BOA CONSTRICTOR: Seattle Seahawks Slowly, Methodically CRUSH Cardinals
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The Seattle Seahawks fully embodied their "boa constrictor" identity, smothering the Arizona Cardinals with relentless defense and a grinding offense. Mike Macdonald’s defense didn’t dominate instantly but tightened its grip as the game wore on, limiting the Cardinals to just 44 yards in the second half. Leonard Williams set the tone physically, while tight end Trey McBride and quarterback Jacoby Brissett were kept in check after promising first halves.
On offense, Jaxon Smith-Njigba dazzled with three touchdowns and 155 receiving yards, including a highlight 82-yarder, giving Seattle the explosive spark it needed. The Seahawks methodically pulled away, highlighted by a 10-play, 80-yard touchdown drive and a game-sealing 16-play march culminating in AJ Barner’s short run. Can any NFL team escape the slow squeeze of this Seattle squad, or will more opponents reach their breaking point by the fourth quarter?
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