Arizona
Cardinals
0-0
49
FINAL
14
Seattle
Seahawks
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance to kick off the 2028 season, the Arizona Cardinals toppled the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 49-14. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum, but the Cardinals made a statement with their offensive prowess and relentless defense.
LaNorris Sellers led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 147 yards and three touchdowns, while Jeremiyah Love showcased his explosive running ability with an impressive 248 rushing yards. Dakorien Moore contributed in the passing game with 55 receiving yards, further amplifying the Cardinals' offensive onslaught that left the Seahawks reeling.
On the defensive side, Kelley Jones stood out with seven total tackles, setting the tone for a unit that consistently pressured the Seahawks. The game’s turning point came when Yhonzae Pierre recorded two crucial sacks, disrupting Seattle’s rhythm and allowing Arizona to capitalize on the ensuing possessions. C.J. Gardner-Johnson's interception sealed the deal, ensuring the Cardinals left Seattle with a resounding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 21 | 10 | 147 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 29 | 19 | 138 | 2 | 2 | 70.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 248 | 19.1 | 3 | 59 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 9 | 55 | 6.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodrick Pleasant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

