Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
42
FINAL
45
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 45-42. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings early in the season, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Offensively, the Cardinals were led by quarterback Carson Beck, who tossed four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. Jeremiyah Love provided a strong ground game with 104 rushing yards, while Trey McBride had an explosive performance, racking up 233 receiving yards. Sam Darnold of the Seahawks also had a standout game, throwing for 418 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, including an interception by Roquan Smith. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cardinals' defense held strong, allowing their offense to capitalize on the momentum and seal the victory. With this win, Arizona solidifies its status as a contender in the early season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 418 | 4 | 1 | 142.1 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 280 | 4 | 0 | 139.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 21 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 12 | 37 | 3.1 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 10 | 233 | 23.3 | 152 | 4 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 10 | 210 | 21.0 | 60 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 52 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 25 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555223206 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

