Cardinals vs. Seahawks Recap: McBride and Wilson Catch Lines Cash
The Seahawks beat the Cardinals 17-3 in Seattle in a low-scoring game controlled by Seattle's defense. Arizona took a 3-0 lead on a first-quarter field goal and never scored again. AJ Barner scored both Seattle touchdowns, on a 1-yard run and a 7-yard catch from Drew Lock just before halftime, and Jason Myers added a 45-yard field goal in the third. Three DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game, all on Arizona's pass catchers.
What cashed
ALT: Trey McBride 7+ receptions (-147 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: McBride cleared 7+ receptions in 10 of his last 10 and 17 of his last 20. At -147 (60% implied) we had it near 87%. - What happened: He caught 7 of his 8 targets for 54 yards, with a long of 19. It cleared by half a catch. - Worth watching: His target volume is the most reliable thing in this offense, and a catch line is the simplest way to back that volume.
ALT: Michael Wilson 4+ receptions (-210 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Wilson cleared 4+ receptions in 9 of his last 10 and 15 of his last 20. - What happened: He caught 6 of 7 targets, clearing by 2.5. - Worth watching: Seven targets is a healthy share. The alt catch line had room at that volume.
ALT: Michael Wilson 50+ receiving yards (-108 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Wilson cleared 50+ receiving yards in 7 of his last 10 and 13 of his last 20. At -108 (52% implied) we had it near 65%. - What happened: He led Arizona with 60 receiving yards on those 6 catches, with a long of 23. He cleared by 10.5. - Worth watching: This was the best price of the three. Near-even money on a receiver who leads his team in yards is worth checking again.
How the game played out
Arizona moved the ball at times but could not finish. The Cardinals came away empty on both red zone trips and were flagged 9 times for 97 yards. Gardner Minshew II completed 21 of 30 passes for 166 yards and was sacked 3 times. Seattle ran 33 times for 120 yards, led by Zach Charbonnet with 77 yards on 16 carries, and did not turn it over.
Trends to watch
- McBride has now cleared 7 catches in a long run of games. His receptions line remains the cleanest way to play him.
- Charbonnet handled 16 carries. His rushing yardage is worth a look when Seattle plays from ahead.
- Arizona's penalties and red zone struggles kept the scoring low. Cardinals team totals deserve caution until that changes.
Stats are from the ESPN box score. New to the terms? See alt line, player prop and implied probability.
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