Kyler Murray’s continued struggles vs. the Seahawks and the implications of his 8th straight loss

Kyler Murray vs. Seahawks: A Frustrating Trend

With the Arizona Cardinals’ 23-20 loss to Seattle on September 25, 2025, Murray’s career record vs. the Seahawks fell to 2–9, including an eight-game losing streak in matchups against the Seahawks.
Seattle has now won eight straight over Arizona, further cementing dominance in the rivalry.
In this most recent game, Seattle’s defense pressured Murray heavily, sacking him six times and disrupting his rhythm.

Slow starts and inefficiency: For much of the game, Arizona’s offense sputtered, putting them in a deep hole they couldn’t fully climb out of. Murray admitted after the game:

“It’s like s--- is loading … it’s taking too long.”
Turnovers and timing: Murray’s two interceptions hurt momentum, and by the time the Cardinals mounted rallies, they ran out of time.
Seahawks’ defensive strength: Seattle’s defensive strategy—pressuring the passer, controlling the line of scrimmage, disrupting passing lanes—has repeatedly shown it can contain Murray’s dual-threat style.

Credibility under pressure: Repeated losses to the same team raise doubts about Murray’s ability to adjust and overcome stylistic matchups.
Team direction: Arizona’s front office may need to consider whether continuity at QB is the best path forward, especially given limited postseason success during Murray’s tenure.
Rivalry impact: This streak deepens Seahawks-Cardinals rivalry lore and gives Seattle growing confidence in critical divisional and conference games.