Seahawks vs Cardinals Clash: Decoding the Final Match Stats That Defined a Defining Night

The Seattle Seahawks met the Arizona Cardinals in a high-stakes Thursday night battle that blended physical defense, explosive offenses, and pivotal player performances. Drawing a crowd hungry for drama, the contest unfolded as neither team fully seized control—but the statistical breakdown reveals a nuanced display of strengths, weaknesses, and standout individual outings. From elite far-run yards to clutch third-down conversions, the game’s key moments were codified in raw data, laying bare what defined each team’s effort and individual brilliance.

Seattle’s defense dominated in total caffeine, snaring 18 critical tackles and 13 sacks, anchored by defensive tackle Quentin Johnston, who recorded 3.5 sacks and a common sticky moment—securing facing the Cardinals’ principal receiving threat for 52% of target yards under pressure. Seattle’s defensive line, led by Johnston and defensive end Rob Pfeifer, stifled Arizona’s dual threat in the run game, limiting Joe Miller to just 22 rushing yards across 18 carries—far below the 60-yard average typical of Cardinals running attacks.

Behind the gritty defense, Russell Wilson orchestrated with precision, completing 74% of his 387 passing attempts for 384 yards and 3 touchdowns, with just 1 interruption.

His ability to extend drives kept Arizona’s defense off balance, forcing 7 sacks and 3 forced throws over 265 total offensive snaps. Widest receiver Wentae Vann peppered defenses with 8 receptions, peaking at 52 yards on a late scoring drive, contributing a crucial 12-yard touchdown catch that shifted momentum. On the Cardinals side, Kyler Murray completed just 52% of his 352 attempts, throwing for 247 yards with two touchdowns but struggling to penetrate Seattle’s compact 30-yard pocket defense.

Arizona’s ground game, led by Miller’s 28-yard average and 32 carries, managed to scrape 17 first downs—respectable, but plodding against a Seattle defense ranked 14th in total offense (12.3 points per game).

The Stephen Curry-led ground attack proved pivotal for Seattle, stretching Arizona’s 3rd-to-7th ranked defense (13.2 yards per carry) with relentless traffic and deceptive speed. Running back D.K.

CONKLR accumulates 128 total yards on 15 carries, including a 42-yard output on a reverse that opened space behind defensive flanks. His 6.8 yards per carry average ranks in the top 20% among NFL running backs in active games this season. Arizona’s rhythm faltered early and often, with Miller relying on short-yardage plays (62% of rushing attempts) for minimal gain despite carrying 32 times.

The Cardinals’ attempt to convert third-and-1 opened once, turning 9 yards on a 4th-and-2—an inefficient night that underscored the struggle to move the chain against Seattle’s above-average run defense.

Statistical breakdown reveals pivotal moments: - Turnovers: Seattle forced 2 turnovers (1 fumble recovery, 1 interception); Arizona illed only once (by CONKLR on a cover-2 blitz).

- Third-Down:** Seattle won 8 of 15 opportunities, including a critical stop on 4th-and-10 in the final quarter. - Touchdown Conversion Rate (3rd Down): Cardinals failed all 2 3rd-down attempts after failing first down repeatedly, while Seattle converted 4 of 5. - Total Offense:** Seattle ranks 11th with 215 total points; Arizona trails at 103, highlighting mismatched efficiency.

These numbers illustrate a match where Seattle’s balanced attack—strong defense, mobile quarterback, and precise passing—outpaced Arizona’s fragmented ground game and inconsistent red-zone productivity.