The Seattle Seahawks crushed the Arizona Cardinals 44–22 on November 9, 2025. It was not even close. Seattle scored 35 points before halftime. Arizona never had a chance to breathe.
This page covers every key stat from that game. You will find QB numbers, rushing leaders, receiving standouts, defensive heroes, and a full scoring drive breakdown. We also look at head-to-head history and what these numbers mean going forward.
Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Quarter | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 0 | 21 |
| Q2 | 7 | 17 |
| Q3 | 8 | 0 |
| Q4 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 22 | 44 |
Seattle scored 21 points in Q1 alone. That tied the franchise record for most points in an opening quarter. The game was effectively over by halftime.
Seahawks Passing Stats
Sam Darnold
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Completions | 10 |
| Attempts | 12 |
| Passing Yards | 178 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 2 |
Darnold did not need to do much. The defense and special teams made his job easy. He still led the offense to a fast start with a 43-yard touchdown pass on the very first drive. His adjusted completion rate of 70.7% this season shows real growth from the year before (66.2%).
Seahawks Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | 14 | 83 | 1 |
| George Holani | — | — | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | Several | — | 0 |
Charbonnet was the lead back. Holani capped a nine-play, 81-yard drive with a nine-yard rushing TD in Q1, giving Seattle their third score of the quarter.
Seahawks Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | — | — | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The NFL’s Hottest Receiver
Smith-Njigba had six catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. More impressive? He crossed 1,000 receiving yards for the season through just nine games. He was the first player in the NFL to hit that mark in 2025.
He joined Antonio Brown (2014) and Michael Irvin (1995) as the only receivers ever to post at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine games. That is rare company.
Darnold said it best: “I think it’s a credit to the work that he’s put in — not only this offseason, but throughout his entire career.”
Seahawks Defensive Stats
This is where the game was truly won.
Tyrice Knight — The Spark Plug
Knight forced two fumbles by driving straight through QB Jacoby Brissett. Both fumbles led to touchdowns by DeMarcus Lawrence.
DeMarcus Lawrence — Two Pick-Six Equivalents
| Return | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 1st fumble return | 34 | Yes |
| 2nd fumble return | 22 | Yes |
Lawrence doubled his entire career fumble return TD total in one half. He became only the sixth player since 1991 to score two defensive touchdowns in the first half of a game. “You can’t draw that up,” Lawrence said.
Seattle also finished with five sacks — impressive given they played without starters Julian Love, Josh Jobe, Ernest Jones IV, and Jarran Reed.
Cardinals Passing Stats
Jacoby Brissett
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 258 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 2 |
Brissett had decent passing numbers on the surface. But two fumbles killed Arizona’s momentum early and led to 14 quick Seattle points. By the time the Cardinals settled in, the deficit was too large.
Cardinals Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emari Demercado | 4 | 64 | 0 |
Demercado had one huge run of 55 yards. But Arizona’s run game could not get going in a consistent way.
Cardinals Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | 9 | 127 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | — | — | 1 |
| Greg Dortch | — | — | 1 (rush) |
Trey McBride: A Bright Spot for Arizona
McBride posted a season-high 127 yards on nine catches. He scored a 15-yard TD in Q3. Brissett has targeted McBride 46 times over a four-game stretch — a sign of how much Arizona leans on him.
“He might be the best tight end in the league,” Brissett said of McBride. And with those kinds of numbers, it is hard to argue.
Full Scoring Drive Summary
| Time | Quarter | Play | Score (ARI–SEA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 1st | J. Smith-Njigba 43-yd TD pass from Darnold | 0–7 |
| Q1 | 1st | D. Lawrence 34-yd fumble return TD | 0–14 |
| Q1 | 1st | G. Holani 9-yd rushing TD | 0–21 |
| Q2 | 2nd | D. Lawrence 22-yd fumble return TD | 0–28 |
| Q2 | 2nd | Z. Charbonnet 6-yd rushing TD | 0–35 |
| Q2 | 2nd | G. Dortch 4-yd rushing TD (ARI) | 7–35 |
| Q2 | 2nd | J. Myers 46-yd FG | 7–38 |
| Q3 | 3rd | T. McBride 15-yd TD pass from Brissett (ARI) | 15–38 |
| Q4 | 4th | J. Myers 32-yd FG | 15–41 |
| Q4 | 4th | M. Harrison Jr. 9-yd TD pass (ARI) | 22–41 |
| Q4 | 4th | J. Myers 34-yd FG | 22–44 |
3 Key Stats That Tell the Whole Story
1. 21 points in Q1. That tied Seattle’s own franchise record. Arizona was in survival mode before the first quarter ended.
2. 2 fumbles by Brissett, both for touchdowns. That is 14 free points for Seattle. You simply cannot give a top NFC team those gifts.
3. 5 sacks by Seattle’s defense — without four starters. The depth of this roster is not a fluke.
Head-to-Head Series History: Seahawks vs Cardinals
This rivalry goes back decades. The all-time series record through 2025:
| Team | Wins | Losses | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 31 | 22 | 1 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 22 | 31 | 1 |
Seattle has now won nine straight games against Arizona, dating back to 2021. This dominance is not random. The Seahawks have been the stronger team in the NFC West for most of this stretch.
Recent Seahawks vs Cardinals Results (Last 3 Meetings)
| Date | Winner | Score | Top Passer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | Seattle | 44–22 | Brissett (258 yds) |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Seattle | 30–18 | Darnold (242 yds) |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Seattle | 16–6 | — |
Seattle has outscored Arizona 90–46 across the three most recent matchups. That is a blowout rate by any standard.
Why Seattle Won So Easily?: 4 Reasons
1. A fast start no team could overcome. Three touchdowns in Q1. Arizona had zero answers.
2. Forced turnovers at the worst time. Knight’s two forced fumbles came on Arizona’s first two possessions. The Cardinals went from “trying to respond” to “down 21–0 with no ball.”
3. Smith-Njigba is nearly unstoppable. He is on a historical pace. Defenses try to double him. It does not matter.
4. Seattle’s defense is elite — even without starters. Five sacks on a shorthanded roster is a statement.
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Injury Report From the Game
Arizona Cardinals (did not return)
- S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson — ankle
- T Jonah Williams — shoulder
- WR Simi Fehoko — wrist
- DT Walter Nolen III — knee
- RB Bam Knight — ankle
- DE Darius Robinson — groin
Seattle Seahawks
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba — evaluated for concussion, did return
- C Jalen Sundell — knee, did not return
What These Stats Mean for Both Teams Going Forward?
For Seattle (7–2 after this game): Seattle was leading the NFC West. Their offense is humming. Smith-Njigba is putting up historic receiving numbers. Darnold is playing the best football of his career. And their defense is deep enough to dominate even with key players out.
For Arizona (3–6 after this game): The Cardinals had lost six of their last seven. The offense has talent — McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. are both legitimate weapons. But the two early turnovers by Brissett ruined any chance Arizona had. The O-line’s pass protection ranked 4th-worst in the NFL going into this game. That has to improve.
Seahawks vs Cardinals: Week 4 2025 Preview Stats
The next scheduled meeting between these teams was set for Thursday, September 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Key preview numbers:
- Seattle ranked 9th in total pass yards per game (239.0)
- Arizona had a 64.7% pass rate — 6th-highest in the NFL
- Sam Darnold’s adjusted yards-per-target: 8.59 (97th percentile)
- Trey McBride runs a route on 92.1% of Arizona’s dropbacks — top 100th percentile for TEs
- The game is in a dome, which boosts pass volume and touchdown potential for both sides
FAQs: Seahawks vs Cardinals Match Player Stats
Q: What was the final score of the Seahawks vs Cardinals game in November 2025? Seattle Seahawks 44, Arizona Cardinals 22. The Seahawks led 38–7 at halftime.
Q: Who was the top receiver in the Seahawks vs Cardinals game? Trey McBride of the Cardinals had a game-high 127 receiving yards on 9 catches with 1 TD. For Seattle, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 93 yards and 1 TD on 6 catches.
Q: Who scored the most touchdowns in the game? DeMarcus Lawrence scored two touchdowns — both on fumble returns (34 yards and 22 yards). No other player scored more than once.
Q: How many sacks did Seattle get? The Seahawks recorded five sacks in the game, despite playing without four key defensive starters.
Q: How many times in a row have the Seahawks beaten the Cardinals? Nine straight wins, dating back to 2021.
Q: Was Jaxon Smith-Njigba injured in the game? He was evaluated for a concussion mid-game but did return to play.
Q: What happened with the fumbles in the Seahawks vs Cardinals game? Linebacker Tyrice Knight forced two fumbles by hitting QB Jacoby Brissett. DeMarcus Lawrence recovered both and ran them back for touchdowns.
Q: What is Sam Darnold’s passing efficiency this season? His adjusted completion percentage improved from 66.2% the prior year to 70.7%. His adjusted yards-per-target reached 8.59, placing him in the 97th percentile among all NFL QBs.
Q: Who is Trey McBride and why does he matter for Arizona? Trey McBride is Arizona’s tight end and their most targeted pass-catcher. In the four weeks leading up to this game, Brissett targeted him 46 times. He leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns for TEs going into 2025.
Q: When is the next Seahawks vs Cardinals matchup? The teams were set to meet in Week 4 of the 2025 season — Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona.
Final Thought
In the end, the Seattle Seahawks delivered a statement win over the Arizona Cardinals with a dominant 44–22 performance powered by explosive offense, game-changing turnovers, and a relentless defense. A fast 21-point first quarter set the tone, while key defensive touchdowns and consistent scoring kept Arizona out of reach throughout the game. Despite strong individual efforts from players like Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals were undone by early mistakes and poor ball security. For Seattle, this matchup reinforced their control of the rivalry and highlighted their depth and balance on both sides of the ball, making them a serious contender moving deeper into the 2026 NFL season.
