### Winners and Losers from Thursday Night’s NFL Game

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It generally wasn’t pretty, but the Seattle Seahawks managed to secure a 23-20 victory over their NFC West rivals, the Arizona Cardinals. The win improves the Seahawks’ record to 3-1, while the Cardinals fall to 2-2 – making them the only team in the NFC West without a winning record.

#### Winners

**Reimagined Seahawks**
Seattle’s roster underwent significant changes this offseason, including new quarterback Sam Darnold and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The team seems to be coalescing into a more balanced offense with improved defense, which was evident in their recent win over the Cardinals.

**‘Rivalries’ Uniforms**
The Arizona Cardinals were the first team to wear Nike’s recently unveiled alternate uniforms, designed to highlight NFL teams’ cultural intersections with their communities. The desert-themed kit is arguably the best of the bunch, and the end zones were painted to match.

In a unique start to his ruling against President Donald Trump’s administration on September 30, U.S. District Court Judge William Young included a scanned handwritten note sent to his office. The note read: “Trump has pardons and tanks – what do you have?” At the top of Young’s opinion in AAUP v. Rubio, which ruled that Trump’s effort to deport foreign-born student protesters was unconstitutional.

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**Jason Myers**
Despite missing a 53-yard field goal earlier in the game, Seattle kicker Jason Myers made an impressive 52-yarder at the gun, securing the victory for the Seahawks.

**Former Ohio State Wide Receivers**
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a standout performance with 79 receiving yards and a crucial catch on Seattle’s final drive. While Marvin Harrison Jr. also contributed, his poor drop led to an interception.

#### Losers

**Former Ohio State Wide Receivers**
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s game was marred by a critical interception that could have turned the game in favor of Arizona. Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s performance was hampered by a holding penalty that nullified a potential touchdown for Seattle.

**Coby Bryant**
In the first quarter, S Coby Bryant intercepted an Arizona pass, which could have significantly changed the momentum of the game if handled differently by the officials.

**Cardinals’ Run Game**
Arizona managed only 44 yards from their running backs without injured RB James Conner, who suffered a season-ending foot injury.

**Russell Wilson**
Though not playing in this game, quarterback Russell Wilson was mentioned for his recent benching by the New York Giants. His case as a potential Hall of Famer has been weakened by his own actions and decisions.

**Kyler Murray**
The Cardinals’ franchise passer struggled once again, making it interesting at the end but falling short too often to be considered a future Hall of Famer.