The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 on Thursday night after kicker Jason Myers hit a 52-yard field goal as time expired, concluding a dramatic Seahawks vs Cardinals matchup.
Cardinals Mount Late Fourth-Quarter Comeback
The game intensified late after the Cardinals’ offense found its rhythm. Kyler Murray connected with Marvin Harrison Jr. for a touchdown, cutting Seattle’s lead to 20-13 and making it a one-score contest.
Seattle had a chance to extend its lead, but kicker Jason Myers missed a 53-yard field goal attempt. The miss kept Arizona’s comeback hopes alive with just minutes remaining in the NFC West rivalry game.
Last-Second Touchdown and a Costly Mistake
The Cardinals capitalized on the opportunity, orchestrating a 12-play, 57-yard drive. Murray found running back Emari Demercado for a touchdown, tying the game at 20-20 with only 28 seconds left.
However, a subsequent failed kickoff by the Cardinals gave the Seahawks excellent field position, starting their final drive at their own 40-yard line. This error proved critical in the final outcome.
Jason Myers Game Winning Kick Decides Outcome
On the final drive, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed a 22-yard pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a key reception that moved the team into field goal range. A short four-yard run by Zach Charbonnet centered the ball for the final attempt.
Myers redeemed himself by successfully converting the 52-yard field goal as time expired, securing the 23-20 victory. The Seahawks Cardinals final score moved Seattle’s season record to 3-1, while Arizona fell to 2-2.
Key Performances and Game Statistics
Sam Darnold finished the game 18-of-26 for 242 yards with one touchdown pass and no interceptions. Kenneth Walker III led the ground attack with 81 yards, and Zach Charbonnet added a rushing touchdown.
For Arizona, Kyler Murray completed 27 of 41 passes for two touchdowns, but his performance was marred by Kyler Murray two interceptions. Running back Trey Benson, filling in for an injured James Conner, had 35 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards in his first start.
