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

Seattle crushed Arizona 44-22 at Lumen Field on November 9, 2025, winning their ninth straight division game. Trey McBride caught 9 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown for Arizona, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 93 yards and a score on 5 receptions for Seattle. DeMarcus Lawrence returned two fumbles for touchdowns, scoring from 34 and 22 yards out after Tyrice Knight forced both strips in the first half.

By halftime, the outcome was already decided. The Seahawks led 38-7 at the break after scoring 21 points in the first quarter alone, matching the franchise record for the opening period.

Game Leaders At A Glance

Knight And Lawrence Buried Arizona Early

Seattle struck on the opening possession. Sam Darnold rolled left and found Smith-Njigba streaking down the sideline. Garrett Williams slipped while backpedaling, leaving the receiver uncovered. Smith-Njigba caught the pass in stride, racing 43 yards for a touchdown just 4:05 into the game.

On Arizona’s first offensive possession, Knight exploded through the line, stripping Brissett at the Arizona 43-yard line. Lawrence scooped the loose ball at the 34. He ran untouched into the end zone. Seattle led 14-0 with 9:22 left in the first quarter.

George Holani scored on a 9-yard run to cap an 81-yard drive, pushing the lead to 21-0 after one quarter. Arizona’s offense couldn’t establish rhythm against Seattle’s defensive front that pressured Brissett on nearly every dropback.

Knight struck again on Arizona’s first possession of the second quarter. He hit Brissett from the blind side, jarring the ball loose at the Arizona 22. Lawrence caught it off the bounce and scored his second defensive touchdown from 22 yards out. The 28-0 lead felt insurmountable.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon took full responsibility after the game. “When that happens, and the score reads like that, it falls on the head coach. I didn’t do enough that I needed to do throughout the week to get them ready to go. It stings.”

Quarterback Performance Breakdown

The Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals match player stats show Darnold’s efficiency against a depleted Arizona secondary. He completed 10 of 12 passes for 178 yards with one touchdown and one interception. His passer rating of 111.8 reflected the ease with which Seattle attacked downfield early. Darnold averaged 14.8 yards per attempt, finding open receivers against a Cardinals secondary missing Max Melton and Will Johnson.

Brissett battled all afternoon against constant pressure. The Seahawks sacked him five times for 52 yards and forced two fumbles that turned into touchdowns. He connected on just 50% of his passes while facing 23 total pressures from Seattle’s defensive front. The Cardinals couldn’t establish play-action because the run game never materialized.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised his team’s effort. “We had guys step up, and nobody flinched. It took all 70 again. That’s how we roll.”

Rushing Attack Controlled The Second Half

The Seahawks dominated possession with their ground game in the final two quarters, rushing for 121 yards after halftime alone. They finished with 198 total yards on 46 carries, running the ball on 78% of their plays. According to Next Gen Stats, that 78% run rate ranked third-highest in any game since 2016.

Zach Charbonnet rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. His 6-yard scoring run in the second quarter pushed the lead to 35-0. Walker carried 14 times for 67 yards, consistently gaining four or five yards on first down to keep drives alive.

George Holani scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on a 9-yard run in the first quarter. Shaheed, making his Seahawks debut after being acquired from New Orleans on Tuesday, carried twice for 20 yards in short-yardage situations.

Arizona managed just 129 rushing yards on 23 carries. Emari Demercado broke off a 55-yard run in the fourth quarter that accounted for nearly half his total. Bam Knight carried 10 times for only 28 yards as Seattle’s defensive front collapsed running lanes. The Cardinals abandoned the ground game entirely in the second half while chasing points.

Grey Zabel has been outstanding in his rookie season at left guard. The first-round pick from North Dakota State has yet to allow a sack through nine weeks. He helped create massive holes in the second half as the Seahawks ground out clock-killing drives.

Receiving Production And Smith-Njigba’s Historic Pace

Smith-Njigba reached 1,041 yards through nine games, becoming the first NFL receiver to eclipse 1,000 yards this season. The third-year wideout became the eighth player in franchise history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He joined Antonio Brown (2014) and Michael Irvin (1995) as the only players with at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine games.

His 43-yard touchdown on the opening drive gave Seattle an early advantage. Williams later explained he stepped on Smith-Njigba’s foot during the route, causing him to slip. Cooper Kupp finished with 74 yards on just two catches, including a 67-yard gain in the second quarter when Darnold scrambled and found the veteran receiver running free downfield.

McBride caught 9 of 13 targets for a season-high 127 yards in the losing effort. Brissett targeted the tight end 46 times over four weeks entering this matchup, making him the primary safety valve. McBride’s 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter cut Seattle’s lead to 38-15.

Marvin Harrison Jr. struggled with consistency, finishing with just 3 catches on 12 targets for 33 yards and a touchdown. The rookie wideout hasn’t found rhythm with Brissett at quarterback since Kyler Murray went on injured reserve.

Defensive Dominance Led By Knight And Lawrence

Knight forced two crucial turnovers in the first half. He timed his rushes perfectly, exploding through gaps created by Seattle’s defensive line. Both strips came on standard dropbacks where Brissett never saw the pressure coming from his blind side.

Lawrence became the sixth player since at least 1991 with two defensive touchdowns in the first half of a game. The veteran linebacker collected both loose balls off bounces and ran untouched to the end zone. He rumbled 56 combined yards on the two scoring returns.

Nick Emmanwori played at a high level since returning from a high ankle sprain. The second-round pick totaled nine tackles, half a sack, and four passes defensed. His physicality on the perimeter helped shut down Arizona’s screen game that typically generates chunk yardage.

Denzel Burke intercepted Darnold in the third quarter, returning the pick 4 yards. The interception represented Arizona’s only takeaway in a game where turnovers decided the outcome. Josh Sweat recorded the Cardinals’ lone sack and forced a fumble that he recovered himself. Calais Campbell led the Cardinals with five tackles and disrupted multiple plays despite the blowout loss.

Team Statistics Show Complete Control

The Seahawks averaged 6.3 yards per play compared to Arizona’s 4.6, nearly a two-yard advantage on every snap. They controlled the clock by more than seven minutes and converted 60% of third downs. Seattle sustained drives while Arizona sputtered in critical situations.

Arizona went 2-for-5 on fourth down attempts out of desperation while trailing big. The Cardinals couldn’t punch the ball into the end zone on three red zone trips inside the 10-yard line in the second half. Seattle scored touchdowns on two of four red zone possessions and settled for field goals on the other two.

The turnover margin favored Arizona 3-2 on paper, but both Cardinals giveaways turned into defensive touchdowns. Sam Darnold lost two fumbles and threw an interception, yet the Seahawks still dominated thanks to their early lead and clock control.

Field Position And Special Teams Impact

Field position belonged to Seattle from the opening kickoff. Jason Myers converted all three field goal attempts, connecting from 46, 32, and 34 yards. His 46-yarder just before halftime made it 38-7, giving the Seahawks a 31-point advantage at the break. The veteran kicker also made all five extra points, finishing with 14 total points.

Rashid Shaheed handled kick return duties in his Seahawks debut. The speedy wideout returned three kickoffs for 67 yards, averaging 22.3 yards per return. He also caught a pass for 3 yards and ran twice for 20 yards, showing versatility in his first game with the team. Shaheed previously played under Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak last season with the Saints, which helped him quickly grasp the offensive system.

Pat O’Donnell punted four times for Arizona, averaging 40.8 yards per kick with two downed inside the 20-yard line. Seattle never punted because they either scored or turned the ball over on every possession.

Injuries Exposed Arizona’s Depth Problems

Arizona entered this game already shorthanded. Missing cornerbacks Max Melton (concussion) and Will Johnson (back/hip) forced them to rely on backups against Seattle’s explosive passing attack. Williams slipped on the opening touchdown after stepping on Smith-Njigba’s foot, and the depleted secondary struggled to recover from the early deficit.

Things got worse as the afternoon wore on. Seven Arizona players left without returning. Right tackle Jonah Williams departed with a shoulder injury in the second quarter, weakening pass protection. Defensive lineman Walter Nolen III had to be helped off the field in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. Wide receiver Zay Jones left with an Achilles issue that will require further evaluation.

Safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle), defensive lineman Darius Robinson (groin), wide receiver Simi Fehoko (wrist), and running back Bam Knight (ankle) also exited during play. Each departure exposed Arizona’s thin roster against Seattle’s constant rotation of fresh bodies on both sides of the ball.

Seattle played without three defensive starters but absorbed the losses thanks to superior depth. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV (knee), cornerback Josh Jobe (concussion), and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (wrist/thumb) were inactive. Reed underwent surgery on his wrist after the Week 7 win over Houston. Additional imaging revealed a setback that required a second procedure, landing him on injured reserve Saturday morning.

Center Jalen Sundell left the game late in the second quarter with a knee injury. Coach Macdonald said it isn’t believed to be season-ending but Sundell will undergo further testing this week.

Division Stakes And Playoff Implications

The Seahawks improved to 7-2 and hold a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Rams heading into a Week 11 showdown at SoFi Stadium. A victory there would give them significant breathing room in the division race heading into December.

With a plus-81 point differential, Seattle ranks second in the NFC and third in the NFL. The Seahawks also became the third team in the Super Bowl era to lead 28-0 in consecutive weeks after doing the same against Washington in Week 9.

Arizona dropped to 3-6 and lost for the sixth time in seven games. Arizona hosts the 49ers next Sunday in another crucial divisional matchup. With Murray on injured reserve and the roster depleted by injuries, Arizona faces a steep climb to reach playoff contention. The Cardinals need to win divisional games and get their starting quarterback back healthy to have any realistic shot at the postseason.

What The Statistics Reveal About Both Teams

The offensive line created massive rushing lanes in the second half. Seattle rushed for 121 yards after halftime, controlling possession while Arizona scrambled to catch up. Brissett absorbed all five sacks before the Cardinals shifted to quick passes in garbage time. Knight and Lawrence authored the game’s narrative in the first quarter, but Seattle’s ability to grind out yards on the ground in the second half sealed the victory.

The Seahawks visit the Rams next Sunday with clear momentum. Their formula worked: dominate at the line of scrimmage, protect the football in the red zone, and convert turnovers into points. The defense recorded five sacks and generated constant pressure without blitzing on every down. Fresh defensive linemen rotated in throughout while Arizona’s offensive line wore down protecting Brissett for 73 plays.

For comprehensive box scores and additional analysis, visit the official Pro Football Reference game page. The Seahawks official recap provides insider perspective on the victory. Arizona’s viewpoint can be found on the Cardinals official site.

Lawrence’s two defensive touchdowns and Smith-Njigba’s 1,000-yard milestone defined this NFC West matchup. Seattle’s balanced attack and dominant defense overwhelmed an undermanned Cardinals squad missing their starting quarterback and multiple defensive starters. The 44-22 final represented Seattle’s most complete performance of the season at Lumen Field.

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