Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
34
FINAL
21
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-21 in a Week 2 showdown that showcased the offensive prowess of both teams. With this victory, the Seahawks improve their record early in the season, establishing themselves as a formidable contender in the NFC West.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns, delivering a masterclass performance. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the primary target, racking up an impressive 183 receiving yards, which included several key catches that helped the Seahawks maintain momentum throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love stood out for Arizona, rushing for 81 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Seattle's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Seahawks made crucial plays that swung the game in their favor, highlighted by a key interception from Jermod McCoy. Seattle's pass rush was also impactful, with DeMarcus Lawrence recording a sack that stalled a promising Cardinals drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when McCoy's interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the Seahawks a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 272 | 4 | 1 | 130.1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 15 | 5 | 33% | 120 | 1 | 2 | 45.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 10 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 11 | 183 | 16.6 | 63 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 17 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 49 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

