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Drew Lock, Smith-Njigba lead Seahawks to 31-7 rout of Cardinals

Backup quarterback Lock throws three TDs to star receiver Smith-Njigba in his first start as Seattle moves to 2-0.

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What to know

  • Drew Lock made his first start for Seattle in place of injured Sam Darnold and excelled, throwing three TD passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in a 31-7 rout of Arizona.
  • Smith-Njigba recorded a career-high three touchdowns and 155 receiving yards on nine catches, including an 82-yard score on Lock's opening pass.
  • The Seahawks improved to 2-0 and extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive games, a franchise record, while Arizona fell to 0-2 with an eighth consecutive home loss.

“It may not matter who's playing quarterback for Seattle, as long as he has Smith-Njigba to go to.”

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Drew Lock, Smith-Njigba lead Seahawks to 31-7 rout of Cardinals
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  1. 5

    Seahawks win 31-7, improve to 2-0

    Seattle defeated Arizona 31-7 to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Seahawks' defense and the Lock-Smith-Njigba connection dominated throughout the game, with running back AJ Barner adding a 1-yard touchdown run. The victory extended Seattle's winning streak to 12 consecutive games, a new franchise record.

    “Drew Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in a stellar first start subbing for the injured Sam Darnold…”
    — Associated Press · source

    1. 6 outlets first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 3d ago · also CBS Sports, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Sports, ESPN NFL, Sporting News · read ↗

    2. 3 outlets first by Seattle Seahawks, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated · read ↗

  2. 4

    Smith-Njigba completes hat trick with third touchdown

    Smith-Njigba scored his third touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter on a 12-yard reception from Lock, extending Seattle's lead to 21-7. The performance marked a career-high three touchdowns in a single game for the star receiver.

    “Smith-Njigba finished with nine catches for 155 yards and a career-high three touchdowns as Seattle beat the Cardinals.”
    — The Athletic (via Mastodon) · source
  3. 3

    Smith-Njigba scores second touchdown to put Seahawks ahead

    Smith-Njigba caught his second touchdown of the afternoon on the opening drive of the third quarter, a 7-yard reception in the end zone from Lock that gave Seattle a 14-7 lead over Arizona.

    1. 1 outlet WATCH: JSN puts Seahawks on top with 2nd touchdown of day vs Cardinals

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

  4. 2

    Cardinals tie game with Brissett touchdown pass

    Arizona responded to Seattle's early score with a two-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett to tight end Trey McBride at the start of the second quarter, tying the game at 7-7.

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    Lock throws 82-yard TD to Smith-Njigba on first pass of game

    Drew Lock, starting in place of injured Sam Darnold, connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on his very first throw of the day for a career-long 82-yard touchdown reception. The play came on Seattle's second offensive play from scrimmage against Arizona.

    1. 1 outlet WATCH: Drew Lock dials up JSN's career-long 82-yard TD on first throw

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

    2. 1 outlet Drew Lock finds a wide-open Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a perfect 82-yard TD early vs. Cardinals

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

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  1. 2 outlets Seahawks news: Jaxon Smith-Njigba torches Cardinals with NFL feat he's not done before

    first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also NBC Sports

    6 more headlines
  2. 1 outlet Seahawks star JSN a Week 2 fantasy football winner

    first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

    1 more headline
  3. 1 outlet Jaxon Smith-Njigba shows love to traveling Seahawks fans

    first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

    1 more headline

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