Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks: Live Score and Analysis for Seattle

With the Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) and Seattle Seahawks (12-4) divisional round playoff game just moments away, it has become clear that, despite records, Carolina is more similar to the Seahawks than any other franchise.

Both teams take eerily identical approaches on the offensive side of the ball. They both feature mobile quarterbacks that utilize the read-option, along with dominant rushing attacks and feature nondescript receiving corps.

Though it's tough to match the "Legion of Boom," both of these teams have physical secondaries and are carbon-copies of each other in the front seven. Despite all that, Seattle is the week's only double-digit favorite at 11 points and finally get the benefit of playing at home after three years of facing the Panthers in Carolina.

The three previous matchups, all Seattle victories (16-12, 12-7, 13-9), have been three of the lowest scoring games in each franchise's history with Carolina holding a second-half lead in every contest. Undeterred by history, the 39.5-point over/under for the game suggests an increase in scoring that may have been swayed by a change of venue.

Either way it's clear that both teams are peaking at the right time. Whether the Panthers have improved enough will be determined on the field. You can catch all the action at 8:15 p.m. ET on your local FOX affiliate. Leave it here for live analysis, scoring updates and more throughout the game.