ARIZONA CARDINALS

Rosen looks strong in 4th quarter but Cardinals fall on last second field goal

Sep 30, 2018, 4:24 PM | Updated: 8:00 pm

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The numbers didn’t look pretty. If not for at least four receivers dropping passes, Josh Rosen’s statistics Sunday in his first NFL start might’ve looked better.

He closed a 20-17 loss having completed 15-of-27 passes for 180 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.

Had he gotten a little more help across the board, the Arizona Cardinals would’ve avoided a last-second loss to the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

Sebastian Janikowski hit a 52-yard field goal in the closing seconds, making up for misses of 38 and 52 yards earlier in the game.

Late in the game, the Cardinals’ rookie quarterback finally started clicking, leading his team back from a 17-10 deficit.

“Bright spot, Josh Rosen,” coach Steve Wilks said after the game. “I thought he played well. Thought he gave us an opportunity and a chance to win at the end.”

Arizona opened up the playbook midway through the fourth quarter. Rosen hit tight end Ricky Seals-Jones streaking down the right side of the field for a 31-yard gain and two plays later found running back David Johnson on a screen pass for 30 more yards. The rookie then threw a strike to Chad Williams for a sliding grab between two defenders with 8:59 to play in the game. That strike was the first touchdown pass of his career.

Rosen led a 10-play, 41-yard drive to the Seahawks’ 27-yard line to set kicker Phil Dawson up for a 45-yard kick that was missed with less than two minutes left, leaving enough time for Seattle to go 31 yards in seven plays to set up Janikowski’s game-winner.

“[Josh did a] great job with the operations there with the two-minute situation,” Wilks said. “Making great throws, connecting with the receivers as well as the tight ends. And again, we have to execute. Can’t drop passes, can’t drop field goals.”

The Cardinals fall to 0-4 on the season.

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Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) celebrate his game-winning field goal with punter Michael Dickson (4) as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (92) watches during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (4) walks away after missing a field goal as Seattle Seahawks defensive back Neiko Thorpe (23) and Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee (2) watch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 20-17. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis (27) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Bene' Benwikere (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea (41) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis (27) leaps over Arizona Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) gets past Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jake Martin (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) eludes Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Haason Reddick 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, left, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) 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) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Bene' Benwikere during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin defends 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) scores a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) defends 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) 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) 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) 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) 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 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 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 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) 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 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) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 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)

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