The Seattle Seahawks need a victory to maintain their perch atop the NFC West, and so far they are playing like they want to win the division today. Seattle has come out firing against the Arizona Cardinals, powered by their stifling defense and efficient offense.
After surrendering an opening drive touchdown, head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense clamped down. Seattle snagged interceptions from quarterback Kyler Murray on back-to-back possessions. To the relief of every 12th Man, Woman and Child out there, the Seahawks took full advantage of both turnovers. Geno Smith found JSN for a 19 yard touchdown strike, and Zach Charbonnet scored on a creative goal line play design.
Speaking of Charbonnet, he has been on a tear this first half. The second year back, starting in relief of the injured Kenneth Walker III, is reminding everyone why Seattle spent a second round pick on him in last year’s draft. So far on the day, Charbonnet has 87 rushing yards, including a 51-yard dash for his second touchdown of the game.
Seattle had six possessions in the first half and scored points on four of them to give them the 14-point lead. The Seahawks will get the ball back to start the second half.
First half stats:
- Geno Smith 15-of-18 for 151 yards, one touchdown
- Total Yards: Seahawks 272, Cardinals 156
- Rushing: Seahawks 121, Cardinals 47
- Passing: Seahawks 151, Cardinals 109
- Total Plays: Seahawks 32, Cardinals 28
- First Downs: Seahawks 12, Cardinals 8
- Time of Possession – Seahawks 16:40, Cardinals 13:20
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