Seahawks vs. Cardinals on Thursday Night Football: Inactives, news, live updates as Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold open up Week 4
- - Seahawks vs. Cardinals on Thursday Night Football: Inactives, news, live updates as Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold open up Week 4
Yahoo Sports Staff September 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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An NFC West showdown kicks off Week 4 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football. The Seattle Seahawks head to Arizona to take on the Cardinals in this primetime game between division foes, both sitting at 2-1 and tied for second place along with the Los Angeles Rams out west. Arizona has failed to beat Seattle in its last seven meetings, so the Cardinals will be looking to end that losing streak in Week 4.
Seattle is coming off a huge Week 3 victory where they blew out the New Orleans Saints, 44-13. The Seahawks' special teams really shone in this one, with rookie wide receiver Tory Horton taking a punt return 95 yards for a touchdown and Dareke Young with a 60-yard kick return to set up the offense with prime field position. Quarterback Sam Darnold had an efficient game, completing 14 of 18 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III also added two scores on the ground.
The challenge for this Seahawks team is to find out if they can put up points against a Cardinals defense that has allowed just 17 per game through three weeks. Seattle has scored 75 points in the past two games — both wins.
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The Cardinals come into Week 4 after a heartbreaking one-point loss to the 49ers last week, 16-15. Arizona's fifth-ranked scoring defense did enough to get the win, but it came up short with the offense offering little support. Kyler Murray passed for just 159 yards, completing 62.8% of his passes with one touchdown. As a team, the Cardinals rushed for 106 yards but lost veteran running back James Conner for the rest of the season with a foot injury that will require surgery, putting 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson into a starting role.
How to watch Seahawks-Cardinals on Thursday Night Football
Date: Thursday, September 25
Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona
TV channel, live stream: Amazon Prime Video
Seahawks-Cardinals inactives
Seahawks inactives: S Nick Emmanwori, OL Mason Richman, LB Jared Ivey, TE Nick Kallerup, LB Connor O'Toole, WR Cody White, OL Josh Jones
Cardinals inactives: CB Will Johnson, WR Zay Jones, OL Will Hernandez, OL Demontrey Jacobs, TE Travis Vokolek, LB Xavier Thomas
Seahawks vs. Cardinals live blog
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Seahawks and Cardinals open up Week 4 on "Thursday Night Football."
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FeaturedFri, September 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM GMT+2Yahoo Sports Staff
Fri, September 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonCardinals add to their score with a field goal
After a pair of sacks on Kyler Murray, Arizona is unable to keep the drive going any longer. Chad Ryland kicks a 57-yard field goal to bring the Cardinals' deficit to 11.
It's been a slow, defense-heavy third quarter so far, with both teams settling for a field goal apiece. Seattle will get the ball with a minute and half left in the quarter.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonMarvin Harrison Jr. finally picks up a big catch
After a tough night, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finally pulls in a big reception, getting a 16-yard catch from Kyler Murray. It's only Harrison's second reception of the night, off six targets.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonDeMarcus Lawrence ruled out with quad injury
Veteran linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is out due to a quad injury. Per the broadcast, Lawrence, who was originally doubtful with the injury, came out of the locker room after halftime in sweats and is officially done for the night.
.@Seahawks injury update: LB DeMarcus Lawrence will not return.
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) September 26, 2025
Lawrence is in his first season with Seattle, after 11 years with the Cowboys.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonSeahawks open the second half with a field goal
Seattle's momentum on the opening drive is stunted after Darius Robinson gets a sack on Sam Darnold. But Seattle is able to settle for a field goal, as Jason Myers sends a 44-yarder through the uprights to grow the lead.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM GMT+2Kirk Herbstreit weighs in on Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles
Kirk Herbstreit on Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles 😳 He has 1 reception for 8 yards at the half and bobbled a catch that ended up intercepted. pic.twitter.com/WX8XjTUjjQ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonHalftime: Seahawks 14, Cardinals 3
With 65 yards to cover and two seconds left in the half, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals don't opt for a Hail Mary. Instead, Murray throws a short pass to Michael Wilson, who only gains four yards before he's tackled.
Arizona heads to the locker room with boos raining down from the stadium, as fans are disappointed with the first-half performance.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonLeonard Williams gets a big sack on Kyler Murray
As time expires, Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams makes Arizona's last-minute bid a lot harder, getting the tackle on Kyler Murray for a loss of seven yards. Despite their best efforts, the Cardinals are running out of time to make a move before the half.
Sack city. 😮💨📺: @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/uRO8viphGH
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM GMT+2Kari Anderson
The Cardinals are starting at their own 26 with less than a minute left before halftime. Can they get the ball down the field in time?
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonSeahawks pick up another touchdown before halftime
A big pass interference call in the end zone gets Seattle to the one-yard line. Zach Charbonnet gets stuffed on the first, before Darnold's pass falls flat. But on third down, Charbonnet keeps pushing through and finally gets into the end zone, extending the Seahawks' lead.
Charbonnet powers his way into the endzone to extend @Seahawks lead 💪SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/8kMeEQnUi7
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonSam Darnold, Zach Charbonnet set the Seahawks up with two big rushes
Sam Darnold keeps the ball on a scramble, and end up gaining 24 yards to put Seattle in great position.
Sam showing off the scrambling ability 💨SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/4eB8byF5TT
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
Then, on the next play, it's Zach Charbonnet, who runs the ball for another 15 yards to get into the red zone.
That's three big plays in a row for the Seahawks, who are moving efficiently as the game hits the two-minute warning.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonWhat a catch from Elijah Arroyo
Sam Darnold finds receiver Elijay Arroyo for a 32-yard catch, with Arroyo pulling down the ball under pressure.
Darnold to Arroyo for 32 yards!SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/xRczvlnxhQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
After a great Cardinals punt puts Seattle uncomfortably close to their own end zone, the Seahawks are moving well down the field in the final minutes of the half.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonKenneth Walker III flagged with very costly taunting penalty
Kenneth Walker III gets a three-yard rush, but is called for taunting after jawing with Cardinals Kei'Trel Clark. The Seahawks lose 15 yards as a result of the flag.
Walker pointed at Clark with the ball, before later tossing it in Clark's direction. Though Clark appeared to tug on Walker's foot after the tackle, before Walker responded, that response — right in front of the refs — is enough to give the Seahawks a very costly penalty.
As a result, Seattle is forced to punt, wasting a very good opportunity after that big interception.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonHUGE turnover for the Seahawks
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles continue, as the receiver drops a ball from Kyler Murray and it lands into the hands of Ernest Jones IV. The official stat line calls it an interception on Murray, but it's Harrison's mistake that gives Seattle the ball.
PICKED! Ernest Jones IV with the @Seahawks 2nd INT of the gameSEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ARaBx7Yu4S
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM GMT+2Kari Anderson
Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. is questionable to return to the game after suffering an ankle injury, per the team.
Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle) is questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/8vYEXhwBqP
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonVeteran lineman Calais Campbell gets a big sack
Campbell's sack on Sam Darnold, which forces a seven-yard loss, eventually leads the Seahawks to punt and gets the ball back to the Cardinals.
Calais Campbell is in his 18th year and still sacking QBs SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/XpJgDp9hNJ
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM GMT+2Kari AndersonAnother look at the Seahawks' touchdown pass
the setup for 6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/bWYF411JsQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
Fri, September 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM GMT+2Andy BackstromSam Darnold throws 16-yard TD to TE AJ Barner; Seahawks up 7-3
The Seahawks responded to the Cardinals' field goal with a seven-play, 77-yard touchdown drive that took only 3:04.
Seattle's riding its 12-personnel package to early success, both on the ground and through the air.
Chunk gains by running back Kenneth Walker were followed by a third-and-2 conversion by quarterback Sam Darnold, who found wideout Cooper Kupp for a key pickup.
From there, Darnold located tight end AJ Barner for a 16-yard touchdown.
Darnold is 5 of 6 for 78 yards and a score so far.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 2:42 AM GMT+2Andy BackstromCardinals take 3-0 lead with 33-yard Chad Ryland field goal
After a Kyler Murray interception that turned into a Cardinals fumble recovery, a Seahawks face mask penalty that slingshotted Arizona forward and then a pair of flags that set the Cardinals back, Arizona settles for a 33-yard field goal.
Chad Ryland boots it through to give the Cards a 3-0 advantage in the first quarter.
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM GMT+2Andy BackstromSeahawks safety Coby Bryant picks off Kyler Murray, then fumbles after running into his teammate
Cardinals-Seahawks usually delivers some weirdness, and it's already here.
Seattle safety Coby Bryant was in the right place at the right time for a bad Kyler Murray throw and/or a miscommunication between Murray and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Bryant intercepted the pass and ran it back 15 yards before running into linebacker Tyrice Knight and fumbling the ball away.
Cardinals running back Trey Benson recovered the loose ball.
The Seahawks get the interception...But then the Cardinals get the ball back on a fumble!SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/7Hdh0YfwJu
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
- Fri, September 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM GMT+2Andy BackstromArizona stops Seattle on fourth down; LB Akeem Davis-Gaither steps up
Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither pinned down Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet on fourth-and-1 near midfield, turning Seattle over on downs.
Arizona's defense buckled down after the Seahawks began the drive with a 29-yard gain, courtesy of a screen pass to running back Kenneth Walker, who was escorted down the left sideline for the huge pickup.
The @AZCardinals defense gets the stop on 4th down 😤SEAvsAZ on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/a3UCvJPLh5
— NFL (@NFL) September 26, 2025
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