NFL Power Rankings: Panthers are new No. 1 entering Week 13

The Seattle Seahawks welcomed the PIttsburgh Steelers to CenturyLink Field on Sunday, which surprisingy was Ben Roethlisberger’s first visit to the North West. Both teams are tinkering above .500 and fighting for playoff sports coming into this one and it proved to be a thrilling game despite injuries ravaging both teams.

The Seahawks probably wish they would’ve won in more dominating fashion considering how often Roethlisberger has been injured and that running back Le’Veon Bell is out for the season, but Big Ben gave the Seahawks and their vaunted secondary a run for their money.

It was Doug Baldwin and Russell Wilson who came up big for the Seahawks this week. Baldwin had 146 yards receiving and three touchdowns, Wilson threw five in all.

To make matters worse for the Seahawks, tight end Jimmy Graham, who they traded integral piecces to acquire, injured his knee and left the game. It was later announced that Graham is done for the season with a torn patellar tendon.

The road to the playoffs doesn’t get any easier for the Seahawks, they play the Minnesota Vikings on the road next week. The Vikings could be an unexpected challenge after an incredible season, which has them currnetly sitting atop the NFC North.

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