What's happened
The Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Arizona Cardinals as JSN Smith-Njigba earns a career-best 155 yards and three touchdowns, sealing a 31-7 comeback win after building a 24-7 lead. Brissett threw a late TD to Trey McBride; Seattle dominates with a burst of late scoring.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Seattle’s offense sparked after halftime, with Lock finding Smith-Njigba for big plays, including an 82-yard strike to start the scoring swing.
- The defense clamped down after the break, keeping Arizona off the scoreboard as Seattle stretched its lead.
- Smith-Njigba’s breakout performance suggests the Seahawks’ receiving corps is emerging as a top threat in the NFC West.
- Arizona’s offense struggled to sustain drives, managing only 150 total yards and committing a costly fumble that shifted momentum.
- This game underscored Seattle’s ability to convert field position into points and the Cardinals’ need to shore up secondary coverage.
How we got here
Seattle improved to 2-0 while Arizona drops to 1-1. Smith-Njigba delivered a career day, racking up 9 receptions for 155 yards and 3 TDs as Seattle's offense clicked after halftime. Brissett connected for a late TD with McBride; Cardinals were held to 150 total yards.
Our analysis
AP News reports Seattle’s win behind Smith-Njigba’s 155-yard, 3-TD day, with Brissett throwing a late TD to McBride. Cardinals’ offense managed 150 total yards. Seahawks improve to 2-0 while Arizona sits at 1-1.
Go deeper
- What does Smith-Njigba’s breakout imply for Seattle’s passing attack this season?
- Can Arizona recover offensively after this confinement on home soil?
- How will Seattle adjust if injuries arise in Week 3?