Hawks Rally Short as Cardinals Win Late 23-20

Posted by Matt Loede on September 17th, 2007 filed in Game Stories

Neil Rackers hit a 42-yard field goal with a second left in the game to give the Arizona Cardinals a 23-20 win over the Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium.  The game-winning drive started after Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck fumbled with 1:55 left in the fourth.  Rackers converted on two other kicks, including a 52-yard attempt to tie the game at 20 with 4:53 left.  It was the Cards’ first win of the year and Ken Whisenhunt’s first win as an NFL head coach.  Matt Leinart went 23-for-37 for 299 yards and threw for one score while being picked off once.  Edgerrin James carried the ball for 127 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.  Hasselbeck completed 22-of-36 attempts for 281 yards and a TD as Seattle fell to 1-and-1.  He connected with Deion Branch seven times for 122 yards.  Shaun Alexander had 18 carries for 70 yards and a score.  The Seahawks return home to host the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.