Marvin Harrison Jr breaks down after catching TD pass amid struggle with drops vs Seattle - Watch

Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. scored his first TD against the Seahawks, ending early struggles with dropped catches. His catch cut Seattle’s lead to 20-13.

Updated on: Sep 26, 2025, 08:59:58 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr scored his first touchdown in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm in Arizona on Thursday in the fourth quarter. The catch came as a relief for the rookie as the game started with his struggles with dropped catches continuing from Week 3.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (AP)

After catching the 16-yard TD pass from Kyler Murray, Harrison Jr broke down in the Seahawks endzone, as his catch, followed by a field goal, put the Cardinals 13-20. It brought them within a possibility of catching up with Seattle's massive lead, making the fourth quarter neck-to-neck.

Here's the video of the moment:

Notably, Harrison Jr. dropped a crucial slant from Kyler Murray, leading to Seattle’s Ernest Jones intercepting. The turnover shifted momentum, deepening Arizona’s struggles and strengthening the Seahawks’ control. As a result, the moment when his first TD came, it did so as a moment for the 23-year-old.

Notably, before Thursday’s game, he had 10 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown in three games. Against Seattle, he added six receptions for 66 yards and a crucial score.

However, the early struggles of Marvin Harrison Jr proved costly for the Seattle Seahawks as they lost to the Seahawks with a late field goal giving the Seahawks the winning points in the final few seconds of the fourth quarter.

The broadcast showed Seattle celebrating, with Harrison Jr' on his knees with his hands on his head.

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'Unlikely': Analyst Reveals Interesting Stat On Harrison Jr Catch

Murray's pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. carried just a 26.0% completion probability, as per the X account Next Gen Stats. This made it the ninth-most improbable touchdown scored across the entire NFL season, they said.

On the play, Harrison Jr. created only 0.3 yards of separation from cornerback Devon Witherspoon, ranking as the second-lowest margin of space recorded on a touchdown this season. Despite such minimal room, he secured the catch. Harrison finished the game with six receptions for 66 yards for one touchdown.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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