Seahawks vs Cardinals: NFC West Rivalry on Thursday Night Football
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Thursday, September 26, 2025, 8:15 PM ET State Farm Stadium in Glendale will host a surprising NFC West showdown when the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (2-1) on Thursday Night Football. Both teams have exceeded expectations early in the season but arrive from contrasting situations following Week 3. Momentum Advantage for Seahawks Seattle arrives after a dominant performance against the New Orleans Saints, winning 44-13 and posting the second-highest scoring output of their Week 3 in team history. Their offense under Sam Darnold averages 29.3 points per game, fifth-best in the NFL. Darnold's transformation continues with a 70.3% completion rate and 104.7 rating. His 663 yards averaging 9.0 per attempt suggests efficient deep ball accuracy that the Cardinals secondary will need to neutralize. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has established himself as the primary receiving threat with 323 yards (second in NFL) and 22 catches on 29 targets. His chemistry with Darnold p...