GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Zach Charbonnet ran for a career-high 134 yards and two touchdowns, Geno Smith threw for 233 yards and a rating, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 on Sunday to stay atop the NFC West.
The Seahawks (8-5) gained their fourth straight and swept the season sequence from the Cardinals (6-7). They’ve gained seven in a row towards their division rival.
Seattle shook off an early deficit to take a 24-10 lead by halftime. Charbonnet broke a sort out at midfield and sprinted 51 yards for a landing with 2:36 left within the second quarter.
The 23-year-old Charbonnet thrived in an elevated function, taking on for injured starter Kenneth Walker III. The second-year participant additionally caught seven passes for 59 yards.
Smith accomplished 24 of 30 passes.
The Cardinals might have moved right into a share of first place with a win. As an alternative, they’ve misplaced three straight and are fading from the playoff image. Kyler Murray threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns, but additionally threw interceptions on back-to-back passes within the first quarter.
It’s the primary time in Murray’s six-year profession that he’s had at the very least two interceptions in consecutive video games.
The Cardinals minimize the margin to 27-18 late within the third quarter on Murray’s 2-yard, underhand shovel go to James Conner. Murray additionally ran for the 2-point conversion.
Arizona had an opportunity to make it a one-possession recreation halfway by way of the fourth, however Chad Ryland’s 40-yard area aim try bounced off the left upright. It was Ryland’s third straight recreation with a missed area aim.
The Seahawks took a 10-7 lead within the first quarter on back-to-back huge performs by the protection after which offense. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV picked off Murray, giving Seattle the ball on the Cardinals 19.
Smith capitalized on the subsequent play, discovering Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 19-yard landing.
Murray was picked off once more on the subsequent possession, this time by Coby Bryant. The Seahawks took benefit of the great area place once more, with Charbonnet working for a 1-yard landing and a 17-7 lead.
It was a shocking flip of occasions for the Cardinals, who had been in management on the primary few drives. They cruised downfield on their opening possession and Murray hit Michael Wilson on a wonderfully executed, play-action go for a 41-yard landing and a 7-0 lead.
Accidents
Seahawks: Walker (ankle, calf) was dominated out on Saturday. He’s run for 542 yards and 7 TDs this season and was one among seven inactive Seattle gamers.
Cardinals: Beginning S Jalen Thompson (sickness) performed after showing on harm report Saturday. … P Blake Gillikin (knee) received damage within the first half and Ryland needed to take over because the punter.
Up subsequent
Seahawks: Host Inexperienced Bay subsequent Sunday.
Cardinals: Host New England subsequent Sunday.