On November 9, 2025, Seattle defeated Arizona 44-22 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks entered the game at 6-2, while the Cardinals arrived at 3-5. Seattle was pursuing a fourth consecutive victory and a season sweep of its NFC West rival.

Arizona played without Kyler Murray, James Conner, and Trey Benson. Seattle was missing Ernest Jones IV and Jarran Reed from its defensive front seven. The Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals match player stats show that two defensive touchdowns created the decisive separation.

Seattle led 28-0 early in the second quarter and reached halftime ahead 38-7. Arizona gained ground after halftime, but Seattle controlled possession and finished without punting.

Match Overview

Seattle converted its first possession into a touchdown and scored again three plays after Arizona received the ball. The early defensive pressure established a lead that Seattle protected through its rushing attack.

Pre-Match Context

Seattle entered Week 10 following three consecutive victories. The Seahawks had beaten Arizona 23-20 during the first divisional meeting in September. Another victory would complete the season sweep and strengthen Seattle’s NFC West position.

Arizona had just ended a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over Dallas. Jacoby Brissett remained the starting quarterback because Murray had entered injured reserve. Conner and Benson were also unavailable, leaving Arizona with a reorganised backfield.

Seattle also adjusted its personnel. Jones was inactive with a knee injury, while Reed missed the game with wrist and thumb injuries. Tyrice Knight received an expanded defensive role and produced both of Seattle’s forced fumbles.

Cooper Kupp and AJ Barner entered the weekend as questionable. Both were active and started. Newly acquired receiver Rashid Shaheed also started and handled Seattle’s kickoff returns.

Quarter-by-Quarter Score

Seattle scored on offense and defense during the opening quarter. Arizona did not score until the closing minutes of the first half.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Seattle opened with a seven-play, 65-yard touchdown drive. Sam Darnold found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard score with 10:55 remaining.

Arizona gained 24 yards through Trey McBride on its opening possession. Knight then sacked Brissett and forced a fumble. DeMarcus Lawrence returned the ball 34 yards for a touchdown.

Seattle added another touchdown through a nine-play, 81-yard drive. George Holani completed the possession with a nine-yard run. Seattle ended the quarter ahead 21-0.

Second Quarter

Knight forced another Brissett fumble during Arizona’s first possession of the quarter. Lawrence recovered it and returned it 22 yards for his second touchdown.

Seattle then drove 76 yards in six plays. Zach Charbonnet scored from six yards, extending the lead to 35-0.

A mishandled Seattle snap gave Arizona possession near the goal line. Greg Dortch scored on a four-yard direct-snap run. Jason Myers answered with a 46-yard field goal before halftime.

Seattle carried a 38-7 lead into the break. Darnold had completed nine of ten first-half passes for 167 yards.

Third Quarter

Arizona opened the half with a 17-play drive. Seattle stopped the Cardinals on fourth down at the two-yard line.

On Seattle’s next play, Darnold’s pass struck Barner’s helmet. Denzel Burke intercepted the deflection and returned it four yards.

Brissett then found McBride for a 15-yard touchdown. Brissett connected with Marvin Harrison Jr. for the two-point conversion, reducing Seattle’s lead to 38-15.

Arizona recovered another Seattle fumble later in the quarter. The Cardinals again failed on fourth down, allowing Seattle to preserve its advantage.

Fourth Quarter

Seattle opened the quarter by completing a 13-play, 79-yard drive. The possession consumed 7:38 and ended with Myers’ 32-yard field goal.

Arizona responded with an eight-play, 84-yard touchdown drive. Brissett connected with Harrison for a nine-yard score.

Seattle used another extended possession before Myers converted from 34 yards. The Seahawks then controlled the final 4:03 without returning the ball to Arizona.

Team Stats Comparison

Seattle gained only 37 more yards than Arizona. However, the Seahawks averaged 1.7 more yards per play and converted 60 percent of their third downs.

Key Numbers That Decided the Game

The final totals show that explosive defensive plays mattered more than Arizona’s advantage in pass attempts.

• Seattle returned both Arizona turnovers for touchdowns during the first 16 minutes.
• The Seahawks averaged 6.3 yards per play, compared with Arizona’s 4.6.
• Seattle rushed for 198 yards and used seven different ball carriers.
• The Seahawks converted six of ten third downs and never attempted a punt.
• Seattle recorded five sacks, while Arizona recorded one sack.

Full Box Score: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle built its lead through defensive scoring, efficient passing, and sustained rushing production. Darnold attempted only two passes after halftime. The offense protected the lead with 198 rushing yards and more than 33 minutes of possession.

The tables include every Seattle player with a recorded offensive, kicking, or return statistic. The defensive table follows the requested eight-player limit.

Seattle Passing

Darnold completed 83.3 percent of his throws. His opening-drive touchdown produced Seattle’s only offensive passing score.

Seattle Rushing

Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III received 14 carries each. Seattle’s running backs combined for 181 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Seattle Receiving

Smith-Njigba accounted for Seattle’s only receiving touchdown. Kupp added 74 yards on two receptions, including a 67-yard catch.

Seattle Kicking

Myers converted every kick he attempted. His three field goals helped Seattle control the second half without forcing additional passes.

Seattle Returns

Shaheed handled all three Arizona kickoffs that Seattle returned. No Seattle player recorded a punt return.

Seattle Defensive Leaders

Seattle’s pass rush produced five sacks and two fumble recoveries. Knight created both turnovers, while Lawrence converted both recoveries into touchdowns.

Seattle did not punt during the game. Darnold lost two fumbles, while Burke recorded Arizona’s only interception.

Full Box Score: Arizona Cardinals

Arizona produced 335 total yards and reached the red zone six times. Brissett threw for 258 yards but lost two fumbles. Both fumbles became Seattle defensive touchdowns.

Arizona generated 206 net passing yards after allowing five sacks. Its offense scored on three of six red-zone opportunities.

Arizona Passing

Brissett attempted 44 passes as Arizona played from behind. Kedon Slovis attempted one incomplete pass.

Arizona Rushing

Emari Demercado led Arizona in rushing despite receiving only four carries. Brissett added 31 yards through four runs.

Arizona Receiving

McBride led every player in receptions and receiving yards. Harrison caught Arizona’s second passing touchdown and the successful two-point conversion.

Arizona Kicking

Arizona did not attempt a field goal. Chad Ryland converted both extra-point attempts.

Arizona Returns

Knight and Dortch combined for 146 yards on seven kickoff returns. Arizona recorded no punt-return yards.

Arizona Defensive Leaders

Arizona forced three Seattle turnovers during the second and third quarters. Burke intercepted Darnold, while Josh Sweat and Kei’Trel Clark forced fumbles.

Pat O’Donnell punted four times for 163 yards. He averaged 40.8 yards and placed two punts inside Seattle’s 20-yard line.

Game Leaders and Top Performers

DeMarcus Lawrence

Lawrence scored twice on fumble returns covering 34 and 22 yards. He added four tackles, half a sack, and three quarterback hits.

Both touchdowns followed strip-sacks by Knight. The returns helped Seattle build a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter.

Tyrice Knight

Knight forced both Brissett fumbles during sacks. He finished with eight tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss.

Knight started because Jones was unavailable. His two forced fumbles directly created Lawrence’s defensive touchdowns.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba opened the scoring with a 43-yard touchdown reception. He led Seattle with five catches and 93 receiving yards.

Four catches and 82 yards came before halftime. Seattle attempted only two passes during the second half.

Zach Charbonnet

Charbonnet led Seattle with 83 rushing yards on 14 attempts. His six-yard touchdown extended Seattle’s lead to 35-0.

He shared the main rushing workload with Walker. Their combined production allowed Seattle to reduce its second-half passing volume.

Trey McBride

McBride led all receivers with nine catches for 127 yards. He scored Arizona’s first second-half touchdown on a 15-yard reception.

His 24-yard catch moved Arizona into Seattle territory before the game’s first turnover. He received a team-high target share throughout the game.

Starting Lineups

Seattle opened with three wide receivers and one tight end. Arizona used three tight ends and one listed wide receiver. The official defensive starters also reflected different front structures.

Offensive Starters

Defensive Starters

Injury Report

Arizona’s biggest absence came at quarterback. Murray entered injured reserve with a foot problem, leaving Brissett to make another start.

Conner and Benson were also on injured reserve. Arizona therefore used Knight, Demercado, and Carter in its backfield.

Seattle played without starting linebacker Jones and defensive tackle Reed. Knight replaced Jones and produced two strip-sacks. Kupp and Barner played after receiving questionable designations.

Season Series and Head-to-Head History

Seattle’s victory completed a 2025 sweep and extended its overall series lead to 31-22-1. The teams had played 54 regular-season games through this result. They had never met during the playoffs.

The table includes every meeting through November 9, 2025. Seasons after the 2002 realignment contain one game at each venue.

NFC West Standings After Week 10

Seattle held first place through the Week 10 tiebreak procedures. Los Angeles matched Seattle’s record, while Arizona remained fourth after its sixth loss.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

CBS carried the regional television broadcast. Kevin Harlan handled play-by-play duties, with Trent Green and Melanie Collins completing the broadcast team.

Conclusion

Seattle completed the season sweep and moved into the NFC West lead. The two fumble-return touchdowns established control before the offense shifted toward sustained rushing possessions.

Arizona produced three touchdown drives after falling behind. However, its second-half production could not reverse the early defensive scores or Seattle’s possession advantage.

Seattle next travelled to face the Los Angeles Rams in a first-place divisional matchup. Arizona returned home for another NFC West game against San Francisco.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Seahawks versus Arizona Cardinals game?

Seattle won 44-22 at Lumen Field. The victory raised the Seahawks to 7-2 and dropped Arizona to 3-6 after Week 10.

When and where was the game played?

The game took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The official kickoff came at 1:06 p.m. PST.

Who scored Seattle’s defensive touchdowns?

DeMarcus Lawrence returned two Jacoby Brissett fumbles for touchdowns. The returns covered 34 and 22 yards during Seattle’s 28-0 opening surge.

What were Sam Darnold’s passing statistics?

Darnold completed 10 of 12 passes for 178 yards. He threw one touchdown and one interception, while also losing two fumbles.

Who led the game in receiving yards?

Trey McBride led all receivers with nine catches for 127 yards. He scored Arizona’s first third-quarter touchdown on a 15-yard reception.

How did the two rushing attacks compare?

Seattle rushed for 198 yards, led by Charbonnet’s 83. Arizona gained 129 rushing yards, with Demercado producing a team-high 64.

What did the result mean for the NFC West?

Seattle moved into first place in the NFC West at 7-2. Arizona remained fourth at 3-6 after the divisional loss.