Darnold finished 18-of-26 for 242 yards and a touchdown, guiding the Seahawks on a decisive late drive for his first two-minute drill victory as a Seahawk. Smith-Njigba, who was quiet in the first half, exploded late to tally four catches for 79 yards, including a pivotal reception to set up the clincher. Tight ends AJ Barner and rookie Elijah Arroyo also contributed, combining for five catches and 76 yards, with Barner securing the opening touchdown.
On defense, linebacker Ernest Jones IV continued his strong play with an interception and a shared sack, while edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu recorded his first two sacks of the season after extended injury absences. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams added 1.5 sacks, helping Seattle limit Arizona to just 253 total yards.
Running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for over 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns, though the offensive line struggled, surrendering increased pressure on Darnold and inconsistent run blocking.
Despite the win, Seattle’s discipline and execution raised concerns. The offensive line allowed multiple sacks, cornerback Riq Woolen was flagged for several penalties, and Devon Witherspoon struggled in coverage. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s conservative play-calling in the second half nearly cost the Seahawks, as they settled for long field goals instead of pressing for touchdowns.
With the victory, the Seahawks improved to 3-1 on the season, reinforcing their strong road form under head coach Mike Macdonald. The upcoming October slate features tough defensive matchups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans, but Seattle remains positioned as a playoff contender.
For comprehensive team stats, including Darnold’s 663 passing yards, Smith-Njigba’s 323 receiving yards, and Jones IV’s 25 tackles through four weeks, visit the Seattle Seahawks 2025 NFL Regular Season Players Stats on ESPN. Relive more moments and analysis on the official Seattle Seahawks Twitter.