Seahawks-Cardinals TNF: Game Preview and Start/Sit

Thursday Night Football kicks off Week 4 with a vital NFC West rivalry as the Seattle Seahawks travel to face the Arizona Cardinals. With both teams holding an early 2-1 record in a tightly contested division, this prime-time matchup carries significant weight for the NFC West standings.

The Seahawks aim to extend their recent winning streak in the series, while the Cardinals will look to defend their home turf and prove their competitiveness following a tough loss last week. This is an essential early-season test for both squads as they fight to keep pace with the division leader.

The Seahawks’ offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, has been surprisingly efficient through the air, completing a high percentage of passes and limiting sacks. The team’s top fantasy weapon is wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has quickly established himself as the primary target in the passing game. Running back Kenneth Walker III remains the backfield leader with a nose for the end zone, though the run game efficiency has been a concern. Veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp has settled into a secondary role, while rookie receiver Tory Horton has started to emerge as a potential deep threat.

For the Arizona Cardinals, the offense must now pivot following the season-ending injury to running back James Conner. Quarterback Kyler Murray‘s dual-threat ability is the driving force, but he must rely heavily on his new lead running back, Trey Benson, who is expected to receive a significant workload. In the passing game, tight end Trey McBride has become Murray’s most trusted and consistent target, especially over the middle. Rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has yet to break out with high-volume fantasy production, making him a riskier, albeit high-upside, play until his target share increases.