Seattle Seahawks Clip Arizona Cardinals 13-10

Final score: Seahawks 13, Cardinals 10.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Game Status: Tarvaris Jackson scrambles for a touchdown run, giving the Seahawks their first lead of the season at 13-10.

The Arizona Cardinals can make a stance as the team to beat in the NFC West with a win today vs. the struggling Seattle Seahawks. 

The defending division champions can make some noise of their own. If they are able to get their offense moving against the Cardinals, it will breathe some hope in their season. It will also cast further doubt on the Cardinals' defense being able to contain opposing offenses this season.

The strength of the Cardinals is their offense.

Chris Wells has finally stepped up to show he can be a quality NFL runner. Kevin Kolb is also working well in the Cardinals' offense, throwing for 560 yards in his first two games. Larry Fitzgerald has been on the receiving end of 195 of those yards.

The Cardinals' offense will be facing the two strengths of the Seahawks: their defense and the 12th man.

The well-established crowd noise at CenturyLink Field will limit the Cardinals from making adjustments at the line of scrimmage, allowing the Seahawks a little more flexibility with changing looks at the line of scrimmage.

So far the Seahawks have struggled to move the ball on a consistent basis. They've been reluctant to throw the ball down the field, as receivers have not been able to provide separation on deep routes. 

Sidney Rice will make his Seahawk debut today. Fans are anticipating him being able to use his speed and size to challenge the Cardinals' secondary, possibly opening up room in the ground game as well. Tarvaris Jackson will need to be freed up to take a few chances.

The game will likely tip based on the Seahawks' ability to move the ball. They have the NFL's worst offense, and the Cardinals are 28th in yards allowed. 

Something has to give with one of these units...doesn't it?