Seattle
Seahawks
0-1
34
FINAL
21
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Seattle Seahawks topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-21 in a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Seahawks showcased their offensive prowess to secure the victory on the road.
Sam Darnold led the charge for Seattle, throwing for an impressive 330 yards and four touchdowns, marking a standout performance for the quarterback. Supporting him was Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who racked up 90 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target in crucial moments. Although the ground game was less dominant, Breece Hall contributed with essential carries, totaling 32 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Seahawks made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Nehemiah Pritchett anchored the defense with three total tackles, while DeMarcus Lawrence added a sack that put pressure on the Cardinals' offense. A pivotal moment came when Ernest Jones IV intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Seattle to extend their lead. This blend of offensive firepower and defensive resilience ultimately propelled the Seahawks to their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 13 | 11 | 85% | 330 | 4 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 211 | 2 | 1 | 122.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 9 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 57 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 20 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 49 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | — | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wydett Williams Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

