Josh Rosen throws for 180 yards, 1 TD in debut, but Cardinals fall to Seahawks

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen did everything he needed to bring Arizona back for a come-from-behind win in his first NFL start, but it wasn't enough.

Rosen orchestrated his final drive efficiently, but a Phil Dawson missed field goal from 45 yards ended up costing the Cardinals, who fell 20-17 as Seattle kicker Sebastian Janikowski hit a 52-yarder as time expired.

Rosen finished with 180 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions on 15-of-27 passing.

Rosen's first career touchdown pass came at an ideal time: In the fourth quarter with Arizona down seven.

Rosen had what seemed like all day in the pocket, waiting patiently for the routes to develop. He found second-year receiver Williams for a 22-yard touchdown, putting the ball low, only where Williams, with coverage draped all over him, could get it. That tied the game 17-17, giving Rosen a chance for a comeback win in his first career start.

Rosen showed off his poise and maturity behind center while displaying an arm that made him what many pundits considered the most NFL-ready quarterback in the 2018 draft class.

He didn't take long to call audibles and checks at the line of scrimmage, lining up the offensive linemen how we needed them. Rosen's best pass of the first half didn't count.

He hit wide receiver Chad Williams with a perfectly thrown ball that went over and past two Seattle defensive backs for what was initially called a 27-yard touchdown. But a review showed William was out of bounds and the play was reversed. Other times in the first half Rosen didn't get much help from his receivers, who had at least three drops in the first two quarters, including one each by J.J. Nelson and Christian Kirk that could've each led to touchdowns.

Rosen finished the first half with 50 yards on 6-of-13 passing and Arizona led 10-7.

Rosen's first snaps gave him his "welcome to the NFL moments."

He was hit by Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner on his fourth snap, which was his second pass attempt, and then sacked by defensive tackle Jarran Reed and linebacker Barkevious Mingo on the next play.

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