Week 4: Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals

Watch Week 4: Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals

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Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season featured a divisional rivalry matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals. Both teams were coming off losses in Week 3 and were looking to bounce back and secure an important divisional win. The Seahawks, playing at home at Lumen Field, were without star quarterback Russell Wilson who suffered a finger injury the previous week. In his place, Geno Smith started at quarterback for the Seahwaks. Despite this setback, the Seahawks were confident in their ability to put up points and give the Cardinals a tough challenge.

The game started off with a bang as the Cardinals scored a touchdown on their first drive of the game. Kyler Murray, the Cardinals' dynamic quarterback, showed off his athleticism with a 15-yard touchdown run to give his team an early lead. The Seahawks quickly responded with a touchdown of their own as Smith threw a beautiful 68-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett. The first quarter ended with the game tied at 7-7.

The second quarter was a defensive struggle as both teams' defenses tightened up and forced several turnovers. The highlight of the quarter came when the Seahawks sacked Murray in the end zone for a safety, giving them a 9-7 lead. The Cardinals responded with a 10-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, capped off by a 2-yard touchdown run by James Conner, to take a 14-9 lead into halftime.

The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair as both teams traded field goals early on. The Seahawks then took the lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Smith to DK Metcalf, putting them up 19-17. The Cardinals responded with a touchdown of their own as Murray hit A.J. Green for a 23-yard score. The third quarter ended with the Cardinals leading 24-19.

In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks were and efficient with the ball, methodically driving down the field and eating up clock. They took the lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by Alex Collins, making the score 26-24. The Cardinals had a chance to win the game on their final drive, but were stopped on a fourth down run by Murray, allowing the Seahawks to run out the clock and secure the win.

Overall, it was an exciting, hard-fought game between two divisional rivals. The Seahawks, led by the strong play of Smith and their defense, were able to overcome Wilson's absence and secure an important win. The Cardinals, despite the loss, showed flashes of their offensive firepower, and will look to bounce back in the weeks ahead.