Five fearless predictions for Sunday’s Carolina Panthers (6-4) game against the Seattle Seahawks (5-5):

1. Legion of zoom

Panthers receiver Devin Funchess is doubtful Sunday after dealing with a back injury all week. Carolina doesn’t have a natural fit at the No. 1, or “X,” to take over his snaps, but will rotate speedsters DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel and potentially Damiere Byrd into the position. That means the Panthers have the opportunity to come out of the gate hot, and keep up the speed all game.

2. Protecting the ball

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