Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Seattle Seahawks pulled away from the Arizona Cardinals with a dominant second-half performance, scoring 24 unanswered points to secure a decisive 31-7 road victory. Quarterback Drew Lock connected for three touchdowns, all to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, as Seattle capitalized on sustained offensive pressure throughout the final two quarters. This commanding effort came after the game was tied in the second quarter, showcasing the Seahawks' ability to seize control.

Seattle initially established an early lead in the first quarter when Drew Lock found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for an 82-yard touchdown pass. The Cardinals, however, responded in the second, with Jacoby Brissett tossing a 2-yard touchdown to Trey McBride, evening the score at 7-7. The Seahawks then began to assert their dominance in the third quarter, regaining the lead on another Lock-to-Smith-Njigba connection, this one for 7 yards, before Jason Myers added a 33-yard field goal to push the advantage to 17-7.

The third quarter set the stage, but it was the Seahawks' 14-point eruption in the fourth that fully broke the game open. Drew Lock delivered an efficient passing performance, completing 19 of 26 attempts for 235 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. His primary target, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, was virtually unstoppable, hauling in nine catches for 155 yards and all three of Lock's scores, including a 12-yard strike in the final period. Emanuel Wilson contributed a steady rushing attack with 92 yards on 21 carries, chewing clock and maintaining possession as Arizona's offense sputtered, unable to score after their second-quarter touchdown, a struggle partly anticipated by pregame analytics noting key injuries for the away team.

Ultimately, Seattle's balanced and relentless offensive execution, particularly through the air, proved too much for the Cardinals to handle. Their ability to shut down Arizona's scoring after the initial tie allowed the Seahawks to dictate the pace and secure the win. The Seahawks now stand at 2-0, while the Cardinals fall to 1-1.