Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
19
FINAL
24
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 24-19, securing their first victory of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the campaign, the Cardinals' win was crucial as they seek to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Arizona's offense was driven by quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Jeremiyah Love was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 142 rushing yards, while Marvin Harrison Jr. led the receiving corps with 79 yards. Together, they formed a potent attack that kept the Seahawks' defense off balance throughout the game.
Defensively, the Seahawks struggled to contain the Cardinals' offense, allowing key plays that shifted the momentum in Arizona's favor. A pivotal moment came late in the third quarter when Fields connected for a touchdown pass that extended the lead to two scores. Although Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu made a significant impact with 2.5 sacks, it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' offensive firepower, as Arizona held off a late surge from the Seahawks to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 27 | 12 | 238 | 2 | 0 | 100.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 25 | 12 | 186 | 2 | 1 | 83.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 142 | 8.9 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Thomas II | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 31 |

