Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) applies pressure to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defense during the NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) runs against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) during the NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball against Seattle Seahawks defense during the NFL divisional playoff football game on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, left, runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback Bene' Benwikere to score on a 63-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, right, dives into the end zone to score on a 63-yard touchdown reception against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, left, catches a 7-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) drops back to pass during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, shakes hands with Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams before an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, greets Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton before an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton holds a towel over his head before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, right, talks with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll before an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gestures during warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, talks with head coach Pete Carroll before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mike Morgan leads teammates out of the tunnel before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright, left, tackles Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, right, runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54), defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (99) and cornerback Richard Sherman (25) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, right, celebrates after intercepting a pass by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton with outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, argues with referees during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, catches a 16-yard touchdown pass in front of Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, passes over Carolina Panthers defensive end Wes Horton during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (99) celebrates with linebacker O'Brien Schofield (93) and outside linebacker K.J. Wright after recovering a fumble against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera arrives at CenturyLink Field prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (National Football League)

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) arrives at CenturyLink Field prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (National Football League)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, and wide receiver Doug Baldwin celebrate after connecting on a 16-yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) dives in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, runs against Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, right, celebrates after scoring on a 7-yard touchdown reception with fullback Mike Tolbert during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) celebrates after scoring on a 63-yard touchdown reception next to wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs as Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) dives to tackle him during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prepares to throw a pass during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prepares to throw a pass during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll yells during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prepares to throw a pass during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) directs his team during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up before the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) celebrates during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) and quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrate during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, fumbles the ball against Seattle Seahawks linebacker O'Brien Schofield during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Panthers retained possession after the ball rolled out of bounds. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, top, is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison, bottom, as defensive tackle Kawann Short reaches during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, recovers a fumble by running back Marshawn Lynch in front of Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, top, is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) sets up the play during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) prepares to throw the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs against Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) celebrates after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles away from Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, middle, runs against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, left, and free safety Tre Boston during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (82) runs the ball for a touchdown during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (82) celebrates a touchdown during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws the ball during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Seattle. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (82) runs past Carolina Panthers strong safety Roman Harper (41) to score on a 25-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) scores on a 90-yard interception return against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Fans cheer as Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) scores on a 90-yard interception return against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, left, celebrates after catching a 25-yard touchdown with wide receiver Jermaine Kearse during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) runs in front of Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) to score on an interception 90 yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson, right, celebrates with wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) after catching a 25-yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril celebrates against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, grabs his helmet next to tackle Mike Remmers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) celebrates with fans after scoring on a 90-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton walks on the sideline against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin is helped to the sideline after being injured against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks on 31-17. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) smiles as he walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks on 31-17.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, middle, smiles as he walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks on 31-17.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks won 31-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, greets Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera after an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks won 31-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, hugs Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman after an NFL divisional playoff football game in Seattle, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. The Seahawks won 31-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)