Seahawks vs Cardinals predictions, graded
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Seahawks vs Cardinals? Of 10 pundits with a call on record, 8 take the Seahawks and 2 take the Cardinals. 4 named a score; the median has the Seahawks by 5. The Seahawks won 31-7, so 8 of 10 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 56 out of 100.
Who the room took
10 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callSeahawks vs Cardinals picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports Illustratedall 4 Seahawks
- CBS SportsCardinals 1, Seahawks 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Seahawks
The other 2 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Cardinals 1, Seahawks 1.
Seahawks vs Cardinals score predictions
4 pundits named a score; the median call is Seahawks by 5, and the final was Seahawks by 24.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- John BreechCardinals 20, Seahawks 17Miss · 0
- Pete PriscoSeahawks 19, Cardinals 13Close · 57
- Richard ShermanSeahawks 24, Cardinals 13Close · 69
- Connor J. BenintendiSeahawks 20, Cardinals 16Close · 52
Seahawks at Cardinals: how they came in
The Seahawks are 1-0; the Cardinals are 1-0. It is a division game. On win totals, 11 pundits put the Seahawks at 10.5 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average.
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 13 scored, 10 allowed
- Last games
- W 13-10 vs Patriots Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 18th, defense 2nd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 10.5 · 4 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Seahawks game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 26 scored, 14 allowed
- Last games
- W 26-14 at Chargers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 26th, defense 30th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 4.8 · 1 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Cardinals game
Seahawks and Cardinals players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Seahawks
- Drew LockStarting QB · QB
597 passing yards · 5 TD, 0 INT · 71.1% completions · 3 games · 36th in the NFL in passing yards
“Drew Lock has a good chance to recover enough from his oblique injury to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.” the article →
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“putting Drew Lock in line to make his first start for Seattle since 2023” the article →
- Emanuel WilsonRB1 · RB
403 rushing yards on 111 carries · 4 TD · 6 catches for 65 · 7 games · 21st in the NFL in rushing yards
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“With him out of the lineup, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will take over as Sam Darnold's partners in the backfield.” the article →
Emanuel Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is likely to be the primary runner once again while Price and Zach Charbonnet remain sidelined.” the article →
- Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR1 · WR
71 catches for 1,036 yards · 9 TD · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win NFL Offensive Player of the Year
“If he keeps it up, he could be the first back-to-back NFL Offensive Player of the Year since Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk won it three times in a row, from 1999 through 2001.” the article →
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be 1st on the depth chart
“We still fully expect Smith-Njigba to lead Seattle in targets and for this passing game to run through him again” the article →
- AJ BarnerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 210 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 120th in the NFL in receiving yards
AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Byron Murphy IISack leader · DT
4 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Byron Murphy II to sign a new deal with Seattle Seahawks
“ESPN's reporter Dan Graziano believes Murphy could be the first and biggest player to get a luxurious extension following a tremendous third breakout season.” the article →
Byron Murphy II to make All-Pro
“the 6-foot-0, 306-pounder is ready to take his game up a notch as an All-Pro-caliber defender at the line” the article →
- Ernest JonesTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 41st in the NFL in passing yards
Gardner Minshew to be 1st on the depth chart
“It would be incredibly tough to turn back to Brissett after today's performance.” the article →
Gardner Minshew to stay put
“the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases” the article →
- Tyler AllgeierRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 89 carries · 3 TD · 23 catches for 128 · 9 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“My unofficial prediction is Love will play but Tyler Allgeier mostly handles duties as the Cardinals ease Love back into the mix.” the article →
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.” the article →
- Michael WilsonWR1 · WR
51 catches for 546 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is just entering his prime and could potentially become a No.1 receiver.” the article →
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Michael Wilson is the clear number two option in the Arizona passing attack as the WR21 in fantasy points per game.” the article →
- Trey McBrideTE1 · TE
73 catches for 598 yards · 5 TD · 9 games · 16th in the NFL in receiving yards
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (a top-20 ADP)
“Trey McBride has a top-20 ADP... his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.” the article →
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (the second round of non-TE Premium drafts)
“they are why I would suggest he is not someone I would pull the trigger on in the second round of non-TE Premium drafts... Even with McBride having the best odds to run the most routes again, I am not drafting him at his current cost” the article →
- Budda BakerSack leader · Tackle leader · S
3.5 sacks · 29 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks · 56th in the NFL in solo tackles
Budda Baker to move — “next on the trade block”
“Safety Budda Baker ... More than anything, this would be a move to place Baker at the forefront of competing on a playoff team” the article →
Budda Baker to move to Buffalo Bills
“there is an obvious upgrade potentially sitting on the trade market in Cardinals safety Budda Baker” the article →
Every call on Seahawks at Cardinals
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Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona Cardinals
History Favors the Seahawks... There is no reason to think that head coach Mike Macdonald won't have his team fully ready by the time the game starts... This could be a matchup that the Seahawks could easily exploit. Confidence Meter: 7 (Week 2 at Arizona)
Arizona Cardinals to beat Seahawks
I'm going over to Arizona. I I believe in this team... I don't think the cardinals are gonna allow too much more.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona
I'm going to go Seattle winning the game... I picked the the Seahawks only win by a field goal.
Arizona Cardinals 20 — Seahawks 17
John Breech on why he has the Cardinals pulling off another upset and beating the Seahawks, 20-17.
Seattle Seahawks 19 — Cardinals 13
Pick: Seahawks 19, Cardinals 13
Arizona Cardinals 20 — Seahawks 17
John Breech -- Cardinals (+4.5) 20-17 over Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Arizona Cardinals 13
I got the Seahawks winning this game. And I got them winning not easily, but comfortably... by at least seven... I have the final score... 24 to 13.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona Cardinals
I, too, like Seattle to win this game. I think they take care of the Red Hot Cardinals and move on to 2-0.
Seattle Seahawks 20 — Arizona Cardinals 16
Week 2 - Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals Score Prediction: Seahawks 20, Cardinals 16
Arizona Cardinals to beat Seahawks
We placed the Seahawks on the injury panic meter with Sam Darnold at risk of missing Sunday's game against the Cardinals, and that factors into why Breech foresees Arizona pulling off a second stunning upset in as many weeks to begin the season.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona Cardinals
If they can find a way to stunt Love's momentum that he built from Week 1, they should be able to snag a victory on the road against their NFC West rival.
Arizona Cardinals 20 — Seahawks 17
THE PICK: Cardinals 20-17 over Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
This team is clearly good enough to beat the Cardinals and Commanders with Drew Lock.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
And if things go the way I think they will, and they beat the Patriots, they steamroll the Cardinals and Commanders, they beat the Chargers at home