A 14-point second quarter and a 120-50 rushing edge powered Seattle to a 17-3 win.
Seattle turned a 3-0 first-quarter deficit into a 17-3 home win over Arizona on Sunday; the game was played today in Eastern time. After Arizona’s opening field goal, the Seahawks answered with two second-quarter touchdowns and added a third-quarter field goal, while the Cardinals never scored again. Seattle controlled the ground game 120-50 and outgained Arizona 295-198, building a 21-13 edge in first downs. Drew Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards, accounted for one touchdown and added 16 rushing yards; Gardner Minshew went 21 of 30 for 166 passing yards, four rushing yards and no touchdowns. Zach Charbonnet ran for 77 yards and added nine receiving yards on one catch, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 51 receiving yards on seven receptions. Arizona sacked Lock three times, but Seattle committed no turnovers, and neither team threw an interception. Seattle converted seven of 14 third downs to Arizona’s four of 13 and held possession for 31:39 to 28:21.
Key Performers
Drew Lock, QB: 19/28, 175 passing yards, 16 rushing yards, 1 touchdown Zach Charbonnet, RB: 77 rushing yards, 9 receiving yards, 1 reception Jadarian Price, RB: 24 rushing yards, 54 receiving yards, 4 receptions
Standings Impact
Seattle improves from 4-4 to 5-4, while Arizona falls from 3-5 to 3-6. Seattle entered ranked 12th in DYMA Power Index; Arizona was 27th.
DYMA Insight
Seattle’s 120-50 rushing advantage and 97-yard edge in total offense turned a close start into a controlled win. The result adds to Seattle’s season head-to-head advantage after its earlier 31-7 victory over Arizona.