With the NFC West being so closely contested at this point in the season, every division game has become all the more important. This week’s Seahawks vs Cardinals matchup is no exception, as both teams look for a key win in the division title race. Arizona enters this game as a two-point favorite, while the total for the game has been set at 45.5. Here, we break down this huge NFC West matchup and give you our NFL picks for the game as well.
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Seahawks Look For Fourth Straight Win
Last time out, the Seattle Seahawks got off to a horrible start against the New York Jets. But they bounced back in the second half to win that game on the road and take sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Seattle has won three games in a row heading into Week 14 and will look to get a huge division win this week to extend their lead over the Cardinals in the standings.
After struggling for much of the early portion of the season, the defense of the Seahawks has stepped up in a big way lately. They have held three straight opponents to 21 or fewer points, including the Jets in last week’s win at MetLife Stadium. Here, they will face a tough test on defense against Kyler Murray and a Cardinals offense that has been explosive in home games this season.
Seattle has been terrific on the road to this point in the season, winning four of their first five games away from home. Another win on the road here would do a ton for Seattle’s chances of winning a division title. To get that win, pass defense will be at the top of the list of priorities for Mike Macdonald’s team.
Can Cardinals Bounce Back After Blowing Late Lead?
The Arizona Cardinals had a 19-6 lead late in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. But they could not hold that lead, getting outscored 17-3 in the final quarter and change. That loss dropped the Cardinals to 6-6 on the season, while dropping them a game behind the Seattle Seahawks for the top spot in the NFC West standings.
This week, the Cardinals will look to bounce back from that game at home against those same Seahawks, who the Cardinals lost to in Seattle already this season. Fortunately for the Cardinals, they are back home for this game, where they are 4-2 to this point in the 2024 season. While this game isn’t necessarily a must-win just yet for Arizona, a loss would put them two games behind the Seahawks and in a vulnerable spot in the race for the NFC West title.
For the Cardinals, the key to this game will be the decision-making of quarterback Kyler Murray. Murray threw two crucial interceptions against the Vikings to keep them in that game and to seal the game at the very end. Against a Seattle defense that is good at generating pressure at times, Murray has to be judicious with the football.
Seahawks vs Cardinals Betting Pick
Our best bet for Seahawks vs Cardinals on Sunday is for the Arizona Cardinals to cover the spread as a two-point home favorite. Arizona has looked like a different team at home than they have on the road. While Seattle is playing better football than Arizona of late, home-field advantage for the Cardinals will be the difference-maker in what should be a great game in the NFC West.
