THE Arizona Cardinals (4-12) have just experienced a major surprise to face the Seattle Seahawks (8-8) in their Week 18 finale.
Kyler Murray threw three touchdowns and an interception as the Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 35-31 last week. James Conner had a season-high 128 rushing yards and two total scores.
The Seahawks fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-23 at home. Geno Smith threw a touchdown and lost a fumble. DK Metcalf played through a back injury and had 106 receiving yards for his third 1,000-yard season.
Seattle beat Arizona 20-10 in its first game of the season. Joshua Dobbs was the Cardinals' quarterback because Murray was still recovering from last year's torn ACL and Conner was also injured. For the Seahawks, Smith threw for 219 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and Kenneth Walker III had 26 carries for 105 yards.
Arizona's season is essentially over, but they could play the role of spoiler again as the Seahawks cling to their playoff hopes.
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- Spread: Seahawks (-3)
- Financial line: Seahawks (-150); Cardinals (+125)
- Over/under: 47.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Seahawks 25, Cardinals 20
Similar to where Green Bay finds itself, the Seahawks need to win this game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals have been pretty competitive, but Seattle knows it gave up a big advantage in last week's loss and will try to make sure it doesn't repeat the same mistake.
Tyler Dragon: Seahawks 24, Cardinals 23
The Seahawks' loss last week was a devastating blow to their playoff hopes. Seattle needs a win and some help to get into the tournament, but it won't be easy against a pesky Cardinals team. Arizona is coming off a decisive victory against the Eagles last week.
Safid Deen: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 17
As impressive as the Cardinals' win over the Eagles was last week, Arizona could move from the No. 4 pick to the No. 7 pick in the draft with a win against Seattle. This is also the Seahawks' last chance to reach the playoffs. Seattle should win a close game.
Victoria Hernandez: Seahawks 23, Cardinals 19
The Seahawks have plenty of offensive tools that have sometimes worked together, sometimes not. Injuries didn't help either. But with a playoff spot on the line, they'll be able to bounce back from last week's loss to a Cardinals team that upset the Eagles but has struggled to find its own identity this season.
Jordan Mendoza: Cardinals 24, Seahawks 21
Arizona had a great game in Philadelphia and they're not done ruining seasons yet. Seattle was hit in the mouth by Pittsburgh and saw its season end at the hands of Kyler Murray.
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