Jonathan Gannon had a lot of questions as he walked off the field on Thursday night. Is the offense on the same page? What can they do to avoid a slow start?
There was certainly frustration from the head coach after dropping their second straight game on a walk-off field goal.
But the disappointment following the 23-20 loss to the Seahawks didn't outweigh the motivation he felt to try and turn around the offense.
"This is a competitive job and everybody in there is ultra competitive and when you lose, it don't feel good," Gannon said. "You have to take some positives and build on that. The negatives, you need to figure out why they are happening and solve them. I don't know if that's ever happened (that) you lose two games in four days the way we've lost them."
In 1975, the St. Louis Cardinals were nicknamed the "Cardiac Cards" since their games certainly had no shortage of excitement and tension. Now 50 years later, the 2025 Cardinals serve as the modern-day iteration with Weeks 1-4 going down to the wire. St. Louis began that season with a 2-2 record before piecing together six more wins en route to a division title.
That's where the identity of this cardiac Cardinals team, meshed together with that motivation, kicks in.
"We are always one, two, three plays away and I think in any sport, that's a lot better than just getting kicked around like a freaking soccer ball," left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. said. "Every game we've had, win or lose, has always came down to the last play."
The Cardinals were down 20-6 midway through the fourth quarter against the Seahawks before Kyler Murray found Marvin Harrison Jr. in the end zone on a highlight-reel score. After struggling last week and throughout the first half, the second-year wide receiver took a moment following the touchdown.
"For Marvin, he's always been a winner," Johnson said of his college teammate. "We talk in the O-Line room and joke like a spider pose, you know, like a dead spider that crawl underneath themselves. That's not Marvin. It doesn't surprise me to see him come out here, step on the field, and be the (No.) 18 we all know and love."
The following possession, after a missed field goal by Jason Myers, the Cardinals drove down the field with the help of their wide receivers. Harrison had an 18-yard reception which was set up two plays earlier by a Greg Dortch screen pass on third-and-9 that went for 15 yards.
The drive was kept alive by a five-yard reception by Michael Wilson on fourth-and-4. Wilson, who finished with three catches for 15 yards, said he "didn't see the ball until it was probably two feet in front of my face."
"(The comeback) is certainly a testament to the guys in the building and I think that game sort of encapsulates the type of football character that (general manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon) wanted to bring into the building," Wilson said. "Guys who love ball and are going to continue to do the right things, even when they're not having a lot of success."
The wide receivers were targeted on 21 of Murray's 41 pass attempts against the Seahawks. For an offense that was in 13 personnel at a higher rate than any other team last season coming into the game according to TruMedia, the Cardinals were in that package only once on Thursday. Instead, 54 of their 67 offensive plays were in 11 personnel.
The Cardinals anticipated a challenge against Seattle's elite run defense. It's a change in philosophy from what offensive coordinator Drew Petzing typically deploys, potentially a sign that things might be shifting.
The team will have a few additional days to figure out it's identity before they return home to host the Titans.
"I think we have a resilient team. I do think they'll bounce back," Gannon said. "Somebody asked me (during an interview) 'Does this deflate your team losing twice how we've just lost?' To me, my mind went to 'No, it honestly will give us a shot of adrenaline.'
"When you lose like that, you know you're close. Not that our sense of urgency isn't there, but it makes you really focus in on the things that we have to do better to not have the result that we're getting. Our guys will bounce back and be ready to go on Monday."
NOLEN, OTHERS PROGRESSING
Gannon would not specifically say if any of the players now eligible to return to practice from either IR or PUP will do so next week. First-round defensive lineman Walter Nolen III is among those players. Gannon only would say every players is progressing at their own rate, and that each player needs to be ready to fully practice before their window will be open.
The top images taken by the Cardinals photographers during the 2025 Week 4 regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks, presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) and Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland (38) and Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin (12) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon and Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Owen Pappoe (44) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Big Red during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) and Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Anthony Goodlow (95) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) , Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Fans during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Evan Brown (63) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Offensive Line Coach Justin Frye during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland (38) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Lil Jon during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Lil Jon during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Field during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Sunset during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (27) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Baron Browning (5) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) , Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) , Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) , Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) , Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) and Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) , Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20) , Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) and Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 4 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
