The Seattle Seahawks face a pivotal Week 4 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale. The Seattle Times sports staff offers their score predictions for this crucial NFC West clash, anticipating a closely fought battle.
One prediction sees a narrow victory for the Cardinals, 21-20, highlighting Kyler Murray's elusiveness as a key factor against a strong Seahawks defense, while suggesting a less-than-stellar offensive performance from Seattle. Another prediction favors the Seahawks, 25-18, suggesting a unique scoreline and leveraging the Seahawks' rested starters against an Arizona team reeling from injuries and a recent loss.
Another prediction points to a 24-20 Seahawks win, acknowledging the Cardinals' strong rushing defense but emphasizing the potential of Sam Darnold and the robust Seattle defense to secure an eighth consecutive road victory. A different perspective anticipates a more comfortable Seahawks win, 23-13, citing Arizona's less-impressive resume and the significant loss of James Conner. This prediction emphasizes Seattle's history of success in Glendale, expecting their defense to lead them to another desert triumph.
Beyond the Cardinals game, the Seattle Times staff also shared predictions for previous games against the Saints and Steelers. These predictions show a mixed bag of outcomes, with some anticipating close wins for the Seahawks, and others predicting narrow losses. The range of scores underscores the uncertainty and competitiveness of these NFL matchups.
Ultimately, the variety in score predictions reflects the inherent unpredictability of the NFL. While some see a strong Seahawks performance, others anticipate a much closer and more challenging game against the Cardinals. The game promises an exciting and closely contested battle.
*Note: The original article also included individual staff predictions for previous games against the Saints and 49ers. This rewritten version focuses primarily on the key Week 4 matchup against the Cardinals.*
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Originally published at: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-cardinals-seattle-times-staffs-score-predictions-for-week-4/
