Eye on the Seahawks vs Cardinals
It was a holiday atmosphere at CenturyLink Field and despite the first home loss since 2011, Rod Mar captured the hard-fought game in all its pageantry.
![Seahawks fans showed up in a festive holiday spirit for the game against the Arizona Cardinals.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/yj4x5rerwgiet5nusu3m.jpg)
Seahawks fans showed up in a festive holiday spirit for the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
![In the locker room hours before the game, cornerback Byron Maxwell relaxes before early warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/v23suy8ykkgvy64d45dn.jpg)
In the locker room hours before the game, cornerback Byron Maxwell relaxes before early warmups.
![Quarterback and captain Russell Wilson brings the team up before pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/fdyuq3nozxkhgeim3im7.jpg)
Quarterback and captain Russell Wilson brings the team up before pregame warmups.
![Receiver Doug Baldwin acknowledges the crowd after accepting the Seahawks Man of the Year award. At left is general manager John Schneider.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uw3t2rrhvebxtko91ooo.jpg)
Receiver Doug Baldwin acknowledges the crowd after accepting the Seahawks Man of the Year award. At left is general manager John Schneider.
![Offensive linemen Max Unger, Michael Bowie, Breno Giacomini and tight end Zach Miller wait to be introduced during pregame ceremonies.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/uhi1bripbl1ig4cv16ic.jpg)
Offensive linemen Max Unger, Michael Bowie, Breno Giacomini and tight end Zach Miller wait to be introduced during pregame ceremonies.
![Russell Wilson waits to be introduced as pyrotechics light the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/aozns12jm37deqagqi4k.jpg)
Russell Wilson waits to be introduced as pyrotechics light the field.
![Seahawks defensvie lineman Tony McDaniel deflects a pass by Arizona's Carson Palmer which was intercepted by teammate Kam Chancellor.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/a5j0uzyugajfyo93yh8j.jpg)
Seahawks defensvie lineman Tony McDaniel deflects a pass by Arizona's Carson Palmer which was intercepted by teammate Kam Chancellor.
![Safety Kam Chancellor looks to run after intercepting a pass in the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vz7xrkhkfyffy3d7zhto.jpg)
Safety Kam Chancellor looks to run after intercepting a pass in the first quarter.
![Arizona's Rashard Mendenhall is upended by the Seahawks defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/zibdavsftfgpxyg42wzp.jpg)
Arizona's Rashard Mendenhall is upended by the Seahawks defense.
![The 12th MAN continued to bring it strong into Week 16.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/sdmgzt55nuythmyhuqhx.jpg)
The 12th MAN continued to bring it strong into Week 16.
![Linebacker Bobby Wagner collected this sack of Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/y6m1gx7p8iprzqhcyp0h.jpg)
Linebacker Bobby Wagner collected this sack of Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer.
![Arizona's all-everything receiver Larry Fitzgerald goes airborne after a catch as Seattle's Bobby Wagner closes in.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dfus2sj7vgrpsom95dj2.jpg)
Arizona's all-everything receiver Larry Fitzgerald goes airborne after a catch as Seattle's Bobby Wagner closes in.
![The Sea Gals shined in their blue holiday outfits.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jynt6tfe4yif7fbqqww9.jpg)
The Sea Gals shined in their blue holiday outfits.
![More pressure from the Seahawks defense, as Clinton McDonald gets ahold of Carson Palmer.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e22rcswvt2jh7ja92cqb.jpg)
More pressure from the Seahawks defense, as Clinton McDonald gets ahold of Carson Palmer.
![Linebacker Malcolm Smith returns an interception to the two yard line, but Seattle was unable to convert the turnover into points.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wjevmrg3eqznvzno0qwh.jpg)
Linebacker Malcolm Smith returns an interception to the two yard line, but Seattle was unable to convert the turnover into points.
![During halftime, quarterback Russell Wilson consulted with his offensive linemen.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/n83h1yjpt275fvc2hbln.jpg)
During halftime, quarterback Russell Wilson consulted with his offensive linemen.
![Tight ends coach Pat McPherson talks with Luke Willson during halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/r5mjmzzps21tromll7xa.jpg)
Tight ends coach Pat McPherson talks with Luke Willson during halftime.
![Head coach Pete Carroll confers with Tom Cable at the beginning of the second half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jbdthm9barrdf8jjxhwn.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll confers with Tom Cable at the beginning of the second half.
![Seattle's high-flying defense continued to pound the Cardinals, with Kam Chancellor and Bruce Irvin doing the hitting on this play.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/udqguargeyj9bp2kyafj.jpg)
Seattle's high-flying defense continued to pound the Cardinals, with Kam Chancellor and Bruce Irvin doing the hitting on this play.
![Richard Sherman collected two interceptions on the afternoon, totaling four picks in the past two games.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kynqhvdasgeruespi9l1.jpg)
Richard Sherman collected two interceptions on the afternoon, totaling four picks in the past two games.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson is surrounded by Cardinals and seeks an escape route.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/yqu7jepsqixjcduflms0.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson is surrounded by Cardinals and seeks an escape route.
![Arizona's Andre Ellington is flipped in the air on a tackle by Seattle's Earl Thomas.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/y0ccrxeluhx9w4lyw1e9.jpg)
Arizona's Andre Ellington is flipped in the air on a tackle by Seattle's Earl Thomas.
![Arizona's Michael Floyd catches a touchdown pass as Seattle's Byron Maxwell defends, giving the Cardinals the lead and stunning the 12th MAN.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lzgxahqelbuasjiuhiol.jpg)
Arizona's Michael Floyd catches a touchdown pass as Seattle's Byron Maxwell defends, giving the Cardinals the lead and stunning the 12th MAN.
![On Seattle's final drive, Doug Baldwin dives but officials ruled the ball bounced off his arm and was intercepted by the Cardinals, ending the Seahawks hopes.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/bitacyvvrht8u12czejv.jpg)
On Seattle's final drive, Doug Baldwin dives but officials ruled the ball bounced off his arm and was intercepted by the Cardinals, ending the Seahawks hopes.
![Doug Baldwin and Marshawn Lynch watch replay screens on opposite ends of the stadium as officials reviewed the interception before confirming the call.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vvlr9kexu42w7dlwzqyn.jpg)
Doug Baldwin and Marshawn Lynch watch replay screens on opposite ends of the stadium as officials reviewed the interception before confirming the call.
![In the locker room after the loss, head coach Pete Carroll addressed the team.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dpjzfvz9zpdpwd53patg.jpg)
In the locker room after the loss, head coach Pete Carroll addressed the team.