Our Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction is a genuine divisional coin toss between two winners who did it very differently. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Chargers 26-14 while holding the ball for 37:31. The Seattle Seahawks beat New England 13-10 on the back of three interceptions from 48 plays. Only one of those is a way to keep winning.
Seahawks vs Cardinals: our editor’s props
Two editorial calls to sit alongside the live Signal numbers on this page.
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Seahawks vs Cardinals: 2026 form so far
Both are 1-0, and the way they got there could hardly be less alike.
| 2026 season to date | Seahawks | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Points for | 13 | 26 |
| Points against | 10 | 14 |
| Point differential | +3 | +12 |
| Total yards | 285 | 393 |
| Yards per play | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Third-down offence | 18.2% | 42.9% |
| Red-zone offence | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 3 | 3 |
| Opponent passer rating | 54.9 | 83.7 |
Seattle ran 48 plays and forced three interceptions. Arizona ran 71, converted 42.9% on third down and scored twice from five red-zone trips.
Seahawks vs Cardinals injury report and team news
Drew Lock took 22 of Seattle’s 24 pass attempts in the opener, throwing for 187 at a 113.3 rating. Sam Darnold attempted two.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
The matchup that settles it: Seattle’s takeaways against Arizona’s clock control
Seattle’s three interceptions decided their opener. Jacoby Brissett did not throw one against the Chargers, completing 73% at a 103.1 rating.
Arizona held the ball for 37:31 and ran it 34 times. Seattle managed 48 plays in total, which is not enough against a side that keeps possession.
Seattle’s defence did add three sacks to the interceptions. Arizona reached the red zone five times and converted only two, so there are margins here.
Players to watch
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR): Eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown in the opener.
- Drew Lock (SEA, QB): 187 yards and a touchdown at a 113.3 rating against New England.
- Trey McBride (ARI, TE): Nine catches for 95 yards and a score against the Chargers.
- Jacoby Brissett (ARI, QB): 27 of 37 for 277 yards without an interception.
How to watch Seahawks vs Cardinals
Kickoff is 9.25pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:25 PM ET in Glendale. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Seahawks vs Cardinals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:25pm BST / Sunday 20 Sep |
| Venue | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction and score projection
Our Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction is an Arizona win, 23-20. The Cardinals control games and Seattle cannot rely on three interceptions again.
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Seahawks vs Cardinals FAQ
Arizona, at home. Both are 1-0, but the Cardinals won by 12 while Seattle needed three interceptions to win by three.
9.25pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:25 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show two games free-to-air every Sunday, and those are not blacked out.
Seattle beat New England 13-10. Arizona beat the Chargers 26-14.
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