GLENDALE, Ariz. – As the Seahawks tried to bleed out time and potentially extend their lead, they found themselves facing third-and-3 late in the fourth quarter. Instead of calling a pass play, the Seahawks did what they had done so many times in the game and put the ball in the hands of Zach Charbonnet, who lunged forward for an 11-yard gain. It was one last emphatic run on a day when the Seahawks finally found their running game, setting the tone for a big NFC West win.

After burning more time, the Seahawks finally scored a field goal, putting the finishing touches on a 30-18 victory over the Cardinals.

The win, Seattle’s fourth straight since the bye week, improved the Seahawks’ record to 8-5 and keeps them in first place in the division with four games remaining.

Here are five quick reactions to Sunday’s win over the Cardinals:

1. The Seahawks finally got the running game going, led by Zach Charbonnet with a big day.

The Seahawks managed just 84 yards in last week’s win over the Jets, which was hardly a big day on the ground, but even with that modest performance they saw progress, as offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb pointed out earlier this week, saying it was “likely.” “Our best week as far as practicing soccer inside the B gaps and getting physical on some of those double teams.”

The Seahawks hoped to build on that progress, but came into Sunday’s game without leading rusher Kenneth Walker III. But even with their top back sidelined, the Seahawks were able to run the ball as well as they have all season.

Under Charbonnet’s leadership, the Seahawks posted a season-high 176 rushing yards, including 121 in the first half alone. The first-half total alone was more than the Seahawks had hoped for in 10 of their 12 games this season, and more than they had sought in a game since scoring 133 points in Week 4 against Detroit.

In his third start this season, Charbonnet had the best game of his career: He ran for 134 yards on 22 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown run, and also added 59 receiving yards on seven catches. His rushing total was the best by a Seahawks back since Walker had 167 yards against the Chargers in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

Kenny McIntosh also made good use of his limited opportunities, gaining 38 yards on seven carries.