Cardinals vs. Seahawks live updates: Score, analysis, highlights for 'Thursday Night Football'

The Seahawks look to extend their winning streak over the Cardinals to seven straight when the two NFC West rivals meet Thursday night in Arizona.

Both teams enter the game with 2-1 records, and both are facing very tough short-week tests. No road team has won on "Thursday Night Football" this season, and since 2023, road teams on four days of rest are just 15-25 overall. The Seahawks will be looking to reverse those trends and are coming off an absolute domination of the Saints, 44-13. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is off to a fast start with 22 catches for 323 yards and a touchdown through three games, the yardage total ranks second in the NFL, only behind Puka Nacua.

The Seahawks defense has been even more impressive; Seattle is allowing an NFL-low 179 yards per game and 3.1 yards per play. Byron Murphy leads the charge up front, and there's talent all over the secondary.

That makes this game especially tough for the James Conner-less Cardinals. The standout running back suffered a season-ending ankle injury in a 16-15 Week 3 loss to the 49ers. Arizona will look to Trey Benson to fill a larger role, but it also needs Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. to step up. Harrison Jr. had a tough drop Sunday against San Francisco, and the 2024 No. 4 overall pick has just five catches for 71 yards over the past two weeks combined.

Be sure to follow along with our live blog below for updates and analysis on this crucial contest!

Where to watch Seahawks vs. Cardinals live

Date: Thursday, Sept. 15 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ)

Stream: Amazon Prime

Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds: Seahawks -1.5; O/U 43.5 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

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Wild play alert: Coby Bryant intercepts Kyler Murray, fumbles on return, Cardinals recover

This play had a little bit of everything! Coby Bryant picked off an errant Kyler Murray pass, but on the return, he ran into his own teammate, Tyrice Knight, and fumbled. Cardinals running back Trey Benson recovered, and the Cardinals are in business.

Phew!

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We're underway!

The Cardinals start with the ball.

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Big chance for Trey Benson

With James Conner (ankle) out for the season, Trey Benson will get plenty of work tonight as the Cardinals' lead back. He gets a stern test against a Seahawks defense allowing just 3.2 yards per carry -- third-lowest in the NFL -- but will be a key part of Arizona's chances. The Cardinals will want to establish a physical run game to complement Kyler Murray, Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. in the pass game.

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Former Ohio State star wide receivers in the spotlight

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. played together at Ohio State in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, Smith-Njigba emerged as a star, catching 95 passes for 1,606 yards, including a record-breaking 347-yard performance in the Rose Bowl against Utah.

With Smith-Njigba injured much of 2022, Harrison stepped into the limelight with 77 catches for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns and earning All-America status. He repeated as an All-America performer in 2023.

In their two meetings as pros, Smith-Njigba has 11 receptions for 159 yards and two scores; Harrison has seven receptions for 96 yards.

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Uniform watch: Cardinals debut 'Rivalries' uniform

The Cardinals will debut their "Rivalries" uniforms tonight. The team announced them back in August, and both the uniforms and the end zones look sharp.

The Seahawks will be in navy jerseys and grey pants.

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Seahawks inactives: Nick Emmanwori out, Zach Charbonnet back

The Seahawks will return to their two-headed rushing attack tonight as Zach Charbonnet returns from a foot injury to join Kenneth Walker Jr. in the Seattle backfield.

Safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle) was listed as doubtful and is indeed out for the third straight game. Here are Seattle's inactives:

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Cardinals inactives: Arizona to be without CB Will Johnson

The Cardinals will be without cornerback Will Johnson tonight but do get tackle Paris Johnson Jr. back. Will Johnson (groin) had not practiced on this short week, so his absence isn't a surprise. But Paris Johnson Jr., who missed Week 3 with a knee injury, is a go, which helps a James Conner-less offense significantly in both the run and the pass.

Here are all of Arizona's inactives:

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