A chance for Kyler Murray to put up big numbers and help his case for Offensive Rookie of the Year

The Seahawks have a few key injuries going into this game, most of which are on the defensive side of the ball.

Safety Quandre Diggs and Edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup. Seattle’s struggles in rushing the passer this season were present even with Clowney in the lineup. The Cardinals’ offensive line has a chance to have another great game following their dominant performance against the Cleveland Browns. As for Diggs, his absence is obviously beneficial for the Cards, as he’s proven his ballhawk abilities following his trade from the Detroit Lions.

Listed as questionable for Seattle is cornerback Shaquill Griffin, linebacker Mychal Kendricks, and left tackle Duane Brown. The pileup of injuries, particularly on the defensive side, gives Kyler Murray an intriguing opportunity. Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs has been phenomenal this season, and appears to be regarded as the current favorite for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award come February. However, he has been ruled out this week due to injury, and possibly the rest of the year. Murray having a good couple of games to close out the year coupled with the injury to Jacobs could be very beneficial to his chances for the award.

While Seattle’s defense has certainly been suspect in some games this year, they shut down the Cardinals in their week four matchup. The Cardinals offense only scored ten points, with their first touchdown coming midway through the fourth quarter. Since that game, Russell Wilson has only played better and better. Kliff Kingsbury’s unit can’t afford to put that much pressure on his defense Seattle’s injuries give Kyler Murray and company the chance to bounce back from that performance.