(Seattle, WA)  --  The Seahawks are winners of four of their last five games, as they continue to roll toward a playoff berth.  Seattle defeated Carolina at home last night, 40-7, with running back Thomas Rawls rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns.  The Seahawks' reinvigorated offense was somewhat overshadowed by the loss of safety Earl Thomas, who suffered a broken tibia in the first half and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.  The Hawks will visit Green Bay next Sunday.