The Seattle Seahawks edged the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 in a thrilling NFL Week 4 matchup at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Thursday night. Sam Darnold stayed calm under pressure, Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered in crunch time, and Jason Myers sealed the win with a 52-yard field goal as time expired.
Seattle built a 14-3 halftime lead but nearly lost control as Arizona scored twice late to tie the game. With 28 seconds left, Darnold connected with Smith-Njigba on a clutch 22-yard sideline pass to set up Myers’ game-winner, lifting the Seahawks to 3-1 while the Cardinals dropped to 2-2.
Seattle’s Defense and Late Heroics Define Cardinals vs. Seahawks Highlights
Seattle’s defense dominated much of the night, forcing two first-half interceptions from Kyler Murray. Coby Bryant and Ernest Jones IV each picked off the Cardinals quarterback, but turnovers and penalties cost the Seahawks points. Bryant’s return ended in a fumble after colliding with teammate Tyrice Knight, while a taunting penalty on Kenneth Walker III erased a field-goal chance. Jason Myers also missed a 53-yarder before redeeming himself with the game-winner.
Sam Darnold played one of his cleanest games yet for Seattle, completing 18 of 26 passes for 1 touchdown and no interceptions, posting a 111.4 passer rating. Pro Bowl receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had no catches through three quarters but finished with four receptions for 79 yards — all in the second half, including the game-saving sideline grab.
Seattle’s mantra of “shocking effort” was on full display. Rookie running back Zach Charbonnet scored on a hard-fought 1-yard touchdown run, aided by a push from tackle Charles Cross. Tight end Eric Saubert recovered a key fumble to keep a scoring drive alive. The Seahawks’ pass rush, led by Uchenna Nwosu’s two sacks, stifled Arizona until the late surge.
Tight ends played a major role early. AJ Barner caught three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown, while Elijah Arroyo added two catches for 44 yards, including a 32-yard gain. Saubert contributed both as a blocker and with the critical fumble recovery.
What This Win Means for Seattle and Arizona
The Seahawks now sit at 3-1, strengthening their NFC West race behind strong defensive play and improved quarterback stability. Darnold’s ability to stay turnover-free builds confidence in his role after offseason doubts. Seattle’s pass rush depth also looked promising with Nwosu healthy again.
For Arizona, the late comeback showed resilience but also highlighted ongoing red-zone inefficiency and turnover issues. Despite Kyler Murray’s fight, two early picks hurt the Cardinals’ momentum. They’ll need to clean up execution to stay competitive in the division.
The game proved why NFC West battles remain unpredictable — and why Seattle’s mix of defense, veteran special teams, and emerging offensive chemistry could keep them in the playoff hunt.
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FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: Who won the Cardinals vs. Seahawks Week 4 game?
The Seattle Seahawks won 23-20 with a last-second Jason Myers field goal.
Q2: How did Sam Darnold play against the Cardinals?
Sam Darnold went 18-of-26 for 1 TD, no turnovers, and a 111.4 passer rating.
Q3: Who made the game-winning play?
Jason Myers hit a 52-yard field goal after Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s clutch 22-yard catch.
Q4: Why was Seattle’s defense important?
The defense forced two Kyler Murray interceptions and had six sacks, controlling the game early.
Q5: What’s next for the Seahawks?
Seattle faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 6 and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 12.
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