Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks — Game Recap

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In a game that turned from a defensive struggle into a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback, the Seattle Seahawks held on to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 on Thursday Night Football. The NFC West showdown at State Farm Stadium had major implications for the divisional race, and it delivered on the high-stakes drama.The Seahawks’ victory was powered by a stout defensive performance for most of the game, which sacked Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray six times and stifled the Arizona offense. However, a late-game surge by the Cardinals, led by Murray and rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., nearly erased a two-touchdown deficit and sent the game into overtime. Ultimately, it was a tale of redemption for Seattle kicker Jason Myers, who hit a game-winning 5The game started with a flurry of bizarre events. An early interception by the Seahawks' Coby Bryant was negated when he fumbled the ball back to the Cardinals. Arizona capitalized on the turnover, with kicker Chad Ryland hitting a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. Seattle's offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, then found its rhythm. Darnold, who had an efficient day, orchestrated a long drive capped by a touchdown pass to tight end A.J. Barner.

The Seahawks' defense continued to dominate, with linebacker Ernest Jones IV intercepting a pass intended for Harrison Jr. that was bobbled into his hands. Seattle took advantage of the turnover, with running back Zach Charbonnet punching in a one-yard touchdown to cap a 90-yard drive and give the Seahawks a 14-3 lead at halftime.2-yard field goal after missing a crucial kick just minutes earlier.The Seahawks maintained control in the second half. Myers added a pair of field goals, extending Seattle's lead to 20-6 with just under six minutes remaining. At that point, the game appeared to be a decisive victory for the Seahawks. But the Cardinals refused to quit. Murray, who had struggled to find his footing for most of the night, suddenly came alive. He connected with Harrison Jr. on a spectacular catch over top Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 20-13.

      On the ensuing possession, the Seahawks looked to put the game away.

A big 36-yard pass from Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba gave them a chance to score, but Myers pushed a 53-yard field goal attempt to the right, giving the Cardinals new life. Seizing the opportunity, Murray marched his team down the field, finding running back Emari Demercado for a seven-yard touchdown to tie the game with less than a minute remaining.With the game on the line, Darnold and Smith-Njigba came up with another clutch play, a 22-yard connection that set up the game-winning field goal. This time, Myers stepped up and delivered, nailing the 52-yarder as time expired to secure the 23-20 victory for the Seahawks. The win improved Seattle’s record to 3-1, while the Cardinals fell to 2-2.