SEATTLE — The Arizona Cardinals’ offense managed only a field goal Sunday as the Seattle Seahawks beat them 17-3, extending Seattle’s winning streak in the series to 11 games, according to the Associated Press.
Gardner Minshew, making his first start after leading a comeback overtime win over Dallas, completed 21 of 30 passes for 166 yards as the Cardinals fell to 3-6. Minshew hyperextended his throwing hand on the final play of the first half but stayed in the game, Arizona Sports reported.
Arizona opened with a strong drive that ended in Chad Ryland’s 28-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead. Seattle tight end AJ Barner then dove in for a 1-yard touchdown and later caught a 7-yard scoring pass. Jason Myers added a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter.
The Cardinals’ best chance to score late ended when Seattle broke up Minshew’s fourth-and-goal pass to Trey McBride from the 2.
Seattle (5-4) played without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who was ruled out with a quad injury. Backup Drew Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the first NFL receiver to reach 1,000 yards this season.
Arizona’s defense held Seattle without a play longer than 18 yards. It was the first time in 26 years the Seahawks won without a play of 20 or more yards, Arizona Sports said.
Defensive lineman Roy Lopez was carted to the locker room in the first half with a toe injury and did not return, the team said. He had a tackle for loss in the first quarter.
Arizona Sports columnist Dan Bickley noted the Cardinals have also lost 10 straight at State Farm Stadium.
Sources: ABC15/Associated Press, Arizona Sports, Arizona Sports. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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