Cardinals at Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 40, Arizona Cardinals 13 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Cardinals 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Seahawks 40 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPFernando Mendoza 140 yds passingZach Charbonnet 250 yds rushingTrey McBride 68 yds receivingBud Clark 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 158 · 328Passing yards 128 · 76Rushing yards 30 · 252Completions 12/22 · 3/6Yards per carry 4.3 · 9.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a commanding performance, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 40-13 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies Seattle's playoff aspirations as they continue to assert their dominance in the NFC West.
Jalen Milroe led the Seahawks' offense with two touchdown passes while Zach Charbonnet showcased a remarkable rushing performance, racking up 250 yards on the ground. Fernando Mendoza struggled to find his rhythm, finishing with just 140 passing yards for the Cardinals, while Trey McBride led Arizona's receiving corps with 68 yards. Seattle's ability to establish the run game proved pivotal in controlling the tempo of the match.
Defensively, the Seahawks were relentless, with Bud Clark leading the team with four total tackles and Adoree' Jackson making a crucial interception that shifted momentum in Seattle's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when the Seahawks scored 21 unanswered points, effectively putting the Cardinals on their heels and sealing the dominant win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 12/22 | 55% | 140 | 0 | 2 | 36.1 |
| Seahawks | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 3/6 | 50% | 76 | 2 | 0 | 135.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 25 | 250 | 10.0 | 63 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 8 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew BillingsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||||
| Bud ClarkFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty OkadaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Julian LoveFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seahawks | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 1/1 | 3 | 37 |