The Seahawks head into Week 2 with the kind of matchup that can get tricky fast. Arizona already proved it can throw a punch, rolling past the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on the road in Week 1, and now the Cardinals get Seattle with some confidence and a chance to end a nine-game skid against the Seahawks.
That’s the backdrop for Sunday’s game, and it’s why the picks around this one lean heavily on Seattle’s defense. Drew Lock is back under center for the Seahawks, but the expectation from the predictions here isn’t that he’ll have to carry the offense in a shootout. The belief is that Seattle can keep this one controlled, make Arizona play from behind and let its front do the heavy lifting.
Kole Musgrove of Seahawks Wire sees a tight game but one that stays in Seattle’s hands throughout, with the Seahawks winning 20-13. His read is that Seattle will be more conservative than usual with Lock, not out of doubt, but to put him in the best spot to succeed. He points to the “Dark Side Defense” as the separator, saying Arizona can’t run effectively and that if the Cardinals become one-dimensional, the Seahawks’ defensive line will feast on Jacoby Brissett.
Justin Melo is on the same side, taking Seattle 23-13. His pick comes down to another strong defensive showing with Lock at quarterback.
Matt Legros goes a little bigger on the Seahawks, calling for a 27-13 win. He expects Lock to turn in another steady outing and the run game to find the end zone twice in the NFC West matchup. In his view, Seattle’s defense will keep Jacoby Brissett, Trey McBride and the rest of Arizona’s offense in check.
Jess Root of Cards Wire still lands on Seattle, predicting a 24-13 Seahawks win. His take is that Seattle’s defense will be too much for Arizona’s promising offense, while the Cardinals’ defense won’t be ready for the physical fight the Seahawks bring.
Odds for Seahawks vs. Cardinals were listed courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, September 19th, 2026.
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