Seahawks Win Amid Smith-Njigba Hot Mic Controversy

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 on Thursday Night Football, capped by a 52-yard Jason Myers field goal as time expired. A Zach Charbonnet touchdown was nullified by an offensive holding penalty on receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was caught on a hot mic shouting "That’s some bulls--t," audible to the stadium and broadcast audience. Reports variably identify the official who reacted as Alex Kemp or Carl Cheffers, and rules analysts said the holding call was correct; no additional penalty was assessed. Smith-Njigba finished with three receptions for 57 yards and helped on Seattle’s final drive. The hot-mic moment circulated widely on social media and dominated postgame conversation as the Seahawks improved to 3-1.