Seahawks 36, Cardinals 6

The Cardinals were pounded by the Seahawks 36-6 today at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.  The Cardinals conclude their 2015-16 season with a franchise best 13-3 record.  Despite the loss, the Cardinals will still be the number 2 seed in the NFC playoffs.  It was pretty much a comedy of errors for the Cardinals today, it was easily their worst performance of the season.  I'm guessing it's not the way that Bruce Arians wanted the Cardinals to head into the playoffs. Hopefully, the week off will do them good and allow them to re-group.

Observations:

• The Cardinals played with very little intensity today. 
• On the bright side, Carson Palmer & Larry Fitzgerald did break franchise records. 
• It was the correct decision to not play Carson Palmer in the second half. 
• I sense the Cardinals already miss Tyrann Matthieu in their secondary. 
• At least Dwight Freeney had something to play for.  8 sacks in 11 games now. 
• Drew Stanton didn't exactly light the world on fire in his playing time. 
• Who the heck is Christine Michael?   
• Time of Possession:  Seahawks 36:37, Cardinals 23:23
• Turnovers:  Cardinals 3, Seahawks 0
• Rushing Yards:  Seahawks 145, Cardinals 27
• I'm guessing that Cam Newton edges out Carson Palmer for MVP after today. 
• At some point you'd think the Cardinals would decide to punt away from Tyler Lockett. 
• It seemed rather foolish for the Seahawks to play Russell Wilson in the second half. 
• That was the worst loss of Bruce Arians head coaching tenure.  
• Yep, Richard Sherman did deserve that taunting penalty. 
• Was that a Matt Barkley sighting at the University of Phoenix Stadium? 
• Early Cardinals draft needs:  CB, DE, LB, QB 
• Was that Paul Goldschmidt on the field as honorary captain today?  
• Mid 60's temperature today, perfect football weather, yet the roof was closed once again.
• Up next?  2nd round playoff matchup in Glendale against a yet TBD team in two weeks.