Arizona have conceded 29 touchdowns in eight games, more than any team in the NFL. Seattle concede on 83.3% of opponent red-zone trips, also the worst in the league. Our Cardinals vs Seahawks prediction pairs two broken defenses, differently.
The Seattle Seahawks allow a 76.5 opponent passer rating and 3.50 yards a carry, both among the three best marks in football. The Arizona Cardinals are 3-5 at -63.
Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks
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Cardinals vs Seahawks: 2026 form so far
A 4-3 team with a split personality on defense against a 3-5 team with none. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defense has actually allowed.
Cardinals attack against the Seahawks defense
| Per game | Cardinals offense | Seahawks allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 223.8 | 156.0 |
| Rushing yards | 109.2 | 94.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Passer rating | 84.1 | 76.5 |
| Touchdowns | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 38.7% | 30.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 45.5% | 83.3% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Seahawks attack against the Cardinals defense
| Per game | Seahawks offense | Cardinals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 222.2 | 220.5 |
| Rushing yards | 109.6 | 122.1 |
| Yards per carry | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Passer rating | 88.5 | 110.4 |
| Touchdowns | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Third-down conversion | 35.6% | 39.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 46.4% | 67.9% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Seattle are hard to move the ball on and easy to score on once you arrive: 30.6% allowed on third down, 83.3% in the red zone.
Cardinals vs Seahawks quarterback matchup
Sam Darnold has ten touchdown passes to nine interceptions at 79.5. Arizona used two quarterbacks last week; Gardner Minshew II rated 137.3 in relief.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Gardner Minshew II | 17/23, 188 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 137.3 rtg | 17/23, 188 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 137.3 rtg (1 game) |
| Jacoby Brissett | 10/23, 119 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 41.8 rtg | 193/305, 1719 yds, 10 TD, 7 INT, 79.7 rtg (8 games) | |
| Seahawks | Sam Darnold | 20/28, 257 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT, 96.9 rtg | 127/211, 1478 yds, 10 TD, 9 INT, 79.5 rtg (7 games) |
Cardinals vs Seahawks injury report and team news
Arizona have conceded 29 touchdowns in eight games, more than any team in the NFL.
Seattle concede on 83.3% of opponent red-zone trips, the worst rate in the league.
Seattle allow a 76.5 opponent passer rating and 3.50 yards a carry.
Arizona CardinalsSeattle SeahawksHard to move, easy to finish against
Seattle allow 30.6% on third down and 3.50 a carry, which is why they are +43. They also concede on 83.3% of red-zone trips, which is the worst rate in football.
Arizona are not built to exploit that. They finish 45.5% of their own trips, third-lowest in the league, and have been outscored by 63.
The Cardinals’ defense is the real problem: 29 touchdowns conceded and a 110.4 opponent rating, both among the two worst in the NFL.
Players to watch
- Sam Darnold (SEA, QB): 1,478 passing yards and ten touchdowns at 79.5.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, WR): The first read in a passing game worth 1,778 yards.
- Gardner Minshew II (ARI, QB): Rated 137.3 in relief last week.
- Trey McBride (ARI, TE): Arizona’s leading target through the air.
How to watch Cardinals vs Seahawks
Kickoff is 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at Lumen Field, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT. FOX has the regional broadcast.
| Detail | Cardinals vs Seahawks |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT / 1:25 PM PT |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| TV | FOX |
| Live stream | NFL+ / Fubo |
| Week | Week 9, 2026 NFL season |
Cardinals vs Seahawks prediction and score projection
Seattle win 30-16. The red-zone number is a genuine flaw, but Arizona have conceded 29 touchdowns and finish fewer than half their own trips.
Our projected margin updates on this page as the week’s team news lands.
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Cardinals vs Seahawks FAQ
Seattle, heavily. Our Signal model has the Seahawks as strong favorites and the live number is in the Signal card on this page. Seattle are 4-3 at +43; Arizona are 3-5 at -63.
4:25 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at Lumen Field, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT.
Arizona, with 29 in eight games.
The red zone. Opponents finish 83.3% of their trips, the worst rate in the NFL.
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