Arizona
Cardinals
5-3
14
FINAL
42
Seattle
Seahawks
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks dominated the Arizona Cardinals in a decisive 42-14 victory on Sunday, solidifying their playoff aspirations in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Seahawks improved their standing in the competitive NFC West, while the Cardinals face increasing pressure as the season approaches its midpoint.
Seattle's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Kenneth Walker showcased his speed and strength with a stellar performance on the ground, racking up 157 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Chimere Dike was a constant threat in the receiving game, accumulating 178 yards and finding the end zone, proving to be a nightmare for the Cardinals' secondary.
Defensively, the Seahawks made their presence felt, with Bobby Wagner recording a sack that disrupted Arizona's rhythm. The game-changing moment came when Seattle's defense stifled a promising Cardinals drive in the second quarter, leading to a turnover that allowed the Seahawks to extend their lead. Although Nick Cross led the Cardinals with three tackles, it was the Seahawks' relentless pressure and opportunistic plays that ultimately sealed the outcome in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 16 | 11 | 69% | 263 | 3 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 8 | 35% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 60.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 11 | 157 | 14.3 | 25 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimere Dike | WR | 5 | 178 | 35.6 | 103 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 37 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 15 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

