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SEATTLE -- Russell Wilson got the hook. Colin Kaepernick Red Jersey . He wasnt complaining. On his way to some NFL history, Wilson was told to be an observer for the final 25 minutes of Seattles 58-0 rout of the inept Arizona Cardinals. "It was great to be able to come out of the game because we blew them out so bad," Wilson said. "The game was a crazy game throughout." Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner each had two interceptions, Marshawn Lynch ran for three touchdowns and the Seahawks set a franchise record for points. They forced eight turnovers and kept firm grasp on the final NFC wild-card spot. Seattle (8-5) also holds a slim chance of catching San Francisco in the NFC West. Wilson became the first rookie quarterback to start and win his first six games at home since the 1970 merger. "This was really a different game. This is so much different than everything weve played," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "Its a nice reward. Sometimes you get a chance to win big like that and we havent had many since weve been here." After two straight weeks of games decided in the final seconds or overtime, the Seahawks got a chance to relax. Seattle also picked up its first division victory of the season and gave Carroll his first eight-win season in three years here. But no one could have expected this kind of rout. Leon Washingtons 3-yard run with 2:32 left pushed the Seahawks past the old record of 56 points scored against Buffalo in 1977. The eight takeaways were their second most, equaling a 1998 achievement. Lynch ran for 128 yards on 11 carries and scored on runs of 20, 4 and 33 yards. His last score on the first drive of the second half tied his career high for TD runs in a game and was the capper to his afternoon. Lynchs backup, Robert Turbin, also topped the century mark with 108 yards. And there were numerous statistical oddities. Tight end Anthony McCoy, who had a 67-yard reception to set up one of Lynchs TD runs, became the first Seattle receiver to top 100 yards this season. Sherman got the Seahawks their first defensive touchdown of 2012 when he intercepted John Skelton and returned it 19 yards in the second quarter. He also recovered a fumble. "Ive never been involved in anything where the ball falls your way every single time. It seemed like if the ball was going to come out it was going to fall our way," Sherman said. "Even on the fumble where I fell on it and got the recovery, it just kept bouncing around. I was like There is no way this ball is going to bounce right to me and it did." Wilson wasnt asked to do much, completing 7 of 13 for 148 yards and one touchdown. But unlike last week in Chicago, the Seahawks didnt need any heroics from Wilson. Matt Flynn finally got his first regular-season action in a Seahawks uniform and finished 5 of 9 passes for 68 yards. "Im glad we had a win like this. We needed it especially for our confidence," Seattle fullback Michael Robinson said. The Seahawks scored nearly every way possible, turning their first home game in about a month into a rout that will only increase debate whether Ken Whisenhunt will be back as Cardinals coach. It was an effortless performance by the Cardinals (4-9), who have lost nine straight, the longest slide for the franchise since 1944. The Cardinals gained just 154 yards and had almost as many turnovers as first downs (10). Larry Fitzgerald had one reception and that didnt come until the fourth quarter. Skelton made numerous ill-advised throws into coverage and was intercepted four times. "For them to come out and dominate the way they did in every phase of the game its embarrassing," Skelton said. Arizona actually started well, with Skelton completing his first three passes. When Skelton finally threw in the direction of Fitzgerald the day quickly spiraled out of control. Skeltons pass found Fitzgeralds hands, but was wrestled free by K.J. Wright, tipped from hitting the ground by Walter Thurmond and into Wagners hands. Wagners return set up the first of Steven Hauschkas three field goals and Lynch added touchdown runs on consecutive drives for a 17-0 lead. Thats when the turnovers became comical for the Cardinals. Skelton was stripped by Chris Clemons and fell on the loose ball. He followed that by throwing into triple coverage to Fitzgerald and Sherman returned it 19 yards for a touchdown. Patrick Peterson muffed a punt the ball was batted and eventually tipped to Malcolm Smith, who caught it out of midair at the goal line for a 31-0 lead. And finally, Peterson was hit from behind and fumbled on a punt return late in the first half. Wilson hit Zach Miller for a 24-yard TD with 6 seconds left in the second quarter. About the only bit of fight shown by the Cardinals came late in the third quarter when some pushing led to Daryn Colledge getting a personal foul. By that point, the Seahawks led 51-0. "Were always taking shots at (turnovers)," Smith said. "I guess today was just our day." Notes: The largest shutout victory for Seattle was a 45-0 win over Kansas City in 1984. ... Seattle had two players top 100 yards rushing for the first time since 2005. ... It was Arizonas first time being shut out since losing 38-0 to the Seahawks in 2003. Patrick Willis Red Jersey . Cabrera was among the first 32 players -- 12 major leaguers -- to commit to playing in the tournament that begins March 2 with games hosted by two-time defending champion Japan and Taiwan. David Akers Jersey . Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz came up short on his first try, but not before leaving the impression that he could well earn another chance soon. http://www.the49ersfootballstore.com/colin-kaepernick-super-bowl-jersey/ . 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Wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was released from the hospital a day after being knocked out by a helmet-to-helmet hit and is expected to make a full recovery. Heyward-Bey suffered a concussion and a strained neck on the scary hit from Pittsburgh safety Ryan Mundy that stopped the game Sunday for more than 10 minutes as Heyward-Bey had to regain consciousness before being carted off the field and taken to the hospital. There was no penalty called on the play by the replacement officials. Heyward-Bey spent the night in the hospital for observation and went home Monday, where he is resting. Coach Dennis Allen said Heyward-Bey sounded tired when he talked with him and there is no word on when he will be cleared to return to the field. "The concussion is obviously the bigger issue than anything else right now," Allen said. "Hes a guy that were going to have to continue to evaluate and see where hes at. We were all pleased to see that it wasnt anything severe as far as neck injury or anything like that." The injury happened early in the fourth quarter of Oaklands 34-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Heyward-Bey was running across the end zone to catch a pass from Carson Palmer when Mundy launched his body and lowered his helmet into Heyward-Beys facemask. Heyward-Beys neck jerked violently and his head also crashed into the ground as he lost consciousness. The pass was incomplete. Mundy said after the game that he did not intentionally lead with his helmet and felt bad that another player was injured. Allen said he did not believe there was any intent to injure on Mundys part. "Its the game of football," Allen said. "I dont think people are trying to go out there and hurt people. The safety was playing the game faast and physical. Colin Kaepernick Camo Jersey. Its a tough game to play when youre making split-second decisions on how you play the game. Its the unfortunate things that happen in this game but we move on from it." Heyward-Beys eyes were shut for 10 minutes as trainers attended to him as he lay motionless. He was strapped to a table and placed on a cart. As the cart started to leave the field, he raised his right hand to roaring cheers. "It was tough," Allen said. "I was actually out on the field watching everything as it took place. And it was a scary situation, and were blessed and were fortunate that hes going to be fine. Thats part of this game that we play and its a tough part of the game, but were happy that Darrius is going to be fine." While Allen said it was a judgment call and did not blame the substitute officials who are calling games because the NFL has locked out the regulars, fans at the Coliseum started a derogatory chant aimed at the officials and some Raiders players complained. "Obviously the refs, sometimes theyre going to make the calls, sometimes theyre not," receiver Derek Hagan said after the game. "I definitely dont want to rip into them, but I really felt like it was one of those calls that shouldve been made. But they didnt throw the flag, they missed, it. Sometimes theyre going to miss calls and its very unfortunate that a teammate of ours is down and injured." Heyward-Bey has nine catches for 98 yards and a touchdown this season. With his status up in the air, Allen said the team may need to look at bringing in another receiver this week. Heyward-Bey wasnt the only Raider to suffer a concussion from a hit by Mundy in the game. On the game-winning drive, tight end Brandon Myers was knocked out with a legal hit from Mundy. Allen said Myers felt fine Monday but would have to go through the concussion protocol before he can return. ' ' '