Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals Match Player Stats (Nov 9, 2025)

Seahawks 44, Cardinals 22. DeMarcus Lawrence returned two fumbles for touchdowns, Jaxon Smith-Njigba surpassed 1,000 receiving yards, and Trey McBride hauled in nine catches for 127 yards in a losing effort at Lumen Field on November 9, 2025. Jacoby Brissett absorbed five sacks while completing 22 of 44 passes as Seattle extended their division winning streak over Arizona to nine consecutive games.

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Game Summary

Seattle jumped to a 38-7 halftime lead in front of 68,723 fans who watched the Seahawks become just the third team in Super Bowl era history to build 28-point advantages in consecutive weeks. They had done the same against Washington seven days before this demolition.

Arizona never recovered from two first-half fumbles that linebacker Tyrice Knight forced and Lawrence returned for scores. Both turnovers came on identical blitzes up the middle that knocked the ball loose from Brissett before he could throw.

Scoring Summary

Seattle scored on six of their first seven possessions while Arizona’s offense couldn’t solve the Seahawks’ aggressive defensive schemes.

Seattle matched their franchise record with 21 first-quarter points. The Seahawks had scored 21 in an opening quarter just once before in 2025, during a 44-13 victory over New Orleans on September 21.

Darnold Efficient, Brissett Under Siege

Quarterback Totals

Darnold completed nine of his first 10 throws before Seattle switched to clock management. He attempted just two passes after halftime as the Seahawks ran 46 times compared to only 12 pass attempts for the entire game.

“He put it right on the money,” Smith-Njigba said about Darnold’s 43-yard touchdown on the opening drive.

Brissett faced relentless pressure from Seattle’s front seven. The Cardinals trailed so badly that Brissett threw 44 times while absorbing five sacks and 13 total pressures. He completed exactly 50 percent of his attempts as Arizona chased the game from the opening minutes.

Pressure and Efficiency Numbers

Seattle’s defensive front generated 13 pressures compared to just two for Arizona. The Cardinals couldn’t protect Brissett, who made bad throws on nearly one quarter of his attempts when defenders closed in.

Arizona’s offensive line surrendered five sacks and 23 total pressures as Seattle’s pass rush took over.

“It’s football. You’re going to get hit,” Brissett said when asked about the constant harassment.

Seattle’s offensive line played much cleaner, allowing just one sack and two total pressures while opening running lanes for their backs to generate 198 yards on the ground.

Charbonnet and Walker Combine for 150 Yards

Seattle’s backs rushed 46 times while controlling the second half with their ground game.

Ground Attack Output

Seattle ran for 198 yards, their best rushing output since Week 17 of the 2022 season. The Seahawks carried the ball 46 times, tying their highest rush attempt total since defeating Philadelphia in 2014. Every Seahawks game with 46 or more carries has ended in victory.

Charbonnet forced five missed tackles, a season high for any Seattle back in 2025. He ripped off runs of 30 and 13 yards in the second half while the Seahawks controlled possession. Walker added 67 yards on 14 attempts as the two combined for 150 yards on the ground.

“Anytime we can run the ball and continue to run the clock like that is important,” rookie guard Grey Zabel said after the game. “You’ve got to give credit to our running backs. The way they ran it was pretty impressive.”

NFL Next Gen Stats tracked Seattle calling run plays on 78 percent of their offensive snaps, the third highest run play rate in any game since 2016. The Seahawks forced 13 missed tackles on the ground while generating six explosive runs of 10 or more yards.

Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his offensive staff’s game planning that created opportunities for the running backs to thrive against Arizona’s defensive front.

“This is the second game in a row now against Arizona that our offensive staff has done a great job of getting to runs that made our run game finish strong,” Macdonald said. “So both games. They deserve a lot of credit, and you felt our offensive line. Felt like we were physical.”

Demercado ripped off a 55-yard run in the fourth quarter that briefly cut into Seattle’s lead, though the Cardinals trailed 41-15 at the time.

Smith-Njigba Reaches 1,000 Yards, McBride Dominates Despite Loss

Seattle’s passing attack focused on Smith-Njigba’s deep speed while Arizona leaned heavily on McBride to move the chains.

Pass Catcher Production

Smith-Njigba reached 1,041 yards through nine games, becoming the first NFL receiver to cross 1,000 yards in 2025. He posted his 10th consecutive game with at least 75 receiving yards, joining Antonio Brown (2014) and Michael Irvin (1995) as the only players to accomplish that feat in their first nine games of a season.

“I feel great; I’m blessed, man,” Smith-Njigba said after surpassing the milestone. “I’m thankful I’m healthy and can continue this thing.”

The third-year receiver became the eighth player in franchise history to record consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, joining Steve Largent, Brian Blades, Bobby Engram, Darrell Jackson, Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf.

McBride caught nine of 13 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown. Brissett threw to McBride 46 times over the past four weeks as Arizona’s offense leaned heavily on their All-Pro caliber tight end.

Arizona’s offense centered on getting McBride the ball against Seattle’s defense. Brissett consistently found his tight end, though Seattle made Arizona work for every yard.

“The amount of respect that they gave him on the other side, they tried doubling him as well and putting their corners on him and giving him a whole bunch of different looks,” Brissett said about the attention McBride drew from Seattle’s defense. “He made the most of a lot of his opportunities.”

McBride leads all NFL tight ends with 712 receiving yards through nine games. He topped 100 yards for the fourth time in 2025.

Harrison Jr. caught just three of 12 targets for 33 yards and a touchdown. Seattle’s secondary stayed tight on him throughout, with cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett providing physical coverage that disrupted timing. Several of Brissett’s throws to Harrison arrived late or off target as constant pressure disrupted the connection between quarterback and receiver.

Kupp hauled in a 67-yard reception in the second quarter that showcased the deep speed Seattle gained when they acquired him before the season. The veteran finished with 74 yards on two catches despite limited opportunities as Seattle abandoned the passing game after building their huge lead.

Emmanwori Stars, Knight Forces Two Fumbles

Seattle’s defense held Arizona to 335 total yards while generating five sacks and forcing two turnovers.

Seahawks Defensive Leaders

Knight finished with eight tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, and two forced fumbles in his best performance since entering the NFL. The second-year linebacker had lost his starting job earlier in the season but reclaimed it when Ernest Jones IV went down with a knee injury.

Rookie safety Emmanwori posted nine tackles, four passes defensed, and half a sack. He faced 11 targets from Brissett and broke up four passes, a 36 percent pass breakup rate. The second-round pick has been outstanding since returning from an ankle injury that kept him out of three games earlier this season.

Lawrence became just the fourth player in NFL history to return two fumbles for touchdowns in a single game. He joined Al Nesser (1920), Fred Evans (1948), and Jeremy Chinn (2020) in that exclusive group.

“You can’t draw that up,” Lawrence said after scoring twice. “T-Knight did a great job running the play exactly how coach Macdonald drew it up. I was the lucky recipient of the two forced fumbles.”

Cardinals Defense Overwhelmed

Burke intercepted Darnold in the third quarter and returned it four yards. The interception came on Seattle’s first possession after halftime when Darnold forced a throw toward Smith-Njigba.

Josh Sweat recorded Arizona’s only sack, a strip sack in the third quarter that temporarily gave the Cardinals momentum. Arizona generated just five tackles for loss while Seattle’s running backs consistently broke through the first level of defense.

Cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett made a crucial fourth-down stop in the third quarter, diving to punch the ball away from Marvin Harrison Jr. in the end zone. The play preserved Seattle’s three-score lead at a moment when Arizona threatened to make things interesting.

Knight’s Redemption and Lawrence’s Historic Day

The game turned on Seattle’s opening drive when Darnold connected with Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown. Three plays later, Knight blitzed from his middle linebacker spot and crushed Brissett just as he prepared to throw. The ball popped loose and Lawrence grabbed it at the Cardinals 34-yard line before rumbling untouched into the end zone.

Seattle led 14-0 less than six minutes into the game.

The exact same sequence unfolded in the second quarter. Knight rushed from an identical alignment, hammered Brissett, and knocked the ball loose before he could release it. Lawrence scooped up the bouncing ball at the Arizona 22 and scored his second defensive touchdown.

Seattle pushed the lead to 28-0 with 14:08 remaining in the second quarter. The game was effectively over before halftime.

“First and foremost, all glory to God,” Lawrence said. “I was the lucky recipient of the two forced fumbles. I’ll take it every day.”

Knight’s performance was particularly rewarding after he faced adversity earlier this year. He injured his knee in early August and dealt with what he described as a “heart situation” that was quickly resolved. The knee injury lingered through September, limiting his effectiveness in the season’s opening weeks.

“I had a little heart situation that got resolved early in training camp,” Knight said. “The knee was more than the heart at that time. Everything got situated with that, but the knee, it took some time for it to get back.”

Knight lost his starting position to Drake Thomas after three games but regained the job when Jones suffered a knee injury late in Seattle’s Week 9 win at Washington. He responded with 10 tackles in just over one half against the Commanders before dominating Arizona in Week 10.

“You’ve got to stay ready, how you prepare, and he’s playing great football,” Macdonald said about Knight’s resurgence.

Cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett, a fellow 2024 draft pick and close friend of Knight’s, praised his preparation and mindset during the tough stretch.

“I’m proud of T-Knight,” Pritchett said. “So much adversity he’s been going through. I’m proud of him, coming for Ernest and stepping in and making big plays. That’s the standard. Just the way he prepares. He was just waiting on his moment, and shoot, he was ready for it.”

Myers Breaks Record, Shaheed Makes Debut

Jason Myers connected on three field goals from 46, 32, and 34 yards. His 34-yard make in the fourth quarter gave him 176 career field goals as a Seahawk, breaking Stephen Hauschka’s franchise record of 175.

Chad Ryland converted both extra point attempts for Arizona after missing a potential game-tying field goal in their Week 4 home matchup against Seattle. Punter Pat O’Donnell averaged 40.8 yards on four punts as Arizona tried to flip field position while trailing big.

Rashid Shaheed debuted for Seattle five days after arriving in a trade from New Orleans. The fourth-year receiver returned three kickoffs for 67 yards while carrying the ball twice on jet sweeps for 20 yards. Shaheed also handled punt return duties, fair catching all four attempts.

“I felt like I came in prepared and I did a good job throughout the week, talking to all my coaches so I could be ready for the moment,” Shaheed said about his quick integration into Seattle’s offense. “It was fun.”

Kupp said the Cardinals’ defense had to respect Shaheed’s big-play ability even in his first game with the team.

Arizona’s Second Half Rally Falls Short

Arizona scored 15 points in the second half to make things briefly interesting. Brissett found McBride for a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter and connected with Harrison Jr. for a 9-yard score in the fourth. The Cardinals defense forced three turnovers in the second half, including two Darnold fumbles and an interception that gave Arizona short fields.

Seattle’s 38-7 halftime advantage proved too much for the Cardinals to overcome. The Seahawks ran out the clock with their rushing attack, carrying the ball on 36 of their 37 second-half plays. They attempted just two passes after intermission while dominating possession in the final 30 minutes.

The offensive output shifted completely after halftime as Seattle abandoned any pretense of balance. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak called run plays on 97 percent of Seattle’s second-half snaps, the highest rate for any half in franchise history. Arizona’s defense wilted under the sustained attack as Seattle controlled the clock and kept the Cardinals’ offense on the sideline.

Charbonnet and Walker carried the ball repeatedly in the second half as Seattle kept Arizona’s offense on the sideline.

NFC West Race and Current Standings

The victory moved Seattle to 7-2 and first place in the NFC West at the time. The Seahawks extended their division winning streak over Arizona to nine consecutive games dating back to October 25, 2021. Arizona dropped to 3-6 and fell three games behind Seattle in the standings.

Seattle traveled to Los Angeles one week later for a crucial showdown with the Rams. That Week 11 contest ended in a 21-19 Rams victory that snapped Seattle’s 10-game road winning streak and shifted the division race. Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes while safety Kamren Kinchens intercepted Sam Darnold four times in the upset win that gave the Rams sole possession of first place at 8-2.

Coaching Reactions

Mike Macdonald praised his team’s preparation in the dominant performance.

“When you score 44 points and you win a game by 22 points, and you close the game out on offense in the end, that’s bigtime stuff in the NFL,” Macdonald told his team in the locker room.

Macdonald addressed the quick start that has become a trademark of his defense this season.

“I think we’re learning our process, too, about how we get ready for a game. The guys are doing a great job. They’re mentally prepared. I think our coaches are doing a great job being very clear about how we’re going to start games so guys can go play fast and decisive.”

Jonathan Gannon accepted responsibility for Arizona’s poor showing.

“When that happens, and the score looks like that, it falls on the head coach,” Gannon said. “I didn’t do enough that I needed to do throughout the week to get them ready to go. It stings.”

Gannon praised his team’s effort despite the lopsided outcome.

“Not a lot of good came out of that,” Gannon said. “I am proud that they battled. I have been in games like that where they just want to get home. That was not the case.”

Injury Report

Arizona lost multiple key players during the game. Wide receiver Zay Jones left in the first half with a left Achilles injury. Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson exited with an ankle injury. Right tackle Jonah Williams suffered a shoulder injury that forced him from the game.

Defensive linemen Darius Robinson (groin) and Walter Nolen III (knee) both departed in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Simi Fehoko (wrist) and running back Bam Knight (ankle) also came out of the contest and did not return.

Seattle center Jalen Sundell injured his knee in the second quarter and did not return. Backup Olusegun Oluwatimi replaced him for the remainder of the game. Smith-Njigba briefly left for a concussion evaluation but cleared protocol and returned to action on the next series.

The complete game data and play-by-play information can be found at ESPN and Pro Football Reference.

The Week 10 performance metrics show Seattle dominated Arizona in every phase of the game as the Seahawks rolled to a 44-22 victory behind Lawrence’s historic two-touchdown performance and Smith-Njigba’s continued excellence at receiver.