# Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals NFL matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seattle-seahawks-and-arizona-cardinals-nfl-matchup
> Updated: 2026-09-18T11:04:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to compete in an NFL Week 2 matchup at State Farm Stadium. 

Initial betting projections favored the Seahawks, with markets pricing them as heavy favorites. Early reports noted that Seattle’s backfield would be shorthanded due to Zach Charbonnet remaining on the reserve/PUP list following an ACL injury. 

As the matchup approached, analysts highlighted potential offensive struggles for Arizona, specifically noting the absence of Sam Darnold due to a hip injury. 

Recent betting analysis has adjusted the spread, with the Seahawks now positioned as 3.5-point road favorites. Following the injury to Darnold, backup Drew Lock is expected to lead the Seahawks. Analysts have suggested that Seattle may adopt a “conservative approach” to control the game pace, which could result in a lower-scoring game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: NFL Week 2: Cardinals and Seahawks face off in NFC West clash

NFL Week 2 highlights include an NFC West matchup between the Cardinals and Seahawks, alongside projections for players like Aaron Jones and Kenneth Walker III.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-week-2-cardinals-and-seahawks-face-off-in-nfc-west-clash

### 2026-09-14: Seattle Seahawks favorited for Week 2 matchup against Arizona Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks enter their Week 2 NFL matchup against the Arizona Cardinals as heavy favorites, with markets projecting a strong offensive performance despite a shorthanded backfield.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-seahawks-favorited-for-week-2-matchup-against-arizona-cardinals

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