face one of the new-style, read-option guys in Cam Newton. Newton suffered through the proverbial sophomore slump last year. I think he takes a step forward this season. Also, not a fan of west coast teams coming out east to play the early game. Will grab these points and it won't surprise me a bit when the Panthers win this one outright. 4* Dog of the Day CAROLINA PANTHERS