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Seahawks vs Cardinals Prediction & Picks: Week 2

Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals prediction, picks and odds for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season

Our Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction is a division game between two 1-0 teams, and the closer call of the late window. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.

The Seattle Seahawks won 13-10 on three interceptions and almost nothing else. The Arizona Cardinals beat the Chargers 26-14 while holding the ball for 37 and a half minutes. Consequently one of these wins looks far more repeatable than the other.

Squawka Signal · Model vs market

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals

Week 2 · Sun Sep 20, 4:25 PM ET. Our Signal model makes the Seattle Seahawks favorites by about 7 points, a 73% win probability.

SEASeattle SeahawksSquawka73%Market68%▲ Value
ARIArizona CardinalsSquawka27%Market32%▼ Slight lay
Projected lineSeattle Seahawks -7
Against the spreadSeattle Seahawks -4.5 — model Seattle Seahawks -7 vs market Seattle Seahawks -4.5
ValueSeattle Seahawks — model 73% vs market 68%

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Week 1 · Editorial pick

Seahawks vs Cardinals: our editor’s props

Two editorial calls to sit alongside the live Signal numbers on this page.

Seahawks AT Cardinals

Our props

Player propTrey McBride 60+ receiving yardsMcBride caught nine for 95 and a touchdown against the Chargers. Seattle conceded 178 passing yards to New England while intercepting three.
★★★★confidence
Player propJaxon Smith-Njigba 70+ receiving yardsSmith-Njigba had eight catches for 122 of Seattle’s 200 passing yards in Week 1. Arizona conceded 209 to Justin Herbert.
★★★★★confidence

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Seahawks vs Cardinals: 2026 form so far

Both won, and the tables show why only one of them looks convincing. Seattle scored 13 points and won; Arizona controlled everything and won by 12.

2026 season to dateSeahawksCardinals
Record1-01-0
Points for1326
Points against1014
Point differential+3+12
Total yards285393
Yards per play5.95.5
Turnovers00
Third-down offense18.2%42.9%
Red-zone offense0.0%40.0%
Sacks recorded33
Opponent passer rating54.983.7

Seattle converted 18.2% of third downs and did not score in the red zone from two trips. Arizona, by contrast, ran 34 times and turned the ball over not once.

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.

Injury report · Week 2Official game-status report — updates through the week
SEASeattle Seahawks
No game-status designations filed yet.
ARIArizona Cardinals
No game-status designations filed yet.

Where Seahawks vs Cardinals is decided

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 34 times. Seattle managed 48 plays in total, which is not enough against a side that keeps possession.

Nevertheless Seattle’s defense recorded three sacks alongside the interceptions. Similarly Arizona reached the red zone five times and converted only two.

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

The game kicks off at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. FOX carries it. This is one of the afternoon’s later kickoffs.

DetailSeahawks vs Cardinals
DateSunday, September 20, 2026
Kickoff4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT / 1:25 PM PT
VenueState Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
TVFOX
Live streamNFL Game Pass (DAZN)
WeekWeek 2, 2026 NFL season

Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction and score projection

Our Seahawks vs Cardinals prediction is an Arizona win, 24-17. Home field and the ability to keep the ball settle it; Seattle need the turnovers again.

Ultimately the live win probability updates on this page through the week.

Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 2 game the same way.

Seahawks vs Cardinals FAQ

Who is favored to win, the Seahawks or the Cardinals?

Arizona, at home. Both are 1-0, but the Cardinals held the ball for 37 minutes in their opener while Seattle scored 13 points.

What time is Seahawks vs Cardinals?

4:25 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:25 PM CT and 1:25 PM PT.

What channel is Seahawks vs Cardinals on?

FOX has the game in the United States.

Who is Seattle’s quarterback?

Drew Lock took the vast majority of the snaps in Week 1, throwing for 187 yards. Sam Darnold attempted two passes.

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