How desperate were the Carolina Panthers for a victory Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks? Extremely, If Ron Rivera’s early aggression said anything.
After forcing a Seattle three-and-out on its opening drive, Carolina marched to the Seahawks’ 13 in just six plays. Facing fourth-and-2 from the 5, Rivera went for it — but quarterback Cam Newton’s run came up short.
Rivera challenged the ruling on the field but lost the challenge, a timeout and the ball all in one fell swoop.
That move set the tone for the remainder of Sunday’s contest as the Panthers suffered a 30-27 loss to extend their three-game losing streak.