Seahawks dominate Cardinals in 31-7 win with strong second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks outscored the Arizona Cardinals 24-0 in the second half for a 31-7 victory on September 21. After a tied first half, a fumbled kickoff return allowed the Seahawks to take the lead, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching three touchdown passes. The Cardinals struggled offensively, totaling only 151 yards, while the Seahawks extended their lead with impressive drives in the fourth quarter. Arizona's struggles on offense and various turnovers played a critical role in the outcome.
- •Seattle scored 24 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba had three touchdown catches and 155 receiving yards.
- •Arizona managed only 151 total yards on offense.
- •Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for Seattle, showing efficiency.
- •Arizona's special teams contributed to their offensive struggles.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7: Observations on defense, special teams
"It wasn't pretty on defense or special teams in the Cardinals' loss to the Seahawks.
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