SEATTLE – Jason Myers kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Seattle Seahawks to a 31-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in a thrilling contest Sunday at Lumen Field.The game concluded after a furious fourth-quarter rally led by Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.
The win keeps Seattle firmly in the NFC playoff picture, improving their record to 6-3, while Arizona falls to 3-7. The Cardinals’ late surge,fueled by Murray’s arm and legs,nearly stole the game,highlighting the competitive nature of the NFC West and the Seahawks’ resilience in a tight divisional matchup. seattle will next face the Los Angeles Rams, while Arizona returns home to host the Houston Texans.
Trailing 28-21 with under four minutes remaining, murray orchestrated a 75-yard drive, capped by a 22-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Brown, tying the game with 1:55 left on the clock. Seattle quarterback Geno smith responded with a crucial drive of his own, moving the Seahawks into field goal range. Smith completed 24 of 35 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns, including a 47-yard strike to DK Metcalf.
Murray finished with 269 passing yards and a rushing touchdown, demonstrating his dual-threat ability. However, a missed extra point following the Cardinals’ final touchdown proved critical.Arizona’s defense struggled to contain the Seahawks’ rushing attack, allowing 157 yards on the ground.
Kenneth Walker III led Seattle’s ground game with 112 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks’ defense, led by linebacker Bobby Wagner, applied consistent pressure on Murray throughout the game, recording three sacks. The dramatic finish underscored the Seahawks’ ability to win close games and their continued pursuit of a playoff berth.