Cardinals vs Seahawks predictions, graded
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Cardinals 3, Seahawks 17 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Cardinals vs Seahawks? Of 43 pundits with a call on record, all 43 take the Seahawks. 8 named a score; the median has the Seahawks by 10.5. The Seahawks won 17-3, so 43 of 43 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 98 out of 100.
Who the room took
43 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callCardinals vs Seahawks 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 36 Seahawks
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Seahawks
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Seahawks.
Cardinals vs Seahawks score predictions
8 pundits named a score; the median call is Seahawks by 10.5, and the final was Seahawks by 14.
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.
- Jeremy BrenerSeahawks 27, Cardinals 13Hit · 100
- Randy GurziSeahawks 27, Cardinals 10Hit · 93
- Pete PriscoSeahawks 30, Cardinals 13Hit · 93
- Michael HanichSeahawks 24, Cardinals 18Hit · 81
- Russell BaxterSeahawks 26, Cardinals 21Close · 79
- Chris SimmsSeahawks 24, Cardinals 13Hit · 93
- Richard ShermanSeahawks 28, Cardinals 21Hit · 83
- John BreechSeahawks 30, Cardinals 20Hit · 90
Cardinals at Seahawks: how they came in
The Cardinals are 3-5; the Seahawks are 4-4. The Seahawks beat the Cardinals 31-7 when they met in Week 2. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average, and 11 pundits put the Seahawks at 10.5 wins on average.
Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington · Division game
- Record coming in
- 3-5 · 175 scored, 238 allowed
- Last games
- W 33-30 at Cowboys Week 8
- L 16-30 vs Broncos Week 7
- W 18-16 at Rams Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 27th, 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 4 of 8 Cardinals games
- Record coming in
- 4-4 · 185 scored, 159 allowed
- Last games
- L 17-34 vs Bears Week 8
- W 20-3 vs Chiefs Week 7
- L 14-17 at Broncos Week 6
- 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 4 of 8 Seahawks games
Earlier this season: Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7 (Week 2)
Cardinals and Seahawks 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 (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 40th 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 move — “sell candidate — Cardinals less likely to keep him”
“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 · 17th 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 · 54th 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 →
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 to be 1st on the depth chart
“we will open with the expectation that Lock gets another start.” the article →
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“After Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Week 1, Drew Lock will likely be the starter against Arizona” 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 →
- 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 · 29th in the NFL in sacks
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
Every call on Cardinals at Seahawks
26–50 of 50
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Pamela Maldonado: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Jared Dubin: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Mike Clay: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Eva Geitheim: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 27 — Cardinals 10
Score prediction: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 10
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Jeremy Bergman: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Gilberto Manzano: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Gennaro Filice: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Mitch Goldich: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
Conor Orr: Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Cardinals 13
Pick: Seahawks 30, Cardinals 13
Seattle Seahawks 27 — Cardinals 10
Randy Gurzi: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 10
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Cardinals 18
Michael Hanich: Seahawks 24, Cardinals 18
Seattle Seahawks 26 — Cardinals 21
Russell Baxter: Seahawks 26, Cardinals 21
Seattle Seahawks 27 — Cardinals 13
Jeremy Brener: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 13
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
I think Seahawks win, but I'm taking the Cardinals.
Seattle Seahawks 24 — Cardinals 13
I'm gonna get... Take, the Seahawks twenty four thirteen in this one.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
I think the Seahawks definitely win this game. Yeah. It's a lower confidence that Arizona covers.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
I do think the Seahawks are gonna get right in this game... I think the Seahawks like this is where they're they're gonna find a way.
Jalen Milroe to be 1st on the depth chart
he could be in line to make his first career start in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals ... Therefore, the Seahawks could turn to Milroe to make his first career start.
Seattle Seahawks to beat Cardinals
I don't think it matters who's going to play quarterback for them this weekend. I think their defense against Gardner Minshew should be enough.
Seattle Seahawks 28 — Arizona Cardinals 21
I give 28-21 Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Cardinals 13
Pick: Seahawks 30, Cardinals 13
Seattle Seahawks 30 — Cardinals 20
Seahawks 30-20 over Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks to beat Arizona Cardinals
Seattle could easily lose the next two games and then win against Arizona before losing to Las Vegas.