TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — If this was the beginning of the post-Kyler Murray era in the desert, it didn't get off to a very good start.

The Arizona Cardinals got smoked by the Seattle Seahawks 44-22 on Sunday, losing for the ninth straight time against their NFC West opponent. The Cardinals (3-6) were never competitive, falling into a 35-0 hole by the middle of the second quarter before limping to the finish in an embarassing performance.

“Obviously, not our brand of ball today,” Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said. “Got behind early versus a good team. It’s tough to dig yourself out, so not a lot of good from out of that game.”

It was a jarring 180 for the Cardinals just six days after their best game of the season — a 27-17 road win last Monday night over the Dallas Cowboys. There's ce

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