Arizona
Cardinals
4-4
2
FINAL
0
Seattle
Seahawks
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting defensive showdown, the Arizona Cardinals triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 2-0 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This game was critical for both teams as they jostle for position in the playoff race, but it was the Cardinals who managed to secure the narrow victory in a match where offense was hard to come by.
Cardinals quarterback Sam Darnold made the most of his opportunities, throwing for two touchdown passes, while tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. emerged as a key target with 106 receiving yards. On the other side, Seahawks quarterback Daniel Jones led his team with 158 passing yards, but was unable to find the end zone, highlighting the effectiveness of the Cardinals' defense. Christian McCaffrey also made an impact for Seattle, rushing for 105 yards, but it wasn't enough to put points on the board.
Defensively, Ed Oliver of the Cardinals stood out with three total tackles, contributing to a unit that held the Seahawks scoreless throughout the game. The turning point came when the Cardinals' defense intercepted a critical pass late in the fourth quarter, stifling any chance of a Seattle comeback. The lack of scoring opportunities for both teams underscored the defensive prowess displayed today, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately capitalized on their chances to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 158 | 1 | 2 | 69.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 149 | 2 | 3 | 76.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 14 | 105 | 7.5 | 17 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 72 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Asamoah II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ugo Amadi | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |

