The Seattle Seahawks will face off against the Arizona Cardinals at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 8th. This matchup is being played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The Seahawks and Cardinals will face off at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 8th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. The Cardinals are the favorite with a money line of -150, and the point spread favors them by -2.5 points. This week 14 NFC West matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 45 points.
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
- TV: CBS
Seahawks vs Cardinals
Seattle heads into week 14 against the Cardinals on a three-game winning streak, which includes a 26-21 road win over the Jets in week 13. The Seahawks were 1.5-point underdogs in that game, but the win moved them to 7-5 on the season and put them in first place in the NFC West. They are 4-1 on the road this season, but just 3-4 at home.
Our projections give Seattle a 40.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 38.0% chance of winning the division. They rank 21st in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14. The Seahawks have a +0.6 scoring margin this season and are 5-6-1 against the spread. They have covered in three straight games, including two as underdogs.
Arizona enters week 14 with a 6-6 record, having dropped two straight games, including a 23-22 loss to the Vikings in week 13. Despite the loss, the Cardinals covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 8-4 this season. They are 6-2 as underdogs but just 1-2 when favored. Their average scoring margin is +0.6 points per game.
Heading into week 14, the Cardinals rank 13th in our NFL power rankings and have a 36% chance of making the playoffs and a 33.7% chance of winning the NFC West. They are 2-1 in division games and 3-5 against NFC opponents. In O/U betting, the under has hit in four straight Arizona games.
Seahawks Injury Report
- AJ Finley – Ankle (Questionable)
- Joshua Onujiogu – Undisclosed (Out)
- Anthony Bradford – Ankle (Out)
- Cameron Young – Knee (Out)
- Jamie Sheriff – Undisclosed (Out)
- K’Von Wallace – Ankle (Out)
- Stone Forsythe – Hand (Questionable)
- DK Metcalf – Knee (Questionable)
- Uchenna Nwosu – Thigh (Questionable)
- Michael Dickson – Back (Questionable)
- George Fant – Knee (Out)
- Artie Burns – Toe (Out)
Cardinals Injury Report
- Matt Prater – Left Knee (Out)
- Angelo Blackson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Will Hernandez – Knee (Out)
- Justin Jones – Triceps (Out)
- Bilal Nichols – Stinger (Out)
- Dennis Gardeck – Knee (Out)
- Jackson Barton – Toe (Out)
- Markus Bailey – Suspension (Out)
- Carter O’Donnell – Undisclosed (Out)
- BJ Ojulari – Knee (Out)
- Elijah Jones – Heel (Out)
Seahawks Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 14, the Seahawks rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the league in scoring, with 22.7 points per game, and average 339 yards per game, which ranks 16th. Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 5th in attempts and 2nd in passing yards per game with 250.3. On the ground, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards per game, averaging 88.7.
Geno Smith has been solid in his last three games, posting a passer rating of 94 in week 13, with 206 yards and a touchdown against the Jets. He threw for 254 yards in week 12 and 221 yards in week 11. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team in receiving in week 13, with 74 yards on 4 catches. Kenneth Walker III had 49 yards on 16 carries in week 13.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 14, the Cardinals sit 10th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.2 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NFL. They are 11th in yards per game (347.3) and 6th in rushing, with 141.4 yards per game on 27.5 attempts. Arizona ranks 23rd in passing attempts and 22nd in passing yards per game. They have been strong on 3rd down, converting 41.1% of their attempts, and they rank 12th in red zone conversion percentage.
Kyler Murray threw for 260 yards (31/45) in week 13, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Tight end Trey McBride had 12 catches for 96 yards, while James Conner rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries. Arizona scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter but struggled in the red zone, converting just 1 of 6 opportunities.
Seahawks Team Defense
In their 26-21 win over the Jets, the Seahawks’ defense gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed 169 yards through the air. The Jets managed just 89 yards rushing on 21 attempts. Seattle’s defense picked off one pass and held the Jets to a 38.5% conversion rate on third down. They also recorded two sacks and limited the Jets to a 53.8% completion rate.
Cardinals Team Defense
In their 23-22 loss to the Vikings, the Cardinals’ defense allowed just 68 rushing yards on 15 attempts. Despite giving up two passing touchdowns, they held Minnesota to 205 passing yards. Arizona’s defense recorded five sacks and limited the Vikings to a 12.5% third-down conversion rate. Overall, they allowed just 273 total yards.
The Cardinals’ defense was effective in generating pressure, as they won the quarterback hit differential and had more tackles for loss than the Vikings. However, they will look to improve in defending the pass to prevent giving up big plays and touchdowns through the air.
Seahawks vs Cardinals Trends
- The Seahawks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Across their last three home contests, Arizona has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 18 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Seattle has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Cardinals have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Seahawks vs Cardinals Prediction
Our pick vs. the spread for this week 14 matchup between the Seahawks and Cardinals is to take Arizona to cover as home favorites. Currently, the point spread lines have the Cardinals at -2.5, and we have them winning by a score of 29-23.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at 45 points, we like the over, with a projected combined score of 52 points.
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Last updated:December 4, 2024 Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks