Cardinals vs Seahawks Picks and Prediction – 11/24/2024

The Arizona Cardinals, sitting atop the NFC West at 6-4, face the Seattle Seahawks, 5-5 and third in the division, at Lumen Field. Both teams are coming off wins, with Arizona dominating the Jets 31-6 and Seattle narrowly edging the 49ers 20-17. Crush the gridiron with our unbeatable NFL picks.

Arizona boasts a balanced attack led by Kyler Murray, who has thrown for 2,058 yards with 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions. James Conner anchors the ground game with 697 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while Trey McBride leads the receiving corps with 552 yards. The Cardinals average 23.8 points per game, ranking 12th in scoring offense, and a strong rushing attack (5th in the league) has been the cornerstone. However, the passing game remains a concern at 23rd in the NFL.

Defensively, Arizona allows 22 points per game, ranking 11th, but struggles against the run, giving up 127.5 yards per contest. The secondary is slightly better, allowing 218.5 yards per game. The Cardinals' 24 sacks and five interceptions reflect the ability to generate pressure but highlight a lack of big plays in critical moments. The potential absence of safety Jalen Thompson could further expose the secondary against Seattle's aerial attack.

Seattle’s offense is driven by Geno Smith, who has passed for 2,781 yards with 11 touchdowns but has struggled with 11 interceptions. Kenneth Walker III leads the run game with 452 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, though the rushing offense ranks 27th in the league. Jaxon Smith-Njigba provides a reliable receiving option with 678 yards, supporting Seattle's 2nd-ranked passing offense, averaging 260.9 yards per game. However, inconsistency in converting opportunities has held Seattle to 23 points per game.

On defense, the Seahawks allow 23.8 points per game, ranking 21st. The run defense has been porous, giving up 138.6 yards per game (27th), and they’ve struggled to generate consistent pressure with only 22 sacks. The secondary, though middle of the pack, has seven interceptions and will aim to contain Murray’s dual-threat capabilities. Injuries to key defenders like Dee Williams and Myles Adams could further hinder the defense’s effectiveness.

.Seattle’s potent passing attack and home-field advantage tip the scales in their favor against Arizona's shaky secondary and reliance on the ground game. With Geno Smith capable of capitalizing on mismatches and Kenneth Walker finding the end zone, Seattle holds the edge in this critical divisional matchup. Final Score Prediction: Seattle Seahawks win 27-24.