Seahawks Dominate Cardinals in NFL Showdown

What we said beforehand

The Arizona Cardinals will face off against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2026, with both teams entering the game with a record of 1-0. This matchup is notable as the Cardinals look to build on their recent victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, while the Seahawks aim to continue their winning momentum after defeating the New England Patriots.

The Cardinals' recent form shows a mixed bag of results. In their last five games, they have one win and four losses. Their most recent game resulted in a victory against the Chargers, where they scored 26 points while allowing 14. Prior to that, they suffered losses against the Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Las Vegas Raiders, with scores of 33-30, 34-13, 42-38, and 27-14 respectively. Over their last ten games, the Cardinals have a home record of 0-4 and an away record of 1-5, averaging 20.1 points scored and 33.1 points allowed per game.

On the other hand, the Seahawks have shown strong form, winning nine of their last ten games, with an impressive streak of eight consecutive victories. Their recent outings include a win against the Patriots (13-10) and a tie against the Kansas City Chiefs (9-9). In their last five games, they have averaged 21.8 points scored and 15.2 points allowed. The Seahawks have a perfect home record of 5-0 and a solid away record of 4-1, indicating their ability to perform well both at home and on the road.

In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Cardinals have struggled against the Seahawks, losing both encounters last season, with scores of 22-44 and 20-23. This trend adds pressure on the Cardinals to turn their fortunes around in this upcoming fixture.

Injury concerns may also play a significant role in the game. The Cardinals will be without Andrew Billings (knee), Carson Beck (coach's decision), Reggie Virgil (coach's decision), Garrett Williams (Achilles), and Josh Fryar (coach's decision). The Seahawks, meanwhile, will be missing Mike Morris (coach's decision), Connor O'Toole (coach's decision), Ty Okada (hamstring), Sam Darnold (lower body), and Montorie Foster Jr. (coach's decision). The absence of key players could impact both teams' strategies and performance on the field.

The market has priced the Seahawks as favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -3.5 on the spread. The total points over/under is set at 40.5, with over odds at -115 and under odds at -105. The moneyline shows the Cardinals at +180 and the Seahawks at -218, indicating a stronger expectation for a Seahawks win.

Weather conditions for the game are expected to be warm, with a temperature of 96°F and no precipitation. Wind gusts may reach 10 mph, which could influence the passing game.

Viewers should keep an eye on the performances of key players. For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett leads in passing yards with 277 yards and one touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier is their top rusher with 61 yards. Trey McBride stands out in receiving with 95 yards and one touchdown. For the Seahawks, Drew Lock has thrown for 187 yards and one touchdown, with Jadarian Price contributing 52 rushing yards and Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading in receiving with 122 yards and one touchdown. The match promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams seek to assert their dominance early in the season.