KEYS TO THE GAME
THE CARDINALS WILL WIN IF ... They stay as productive in the red zone, are able to get a balanced attack on offense and limit the splash plays that Wilson finds a way to make at least a half-dozen times every game.
THE SEAHAWKS WILL WIN IF ... An under-performing defensive front can generate some real pressure against Murray, Wilson has enough time to make Wilson-like plays and Seattle is either leading or within striking distance in the fourth quarter.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
CARDINALS CB BYRON MURPHY JR. VS. SEAHAWKS WR TYLER LOCKETT
As much as the Cardinals’ secondary needs to be aware of receiver DK Metcalf, who have five receiving touchdowns in his second season, they can’t forget about Lockett, one of the best slot receivers in the game. Lockett has more receptions (30) than Metcalf (22) and Wilson loves to work the underneath passing game with him as well as look for Lockett on deep post routes. Murphy said he knows he has to bring his ‘A’ game, but added he is looking forward to being ready for the challenge. He'd better be.
SERIES HISTORY: This is the 43rd meeting all-time and the Seahawks lead the series 21-20-1. In the first 18 seasons as division rivals (2002-19), the team split the season series nine times, including in six of the past nine seasons. Arizona is 6-7-1 at home against Seattle since the team began play at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals are 0-6-1 at home against the Seahawks since 2013, but 5-2 at Seattle over that same time.
DID YOU KNOW? With one catch on Sunday night, the Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald will have 647 career receptions at State Farm Stadium, the most by any player in NFL history at a single stadium. He is presently tied with Jerry Rice, who had 646 career receptions at Candlestick Park.