Arizona
Cardinals
3-4-1
45
FINAL
38
Seattle
Seahawks
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Arizona Cardinals outlasted the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 45-38 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the matchup looking to gain momentum, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Offensively, Jeremiyah Love was a standout for Arizona, racking up an impressive 303 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's success on the ground. Seattle's Sam Darnold also had a stellar performance, throwing for 423 yards and four touchdowns, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba catching for 276 yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays that proved crucial in sealing their victory. Kei'Trel Clark's interception provided a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive from the Seahawks. Additionally, Mack Wilson Sr.'s sack added pressure on Darnold, forcing him into difficult situations down the stretch, which ultimately allowed Arizona to hold off Seattle's late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 423 | 4 | 1 | 138.1 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 138 | 1 | 0 | 93.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 24 | 303 | 12.6 | 60 | 5 | 62 | 1 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 6 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 12 | 276 | 23.0 | 120 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 42 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monty Rice | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garrett Williams | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 41 |
| Jason Myers | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 45 |

