Seahawks Edge Cardinals 23-20 on Jason Myers’ Walk-Off Field Goal

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Seahawks Edge Cardinals 23-20 on Jason Myers’ Walk-Off Field Goal/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Seattle Seahawks blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead but rallied as Jason Myers nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-20. Sam Darnold delivered a clutch 22-yard pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to set up the game-winner after Arizona tied the game with 33 seconds left. The victory marked Seattle’s eighth straight win over Arizona and improved the Seahawks to 3-1 on the season.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Seahawks vs. Cardinals Quick Looks

Final Score: Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20.
Hero: Jason Myers drilled a 52-yard walk-off field goal.
Clutch Setup: Darnold hit Smith-Njigba for 22 yards to move into range.
Seattle Leaders: Darnold (18/26, 242 yds, 1 TD), Kenneth Walker III (81 rushing yards), Zach Charbonnet (1 rushing TD).
Arizona Leaders: Kyler Murray (27/41, 200 yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs), Marvin Harrison Jr. (16-yd TD catch), Emari Demercado (7-yd TD catch).
Defensive Highlight: Seahawks sacked Murray six times.
Streak: Seattle has now beaten Arizona eight straight times.
Next Games: Seahawks host Tampa Bay Oct. 5; Cardinals host Tennessee Oct. 5.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Deep Look: Seahawks Outlast Cardinals on Last-Second Kick

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Seattle Seahawks nearly squandered a comfortable lead, but Jason Myers delivered when it mattered most. The veteran kicker hit a 52-yard field goal as time expired, giving Seattle a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.

Seattle appeared in control, holding a 20-6 lead midway through the fourth quarter. But Kyler Murray rallied the Cardinals with two late touchdown passes — first to rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. from 16 yards out, then to Emari Demercado on a 7-yard strike with just 33 seconds left. Suddenly, the game was tied, and overtime seemed inevitable.

Seahawks’ Last-Minute Response

Instead, Seattle capitalized on a crucial mistake. Arizona’s Chad Ryland misfired on the kickoff, giving Seattle the ball at its own 40-yard line. From there, Sam Darnold found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 22-yard gain, instantly putting the Seahawks into Myers’ range.

Two plays later, Myers lined up from 52 yards — the same distance he had missed earlier in the quarter. This time, he drilled it straight through the uprights as the clock hit zero.

“I didn’t try to change anything,” Myers said. “Stay true to my routine, trust it, and let it rip.”

Seattle’s Offensive Leaders

Darnold was efficient once again, completing 18 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown. He connected early with AJ Barner on a 16-yard score and leaned on the ground game, as Kenneth Walker III ran for 81 yards and Zach Charbonnet powered in a 1-yard TD before halftime.

Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his quarterback and kicker: “Sam’s playing out of his mind. And Jason? Ice in his veins.”

Cardinals’ Late Push Falls Short

Murray completed 27 of 41 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Harrison redeemed a rough start — including a bobbled pass that led to a Seattle interception — with his late touchdown catch. But Arizona’s offense sputtered most of the night, managing just a field goal in the first half before the frantic fourth-quarter surge.

It was Arizona’s second straight last-second loss, following a 16-15 defeat to San Francisco on a walk-off field goal just five days earlier.

Coach Jonathan Gannon credited his team’s resilience but acknowledged the shortcomings: “Everyone believes we can win, but we’re not doing enough in all three phases to finish games.”

By the Numbers

Seattle’s defense sacked Murray six times, keeping the Cardinals in check until the late surge.
The Seahawks improved to 3-1, while Arizona slipped to 2-2.
This marked Seattle’s eighth consecutive win over Arizona, a streak dating back several seasons.