Seahawks without key starters in crucial Cardinals matchup

Week nine brings the Seahawks against a middling Arizona Cardinals team in a critical matchup. With key starters missing, the offense will rely on backup quarterback Drew Lock, who has performed well in the past but may struggle with the current playcalling and the absence of offensive linemen Charles Cross and Quenton Nelson. The defense, meanwhile, is dealing with the absence of Uchenna Nwosu, Leonard Williams, and Brandon Pili, which could impact their ability to pressure backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Despite these challenges, the Seahawks could potentially improve with the addition of new talent like Deven Eastern and a defense that has already given up 20 sacks this season. To secure a victory, the Seahawks must improve both offensively and defensively, particularly in the red zone. If they can limit the Cardinals to outside the red zone while finding ways to get inside it, the Seahawks could walk away with the game.

However, if they maintain their mediocre form, tough decisions may need to be made. The Seahawks face the Cardinals at Lumen Field on Sunday, November 8, with kickoff scheduled for 1:25 p.m.