Seahawks’ Defense Shines as Coby Bryant’s Pick-6 Powers 16-6 Victory Over Cardinals

Seattle’s defense was pivotal in their victory over the Arizona Cardinals, securing a 16-6 win on Sunday. This triumph marks the Seahawks’ sixth consecutive victory against their division rivals.

Coby Bryant made headlines with a remarkable 69-yard interception return for a touchdown, while Leonard Williams contributed significantly with 2.5 sacks, putting intense pressure on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. This win pushes the Seahawks to a tie for first place in the NFC West.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba stood out offensively with six receptions for 77 yards, marking the Seahawks’ first offensive touchdown against Arizona in three weeks. With this loss, the Cardinals’ four-game winning streak has come to an end, dropping their record to 6-5.

Despite averaging over 29 points in their previous three games, the Cardinals were restricted to just 298 total yards and a mere 49 rushing yards. The Seahawks’ defensive performance included five sacks of Murray, with Williams also recording four hurries and a pass deflection.

On the offensive side, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 254 yards, connecting on a touchdown pass, but also threw an interception. For the Cardinals, Murray managed 285 yards in the air, while tight end Trey McBride emerged as a key target with 12 receptions for 133 yards.

The two teams will face off again in two weeks, adding intrigue to their rivalry in the NFC West.