Seahawks Look to Rebound Against Resurgent Cardinals

The Seahawks and Cardinals meet at Lumen Field in Week 9, with Seattle aiming to regain momentum after a defeat. Seattle won their Week 2 matchup 31-7 and has taken its past 10 meetings with Arizona, a run dating to 2021. The Cardinals, however, have shown they can rally: they erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Dallas in Week 8. Each of Arizona’s three wins this season has come on the road.

Seattle’s recent offensive struggles are a concern as its playoff position grows precarious. Quarterback Sam Darnold has had subpar performances, and the Seahawks need to improve on offense to keep their season on track. A strong home showing could provide a reset after the loss.

Arizona will start Gardner Minshew, who took over for Jacoby Brissett during the Cardinals’ comeback against Dallas. If the offense sustains the energy it found late in that game, the visitors could challenge Seattle. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are coming off a defensive performance in which they allowed 34 points to Chicago. A more focused effort from that unit, particularly against a quarterback making his first start of the season, is viewed as a path to a convincing Seattle win.