The Arizona Cardinals took on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Week 12, hoping to win their fifth consecutive game and extend their lead in the NFC West.
What happened in the game?
Below are live updates during the game and the game’s recap upon conclusion.
2 Seahawks sacks
The Cardinals opened the game on offense and Kyler Murray was sacked on consecutive plays, leading to a punt. Jonah Williams started the game at right tackle.
Defensive TD for Seahawks take off the board
On the Cardinals’ third possession, defensive tackle Leonard Williams hit Murray’s arm on a throw. It appeared to be an incomplete pass, but linebacker Tyrice Knight picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown when officials didn’t blow the whistle. Upon review, it was an incomplete pass.
Murray TD pass nullified
Murray had a seven-yard touchdown pass to Michael Wilson but a holding penalty on Paris Johnson nullified it.
Cardinals 3, Seahawks 0
After the holding penalty, Murray’s third-down throw was a fantastic catch by Marvin Harrison Jr., but he was unable to get two feet down for the touchdown. Jonathan Gannon challenged the play but it was upheld. Chad Ryland banged in a 35-yard field goal to give Arizona the lead.
Seahawks 7, Cardinals 3
The Seahawks got a big play when Jaxon Smith-Njigba took a short pass 47 yards to the four-yard line when the Cardinals rushed six. After two run plays, Smith found Smith-Njigba for a three-yard touchdown pass to take the lead with 1:14 left in the first half.
Pick-6 on 4th down: Seahawks 13, Cardinals 3
On fourth down at the Seattle 41, Murray threw a pick to Coby Bryant, who returned it 69 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was missed.
Murray was trying to run for the first down but Devon Witherspoon sniffed it out and had the angle to get him. Murray tried to toss the ball to Michael Wilson but it was off target.
Garrett Williams INT!
To start the fourth quarter, on third down, Geno Smith threw an interception in the end zone to Garrett Williams. It was a huge play with the Seahawks about to add points.
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