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Opponent Aftermath: Seahawks take another home loss to Cardinals

Dec 26, 2016, 7:58 AM | Updated: 3:47 pm

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker M...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) defensive end Calais Campbell, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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The Seattle Seahawks are dominant on their home turf at CenturyLink Field. Most of the time, that is.

In the last four seasons, the Seahawks are 30-6 at home, including the postseason. Half of those losses have come to the Arizona Cardinals.

Bruce Arians’ teams got their third win in the last four seasons at CenturyLink Saturday with a stirring 34-31 win capped by Chandler Catanzaro’s 43-yard field goal as time expired. The loss crippled Seattle’s chances at earning a top-two seed in the NFC Playoffs and a first-round bye.

All week leading up to the game, we kept you updated on Seattle’s prep for the Cardinals. Now, we’ll take a look at what they’re saying in the Emerald City about the Seahawks’ latest loss to Arizona.

It’s Opponent Aftermath…


It’s clear Seahawks are missing their magic after crushing loss to Cardinals (Seattle Times)

The Seahawks have lost several key players that aren’t going to return this season. But it’s the absence of the magic that has doomed them so far.

Seahawks lose game, Tyler Lockett and grip on No. 2 seed as Cardinals surprise (Seattle Times)

So much for an undefeated home season. Instead, the Seahawks got a shot to the heart and a punch to the gut in a stunning 34-31 loss to Arizona Saturday, decided on a 43-yard field goal by Chandler Catanzaro as time ran out.

Grading the Game: Seahawks revive on offense, but nearly flunk on defense and special teams (Seattle Times)

Some grades after the Seahawks’ 34-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday at CenturyLink Field.

Seahawks’ offensive line was brutal in the first half vs. Cardinals (Seattle Times)

The Seahawks’ offensive line has been an issue all season, but the unit looked particularly bad against the Cardinals on Saturday

Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls exits with shoulder injury (SeattlePI.com)

Seattle running back Thomas Rawls left the Seahawks’ home matchup versus the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday with a shoulder injury.

After the game, head coach Pete Carroll called the injury a bruised shoulder.

Seahawks fall to NFC’s fourth seed with loss to Cardinals (SeattlePI.com)

For Seahawks fans disappointed with their team’s effort in a 34-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, there’s good news: You might get to see them play at home again a week earlier than expected.

OK, that’s not such great news either.

Seahawks might have too much to overcome for Super Bowl run (ESPN.com)

After the Seattle Seahawks’ 34-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, coach Pete Carroll was asked about his team’s inability to show any kind of consistency in recent weeks.

“I don’t know,” Carroll said. “I keep thinking we’re going to do right, we’re going to do well.”

Earl Thomas tweets he’ll return next season for the Seahawks (ESPN.com)

Days after saying he’s still considering retirement, Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas tweeted that he’s coming back next year.

Brandon Browner jabs Seahawks after loss to Cardinals (ESPN.com)

Brandon Browner was watching as the Seattle Seahawks fell to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday evening, and the defensive back took some jabs at his former team via Twitter.

Seahawks waste golden opportunity in loss to Cardinals (ESPN.com)

The Seahawks knew going into their final two regular-season games that if they just took care of business against a pair of teams that were a combined 6-21-1, they would have a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

Seahawks’ comeback bid fell short, but it shouldn’t be overlooked (MyNorthwest.com)

Because as much as the Seahawks looked like they flat-lined with about 5 minutes left in Saturday’s home finale against Arizona, they did more than just show a pulse at the finish. They inspired a little bit of hope by scoring two late touchdowns and coming within a missed extra point of taking the lead before losing on the final play of the game.

Stephen Hauschka misses late PAT as Seahawks’ kicking woes continue (MyNorthwest.com)

With the issues the Seahawks have had with their place-kicking this season – before, including and since Stephen Hauschka’s missed field goal at the end of their first meeting with Arizona – it seemed like it may only be a matter of time before another miscue would cost them with a game on the line.

710 ESPN Seattle’s instant reaction to Seahawks’ 34-31 loss to Cards (MyNorthwest.com)

We’ve polled the voices of 710 ESPN Seattle following the Seahawks’ 34-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. Here’s what they have to say.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) laughs as he talks with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals' Chandler Catanzaro (7) connects on a field goal as Matt Wile holds against the Seattle Seahawks to win on the final play of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals kicker Chandler Catanzaro (7) reacts as teammates cheer after he kicked a winning field goal on the final play against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals congratulate Chandler Catanzaro (7) on his winning field goal on the final play against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka, left, and Arizona Cardinals free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) react after Hauschka missed a point after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson (31) scores his second one-yard run touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Seattle Seahawks' Doug Baldwin runs in for a touchdown on a pass reception as Arizona Cardinals' Brandon Williams (26) and Justin Bethel (28) follow in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks' Ahtyba Rubin, left, and Bobby Wagner tackle Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson on a carry by Johnson in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett, right, catches the ball as Arizona Cardinals' Brandon Williams moves in for the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson (31) scores on a one-yard run against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson (31) is congratulated by Jermaine Gresham after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Seattle Seahawks' Alex Collins carries against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Nelson (14) looks back as Seattle Seahawks' Steven Terrell, center, and Jeremy Lane tumble behind as he runs for a touchdown after a pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a touchdown pass agianst the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Nelson (14) looks back as Seattle Seahawks' Steven Terrell, center, and Jeremy Lane tumble behind as he runs for a touchdown after a pass reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is upended as he keeps the ball on a touchdown attempt against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, center, is held back by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) while retaining the ball on a touchdown-attempt in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to pass while being brought down by Arizona Cardinals' Sio Moore in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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