Arizona Cardinals Summary

The Arizona Cardinals faced a challenging matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10, suffering a decisive defeat with a final score of 44 to 22. The Seahawks, currently leading the NFC West with a 7-2 record, dominated early, jumping to a 35-0 lead before the Cardinals managed to score.

According to CBS Sports, the Seahawks' defense was particularly impactful, with DeMarcus Lawrence making NFL history by returning two fumbles for touchdowns, both forced by teammate Tyrice Knight. The Cardinals were unable to recover from the early deficit, and their performance raised concerns about their standing in the division, as they are now the worst team in the NFC West at 3-6.

Despite earlier competitive outings against the Seahawks, this game highlighted a significant gap in performance, with the Cardinals failing to display the same resilience they showed in previous matchups.

The Seattle offense was explosive, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba scoring an early 43-yard touchdown, setting the tone for the game. Throughout the first half, the Cardinals struggled offensively, and by halftime, they were down 35-0, a situation described as a complete manhandling by the Seahawks.

The second half saw the Cardinals attempt to regroup, but the damage was done, and they could only manage to close the gap slightly with a couple of touchdowns, which were not enough to alter the outcome.

As reported by multiple outlets, including ESPN, the Cardinals' fanbase and analysts are left questioning the team's direction, especially with Jacoby Brissett under center in recent games. Looking ahead, the Cardinals must reassess their strategies and performance as they approach the rest of the season, facing a tough road to recovery if they hope to improve their playoff chances, which seem increasingly distant.

The team's next challenge will be crucial as they aim to turn their fortunes around and re-establish competitiveness in the division.