Eye On the Hawks - Seahawks at Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks team photographer Rod Mar continues his Eye On the Hawks series you to the desert in Arizona for the game with the Cardinals.
![The Seahawks' trip to Arizona began on a rainy day in Seattle. Earl Thomas, sporting new shoes he received as a gift from teammate Kam Chancellor, makes his way to the bus for the ride to the airport.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ihlxxgs9mbgghatqqfzx.jpg)
The Seahawks' trip to Arizona began on a rainy day in Seattle. Earl Thomas, sporting new shoes he received as a gift from teammate Kam Chancellor, makes his way to the bus for the ride to the airport.
![Rain never stops the 12's, and these intrepid fans braved the rain to see their team off to the desert.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sgbtzha8etykecq9egew.jpg)
Rain never stops the 12's, and these intrepid fans braved the rain to see their team off to the desert.
![Receiver Ricardo Lockette cut a sharp figure as he walked across the tarmac at SeaTac airport on his way to board the team's Delta charter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pos9tbvu8lsaoqsth1ey.jpg)
Receiver Ricardo Lockette cut a sharp figure as he walked across the tarmac at SeaTac airport on his way to board the team's Delta charter.
![Oh, what flying three hours south does for the climate. Quarterback Russell Wilson walks across a very dry tarmac upon arrival at in Phoenix, where the temperature was near 60 degrees.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rksbzctesownbt1siuaa.jpg)
Oh, what flying three hours south does for the climate. Quarterback Russell Wilson walks across a very dry tarmac upon arrival at in Phoenix, where the temperature was near 60 degrees.
![The clock in the stadium still hasn't begun ticking down from 90 minutes, but quarterback Russell Wilson was already on the field making his early throws before the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/awu11vs1nm32xvhvc7uc.jpg)
The clock in the stadium still hasn't begun ticking down from 90 minutes, but quarterback Russell Wilson was already on the field making his early throws before the game.
![On Sunday, lnebackers coach Ken Norton, Jr. is surrounded by his players including (from left) Bobby Wagner, Mike Morgan, Allen Bradford and Malcolm Smith as they share a laugh on the field during early warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wi4e7bcolqyzrmbmkoib.jpg)
On Sunday, lnebackers coach Ken Norton, Jr. is surrounded by his players including (from left) Bobby Wagner, Mike Morgan, Allen Bradford and Malcolm Smith as they share a laugh on the field during early warmups.
![In the Seahawks locker room, tight end Cooper Helfet was deep in thought and listening to his pregame music.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/tvmo2q1yl9dzr4bk7bq6.jpg)
In the Seahawks locker room, tight end Cooper Helfet was deep in thought and listening to his pregame music.
![!2's were everywhere at University of Phoenix Stadium, making themselves seen and heard.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ddshxr3oymkipoidcrxz.jpg)
!2's were everywhere at University of Phoenix Stadium, making themselves seen and heard.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson makes the walk from locker room to field, accompanied by a live television camera.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/l2a7kam37sup1nlvqxtp.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson makes the walk from locker room to field, accompanied by a live television camera.
![Richard Sherman leads the return specialists ouf of the tunnel for pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/r4awwb35z9bnnn4iklaa.jpg)
Richard Sherman leads the return specialists ouf of the tunnel for pregame warmups.
![Kam Chancellor and Bruce Irvin get fired up on the field before kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/twx4nuvf9acf6dhwbh4t.jpg)
Kam Chancellor and Bruce Irvin get fired up on the field before kickoff.
![Fullback Will Tukuafu has his game face on as kickoff nears.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/f3vitqtfnf6b0cdunbri.jpg)
Fullback Will Tukuafu has his game face on as kickoff nears.
![Safety Earl Thomas, so instrumental in team's philosophy of "Love Our Brothers", hugs teammate Kevin Williams in the moments before kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vqtymyiyqdeclinaahtv.jpg)
Safety Earl Thomas, so instrumental in team's philosophy of "Love Our Brothers", hugs teammate Kevin Williams in the moments before kickoff.
![Gloves, helmet, bracelet. Ready.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/nu9gxd6dvxlngkuesfae.jpg)
Gloves, helmet, bracelet. Ready.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson kept Arizona's defensive pressure at bay, repeatedly escaping blitzes and moving the chains. Wilson accounted for 427 yards of offense in the victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mntwv44x1vevlz4kh50u.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson kept Arizona's defensive pressure at bay, repeatedly escaping blitzes and moving the chains. Wilson accounted for 427 yards of offense in the victory.
![Seattle's defense was dominant once again, with K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman teaming up to make a tackle on Arizona's Stepfan Taylor.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mqdmecueumv7pipvu8f4.jpg)
Seattle's defense was dominant once again, with K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman teaming up to make a tackle on Arizona's Stepfan Taylor.
![The big screen at University of Phoenix Stadium sets the scene with the Cardinals backed up deep in their own territory in the first half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/owo4fxscnuvg7xoehly0.jpg)
The big screen at University of Phoenix Stadium sets the scene with the Cardinals backed up deep in their own territory in the first half.
![Tight end Luke Willson takes a peek at the big screen to see how close Arizona's pursuers are to him as he races to an 80-yard touchdown for Seattle's first touchdown.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uynwhceobva0quuqz0u1.jpg)
Tight end Luke Willson takes a peek at the big screen to see how close Arizona's pursuers are to him as he races to an 80-yard touchdown for Seattle's first touchdown.
![Luke Willson celebrates his 80-yard touchdown with teammates Russell Wilson and Cooper Helfet.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/iv4uoyzhq5rv0zonumb0.jpg)
Luke Willson celebrates his 80-yard touchdown with teammates Russell Wilson and Cooper Helfet.
![Richard Sherman was on a clear path to block a punt by Arizona's Drew Butler in the first half, but a last-minute block in the back slowed down Sherman's progress and while the punt was not blocked a penalty flag on the play was also picked up.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rz40zpfwsiqcrjot7jjp.jpg)
Richard Sherman was on a clear path to block a punt by Arizona's Drew Butler in the first half, but a last-minute block in the back slowed down Sherman's progress and while the punt was not blocked a penalty flag on the play was also picked up.
![Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates Russell Wilson after Wilson's 80-yard touchdown pass to Luke Willson in the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fsuuzpvmqkwgnefjfzcy.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll congratulates Russell Wilson after Wilson's 80-yard touchdown pass to Luke Willson in the second quarter.
![Defensive end O'Brien Schofield came through untouched to sack Arizona's Ryan Lindley for a loss. The Seahawks recorded four sacks on the day.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/unjccti0qpbisioh9jka.jpg)
Defensive end O'Brien Schofield came through untouched to sack Arizona's Ryan Lindley for a loss. The Seahawks recorded four sacks on the day.
![Seahawks fans were in the holiday spirit and their team responded by gift-wrapping a 35-6 victory over the Cardinals.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pop2loic38qn1ufxiuri.jpg)
Seahawks fans were in the holiday spirit and their team responded by gift-wrapping a 35-6 victory over the Cardinals.
![Receiver Doug Baldwin puts a stiff-arm to the face of Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson near the end of a 49-yard reception. Baldwin's seven catches led all receivers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ekapssxvbm9q7kusp6ee.jpg)
Receiver Doug Baldwin puts a stiff-arm to the face of Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson near the end of a 49-yard reception. Baldwin's seven catches led all receivers.
![Richard Sherman raced down the sideline to celebrate with Baldwin after the long catch.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/o2dvtp9yhwgvybpkyfzq.jpg)
Richard Sherman raced down the sideline to celebrate with Baldwin after the long catch.
![Seattle's K.J. Wright and Earl Thomas combine to put the squeeze on Arizona tight end John Carlson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cwomlsqewhose9ghqnjh.jpg)
Seattle's K.J. Wright and Earl Thomas combine to put the squeeze on Arizona tight end John Carlson.
![Seattle's Luke Willson hauls in a 20-yard touchdown reception, his second of the game, on a seam route in the fourth quarter, his second touchdown of the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dk1cl54atqb80qcaqvn0.jpg)
Seattle's Luke Willson hauls in a 20-yard touchdown reception, his second of the game, on a seam route in the fourth quarter, his second touchdown of the game.
![Seahawks fans rejoiced after Willson's touchdown gave Seattle a 21-6 lead, much to the chagrin of the Cardinals fan at left.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/nctrl0ykkwykf1zo4zba.jpg)
Seahawks fans rejoiced after Willson's touchdown gave Seattle a 21-6 lead, much to the chagrin of the Cardinals fan at left.
![This is how history starts. A simple handoff to the left side, and just the hint of a hole for Marshawn Lynch to run through.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qef74yykyqofkwz69fuo.jpg)
This is how history starts. A simple handoff to the left side, and just the hint of a hole for Marshawn Lynch to run through.
![Key blocks by the offensive line, a seal block by Ricardo Lockette on the safety, and Marshawn Lynch bursts into daylight.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/qxk3ik5acqjkfkt0zsp1.jpg)
Key blocks by the offensive line, a seal block by Ricardo Lockette on the safety, and Marshawn Lynch bursts into daylight.
![With open running room to the right, Lynch races ahead, challenged by Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/oexekldu9vlnvi4oshom.jpg)
With open running room to the right, Lynch races ahead, challenged by Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson.
![Lynch decides to engage Peterson, and uses his left hand to push the defender away as he cuts back.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/cisxyrersxqse0kzxg6c.jpg)
Lynch decides to engage Peterson, and uses his left hand to push the defender away as he cuts back.
![Please get out of my way, I need to run to the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/xfs16ej6mk3u4vlq2fok.jpg)
Please get out of my way, I need to run to the end zone.
![That's Patrick Peterson at the left edge of the frame, shoved out by Marshawn Lynch and helped by receiver Ricardo Lockette as he races upfield.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/odrxpvy3jcjopdphy1x6.jpg)
That's Patrick Peterson at the left edge of the frame, shoved out by Marshawn Lynch and helped by receiver Ricardo Lockette as he races upfield.
![With open field ahead, Lynch heads for the end zone pursued by a trio of Arizona defenders.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/umzpyx44omb6hxbumsu4.jpg)
With open field ahead, Lynch heads for the end zone pursued by a trio of Arizona defenders.
![A quick lean to the left to keep the defenders off balance and it's off to the end zone for Marshawn Lynch as he finishes off an amazing 79-yard touchdown run.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/pobufjthb1zrjhc5suhy.jpg)
A quick lean to the left to keep the defenders off balance and it's off to the end zone for Marshawn Lynch as he finishes off an amazing 79-yard touchdown run.
![Marshawn Lynch celebrates in the end zone joined by guard Justin Britt, and also Earl Thomas who sprinted 40-yards off the Seahawks sideline to congratulate his teammate.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dbrnbgoi24cv4npack5d.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch celebrates in the end zone joined by guard Justin Britt, and also Earl Thomas who sprinted 40-yards off the Seahawks sideline to congratulate his teammate.
![The Seahawks were not finished, however, as Richard Sherman intercepted a Ryan Lindley pass to put an exclamation point on the victory.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mf6zcij11e6x3ymfj7ln.jpg)
The Seahawks were not finished, however, as Richard Sherman intercepted a Ryan Lindley pass to put an exclamation point on the victory.
![Richard Sherman celebrates on the sidelines and salutes the Seahawks fans behind the team's bench after his interception with teammates DeShawn Shead, Tharold Simon and Jeron Johnson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/quz1jtxpyuekeaw4o0ve.jpg)
Richard Sherman celebrates on the sidelines and salutes the Seahawks fans behind the team's bench after his interception with teammates DeShawn Shead, Tharold Simon and Jeron Johnson.
![After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson met with Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald at midfield.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e0kjzpvpzw9vj8z969wk.jpg)
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson met with Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald at midfield.
![Rowdy 12's packed the area behind the Sunday Night Football set after the game and made their presence known on national television once again.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jyopotdsqs5nvgn9glmm.jpg)
Rowdy 12's packed the area behind the Sunday Night Football set after the game and made their presence known on national television once again.
![In the happy Seahawks locker room, head coach Pete Carroll congratulated his team. In the background, safety Kam Chancellor lets out a yell.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/c10fo5ygjjv5qpjgmbgr.jpg)
In the happy Seahawks locker room, head coach Pete Carroll congratulated his team. In the background, safety Kam Chancellor lets out a yell.
![A very happy Richard Sherman headed to the stands where he greeted happy Seahawks fans on his way to the locker room.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dwpaxfwb0pgopbtel2qw.jpg)
A very happy Richard Sherman headed to the stands where he greeted happy Seahawks fans on his way to the locker room.