The Seattle Seahawks were in desperate need of some momentum after another tough loss. And even though the Arizona Cardinals didn't pose much of a threat on paper, divisional games are always tough.
To add insult to injury (literally), Sam Darnold wasn't available for this game. Once again, Drew Lock took the reins of Brian Fleury's offense, and he got his second win over the Cardinals in as many tries this season.
That said, it was a solid team effort overall, and it took a village to pull off this 14-3 win. Considering that, let's give credit where it's due and talk about the five Seahawks players who stood out the most in Week 9.
5 Seattle Seahawks players who stood out in the win over the Cardinals
Zach Charbonnet
Zach Charbonnet is slowly but steadily showing that he's the same guy he was before his big injury. He was physical between the tackles, turning 16 carries into 77 rushing yards for an average of 4.8 yards per carry.
With the way the Seahawks have struggled to run the ball this season, Charbonnet's physicality and ability to move the chains in short-yardage situations should be crucial, and he's clearly at the top of the pecking order right now.
DeMarcus Lawrence
Can the Seahawks talk DeMarcus Lawrence into running it back for at least another season? I mean, they must at least try. He's giving Father Time a run for his money, and he clearly still has plenty left in the tank.
Lawrence filled out the stat sheet like he used to do back in the day, finishing the game with three total tackles (two solo), two tackles for loss, one quarterback hit, and one sack, also being his usual force against the run.
Jadarian Price
While Jadarian Price's rushing numbers weren't that impressive — he had 24 rushing yards on nine carries — he was excellent in the passing game, which was usually one of the biggest knocks in his game at Notre Dame.
The rookie first-round pick hauled in four receptions on as many targets for 54 yards, but more importantly, he was an active, willing, and efficient blocker. If he works on his ball security, he'll be a perfectly well-rounded running back.
Drew Lock
For the second time this season, Drew Lock will give Cardinals fans nightmares. He looked the part in Sam Darnold's absence again, and some might even want to have a conversation about whether he should keep the job after this week (he shouldn't).
Lock looks comfortable in Brian Fleury's offense. He overcame a slow start before finally getting into a rhythm, finishing the game with 19 completions on 28 attempts for 175 yards, one touchdown, and 16 rushing yards. He didn't put the ball in harm's way or take any sacks.
Derick Hall
Derick Hall had his best game of the season. He set up camp in the Cardinals' backfield, stuffing the run and collapsing the interior of the offensive line with his high motor, athleticism, quick get-off, and raw power.
Hall finished the game with four total tackles (three solo), including three tackles for loss. He's one of the most overlooked players on the Seahawks' defense, which speaks volumes about their depth and unmatched talent.
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