Coffee and Cigarettes: Seahawks links for Monday

2-4.

Takeaways from Seahawks 27-23 loss to Panthers - Oct. 18, 2015 | Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR
It was deja vu all over again for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.

Seahawks notebook: Jimmy Graham finally changes routes during Russell Wilson’s scrambles, gets 140 yards | The News Tribune
The biggest day yet for the Seahawks’ new tight end comes because of big changes to routes when his quarterback needed them most. Plus, Seattle makes first change to its offensive line, Steven Hauschka remains perfect kicking and an “accidental,” 5:30 a.m. wakeup call at Carolina’s hotel.

Perpetually underrated Philip Rivers sets a depressing record Sunday - CBSSports.com
Philip Rivers just keeps hammering out massive games and it keeps not ever really mattering.

Seahawks blow yet another fourth-quarter lead, lose 27-23 to Panthers | The News Tribune
A full hour after it happened, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor and Cary Williams stood in various stages of dress and disbelief along a wall of the Seahawks’ locker room.

Seattle collapses late again in 27-23 loss to Carolina - seattlepi.com
Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas exchanged baffled looks. They were unsure what happened other than seeing Greg Olsen standing in the end zone celebrating a winning touchdown.

What we learned: Seahawks can't finish again in loss to Panthers - seattlepi.com
If there's a lasting image from the Seahawks 27-23 loss Sunday to the Panthers, it will be that of the Legion of Boom standing perplexed in CenturyLink Field's south end zone.

What they said: Carolina Panthers after beating the Seahawks 27-23 - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
A look at what some members of the Carolina Panthers had to say after their 27-23 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, their first win in five games played against Seattle over the past four years. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Offense bears some blame for Seahawks' inability to finish against Carolina - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
For the second week in a row, the Seahawks held a lead late in the fourth-quarter. And for the second week in a row, Seattle's offense stalled with the game on the line. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Thomas Davis of Carolina Panthers takes jab at Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham
Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis took a jab at the Seahawks' Jimmy Graham following Carolina's dramatic 27-23 victory on Sunday.

Jimmy Graham up, coaches down in Seattle Seahawks' loss to Panthers - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
Seahawks coaching staff, quarterback fail to deliver at crunch time in 27-23 loss to the Panthers.

Seattle Seahawks Tight End Jimmy Graham "Had A Terrific Football Game" vs Carolina Panthers | Seattle Seahawks
Highlights from Jimmy Graham's 140-yard day against the Panthers.

Takeaways from Another "Very Difficult" Seahawks Loss | Seattle Seahawks
Once again, the Seahawks were unable to hold onto a fourth-quarter lead in a result that Pete Carroll called "a very difficult loss."

Another inexplicable collapse for Seahawks D in loss to Panthers - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Everyone is looking for an explanation for what has happened to Seattle's defense in the final period this season after it blew a multi-possession fourth-quarter lead for the second time in eight days. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

NFL Grades Week 6: 'New' Dolphins look unstoppable under Dan Campbell - CBSSports.com
We are grading all of Sunday's Games for Week 6. See how your team did.

Six weeks in, struggling teams will start looking for guys who can be shopped | ProFootballTalk
In the old days (i.e., more than a few years ago), the NFL's trade deadline came on the Tuesday after Week Six. Now, with the trade deadline coming on the Tuesday after Week Eight, teams that anticipate not contending for playoff berths will begin scouring the roster for players who can be traded el...

Gruden on Cousins remaining starter: That’s the intent | ProFootballTalk
The Redskins lost at MetLife Stadium for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon when the Jets came back from being down 13-10 at halftime to pull away for a 34-20 victory.

Earl Thomas: I want to say a lot of things, but I can't - NFL.com
The Legion of Boom fell apart on the Panthers' game-winning drive Sunday due to a miscommunication. What did Earl Thomas have to say about the Seahawks' breakdown?

Packers stay unbeaten but are far from flawless
The Packers improved to 6-0 with a victory over San Diego. Still, there's much they need to work on during the coming bye week.

Ken Whisenhunt: Hit on Marcus Mariota 'B.S. football' - NFL.com
Marcus Mariota had a day to forget in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt was upset with the hit that forced his rookie QB to play with an injured knee.

Cam Newton shines to put Seahawks in big trouble - NFL.com
Cam Newton saved his best for last. And the Seahawks have to live with another blown fourth quarter lead in a 27-23 Panthers win in Seattle.

Kaepernick passes Niners past floundering Ravens - NFL.com
It's far from revenge for their loss in Super Bowl XLVII, but the San Francisco 49ers (2-4) earned their second win at home with Sunday's 25-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens (1-5) in Week 6.

Panthers want league and hotel to investigate alarm | ProFootballTalk
The Panthers have had time to squeeze in a nap if they need one, but make no mistake, they're not pleased with the fire alarm that went off at their hotel this morning.