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The Seattle Seahawks need a victory and a significant assist going into the penultimate week of the regular season for the second year in a row.
The Seahawks, who suffered a setback last week, find themselves in a same situation as they did this time last year: they need to win against a division rival and lose to the Green Bay Packers in order to go to the NFL playoffs.
The Seahawks had a successful season last year, but can they repeat?
Before Sunday’s game in Glendale, Arizona, against the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Geno Smith of the Seahawks said, “I never believed we would be in this circumstance again, but here we are.”
The Seahawks (8-8) had the upper hand in determining their postseason destiny until last week when they lost to visiting Pittsburgh 30-23 despite surrendering 202 yards on the run.
“One more game remains. Coach Pete Carroll of the Seahawks remarked, “We have been here before.” “We need to go to Arizona, play really well, and win, and then we can assess our situation.”
In order to add to the season-ending drama the previous year, the Seahawks needed to win in Week 18 against the visiting Los Angeles Rams and for Detroit to triumph at Green Bay on Sunday night.
This time, Seattle will have to triumph away from home while hoping that the Packers will fall short once more, this time against Chicago. The games begin at 4:25 p.m. ET, and there will be some scoreboard viewing.
However, given that the Cardinals shocked the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday by coming back from a 15-point deficit, Seattle cannot afford to take Arizona lightly.
“The game this coming week will not be simple. Smith stated, “We have to go out there in their place and make it happen.” Our squad has a reputation for constantly coming back from setbacks. We have the appropriate people in charge. We are going to succeed because we have the right players and coaches. We are going to work together to find a solution.”
Since starting quarterback Kyler Murray recovered from anterior cruciate ligament surgery, the Cardinals (4–12) have gone 3–4. The previous week, Murray completed 25 of 31 passes for 232 yards and a season-high three touchdowns in the 35-31 victory over the defending NFC champion Eagles.
James Conner, the running back, was a standout, including the touchdown that won the game. This could be a worry given that Pittsburgh’s previously uninteresting ground attack destroyed the Seahawks.
Murray remarked, “The players performed really well.” “We carried out our plan and did our part, and it turned out well. It is a pleasant feeling. Obviously, a lot of disappointment and difficult losses have occurred this year, but we are striving to end the season on a positive note.”
Jonathan Gannon, the Cardinals’ first-year coach, erupted in pride at his team’s successful conclusion.
“They have trust, but I know our record is not what we want it to be, and that rests on me,” Gannon remarked. “They never falter. And I am really happy with the way they put that effort into practice. They remain a unit. They concentrate. Be mindful of the details. Right now, a lot of teams just give up. Our people are not in there. That is merely an homage to the persona in the changing area.”
D.J. Humphries, the starting left tackle for the Cardinals, is out this week. He was placed on injured reserve last week after suffering an ACL tear in his left knee. Additionally in danger of missing Sunday’s game are defensive lineman Dante Stills (knee), linebacker Dennis Gardeck (knee), and cornerback Garrett Williams (ankle).
The offensive line is a source of concern for the Seahawks as well. Practice was missed by backup tackle Jason Peters (foot), right tackle Abraham Lucas (knee), and starting center Evan Brown (concussion).
Carroll appeared hopeful that the Seahawks’ top rusher, Kenneth Walker III, will play on Sunday despite the fact that Walker missed time due to a shoulder injury. Due to knee injuries, linebacker Nick Bellore, defensive end Mario Edwards, and nose tackle Jarran Reed were all unable to participate in practice.
