The Seattle Seahawks held off the Arizona Cardinals in a nail-biting showdown at State Farm Stadium, delivering a dramatic 23-20 victory on Thursday night in a thrilling NFL matchup. The Seahawks, who had a 20-13 lead, faced a critical moment in the fourth quarter when Jason Myers missed a 53-yard field goal, allowing the Cardinals to tie the game in the final seconds. However, a missed kick by Chad Ryland gifted Seattle possession at their own 40-yard line, setting up the game-winning drive by quarterback Sam Darnold. Myers redeemed himself by nailing a 52-yard field goal as time expired, securing the win for the Seahawks as they improved to 3-1 in the early season.
The game saw both teams struggle offensively, with the Seahawks’ defense holding strong against the Cardinals’ attacks. After a missed 53-yard field goal by Myers, the Cardinals capitalized on a crucial defensive play, with running back Emari Demercado scoring a touchdown in the final seconds to tie the game. However, a failed kickoff attempt by Ryland, which landed just before the 20-yard line, gave Seattle a crucial opportunity to regain possession and set up the game-winning drive. Darnold orchestrated a perfect 22-yard pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, leading to Myers’ 52-yard field goal, which sealed the Seahawks’ victory.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks’ offense showed resilience with Sam Darnold throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III contributed significantly to the scoring. The Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, despite two interceptions, managed to lead his team to a tie, but the Seahawks’ clutch performance ultimately secured the win, improving their record to 3-1.