Seahawks evaluate performance ahead of matchup with Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks, coming off a Week 1 victory, prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals, who surprised many with a 26-14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur achieved a milestone by becoming the first non-interim head coach in franchise history to win his first game. Arizona's defense, described as dominant, stifled the Chargers, limiting their plays and showcasing an impressive front seven. The Seahawks will look to capitalize on their physicality to challenge the Cardinals' momentum. The matchup will provide valuable insights into both teams’ strategies going into Week 2 of the NFL season.
- •Seahawks are 1-0 after their opening week matchup.
- •Cardinals defeated Chargers 26-14 in Week 1.
- •Mike LaFleur won his first game as full-time head coach.
- •Cardinals defense produced 17 pressures on 55 snaps against the Chargers.
- •The Seahawks aim to establish dominance in Week 2.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Taking a closer look at the Seahawks' next opponents: the Cardinals
"The Seahawks can attack Cardinals offensive and defensive gameplanners Mike LaFleur & Nick Rallis by establishing the 2026 NFL's levels to line play.
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