Cardinals safety Tyvon Branch leaves the game with a knee injury that could be season-ending.
The Cardinals entered "Thursday Night Football" against the Seahawks with a healthy roster but left with multiple injuries that could be season-ending.
Left tackle D.J. Humphries is likely done for the year with an injury to his ACL, while safety Tyvon Branch (knee) and tight end Ifeanyi Momah (ankle) could also end up on injured reserve, coach Bruce Arians said.
Humphries missed four games earlier this season with a sprained knee but returned and was playing at a high level. He went down in the first quarter of the 22-16 loss when his right knee was rolled up on.
"It's just a shame," Arians said. "The guy was playing fantastic."
Branch hurt his knee while trying to defend Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham on a 6-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. He left the field without putting any pressure on his right leg. Branch had been one of the better safeties in the NFL through the first half of the season. Momah suffered his injury in the second half.
The Seahawks were hit hard by injuries as well. Star cornerback Richard Sherman tore his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season, coach Pete Carroll said. Left tackle Duane Brown left the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter and didn't return, and several other players were banged up, including Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.
"Any time you play these guys, it's such a physical battle," wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said. "Every time I looked up, it felt like trainers were running onto the field. It's just physical, no-holds-barred out there."
Some players felt like the quick turnaround from Sunday's games contributed to the bevy of injuries.
"This (expletive) should be illegal," Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin said, via the Tacoma News Tribune. "It is not OK."
GRESHAM CATCHES ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN
Tight end
Jermaine Gresham has drawn praise for his run-blocking of late, and he's also become a big part of the passing game with Drew Stanton under center. Gresham has a touchdown in each of Stanton's starts, including a 14-yarder on a screen pass in the second quarter against the Seahawks.
Gresham, who had five catches for 64 yards and a score in the game, said he is growing a nice rapport with Stanton.
"I'm just playing my part in the offense and he's finding me," Gresham said.
OLSEN PIERRE GETS THE START
Defensive lineman Olsen Pierre received his first career start and was on the field regularly. He had a sack on the opening drive and finished with four tackles, including two for loss.
Pierre was bothered by an ankle injury a few weeks ago but is healthy now and has become one of the more effective players on the defensive front. He had a half-sack against the 49ers last week and has two-and-a-half on the season.
"I just grew mentally, working with guys like Frostee (Rucker) and (Corey Peters)," Pierre said. "I stay after, work the plays with them, work my technique with them. Mentally, I've grown a lot."
DEFERRING THE OPENING KICKOFF
Arians chose to defer instead of receive after winning the opening coin toss, a rarity in his coaching tenure.
The Cardinals' defense took the field first and forced a three-and-out to set the offense up with favorable field position at the Seattle 48, but running back Adrian Peterson fumbled on the first play and Seattle defensive end Sheldon Richardson recovered.
"After a great possession on the defensive side of the ball and great field position, to come out and give that ball up on the first play, it's unacceptable," Peterson said.
Images from the Week 10 "Thursday Night Football" affair
![WR John Brown catches a pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ljup7qpbtwl15vsuruwp.jpg)
WR John Brown catches a pass
![TE Jermaine Gresham scores on a touchdown reception](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/cxjmtepupy56urteu1ex.jpg)
TE Jermaine Gresham scores on a touchdown reception
![Seahawks DE Michael Bennett tackles Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/d7mynsmfy9p3girwfu0r.jpg)
Seahawks DE Michael Bennett tackles Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson
![Coach Bruce Arians](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/zvfwpx4rgllgnclk5l47.jpg)
Coach Bruce Arians
![The Cardinals cheerleaders perform](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/afeurm4vj41ww6ikdevt.jpg)
The Cardinals cheerleaders perform
![QB Drew Stanton delivers a pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/w573wylkelckgx3amwk0.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton delivers a pass
![S Antoine Bethea leads the defensive backs huddle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/bk5u2ak6ojapmqz1hnou.jpg)
S Antoine Bethea leads the defensive backs huddle
![LB Haason Reddick rushes QB Russell Wilson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/v4qxnpevzdhfw3bicqc0.jpg)
LB Haason Reddick rushes QB Russell Wilson
![S Tyrann Mathieu before the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/zd4jahooqibjhjvst97x.jpg)
S Tyrann Mathieu before the game
![Governor Doug Ducey (left) and team president Michael Bidwill](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/wgronufhz3rsmotsztmu.jpg)
Governor Doug Ducey (left) and team president Michael Bidwill
![Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham catches a touchdown pass](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/bmgncz6y5ebfhjgmoi9t.jpg)
Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham catches a touchdown pass
![RB Andre Ellington before the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/l2jyjdjrmf8kgjczbnw6.jpg)
RB Andre Ellington before the game
![WR Larry Fitzgerald before the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ycrx1nwaievbo6fkw3q0.jpg)
WR Larry Fitzgerald before the game
![Cardinals cheerleaders perform](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/zjnl1zemimuf4uuelxzb.jpg)
Cardinals cheerleaders perform
![DL Olsen Pierre with a sack](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/syepxoa1m8wvkdmbe2u0.jpg)
DL Olsen Pierre with a sack
![The open roof](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ci3kat8e1mx779zphgdh.jpg)
The open roof
![S Rudy Ford](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/kblojhrc1hqdo2mbicde.jpg)
S Rudy Ford
![Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs the national anthem](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/uv5u36duwrtoppxmuj3m.jpg)
Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs the national anthem
![Cardinals cheerleaders perform](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/jcxfetmdwzzwctlnehnp.jpg)
Cardinals cheerleaders perform
![The "Thursday Night Football" crew](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/vt5unf4uwc7bcfy9wste.jpg)
The "Thursday Night Football" crew
![Seahawks QB Russell Wilson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/an1ea3gdfoqpvl2h80pv.jpg)
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson
![QB Drew Stanton before the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/nftk5ckmnlxq5ngcwjpy.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton before the game
![Fans at the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/et3osgl85cr6j6mm7twa.jpg)
Fans at the game
![RB Andre Ellington punches through for a run](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/zhsh6bidr6vfn4gdg2sn.jpg)
RB Andre Ellington punches through for a run
![QB Drew Stanton with the throw](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/tdktounzvmsgob3pwgvq.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton with the throw
![Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/jhyz6irdp8ounkotxx1p.jpg)
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians
![Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (right) defends Cardinals WR John Brown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/xcsusc2rqtoibezogxfh.jpg)
Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (right) defends Cardinals WR John Brown
![QB Drew Stanton moves to escape pressure](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/rjqod1ggujtovsmpn1s6.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton moves to escape pressure
![Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham makes the touchdown grab over Cardinals S Antoine Bethea](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/x37jsbv3hwgg1rz3ra1l.jpg)
Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham makes the touchdown grab over Cardinals S Antoine Bethea
![LB Chandler Jones works to get some pressure](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/tuey29aj62enpn4oorkj.jpg)
LB Chandler Jones works to get some pressure
![Seahawks QB Russell Wilson plows through the Cardinals' defense](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/mtmjqycilc0jel6qvzzd.jpg)
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson plows through the Cardinals' defense
![University of Phoenix Stadium on Salute to Service night](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/wv6cegmewtrnr50mkmyg.jpg)
University of Phoenix Stadium on Salute to Service night
![TE Jermaine Gresham scores a touchdown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/g4yqhvyrymwa1qdvt9rv.jpg)
TE Jermaine Gresham scores a touchdown
![Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (left) consults with Carson Palmer (center) and Blaine Gabbert (right) on the sideline](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/erjyvq38gisosvfoc1ph.jpg)
Cardinals QB Drew Stanton (left) consults with Carson Palmer (center) and Blaine Gabbert (right) on the sideline
![WR Larry Fitzgerald on the catch](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/bpblxhkw5h7z8gxmf356.jpg)
WR Larry Fitzgerald on the catch
![TE Jermaine Gresham celebrates after scoring a touchdown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/yysxrcklbaqlixef9imq.jpg)
TE Jermaine Gresham celebrates after scoring a touchdown
![The Cardinals' offensive line prior to the snap](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/xqoipoiusfj6xewx9sub.jpg)
The Cardinals' offensive line prior to the snap
![Service members during the halftime presentation](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/mld1ljmg9zjhpt6jyici.jpg)
Service members during the halftime presentation
![WR Jaron Brown goes up for the catch](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/tw3yd1dzp9tvtkheso9b.jpg)
WR Jaron Brown goes up for the catch
![QB Drew Stanton unloads](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/md3vgsqbw9osksil1idn.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton unloads
![WR Jaron Brown bobbles the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/xbim0nyfawlm4javacyz.jpg)
WR Jaron Brown bobbles the ball
![Seahawks QB Russell Wilson escapes LB Chandler Jones (left) and S Tyrann Mathieu (center)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/zpwssmuylg7qz2nwbz9s.jpg)
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson escapes LB Chandler Jones (left) and S Tyrann Mathieu (center)
![Seahawks S Kam Chancellor knocks the ball loose from Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/mr76uvgan8x11tiak9vr.jpg)
Seahawks S Kam Chancellor knocks the ball loose from Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson
![Injured QB Carson Palmer watches from the sideline](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/evuctpru6awpocrcth2l.jpg)
Injured QB Carson Palmer watches from the sideline
![Seahawks WR Paul Richardson makes the catch against Cardinals S Budda Baker](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/hisv9iqat6gk6pdbasw1.jpg)
Seahawks WR Paul Richardson makes the catch against Cardinals S Budda Baker
![Drew Stanton looks for a flag](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ctodvtuusvdxdwrwubtx.jpg)
Drew Stanton looks for a flag
![WR Larry Fitzgerald with the catch](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/uafbzj5ftasgugwxmc25.jpg)
WR Larry Fitzgerald with the catch
![Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ea3ijdxxggjhueop84ix.jpg)
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians
![QB Drew Stanton](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ymcprnrjs4d9sib3hokm.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton
![K Phil Dawson after a made field goal](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ybsrc3kgi5xie7zedy5w.jpg)
K Phil Dawson after a made field goal
![Seahawks WR makes the grab to lead to a 54-yard gain](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/kxreuonhjaqelvxjdiee.jpg)
Seahawks WR makes the grab to lead to a 54-yard gain
![John Brown with the catch and Seahawks CB Richard Sherman on the tackle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/hakvuxte6sppshhaorqk.jpg)
John Brown with the catch and Seahawks CB Richard Sherman on the tackle
![QB Drew Stanton throws the ball](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/j5sebvvdrr6bqpnqtytu.jpg)
QB Drew Stanton throws the ball
![Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin extends for the goal line but comes up short after a 54-yard gain](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/ztwyzjryhncenovdrmmv.jpg)
Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin extends for the goal line but comes up short after a 54-yard gain
![Russell Wilson (left) and Larry Fitzgerald (right) meet after the final whistle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/v4qb8obps0r8azp0qxt1.jpg)
Russell Wilson (left) and Larry Fitzgerald (right) meet after the final whistle
![Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians (left) greets Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll (right) after the game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/cardinals/px5kw6duwkjvbs4yzzn0.jpg)
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians (left) greets Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll (right) after the game