Good Morning, Seahawks Fans: Week 14 Brings High Stakes as Seattle Faces Arizona
The Seattle Seahawks enter Week 14 with a chance to strengthen their grip on the NFC West, but their lead could vanish with a loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale. A win, combined with a little help from the Buffalo Bills, might give Seattle a commanding position in the division.
Before diving into predictions for the Cardinals rematch, let’s recap last week’s calls from the victory over the New York Jets. While it wasn’t pretty, Seattle escaped with a comeback win, and my 19-14 prediction was just shy of the actual score.
Now, let’s focus on Sunday’s divisional showdown.
Bold Prediction: Seahawks’ Special Teams Forces a Turnover
After a disastrous special teams performance earlier this season, Seattle revamped its lineup, parting ways with key players. Ty Zentner might step in for Michael Dickson if needed, adding another wrinkle. Special teams have been a sore spot, but this week they’ll turn the tide by forcing a Cardinals turnover — perhaps from former Seahawk DeeJay Dallas.
Offensive Prediction: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Scores His First Road Touchdown
Rookie standout Jaxon Smith-Njigba has yet to score a touchdown away from Lumen Field, but that changes in Glendale. With eight TDs at home and a rising role since Week 9, JSN is primed to break his road drought and emerge as a key target for Geno Smith.
Defensive Prediction: Leonard Williams Extends His Sack Streak
Leonard Williams has been a game-wrecker lately, notching 4.5 sacks over the past two games. He’s poised to extend his streak to three games, continuing his All-Pro-level play and inching closer to double-digit sacks for the season.
Enemy Prediction: Cardinals Force Two Seahawks Turnovers
Arizona’s defense hasn’t been prolific in takeaways but has caused turnovers in each of its last three games. With Geno Smith’s occasional interception issues and Seattle’s pass protection woes, expect the Cardinals to force at least two offensive mistakes.
Game Prediction: Cardinals Upset Seahawks, 23-17
History favors Seattle in Glendale, but the offense’s recent inconsistency raises concerns. The Cardinals’ defensive disguises and a lackluster Seahawks run game could tilt the balance. Add in turnovers and red-zone struggles, and Arizona edges Seattle in a tight contest, sending the Seahawks into the final stretch of the season needing to rally for a playoff spot.
The Seahawks’ resilience will be tested as they navigate a critical point in their season.
