Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
24
FINAL
41
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 41-24, marking a strong start to the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Cardinals' position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Seahawks look to regroup as they face early challenges in their campaign.
Arizona's J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer, throwing for 208 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on opportunities. Meanwhile, Seattle's Breece Hall made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 155 rushing yards, and Cooper Kupp contributed with 118 receiving yards, but their efforts were not enough to keep pace with the Cardinals' explosive offense.
Defensively, Brandon Smith of the Cardinals played a pivotal role, snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum in Arizona's favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Smith's first interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing the Cardinals to stretch their lead and ultimately control the game. With strong defensive plays and a high-powered offense, Arizona demonstrated their potential as a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 20 | 7 | 208 | 3 | 2 | 74.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 24 | 15 | 201 | 1 | 5 | 63.3 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 5 | 3 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 124.9 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 155 | 11.1 | 2 | 80 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 0 | 67 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |

