After win over Jets, Cardinals aim for Seahawks

(AP) — Using a healthy dose of David Johnson, the Arizona Cardinals seemed to have righted their listing ship, just in time for a critical NFC West showdown with Seattle.

There are 10 games to play, plenty of time to climb back into contention, but the schedule is daunting.

First up is a Sunday night home game against the Seahawks, who at 5-1 are two games up on the Cardinals.

Just as they had the week before against San Francisco, the Cardinals won Monday night with a punishing running game.

The Cardinals rushed for 171 yards against a Jets team that entered the game second in the NFL against the run, allowing 68 yards per game.

First-round draft pick Robert Nkemdiche was active for the first time since the season opener and the big defensive tackle drew a 'C' grade from Arians.

Overall, though, Arians praised the team's defensive effort in holding New York to only a field goal.

"The front defensive line was outstanding, penetrating and stopping the run and letting the linebackers play free," Arians said.