Arizona Cardinals vs Seahawks Match Player Stats

The arizona cardinals vs seahawks match player stats from September 21, 2026, provide a clear picture of how Seattle turned a competitive opening period into a decisive 31-7 Week 2 victory. The Seahawks finished with 162 rushing yards, 235 passing yards, and four offensive touchdowns, while Arizona produced only 165 total offensive yards. The individual numbers make the difference even clearer: Drew Lock threw three touchdown passes without an interception, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, and Seattle’s defense limited Jacoby Brissett to 95 passing yards.

For readers studying a box score, the final score tells only part of the story. Player statistics explain where the game was won, which players created the biggest advantages, and why one team was able to maintain control after halftime. This game was especially notable because Seattle’s passing attack was highly concentrated around one receiver, while Arizona struggled to generate explosive plays through the air.

arizona cardinals vs seahawks match player stats: Game Overview

Seattle entered the game with a 1-0 record and improved to 2-0 after the victory. Arizona moved to 1-1.

The final score was:

Team	Score
Seattle Seahawks	31
Arizona Cardinals	7

Seattle’s scoring by quarter was 7 points in the first quarter, 0 in the second, 10 in the third, and 14 in the fourth. Arizona scored all seven of its points in the second quarter and was held scoreless in the other three quarters.

That scoring pattern matters. Arizona was not completely shut out early, but it could not sustain offensive production. Seattle, meanwhile, finished the game strongly, scoring 24 points across the second half after a 7-7 halftime score.

The game therefore had two distinct phases. The first half remained relatively close, while Seattle’s offensive and defensive control became much more obvious after halftime.

Final Score and Team Statistical Picture

The overall offensive numbers show a major difference in production.

Category	Seattle	Arizona
Passing yards	235	95
Rushing yards	162	70
Total offensive yards	397	165
Passing average	9.0 per attempt	3.4 per attempt
Rushing average	4.1 per carry	4.1 per carry
Passing touchdowns	3	1
Rushing touchdowns	1	0
Interceptions thrown	0	1
Team fumbles	2, 1 lost	0

Seattle gained 397 total yards compared with Arizona’s 165. That 232-yard difference was one of the most important statistical features of the contest.

Interestingly, both teams averaged 4.1 yards per rushing attempt according to the supplied box score. The larger difference came from volume. Seattle ran the ball 40 times for 162 yards, while Arizona had only 17 rushing attempts for 70 yards.

That contrast shows why looking only at yards per carry can sometimes hide an important part of game strategy. Seattle repeatedly used its rushing attack, while Arizona did not generate enough rushing volume to balance its passing game.

Drew Lock’s Efficient Passing Performance

Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. He did not throw an interception.

His statistical line was:

Passing statistic	Drew Lock
Completions/Attempts	19/26
Passing yards	235
Average	9.0
Touchdowns	3
Interceptions	0
Sacks	1
Sack yards	16
QBR	88.8
Passer rating	139.1

Lock’s 73.1 percent completion rate came from 19 completions on 26 attempts. More importantly, his 9.0 yards per attempt showed that Seattle was not simply relying on short throws to accumulate yardage.

The strongest feature of his performance was efficiency in scoring situations. Three touchdown passes on 26 attempts meant Seattle converted its passing production into points at a very high rate.

He also avoided an interception, which gave Seattle’s offense a clean turnover profile through the passing game.

The one sack for 16 yards was a negative play, but it did not prevent Seattle from maintaining strong offensive efficiency.

Jacoby Brissett’s Difficult Passing Night

Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 17 of 28 passes for only 95 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

Passing statistic	Jacoby Brissett
Completions/Attempts	17/28
Passing yards	95
Average	3.4
Touchdowns	1
Interceptions	1
Sacks	2
Sack yards	14
QBR	41.4
Passer rating	63.8

Brissett’s completion rate was 60.7 percent, which by itself does not explain the problem. The major issue was the limited yardage generated by those completions.

He averaged only 3.4 yards per pass attempt. That figure was substantially below Lock’s 9.0 yards per attempt.

Arizona therefore completed a reasonable number of passes without turning them into meaningful offensive yardage. The result was an offense that struggled to move the ball consistently.

Brissett also had one interception and was sacked twice. Seattle’s defense did not need a huge sack total to disrupt Arizona because the coverage and overall defensive performance restricted the Cardinals’ ability to produce significant passing plays.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Was the Central Offensive Figure

Among all players in the game, Jaxon Smith-Njigba produced the most striking statistical performance.

He finished with nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns on 11 targets.

Receiving statistic	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Receptions	9
Targets	11
Receiving yards	155
Average	17.2
Touchdowns	3
Long reception	82 yards

His 155 receiving yards represented roughly 66 percent of Seattle’s 235 passing yards.

That level of concentration is significant. Seattle’s passing production was not spread evenly across its receiving group. Smith-Njigba was the primary source of explosive receiving output.

His 82-yard long reception also shows that his contribution was not limited to accumulating short receptions. One play alone created a huge chunk of Seattle’s passing production.

The three touchdown receptions were equally important. Lock threw three touchdown passes, and all three went to Smith-Njigba according to the supplied receiving statistics.

This makes the connection between the quarterback and receiver one of the clearest statistical themes of the game.

Seattle’s Other Receiving Contributions

Although Smith-Njigba dominated the receiving numbers, several other Seattle players contributed.

Player	Rec.	Yards	Avg.	TD	Targets
Jaxon Smith-Njigba	9	155	17.2	3	11
Rashid Shaheed	3	35	11.7	0	6
Cooper Kupp	2	20	10.0	0	2
Elijah Arroyo	1	17	17.0	0	1
AJ Barner	1	8	8.0	0	1
Jadarian Price	1	8	8.0	0	1
George Holani	1	2	2.0	0	1
Eric Saubert	1	-10	-10.0	0	1

Rashid Shaheed was the second-leading Seattle receiver with 35 yards on three catches. Cooper Kupp added two catches for 20 yards.

The distribution also shows how heavily Seattle relied on Smith-Njigba. The other receivers combined for 80 receiving yards, while Smith-Njigba alone recorded 155.

That does not mean the rest of the receiving group was irrelevant. Defensive attention toward one primary target can create opportunities elsewhere. However, the box score clearly identifies Smith-Njigba as the dominant receiving contributor in this particular matchup.

Arizona’s Receiving Production

Arizona’s receiving statistics were much more compressed in terms of total output.

Player	Rec.	Yards	Avg.	TD	Targets
Trey McBride	8	41	5.1	1	10
Michael Wilson	2	18	9.0	0	7
Jeremiyah Love	3	16	5.3	0	3
Kendrick Bourne	2	11	5.5	0	3
Tyler Allgeier	2	9	4.5	0	3
Marvin Harrison Jr.	0	0	0.0	0	1

Trey McBride led Arizona with eight receptions for 41 yards and one touchdown on 10 targets.

His eight receptions represented nearly half of Arizona’s 17 team receptions. Yet his 41 yards also show the difficulty Arizona had generating meaningful gains.

The Cardinals’ entire receiving group produced only 95 yards. That exactly matched Brissett’s passing total, as expected, and was dramatically lower than Seattle’s 235 passing yards.

One especially notable line was Marvin Harrison Jr., who finished without a reception on one target. The supplied data therefore does not show a meaningful statistical contribution from him in this game.

Seattle’s Rushing Attack

Seattle’s rushing production was built around volume and balance.

The team recorded 40 carries for 162 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry and scoring one rushing touchdown.

Rusher	Carries	Yards	Avg.	TD	Long
Emanuel Wilson	21	92	4.4	0	18
Jadarian Price	13	52	4.0	0	25
George Holani	4	13	3.3	0	6
Rashid Shaheed	1	4	4.0	0	4
AJ Barner	1	1	1.0	1	1
Team	40	162	4.1	1	25

Emanuel Wilson led the backfield with 21 carries for 92 yards. His 4.4-yard average was slightly better than the team figure.

Jadarian Price had 13 carries for 52 yards and produced the longest rushing play among Seattle’s listed runners with a 25-yard gain.

The most unusual touchdown statistic belonged to AJ Barner, who scored on a one-yard rushing attempt. That was Seattle’s only rushing touchdown in the supplied data.

The important takeaway is that Seattle did not need one dominant rushing performance to control the ground game. Instead, the Seahawks accumulated 162 yards through repeated rushing attempts.

Arizona’s Rushing Numbers

Arizona ran the ball only 17 times for 70 yards.

Rusher	Carries	Yards	Avg.	TD	Long
Jeremiyah Love	9	29	3.2	0	9
Bam Knight	2	24	12.0	0	18
Tyler Allgeier	5	10	2.0	0	5
Jacoby Brissett	1	7	7.0	0	7
Team	17	70	4.1	0	18

Jeremiyah Love led Arizona in carries with nine but gained only 29 yards.

Bam Knight had the highest average at 12.0 yards per carry, although that came on just two attempts. This is a good example of why a single efficiency number should always be considered alongside workload.

Arizona’s overall rushing average was identical to Seattle’s at 4.1 yards per carry. The major distinction was the number of opportunities.

Seattle had 23 more rushing attempts and 92 more rushing yards.

Comparing the Two Offensive Approaches

The offensive contrast becomes clearer when the major categories are placed together.

Category	Seattle	Arizona
Pass attempts	26	28
Completions	19	17
Passing yards	235	95
Yards per attempt	9.0	3.4
Rushing attempts	40	17
Rushing yards	162	70
Total yards	397	165
Passing TDs	3	1
Rushing TDs	1	0
Interceptions	0	1

One of the most revealing points is that Arizona actually attempted two more passes than Seattle.

The difference was what happened with those attempts.

Seattle averaged 9.0 yards per attempt, while Arizona averaged 3.4. That gap explains much of the 140-yard difference in passing production.

Seattle also ran the ball 23 more times. As a result, the Seahawks were able to generate both passing and rushing volume while Arizona struggled to sustain either side of its offensive attack.

Seattle’s Defensive Leaders

Seattle recorded 48 total tackles, 29 solo tackles, two sacks, five tackles for loss, four passes defended, and seven quarterback hits.

The leading individual tacklers were:

Player	Tackles	Solo	Sacks	TFL	PD	QB Hits
Ernest Jones IV	8	4	0	0	0	0
Devon Witherspoon	8	4	0	1	0	0
Drake Thomas	7	6	0	1	0	0
Leonard Williams	6	4	1	2	0	1
Rylie Mills	4	1	0	0	0	0
Julian Love	3	3	0	0	2	0
Byron Murphy II	2	0	0	0	0	0
Jarran Reed	1	1	1	1	0	2

Ernest Jones IV and Devon Witherspoon each recorded eight tackles.

Drake Thomas added seven tackles, including six solo tackles.

Leonard Williams produced one sack, two tackles for loss, and one quarterback hit. Jarran Reed also recorded a sack and two quarterback hits.

Julian Love made an especially important contribution in coverage by recording the game’s only interception.

Julian Love’s Interception

Seattle recorded one interception, credited to Julian Love.

Team	Interceptions
Seattle	Julian Love, 1
Arizona	None

The interception was important because Seattle finished with no interceptions thrown by Lock.

That created a clean passing turnover margin for the Seahawks. Arizona, on the other hand, had one interception and did not record one against Seattle.

The difference was not enormous in raw turnover count, but it mattered within a game where Arizona was already struggling to generate offensive yardage.

Arizona Defensive Leaders

Arizona’s defense recorded 85 tackles, 40 solo tackles, one sack, six tackles for loss, three passes defended, and three quarterback hits.

Player	Tackles	Solo	Sacks	TFL	PD	QB Hits
Budda Baker	11	7	1	1	1	1
Mack Wilson Sr.	9	4	0	0	0	0
Jack Gibbens	9	1	0	0	1	1
Andrew Wingard	8	5	0	1	0	0
Dante Stills	7	2	0	0	0	0
Darius Robinson	6	3	0	1	0	0
Zaven Collins	5	2	0	1	0	0
Jordan Burch	4	3	0	1	0	0
Roy Lopez	4	1	0	0	0	0
Will Johnson	4	1	0	0	1	0

Budda Baker led all Arizona defenders with 11 tackles. He also recorded one sack, one tackle for loss, one pass defended, and one quarterback hit.

Mack Wilson Sr. and Jack Gibbens each recorded nine tackles.

Arizona’s defense actually accumulated more total tackles than Seattle’s defense, 85 compared with 48. That number should not be interpreted as evidence of greater defensive control. A high tackle total can also occur when a defense spends more time on the field or tackles players after completed plays.

In this game, Arizona’s high tackle count existed alongside Seattle’s 397 total offensive yards.

Why Tackles Alone Do Not Tell the Story

The defensive statistics provide a useful lesson for anyone analyzing football box scores.

Arizona recorded 85 tackles, while Seattle had 48. At first glance, that may appear surprising given the final score.

The context is important.

Seattle possessed enough offensive success to produce 397 total yards and four touchdowns. Arizona’s defenders therefore had many opportunities to make tackles during Seattle’s sustained offensive production.

Seattle, meanwhile, held Arizona to 165 total yards. Fewer offensive opportunities for Arizona naturally meant fewer tackle opportunities for Seattle.

This is why defensive evaluation should combine tackles with sacks, tackles for loss, quarterback hits, passes defended, turnovers, and the opponent’s total offensive production.

Special Teams Statistics

Special teams also contributed to the statistical profile.

Seattle Kicking

Jason Myers was perfect on his field goal attempt and extra points.

Statistic	Jason Myers
Field goals	1/1
Field goal percentage	100%
Long field goal	33 yards
Extra points	4/4
Points	7

Myers scored seven points.

Arizona Kicking

Chad Ryland attempted no field goals and made his only extra-point attempt.

Statistic	Chad Ryland
Field goals	0/0
Extra points	1/1
Points	1

Punting

Seattle’s Michael Dickson punted twice for 93 yards, averaging 46.5 yards per punt. One punt finished inside the 20-yard line, and his longest was 51 yards.

Arizona’s Blake Gillikin punted seven times for 289 yards, averaging 41.3 yards. Three punts went inside the 20, and his longest was 49 yards.

The number of Arizona punts is particularly notable. Seven punts reflect how often the Cardinals’ offensive drives ended without producing sustained scoring opportunities.

Return Game Statistics

Rashid Shaheed handled Seattle’s kick and punt return responsibilities in the supplied statistics.

He recorded:

• 2 kick returns for 47 yards
• 23.5-yard kick return average
• 27-yard long kick return
• 3 punt returns for 29 yards
• 9.7-yard punt return average
• 14-yard long punt return

Arizona’s kick returners were Jalen Brooks and Devin Duvernay.

Jalen Brooks had two returns for 56 yards, averaging 28.0 yards with a 31-yard long return.

Devin Duvernay had one return for 40 yards, giving him a 40.0-yard average and a 40-yard long return.

Arizona’s team kick return total was 96 yards on three returns.

Fumbles and Ball Security

Seattle recorded two team fumbles and lost one.

Jadarian Price was credited with one fumble that was lost. Rashid Shaheed also recorded one fumble, but it was not lost.

Arizona recorded no team fumbles in the supplied statistics.

This creates an interesting contrast with the interception numbers. Seattle protected the football through the passing game but did give away one possession through a lost fumble. Arizona did not lose a fumble but threw one interception.

Therefore, neither team had a completely error-free turnover profile, but Seattle still finished with the more favorable combination of passing efficiency and turnover avoidance.

The Most Important Statistical Matchup

The central statistical matchup was Seattle’s passing efficiency against Arizona’s limited passing production.

Lock:

19 completions, 235 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions

Brissett:

17 completions, 95 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception

The completion totals were relatively close. The yardage totals were not.

Seattle gained 140 more passing yards despite attempting two fewer passes.

That tells us more than completion percentage alone. Seattle created much more value per passing attempt.

The Smith-Njigba performance amplified this advantage. His 155 yards accounted for more than half of Seattle’s total receiving production and two-thirds of Lock’s passing yardage.

A Closer Look at Offensive Efficiency

There are several useful ratios in this game.

Seattle averaged:

• 9.0 yards per pass attempt
• 4.1 yards per rushing attempt
• 10.2 total yards per offensive rushing attempt when combining total yardage with rushing volume is not an appropriate measure, so passing and rushing should be considered separately
• 12.4 yards per reception

Arizona averaged:

• 3.4 yards per pass attempt
• 4.1 yards per rushing attempt
• 5.6 yards per reception

The receiving averages are particularly revealing.

Seattle receivers averaged 12.4 yards per catch, while Arizona receivers averaged only 5.6.

That difference reflects Seattle’s ability to turn completions into substantial gains.

Arizona’s eight catches by McBride helped keep the reception total respectable, but his 41 yards meant the average gain remained modest.

What the Stats Say About Seattle’s Offensive Balance

Seattle’s offense was not balanced in the sense of evenly distributing touches or receiving production. Instead, it was balanced in the sense that the team successfully produced through both passing and rushing.

The Seahawks had:

• 235 passing yards
• 162 rushing yards
• 397 total yards

That is a strong overall offensive profile.

The passing attack had a clear focal point in Smith-Njigba, while the rushing attack relied primarily on Wilson and Price.

This kind of statistical balance can make an offense difficult to contain because the defense cannot rely exclusively on stopping one form of production.

Even with Smith-Njigba responsible for a huge share of receiving yards, Seattle still maintained a productive rushing attack.

What the Stats Say About Arizona’s Offense

Arizona’s offensive numbers show a much more difficult statistical environment.

The Cardinals had:

• 95 passing yards
• 70 rushing yards
• 165 total yards
• 17 receptions
• 26 pass attempts
• 17 rushing attempts

The offense averaged only 5.6 yards per reception.

The Cardinals also failed to record a rushing touchdown and produced just one passing touchdown.

Trey McBride accounted for the team’s touchdown through the air, but his 41 receiving yards demonstrate how limited the overall passing production was.

The combination of low passing yardage and low rushing volume left Arizona with little room to sustain drives.

Three Players Who Stand Out Statistically

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba’s nine catches, 155 yards, and three touchdowns make him the clearest statistical standout.

His 82-yard reception provided an explosive play, while his three touchdowns directly accounted for all three of Seattle’s passing scores.

Drew Lock

Lock’s 19-of-26 passing, 235 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions produced a 139.1 passer rating.

His performance was especially effective because he generated significant yardage without needing a high number of attempts.

Budda Baker

Baker led Arizona with 11 tackles and added a sack, tackle for loss, pass defended, and quarterback hit.

Although Arizona struggled to contain Seattle’s offense overall, Baker’s individual defensive activity was substantial.

Four Important Numbers From the Game

For quick analysis, four statistics summarize much of the game.

397: Seattle’s total offensive yards.

165: Arizona’s total offensive yards.

155: Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s receiving yards.

9.0: Seattle’s passing yards per attempt.

These figures collectively show the main story. Seattle produced more than twice Arizona’s total offensive yardage, Smith-Njigba generated an enormous share of the passing production, and Lock’s efficiency separated the two passing attacks.

What Readers Should Look For in Similar Box Scores

A useful approach to football statistics is to avoid focusing on only the final score.

When analyzing a game, examine these areas:

1. Quarterback efficiency: Look at completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns, interceptions, sacks, and passer rating together.
2. Explosive plays: Long receptions and runs can explain large changes in field position.
3. Rushing volume: Compare attempts as well as yards per carry.
4. Target distribution: A receiver with many targets but limited yardage tells a different story from a receiver producing explosive gains.
5. Defensive disruption: Combine tackles with sacks, tackles for loss, quarterback hits, passes defended, and turnovers.
6. Special teams: Field goals, punting, and returns can influence field position and scoring opportunities.
7. Turnovers: Interceptions and lost fumbles can change possession and momentum.

This method provides a more complete interpretation than simply identifying the team with more points.

Statistical Takeaways From Seattle’s 31-7 Win

The box score points to several clear conclusions.

First, Seattle’s offense produced through both the air and the ground. The Seahawks gained 235 passing yards and 162 rushing yards.

Second, the passing game was exceptionally concentrated around Smith-Njigba. His 155 yards and three touchdowns were the defining individual receiving numbers.

Third, Lock was efficient. His 139.1 passer rating came with three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Fourth, Arizona struggled to generate passing yardage. Brissett’s 95 yards from 28 attempts resulted in only 3.4 yards per attempt.

Fifth, Arizona’s running game lacked volume. The Cardinals attempted only 17 rushes compared with Seattle’s 40.

Sixth, Seattle’s defense limited Arizona to 165 total yards and recorded two sacks and one interception.

Finally, the scoring distribution shows how strongly Seattle finished. After a 7-7 halftime score, the Seahawks added 10 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth.

FAQs

Who led the Seahawks in receiving against the Cardinals?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba led Seattle with nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns on 11 targets.

How many passing yards did Drew Lock have?

Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

How many passing yards did Jacoby Brissett have?

Jacoby Brissett completed 17 of 28 passes for 95 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Who led Arizona in receiving?

Trey McBride led Arizona with eight receptions for 41 yards and one touchdown on 10 targets.

Who led Arizona in tackles?

Budda Baker led the Cardinals with 11 tackles. He also recorded one sack, one tackle for loss, one pass defended, and one quarterback hit.

What was the final score?

Seattle defeated Arizona 31-7 on September 21, 2026, in NFL Week 2.

Conclusion

The arizona cardinals vs seahawks match player stats show a game that became increasingly one-sided after halftime. Seattle finished with 397 total yards compared with Arizona’s 165, and the Seahawks combined 235 passing yards with 162 rushing yards.

Drew Lock’s efficiency was central to the result. He completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the main beneficiary, producing 155 yards and all three of Seattle’s passing touchdowns.

Arizona’s offensive numbers were much more limited. Jacoby Brissett passed for 95 yards, while the Cardinals totaled only 70 rushing yards. Trey McBride led the receiving group with 41 yards and one touchdown, but the team did not create enough explosive passing production to keep pace.

Defensively, Budda Baker led Arizona with 11 tackles, while Seattle received eight-tackle performances from Ernest Jones IV and Devon Witherspoon. Leonard Williams and Jarran Reed each recorded a sack, and Julian Love supplied Seattle’s only interception.

The most useful way to understand this box score is to connect the individual numbers to the team totals. Seattle’s advantage was not based on one category alone. The Seahawks produced significantly more passing yardage, ran the ball much more often, avoided interceptions, created explosive receiving plays, and held Arizona to 165 total yards.

For anyone researching the matchup, the individual player lines provide the detail behind the 31-7 final score. The combination of Lock’s efficient passing, Smith-Njigba’s exceptional receiving production, Seattle’s 40 rushing attempts, and a defense that restricted Arizona’s offensive output explains the statistical shape of the game.