Seattle
Seahawks
0-1
29
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 38-29. The victory not only boosts Arizona's early season momentum but also establishes them as a formidable contender in the division.
Sam Darnold led the Seahawks with a strong performance, throwing for 261 yards and three touchdowns, while Cooper Kupp showcased his receiving prowess with an impressive 166 yards. On the ground, Tyler Allgeier powered the Cardinals' offense with 93 rushing yards, effectively complementing their aerial attack and keeping the Seahawks' defense on its heels.
Defensively, it was Mack Wilson Sr. of the Cardinals who stood out with nine total tackles, helping to stifle Seattle's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when D.J. Reed intercepted a crucial pass, giving the Cardinals the opportunity to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Leonard Williams also made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on Darnold throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 261 | 3 | 0 | 132.7 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 39 | 23 | 59% | 250 | 0 | 1 | 67.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 13 | 93 | 7.2 | 25 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 36 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 10 | 166 | 16.6 | 65 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 54 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

