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Cardinals upset Seahawks, keep playoff hopes alive

Carson Palmer

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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The Seahawks are finally vulnerable at home, and the Cardinals still have a chance.

Arizona came back from a disastrous game by its quarterback, thanks to a suffocating defense for a 17-10 win over the Seahawks. It was Seattle’s first loss at home this year.

By winning their seventh game in their last eight, the Cards improved to 10-5 and have life going into Week 17.

Carson Palmer overcame four interceptions to make the play when it was needed the most, hitting Michael Floyd for a 31-yard touchdown pass with 2:13 left.

Rashard Mendenhall took the two-point conversion to push the lead to 17-10, but then the Cardinals took advantage of a controversial call.

A pass intended for Doug Baldwin popped into the air, and was picked off by Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby. It appeared the ball hit the turf, but after reviewing the play, the call on the field was upheld.

The Cardinals held the Seahawks to 192 yards for the game, a suffocating effort for a group that has overachieved all year.