By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 17:24 EST, 9 November 2025 | Updated: 17:24 EST, 9 November 2025
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence returned two fumbles for touchdowns against Arizona on Sunday - both on turnovers forced by Tyrice Knight - to become the sixth player since at least 1991 with two defensive touchdowns in the first half of a game.
Lawrence, a 12-year veteran, entered with one career touchdown and seven fumble recoveries.
In the first quarter, Knight walloped Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett and jarred the ball loose. Lawrence scooped it up off a bounce and ran untouched 34 yards for a touchdown.
In the second quarter, Knight was the first Seahawks defender to get to Brissett on the pass rush, with Lawrence trailing just behind him. Knight again knocked the ball out of Brissett's hand, and Lawrence caught it in stride as it bounced off the turf. He cruised to the end zone for a 22-yard TD that gave Seattle a commanding 28-0 lead.
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) smiles as he celebrates his second fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with teammates, including Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21), during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) returns another Arizona Cardinals fumble for a touchdown as Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) runs in to celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) celebrates his second fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)