Arizona Cardinals prepare for second game under head coach Mike LaFleur
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals enter week two with a 2-0 record as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks. First-year head coach Mike LaFleur has garnered attention for his effective game management, leading to a strong start in his debut season. Analysts praise LaFleur's coaching abilities, despite noting that the team had a similar 2-0 start last season before faltering. The Cardinals aim to maintain their momentum against a tough Seattle defense that forced three turnovers in their previous matchup. The following weeks will bring significant challenges, including matchups against established coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay.
- •Cardinals hold a 2-0 record ahead of the Seahawks game.
- •Mike LaFleur impresses with strong coaching in his debut.
- •Last year's similar start ended poorly for the Cardinals.
- •Upcoming games include matchups against top NFL coaches.
- •Seattle's defense created three turnovers in week one.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Analysts Call Mike LaFleur’s Cardinals Debut the NFL’s Most Surprising
"Arizona Cardinals football is officially back.The Cardinals are heading into a massive week two battle against the Seattle Seahawks sporting a 2-0 record.Not only is Arizona impressing the outside NFL world, head coach Mike LaFleur is impressing individuals with real influence early into his tenure.Read more about the strides that the first-year coach is making […] The post Analysts Call Mike LaFleur’s Cardinals Debut the NFL’s Most Surprising appeared first on HEAVY.
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