Rashid Shaheed providing special spark for Seahawks with Panthers looming

Rashid Shaheed has helped put the "special" in the Seattle Seahawks' special teams.

Shaheed returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown last Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams, sparking a 16-point, fourth quarter comeback in Seattle's 38-37 overtime victory.

The NFC West-leading Seahawks (12-3) will look to extend their five-game winning streak Sunday when they play the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers (8-7) in Charlotte, N.C.

"It gave us life," Seahawks safety Julian Love said of the punt return.