Eye on the Hawks - 2015 Seahawks vs Panthers
Team photographer Rod Mar shares a behind the scene look on the moments leading up to the Seahawks home game against the Carolina Panthers and the tough moments following the loss.Â
![Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sports pink Bose headphones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during his early pregame warmup.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vmmt1k9td3unvra1p1jx.jpg)
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sports pink Bose headphones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during his early pregame warmup.
![Richard Sherman concentrates as he shadows receivers during early pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/gcymw2jkjr808tlggine.jpg)
Richard Sherman concentrates as he shadows receivers during early pregame warmups.
![This young fan proudly peeks out of his "helmet hat" at CenturyLink Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wnqwqvlsqqq655jd2lag.jpg)
This young fan proudly peeks out of his "helmet hat" at CenturyLink Field.
![The Seahawks drum line, "Blue Thunder" performs during pregame ceremonies.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qvzhxcttw37oftf65ux8.jpg)
The Seahawks drum line, "Blue Thunder" performs during pregame ceremonies.
![Back in the locker room, special teams assistant Chad Morton reviews strategy with tight end Cooper Helfet.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hg1kxxrnjkmwxlgnr0dk.jpg)
Back in the locker room, special teams assistant Chad Morton reviews strategy with tight end Cooper Helfet.
![Russell Wilson, with Luke Willson, turns the corner out of the locker room and heads to the tunnel for pregame introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lzfy0ophba3yraczmhmv.jpg)
Russell Wilson, with Luke Willson, turns the corner out of the locker room and heads to the tunnel for pregame introductions.
![Cornerback Richard Sherman spreads his arms wide as he acknowledges the record crowd while being introduced at CenturyLink Field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/frjxms6g9q5f1xho4dgf.jpg)
Cornerback Richard Sherman spreads his arms wide as he acknowledges the record crowd while being introduced at CenturyLink Field.
![A young fans is excited as the Seahawks are introduced.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/eq2ew5pldsgd2v7q3ozt.jpg)
A young fans is excited as the Seahawks are introduced.
![Linebacker K.J. Wright, playing in the middle due to the absence of injured teammate Bobby Wagner, stops Carolina's Jonathan Stewart for a loss in the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lj2spsfjfab4ruxsqrj1.jpg)
Linebacker K.J. Wright, playing in the middle due to the absence of injured teammate Bobby Wagner, stops Carolina's Jonathan Stewart for a loss in the first quarter.
![Bruce Irvin celebrates a tackle for loss with teammates Demarcus Hobbs and Cliff Avril](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/aws20wjrypvmx9nbekdd.jpg)
Bruce Irvin celebrates a tackle for loss with teammates Demarcus Hobbs and Cliff Avril
![Cornerback Cary Williams makes a pass defense against Carolina's Devin Funchess in the first half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pr9om39kcm8ipvs5txeh.jpg)
Cornerback Cary Williams makes a pass defense against Carolina's Devin Funchess in the first half.
![Seattle's Cliff Avril hits Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the backfield.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lpakg6lwd6j2on42taw7.jpg)
Seattle's Cliff Avril hits Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the backfield.
![Linebackers K.J. Wright and Kevin Pierre-Louis listen to linebackers coach Michael Barrow during a timeout, along with injured linebacker Bobby Wagner and trainer Donald Rich.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e7xib5i6cm3wi4ttlhg2.jpg)
Linebackers K.J. Wright and Kevin Pierre-Louis listen to linebackers coach Michael Barrow during a timeout, along with injured linebacker Bobby Wagner and trainer Donald Rich.
![The Seahawks gang tackle Carolina's Mike Tolbert in the second quarter. In on the tackle are K.J. Wright, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dq5c0z7uk6hznox1ujmm.jpg)
The Seahawks gang tackle Carolina's Mike Tolbert in the second quarter. In on the tackle are K.J. Wright, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas.
![Tight end Jimmy Graham had his most productive day of the season for catches and yards, tallying eight carries for 140 yards.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/hwhxzym2sbtb5zzs0hbt.jpg)
Tight end Jimmy Graham had his most productive day of the season for catches and yards, tallying eight carries for 140 yards.
![Marshawn Lynch barrels his way in the end zone for a touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ft6axyjp09npmxci8pcb.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch barrels his way in the end zone for a touchdown.
![Seahawks defensive backs Cary Williams and Earl Thomas break up a pass.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sgj6eme06vbckose8udm.jpg)
Seahawks defensive backs Cary Williams and Earl Thomas break up a pass.
![Linebackers K.J. Wright and Kevin Pierre-Louis combine to tackle Jonathan Stewart.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uua5pmrj3fcu2k8tdxy0.jpg)
Linebackers K.J. Wright and Kevin Pierre-Louis combine to tackle Jonathan Stewart.
![Earl Thomas leaps towards his teammate on the sidelines after breaking up a pass.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/looov8btnijk0yfnhdis.jpg)
Earl Thomas leaps towards his teammate on the sidelines after breaking up a pass.
![In the Seahawks locker room at halftime, head coach Pete Carroll consulted with cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Cary Williams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xo9syvw7otfdsdzmflo2.jpg)
In the Seahawks locker room at halftime, head coach Pete Carroll consulted with cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Cary Williams.
![At halftime, hip-hop artist Macklemore participated in a promotion for the new "Guitar Hero" video game at midfield.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/iu07wazjklfkxldi1jwe.jpg)
At halftime, hip-hop artist Macklemore participated in a promotion for the new "Guitar Hero" video game at midfield.
![Receiver Doug Baldwin flies over a Carolina defender in the third quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lm50x8syxpsyeicr3ouz.jpg)
Receiver Doug Baldwin flies over a Carolina defender in the third quarter.
![Ricardo Lockette celebrates in the end zone after a circus catch at the end of a trick play that resulted in a Seahawks touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jtnif16hk9t1ispfd3k9.jpg)
Ricardo Lockette celebrates in the end zone after a circus catch at the end of a trick play that resulted in a Seahawks touchdown.
![Head coach Pete Carroll watches the action.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ipprbx9kcb1gpggxwwcx.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll watches the action.
![Cliff Avril is jubilant after tackling Carolina's Jonathan Stewart for a loss.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/i7ajtbaebziicxoeikis.jpg)
Cliff Avril is jubilant after tackling Carolina's Jonathan Stewart for a loss.
![Jimmy Graham catches a pass up the sideline for a long first down, one of his eight catches against the Panthers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fxqsa4rmzno3hcm4ptgq.jpg)
Jimmy Graham catches a pass up the sideline for a long first down, one of his eight catches against the Panthers.
![A concerned fan looks at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter as Carolina makes a comeback.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pxvwjrj7auomtfwzn8af.jpg)
A concerned fan looks at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter as Carolina makes a comeback.
![Richard Sherman and the Seahawks special teams unit nearly blocks a kick by the Panthers' Graham Gano.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qcyay8bma0xkn4vafn7w.jpg)
Richard Sherman and the Seahawks special teams unit nearly blocks a kick by the Panthers' Graham Gano.
![Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman stands in the locker room after the game. A miscommunication in the Seattle defensive backfield led to Carolina's game-winning touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/s9evmjem6pjzgu5pbfsq.jpg)
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman stands in the locker room after the game. A miscommunication in the Seattle defensive backfield led to Carolina's game-winning touchdown.
![Head coach Pete Carroll talks to his team after the loss to Carolina.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ahxkls26wqtwi36jiotz.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to his team after the loss to Carolina.