Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
7
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Cardinals dominated the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 38-7, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts Arizona's confidence but also raises questions about Seattle's offensive capabilities moving forward.
Carson Beck led the offensive charge for the Cardinals, throwing for 164 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency. Trey McBride added a solid receiving performance with 49 yards, while the Cardinals' balanced attack kept the Seahawks' defense on its heels throughout the game. Despite a strong effort from Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet, who rushed for 89 yards, Seattle struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Cardinals made significant contributions, highlighted by Kaleb Proctor's sack and Mack Wilson Sr.'s interception, which shifted momentum firmly in Arizona's favor. The game's turning point came when Wilson picked off a pass in the first half, setting up a quick touchdown that extended the Cardinals' lead to 21-0. The Seahawks could never recover from that early blow, as Arizona's defense held strong, limiting Seattle to just one touchdown and sealing a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 18 | 14 | 164 | 2 | 1 | 118.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 19 | 9 | 118 | 0 | 2 | 27.8 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick O'Connell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

