The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West.

Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm.

The Seattle Seahawks rode their dominant defense to a big win over a division rival to vault into first place in the NFC West.

Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown and Leonard Williams had 2 1/2 sacks as the Seahawks tormented Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray,

The Seattle Seahawks were struggling a week ago, coming off their bye having lost five of their last six games.

The Seahawks went from possibly down and out after two straight losses to right back into the divisional race with renewed optimism from 12s everywhere.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival SF 49ers.

The standings will show it's just one win, and the Seahawks coaches and players will confirm that as part of their approach in getting ready for the next game.