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FINAL: Seattle Seahawks Defeat Arizona Cardinals 20-10

The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals meet for the first time this season. Stay up-to-date with live updates from Lumen Field.

Harrison Reno

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Following their 17-13 loss to the Cincinnatti Bengals last Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks will look to recapture their winning ways as they host their NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals inside Lumen Field on Sunday.

Both teams are coming off losses, and the Seahawks will want to make sure they don't fall to .500. The Cardinals are seemingly fighting for their season with a 1-5 record while currently being on a three-game losing streak. The latest of the three losses came via the Los Angeles Rams, who delivered a 26-9 beatdown inside SoFi Stadium in Week 6.

So far, aside from their Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys, the season has unfolded as many would've expected for the Cardinals. While quarterback Joshua Dobbs has had his moments as the starter in place of the injured Kyler Murray, who is 10 months out from his torn ACL, he led an offense that struggled to get points on the board versus the Rams.

Nov 6, 2022; Phoenix, AZ, United States; Arizona Cardinals linebackers Tanner Vallejo (51) and Isaiah Simmons (9) tackle Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at State Farm Stadium.  / Joe Rondone-Arizona Republic

The Cardinals managed to gain 345 total yards against the Rams, which was just 37 fewer than L.A. had. However, Arizona was derailed by two turnovers, which doesn't include the two turnovers on downs and being forced to settle for field goals deep in the redzone.

The Seahawks, on the other hand, just had a three-game winning streak broken on th road last Sunday at the hands of the Bengals in a game that could be best described as uncharacteristic.

Not only were the Seahawks held to just one touchdown versus the Bengals, but quarterback Geno Smith, who had been rather efficient with the football in his hands, threw two costly interceptions to add to an offensive performance where they struggled to capitalize in the redzone with points, just like the Cardinals.

However, while the records may not necessarily reflect it, the Seahawks and Cardinals are polar opposites. The Cardinals seem to be heading into a rebuild just six games into a season where they haven't had their starting quarterback. In contrast, the Seahawks, despite two disappointing losses, are still in the fight for the division and are just a game behind the San Francisco 49ers.

First Quarter

The Seahawks are able to force a punt after a six-play drive from the Cardinals. Arizona picked up a first down as Dobbs completed a pass for eight yards before scrambled for the final two yards to move the chains. However, on the second third down, the Seahawks got off the field 

Change of Possession

The Seahawks' first drive also ends in a punt after eight plays after Smith's pass to Dallas went for no gain on third-down. 

Change of Possession

The Cardinals' drive lasted just three plays, as a five-yard completion for five yards was the only positive play of the drive.

Change of Possession

After the first drive ended in a punt, the Seahawks offense didn't take long in their second drive before finding the endzone. Smith found Lockett for an eight-yard gain on first down before Kenneth Walker rushed for 25 yards, then a 28-yard passing touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba capped off the quick scoring drive.

TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 7, Cardinals 0

Change of Possession

The Seahawks force another three-and-out on the Cardinals, but a fumbled punt return by DeeJay Dallas gives Arizona another chance to get points. However, even with the second shot, the Cardinals are forced to settle for a field goal after Dobbs' pass on third-down was incomplete. 

FIELD GOAL CARDINALS 

Seahawks 7, Cardinals 3

Change of Possession

Second Quarter 

A third-down completion to Smith-Njigba for 10 yards ended up being the biggest play of the drive for the Seahawks before they were forced to punt on the next set of downs. Smith was also picked off on the next third-down as the ball bounced off the hands of Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White before the Seahawks were forced to punt. 

Change of Possession

The Cardinals' drive lasted seven plays and spanned 60 yards as Arizona relied heavily upon running back Emari Demercado, who rushed for 23 yards on three rushes before Dobbs's pass was intercepted by Devon Witherspoon in the endzone. However, after a series of penalties, including two on the Seahawks, including a roughing of the passer on Boye Mafe, the interception was negated before Dobbs found his way into the endzone on a 25-yard touchdown run.

TOUCHDOWN CARDINALS 

Cardinals 10, Seahawks 7 

Change of Possession

Smith continued to have his way in the passing game, connecting with Smith-Njigba on each of the first two plays for 12 and 13-yard gains before he had a pair of third-down conversions with Tyler Lockett. Smith finished off the drive with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Jake Bobo. 

TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 14, Cardinals 10 

Change of Possession

A long 12-play drive for the Cardinals sees them end up empty-handed as Boye Mafe sacked Dobbs on third-and-12. Instead of kicking a potential 62-yard field goal on fourth down, the Cardinals wanted to go for it. However, a false start penalty backed them up even further. Dobbs' hail mary attempt fell incomplete. 

Third Quarter 

The Seahawks settled for a field goal on the first drive of the second half after their drive stalled on the goal line. 

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 17, Cardinals 10 

Change of Possession

The Seahawks defense stands tall on third-down to force a three-and-out and another punt from Arizona. 

Change of Possession

Despite a 32-yard punt return from Dallas, the Seahawks went away empty-handed on a drive where they started on the Cardinals' 34-yard-line. After four straight runs from Walker, Smith's only pass was intercepted by Garrett Williams. 

Change of Possession

Fourth Quarter 

After picking up a first-down via four-yard completion to Rondale Moore, the Cardinals weren't able to do it again on the new set of chains. Dobbs' pass to Brown fell incomplete to force a punt. 

Change of Possession

A seven-yard complete pass to Bobo is followed up by a fumbled snap by Smith that gave the Cardinals the ball back.

Change of Possession

Dobbs found his tight end Trey McBride for a big 19-yard gain, and then a fumbled snap recovered by Dobbs helped the Seahawks hold them to a field goal. However, Matt Prater's 34-yard attempt was pushed wide left. 

Change of Possession

The Seahawks suffered their first three-and-out of the game after a four-yard run from Walker on first-down was followed up by a sack and an incomplete pass.

Change of Possession

The Cardinals' nine-play drive ended with a failed fake punt as backup quarterback Clayton Tune did find a completion for four yards, but it wasn't enough to move the sticks. 

Change of Possession

The Seahawks managed to get three points on a potential put-away drive thanks to a 48-yard field goal from Jason Myers.

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS

Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10

Change of Possession

Following a 21-yard pass to Browns two sacks proved enough to stop the Cardinals drive and force a turnover on downs. 

FINAL: Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10

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