Josh Rosen combats WR drops, leads Cardinals to first half TD

Sep 30, 2018, 2:37 PM | Updated: 5:30 pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

BY TOM KUEBEL

Arizona Sports

Josh Rosen’s first start at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals got off to a rocky start, but the QB kept his cool to lead the team to a first half lead.

Drops by Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk plagued Rosen in the first half. Despite missing the target on his first two pass attempts and taking a sack on his first three drop backs, the UCLA product kept his composure.

Rosen was able to connect with Kirk, Fitzgerald and J.J. Nelson on a 13-play, 68-yard drive leading the Cardinals to Phil Dawson’s first field goal of the season.

The most exciting play of the drive was an incomplete pass intended for Chad Williams down the sideline that was initially ruled a touchdown, but overturned after a video review.

The 13-play drive was the only drive for the Cardinals that lasted longer than six plays.

The Cardinals earned a touchdown on a six-play drive later in the second quarter.

Rosen would connect with Fitzgerald on a 3rd and 5 for a six-yard first down that would set up a David Johnson touchdown run two plays later, giving the Cardinals the lead.

The rookie finished the first half completing 6-for-13 pass attempts with 50 yards and no interceptions.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, right, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talks with Patrick Peterson prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll cheers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams (10) makes the catch as Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) looks to throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) reacts to missing a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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