Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
41
FINAL
40
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup that came down to the wire, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 41-40 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard for a crucial early-season victory, but it was Seattle that emerged triumphant in this high-scoring affair.
Seattle's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for four touchdowns, showcasing his experience and precision. Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan made a significant impact with 127 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed on the ground with 83 rushing yards, helping to keep the Cardinals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Seahawks were able to make key stops, with Leo Chenal leading the charge with three total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Seahawks held off a last-minute drive by the Cardinals, ensuring that their slim lead would hold. While Arizona's K'Lavon Chaisson recorded a sack and Brandon Jones snagged an interception, it was ultimately Seattle's resilience that secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 287 | 3 | 0 | 132.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 281 | 4 | 1 | 125.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 10 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 14 | 60 | 4.3 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 43 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 60 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 10 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 59 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 63 |

