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Humbling loss to the Seahawks shows just how far the Cardinals have to go to compete in NFC West

An impressive season-opening win over the Los Angeles Chargers showed that these Arizona Cardinals have potential to be a much-improved football team. The subsequent lopsided loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday showed just how far they have to go to reach that potential and compete in the loaded NFC West. Arizona's home losing streak is now at eight games and more than 360 days after a 31-7…

On Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals suffered a significant defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, marking their eighth consecutive home loss and over 360 days without a victory. The Seahawks, who are the defending Super Bowl champions, dominated the Cardinals with a 31-7 scoreline. The Seahawks demonstrated their prowess, particularly in the second half, with a remarkable 16-play, 70-yard drive that sealed the game.

After the loss, Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard acknowledged that the NFL can quickly humble any team, regardless of its perceived potential. Despite the loss, Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur remained optimistic about his team's prospects, stating that they would not dwell on the defeat and were excited to see how they would respond in future games.

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