Seattle
Seahawks
0-1
42
FINAL
17
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks cruised to a commanding victory over the Arizona Cardinals, winning 42-17 in their Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory positions Seattle favorably early in the season, while the Cardinals are left searching for answers after a challenging defeat at home.
On the offensive side, Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold led the charge with 258 passing yards and a touchdown, efficiently navigating the Cardinals' defense. Running back Zach Charbonnet was a powerhouse on the ground, racking up 144 rushing yards, which kept the chains moving and the clock ticking. Jaxon Smith-Njigba contributed significantly through the air, leading the Seahawks with 87 receiving yards, highlighting a balanced and potent offensive display.
Defensively, the Seahawks were anchored by Leonard Williams, who recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring the Cardinals' backfield. Devon Witherspoon's interception added to the defensive dominance, stifling Arizona's attempts to mount a comeback. The game's turning point came as Seattle's defense tightened its grip, halting any momentum the Cardinals hoped to build and cementing the Seahawks' formidable start to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 25 | 19 | 258 | 1 | 0 | 121.7 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 32 | 18 | 220 | 1 | 2 | 61.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 19 | 144 | 7.6 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 54 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

