Seahawks defense claim 28-21 win over Cardinals Thursday night

1-0 at Lumen Field!

The Seattle Seahawks (7-3) broke a two-game losing streak with an absolutely vital 28-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals (6-4). It was the defense that intensified with three sacks from Kyler Murray, including Carlos Dunlap’s game. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett both caught touchdowns from Russell Wilson, who had no rolls.

We’re now fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, as a win over the Los Angeles Rams would keep Seattle in 1st place in NFC West.

1st half

The Seahawks got the ball first and Russell Wilson was sacked in the opener. Ominous, right? Nope! Seattle had a 12-game, 75-yard practice that featured three third conversions. From the 25-yard line, Russell dodged the pressure and threw on the run to a DK Metcalf open for the scoring. 7-0 Seahawks.

A total of four threes and three outs were traded between the two teams, although the Seahawks were awarded a maintenance penalty that nullified a deep ball to DK Metcalf after burning Patrick Peterson. Damien Lewis has never held here.

It turned into a touchdown essentially. An 8-play, 50-yard practice that saw Kenyan Drake throw it from 2 yards after being initially declared a fumble and ball by the Seahawks. 7-7.

The Seahawks came back with a 10-play, 75-yard practice and another touchdown. Carlos Hyde and Bo Scarbrough ripped off quality leads, while Wilson dealt with Tyler Lockett. His 11-yard teeder put the Seahawks back on top. Jason Myers passed the PAT. 13-7 Seahawks.

The Cardinals were able to get out of a few traffic jams following penalties – 2nd and 16th win of 18 by Kenyan Drake, 3rd and 8th from Murray to Christian Kirk – but they wouldn’t go further than just inside the middle of ground. Quandre Diggs rocked a completion from Dan Arnold’s hands and it helped force a punt.

In the two-minute drill, the Seahawks fell back into their own 10 thanks to false start penalties. Wilson was able to lead a successful practice which was greatly assisted by a pass interference penalty on Patrick Peterson inside Arizona 10. Metcalf had a touchdown hit him in the face and bounced off his. chest, so Jason Myers came in for the basket. 16-7 Seahawks.

2nd half

The penalties told the story of the Seahawks’ first defensive possession. A third save was called off by an unnecessary late blow from Quandre Diggs on DeAndre Hopkins. Bobby Wagner was penalized for a straddle tackle on Chase Edmonds to put the Cardinals in Seattle 15. Dan Arnold beat DJ Reed for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 16-14 Seahawks.

Did you think Diggs’ penalty was wrong? Dr. Kirkpatrick taunted DK Metcalf and threw (and missed) a punch after a 3rd and 7th save. 15-yard penalty and new set of downs for the Seahawks, and Carlos Hyde hit it in two plays later. 23-14 Seahawks.

Arizona were pinned to their 10s thanks to a great comeback from Ryan Neal on Chase Edmonds. It’s the Seahawks’ defense so of course they gave up all those yards and the Cardinals got into the 5. Chase Edmonds was wide open for a 3rd and a touchdown to start the 4th quarter. 23-21 Seahawks.

An illegal shift penalty essentially ended the Seahawks’ practice, leaving the defense confident to get a save and hold onto the lead. Jamal Adams forced Kyler Murray to an intentional ground penalty. The following ratchet saw held in the end zone by former Seahawk JR Sweezy for safety. 25-21 Seahawks.

DJ Reed regained a good safety kick in his 40s, giving the Seahawks their best field position of the night. The running game continued to be successful against the Cardinals’ under-equipped defensive front. Russell Wilson hit a third key conversion to Tyler Lockett to expand the drive and enter the FG lineup. The disaster almost struck when a ground to Carlos Hyde was tossed, dropped and he recovered it, but not before losing nine meters. Welcome to the 3rd and 17th at 2:31 from the finish. Wilson threw the ball away and there was no brutality on the passer when he was hit in the head. Jason Myers … MONEY! 28-21 Seahawks with 2:19 left.

Murray had about 80 yards to go and two timeouts plus the two-minute warning. The first to Fitzgerald on a short 2nd saw Arizona win 33 with 1:56 to go. Quick screen to Andy Isabella gained about six yards. Caught by Christian Kirk at Seahawks 49. A low throw to Hopkins passes incomplete. Screen for Fitzgerald and a first against Seattle 38. Running game to Edmonds at 27. One minute left. Murray throws it in with: 50 to go. Murray’s end zone throw is interrupted! Diggs almost kidnapped him but he collided with Fitzgerald. 3rd and 10th and Arizona calls timeout because they almost delayed the game. Take two … Seattle timeout. The throw from the final zone to Isabella is again interrupted! This time Diggs and DJ Reed. Here is the game of the 4th and 10th … SACK! DUNLAP !!! 28-21 Seahawks.

Seahawks injury report

TE Greg Olsen suffered a non-contact foot injury and was rushed to the locker room. He didn’t come back.

RT Brandon Shell injured his ankle in the 4th quarter and was replaced by Cedric Ogbuehi.

DL Poona Ford limped with an undisclosed injury in the 2nd quarter. He returned to the game.

RB Bo Scarbrough grabbed his hamstring and left the field in the 4th quarter.

Next week’s opponent

A Monday night football game on November 30 against the NFC East leading the Philadelphia Eagles (3-5-1). Kick-off time is 5:15 p.m. PT on ESPN.