For some reason (and I don't know why), I don't see this game being really close. I really think it will be one of those games that is not REALLY high scoring, but never seems in doubt from the start, with Seattle dominating the line for the most part on both sides. Carolina will have some moments early in the game, maybe even take a 3-0 lead to start the game, but then the heat will be turned up and it will turn into a 24-9 or 21-10 game.
I'll mix the two scores up and go with....
Seattle-24
Carolina-10
Oh, one other thing, people keep talking about how Lynch has been kept in check by the Panthers when they've played them the past 2-3 times. So one last prediction, Lynch will have 100+ yards and at least 1 TD.