Seattle
Seahawks
0-1
28
FINAL
36
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals held off the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 36-28, securing their second consecutive win of the 2026 season. Both teams needed a victory to build momentum early in the campaign, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious at home.
Joe Milton was the star of the night for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 389 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Jalin Hyatt was his favorite target, racking up 125 receiving yards and making key plays to keep drives alive. On the ground, Zach Charbonnet put up a valiant effort for Seattle, amassing 149 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' offensive output.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays at pivotal moments, highlighted by Mack Wilson Sr's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Despite the Seahawks' Byron Murphy II wreaking havoc with 1.5 sacks, it was Arizona's ability to force turnovers and make stops in critical situations that ultimately sealed the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Wilson's pick led to a touchdown drive, allowing the Cardinals to extend their lead and maintain control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 389 | 3 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 240 | 2 | 1 | 85.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 12 | 149 | 12.4 | 24 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 9 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 52 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 10 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 85 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 56 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

