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Seahawks Dominate Cardinals; Lawrence Shines with Two TDs

11/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 44-22 on November 9, with DeMarcus Lawrence (defensive end) scoring two fumble-return touchdowns.
Lawrence became the sixth player since 1991 to record two defensive touchdowns in a single half.
The Seahawks built a 28-0 lead early, aided by Tyrice Knight (linebacker) forcing fumbles.
The Cardinals fell to 3-6 after their sixth loss in seven games, with injuries affecting their roster.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's defensive evolution gained momentum in 1991, highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles' historic performance, leading the league in fewest yards allowed and achieving a rare defensive triple. This trend continued with DeMarcus Lawrence's two fumble-return touchdowns on November 9, marking him as the sixth player since 1991 to accomplish this in a single half, underscoring the growing impact of defense on game outcomes.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 44-22 on November 9, with DeMarcus Lawrence (defensive end) scoring two fumble-return touchdowns.
Lawrence became the sixth player since 1991 to record two defensive touchdowns in a single half.
The Seahawks built a 28-0 lead early, aided by Tyrice Knight (linebacker) forcing fumbles.
The Cardinals fell to 3-6 after their sixth loss in seven games, with injuries affecting their roster.

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