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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Depth Of Field: Week 12 at Seattle
Exploring the 2024 game against the Seahawks through the lens of the Cardinals team photographer
By Caitlyn Epes Nov 26, 2024
Photographs By Caitlyn Epes

Seattle Struggle

The Cardinals' Week 12 game against the Seahawks was lackluster compared to the past couple of weeks, but I was still able to get some nice photos out of it.

I went out to pregame warmups a little bit earlier to test the weather, and I caught Trey McBride giving his gloves to a fan next to the famous "Sign Guy."

It left SG speechless (which is rare).

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) with fans during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I've always loved the clean background and dramatic light of the Lumen Field tunnel.

I started out at the top of the tunnel by the door to get some photos of the first groups running out to warmups:

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I then wanted to see what it looked like on the inside of the doors, so I squeezed into the corner as the bigs were getting ready:

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Finally, I went outside to the end of the tunnel to capture the last group running out.

I even caught Sign Guy giving a high five to Zaven Collins:

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa (43) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

With the rainy weather, I tried to focus on the raindrops on certain visors.

A couple of them turned out well, but I especially like the stadium reflection in Zay Jones':

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I also love these moments from pregame that, I think, are elevated because of the rain.

You can see the droplets bouncing off of coach Jonathan Gannon's back in the first one, and the second photo captures the focus it takes to catch footballs amid precipitation:

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) and Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Paris Johnson Jr.'s huddle speech was the most animated I have ever seen, and while I feel like I say that every week, it definitely was true this time.

Kelvin Beachum jumped on his back, Hjalte Froholdt got in on the shoving, and I was even brought in on the action as Isaiah Adams grabbed my shoulders and hyped me up with them:

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The all-team huddle started off much calmer, with L.J. Collier waiting for the team to gather as the heat radiated from his head:

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The calm did not last long as the rest of the players began jumping and singing along to the music playing:

Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

It's been a while since the team huddle ended with the traditional hands-in-the-middle, so I was glad to be able to catch it this week.

I like the two different frames that show one of a smiling Collier and one with more focus on the hands:

The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
The Arizona Cardinals during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Sign Guy brought friends and made sure to let us know as the team walked back into the locker room:

during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The locker room photos were pretty standard, but here are my top ones.

Xavier Thomas' sunglasses were definitely my favorite accessory:

Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Xavier Thomas (54) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

For the team introduction, I went to the far end zone and laid completely on the ground to try and get the lowest possible perspective of the kneeling and praying.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zach Pascal (0) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Paris Johnson Jr. looked like he was breathing fire with the cold temperature, and you can also see the remnants of the blue end zone on his helmet (more on that later):

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I saw groups of players sitting together in the bench area so wanted to capture that before the National Anthem:

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

At every away game, Gannon watches the opposing team introductions.

I think it's a cool moment to document:

Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I liked being able to get two different looks with Dante Stills during the anthem, one of mainly his hair and the other where you can see the reflection of the stadium lights in his eyes:

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

There were two honorary captains this week in Joey Blount and DeeJay Dallas, but with my 24-70mm lens I couldn't get them all in frame until they walked past me.

I love the second frame's perspective and how big of a stage the field looks.

Arizona Cardinals safety Joey Blount (32), Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20), Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) and Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6), Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3), Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20), Arizona Cardinals safety Joey Blount (32) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Let's start of game action with some defensive splash plays.

I got a good angle of Dante Stills' sack and celebration:

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I got a not-so-good angle of L.J. Collier's sack but a nice celebration:

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa (43) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) and Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Later in the day, I captured Budda Baker's sack and really like the frame of his celebration with Zaven Collins:

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The turf field led to some frames with rubber pellets flying around, which I always love as an added photo element:

Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Owen Pappoe (44) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The game was pretty chippy and there were skirmishes on both sides.

I didn't capture all of them, but Kyzir White was being held for so long I had to take some photos:

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The overcast lighting made for some beautiful backgrounds this week.

I guess the rain made the paint smear on our white uniforms, as evidenced by Victor Dimukeje:

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Victor Dimukeje (52) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

I also played around with sideline portraits to take advantage of the nice light:

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

After halftime, I waited in the tunnel to get some more photos of players with that background.

DeeJay Dallas spotted me immediately:

Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The offensive struggles made for a difficult game photographically, but I did try to capture that story as well:

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

There were a lot of bird references this game as well, with it being two bird-themed teams.

From the Seahawks mascot taunting me ...

during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

... to a ton of these things flying around, which my bird-obsessed husband labeled Glaucous-winged Gulls (but he's only 99 percent sure):

during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The Cardinals were back to flying high after Garrett Williams' interception:

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

The momentum continued into Michael Wilson's 30-yard catch:

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Special teams tried to keep it going but just couldn't stop the Seahawks kicking the final field goal:

Arizona Cardinals safety Joey Blount (32) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

But, it was a good show of sportsmanship when a Seahawks player went down with an injury and Joey Blount took a knee until the player was back on his feet.

Arizona Cardinals safety Joey Blount (32) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.

In the end, the weather matched the mood.

Until next time, Seattle.

during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
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