Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
15
FINAL
31
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 31-15. This victory not only boosts Arizona's early season confidence but also positions them as a formidable contender in the division.
Cardinals quarterback Joe Milton led the offensive charge, throwing for 227 yards and demonstrating impressive composure in the pocket. Meanwhile, tight end Trey McBride emerged as a key target, racking up 82 receiving yards, while Jalen Milroe of the Seahawks countered with two touchdown passes despite the loss. The Cardinals' offense showcased balance, effectively utilizing their passing game to control the tempo.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Budda Baker's four tackles helped stifle Seattle's running game, while Zaven Collins delivered a pivotal 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Milroe throughout the game. The turning point came when Josh Sweat intercepted a pass late in the second quarter, allowing Arizona to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 17 | 17 | 100% | 227 | 2 | 0 | 157.9 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 209 | 2 | 2 | 83.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 66 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 9 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 43 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chazz Surratt | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

