Seattle
Seahawks
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32
FINAL
7
Arizona
Cardinals
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant season opener, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 32-7, setting the tone for the 2027 campaign. With both teams looking to kick off the year on a high note, the Seahawks showcased their offensive prowess while the Cardinals struggled to find their rhythm.
Sam Darnold led the charge for Seattle with a solid performance, throwing for 182 yards. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up 159 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive success. Cooper Kupp also made his presence felt, securing 88 receiving yards, helping the Seahawks maintain control throughout the game.
Defensively, the Seahawks were relentless, highlighted by Jared Verse's impressive 1.5 sacks and Isaiah Rodgers Sr's two interceptions, which turned the tide in Seattle's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Rodgers Sr intercepted a pass, setting up a crucial scoring drive that extended the Seahawks' lead. The Cardinals struggled to respond, allowing Seattle to cruise to a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 30 | 17 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 74.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 30 | 11 | 97 | 0 | 3 | 6.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 22 | 159 | 7.2 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Nick Pagan | FB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Flannigan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 6 | 6 | 2 | 55 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

