Arizona
Cardinals
0-0
23
FINAL
24
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling opener for the 2028 season, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 24-23 in a tightly contested matchup. With both teams eager to set the tone for the year, the stakes were high, and the crowd was electric as the game unfolded in Seattle.
On the offensive side, Jalen Milroe led the Seahawks with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Markell Holman was a force on the ground, racking up 121 rushing yards and keeping the Cardinals' defense on their toes. Jaxon Smith-Njigba also made significant contributions, leading the receiving corps with 87 yards and helping to sustain critical drives.
Defensively, Nnamdi Madubuike had a standout performance for Arizona, recording eight total tackles and two sacks, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Seattle's defense held strong, allowing Milroe to orchestrate a game-winning drive that ultimately sealed the victory. The Seahawks' ability to capitalize on key moments proved decisive, giving them a crucial win to start the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 221 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 154 | 2 | 1 | 84.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markell Holman | HB | 22 | 121 | 5.5 | 58 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 111 | 7.9 | 61 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tony Livingston | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Buchanan | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| JJ Buchanan | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tony Livingston | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terell Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen McClain | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RightThighWear Capers | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Narveson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Delange | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |

