Seahawks edge Cardinals on Myers' 52-yard FG as time expires
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jason Myers drilled a 52-yard field goal as time expired to give the Seattle Seahawks a 23-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, handing Seattle a dramatic road win in an early NFC West showdown at State Farm Stadium. The win moved the Seahawks to 3-1 on the season while Arizona fell to 2-2.
Seattle built an early advantage behind efficient quarterback play and timely defense. Sam Darnold completed 18 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown, finding AJ Barner for a 16-yard score that, along with a Zach Charbonnet rushing touchdown, sent the visitors into halftime leading 14-3. Kicker Myers added two field goals in the second half to extend the margin, and Seattle’s defense recorded multiple sacks and two interceptions to disrupt Arizona’s offense.
Arizona rallied late. Kyler Murray, who finished 27 of 41 for 200 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, led back-to-back scoring drives in the fourth quarter. Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in a 16-yard touchdown and, with 28 seconds remaining, Murray hit Emari Demercado on a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game at 20. Harrison’s touchdown followed a first-half that included a costly bobble...