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← 2026 Week 9

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks

ARI 3 – SEA 17 final · Lumen Field · ARI 3-5, SEA 4-4

How each AI called it

GPT-OSS 120B

OpenAI (open-weight)

Picks Seattle Seahawks · confidence 78% · predicted ARI 20 – SEA 24Correct

The Seahawks should edge the Cardinals 24-20, leveraging a top‑ranked defense and home‑field advantage to counter a balanced but turnover‑prone Cardinals attack.

Full analysis

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona’s balanced offense can score, but a porous defense and key line injuries make it vulnerable, especially on the road.

Strengths
  • balanced attack (202 rush yards vs DAL)
  • Jacoby Brissett’s steady passing
  • Trey McBride as a reliable TE target
Concerns
  • defense allows 29.8 points per game
  • interior line injuries (Nolen, Gaines)
  • WR Kendrick Bourne out, RB depth questionable
Injuries
  • Kendrick Bourne - O - WR - cuts receiving depth
  • Bam Knight - Q - RB - uncertain contribution
  • Jeremiyah Love - Q - RB - uncertain contribution
  • Walter Nolen III - O - DT - hurts defensive interior
  • Jon Gaines II - O - G - weakens O‑line protection
Last game

W 33-30 OT at DAL; 467 total yards (265 pass, 202 rush), 5 sacks allowed, 2 turnovers, 8/18 third‑downs, 33:25 possession.

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle relies on a stout defense and home‑field edge, but the offense is inconsistent and turnover‑prone.

Strengths
  • run defense (allows few yards)
  • Jaxon Smith‑Njigba as a deep threat
  • overall yardage per game below opponents' average
Concerns
  • Sam Darnold’s 9 interceptions this season
  • interior defensive line thin after DT injuries
  • limited receiving depth without Rashid Shaheed
Injuries
  • Leonard Williams - Q - DT - reduces interior line depth
  • Brandon Pili - O - DT - further weakens defensive front
  • Uchenna Nwosu - O - LB - hurts pass‑rush versatility
  • Rashid Shaheed - O - WR - limits receiver options
Last game

L 34-17 vs CHI; total yards 252 (171 pass, 81 rush), 1‑11 third‑down conversion, 1 turnover, struggled to move the ball.

Key factors

  • Home field (high, favors SEA) — Lumen Field’s crowd and familiar turf give Seattle a measurable advantage over a traveling Arizona team.
  • Defensive match‑up (medium, favors SEA) — Seattle’s run defense (246 yds allowed per game) should limit Arizona’s balanced ground game led by Allgeier.
  • Turnover risk (medium, favors neutral) — Both quarterbacks are prone to interceptions; Seattle’s Darnold (9 INT) vs. Cardinals’ Brissett (7 INT) could swing the result.
  • Injury impact (low, favors SEA) — Seattle’s key interior defensive injuries are mitigated by overall depth, while Arizona’s O‑line and defensive line losses hurt more.
What it looked at
  • team season statistics
  • recent game performances
  • injury reports
  • head‑to‑head strengths/weaknesses
  • venue, weather and travel factors
  • analysis of prior mispredictions

Reasoning

Seattle’s defense has been the league’s best at limiting yardage and points, and even after a lopsided loss to Chicago the underlying metrics (low total yards, strong run defense) remain solid. Arizona’s offense showed it can move the ball, but it relied on a high‑yardage game against a weak Cowboys defense and still turned the ball over twice. The Cardinals’ defense is among the worst in the league, and they are missing a starting DT and a guard, which should make it harder to contain Darnold’s deep passing to Smith‑Njigba. Home‑field advantage at Lumen Field further tips the scale to Seattle. While both QBs are turnover risks, the Seahawks’ superior defense and the Cardinals’ injury‑laden line give Seattle the edge, leading to a projected 24‑20 victory.

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GLM-5.2

Z.ai (Zhipu)

Picks Arizona Cardinals · confidence 54% · predicted ARI 27 – SEA 24Wrong

Arizona's offense found a spark in Dallas with 467 yards and balanced scoring, while Seattle's offense stalled badly against Chicago and now faces mounting defensive injuries. The Cardinals' road form (3-2) and Seattle's defensive attrition give Arizona a narrow edge despite their own defensive flaws.

Full analysis

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona is banged up with 14 players on IR or out, but just showed its offensive ceiling with 467 yards and 33 points in Dallas, and they're 3-2 on the road this year.

Strengths
  • Offense broke out with 467 yards and 24 first downs at Dallas
  • Jacoby Brissett has been steady with 10 TDs and 7 INTs
  • Trey McBride is one of the league's best tight ends with 66 catches already
Concerns
  • Defense allows 29.8 points per game, second-worst indicator on the dossier
  • 14 players on IR or out suggests significant depth issues
  • Running back injuries to Knight and Love could limit offensive balance
Injuries
  • Walter Nolen III DT - Out - interior run defense weakened
  • Jon Gaines II G - Out - offensive line depth challenged
  • Kendrick Bourne WR - Out - reduces receiver depth
  • Bam Knight RB - Questionable - concussion protocol, could limit backfield
  • Jeremiyah Love RB - Questionable - ankle, another running back concern
Last game

Arizona upset Dallas 33-30 in overtime, piling up 467 total yards (265 passing, 202 rushing), 24 first downs, and holding the ball for 33:25, though they did commit 9 penalties for 77 yards and took 5 sacks.

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle's defense has carried the team all year but is getting depleted up front with Williams questionable, Pili out, and Nwosu out, while the offense has gone cold with just 252 yards against Chicago.

Strengths
  • Defense still allows only 246 yards per game on the season
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a productive target with 985 receiving yards and 9 TDs
  • Home field at Lumen Field is historically a strong advantage
Concerns
  • Darnold's 9 INTs and recent struggles against pressure
  • Offensive line injuries with Charles Cross and Anthony Bradford on the report
  • Defense lost key pieces: Williams questionable, Nwosu and Pili out, Shaheed out on offense
Injuries
  • Leonard Williams DT - Questionable - disruptive interior presence, huge loss if he can't go or is limited
  • Uchenna Nwosu LB - Out - top edge defender, pass rush weakened
  • Rashid Shaheed WR - Out - speed element removed from offense
  • Drew Lock QB - Out - no backup depth behind Darnold
Last game

Seattle was dominated by Chicago on Monday Night Football, gaining just 252 total yards, going 1-for-11 on third down, holding the ball for only 24:57, and committing 5 penalties for 43 yards in a 34-17 loss.

Key factors

  • Seattle defensive attrition (high, favors ARI) — Williams questionable, Nwosu out, Pili out, and Shaheed out mean Seattle is without multiple starters on both sides of the ball, weakening their primary strength.
  • Arizona offensive momentum (medium, favors ARI) — The Cardinals just posted 467 yards and 33 points in Dallas, showing a balanced attack that can attack a depleted Seattle defense.
  • Seattle offensive slump (medium, favors ARI) — Seattle managed only 252 yards and 1-of-11 on third down against Chicago, and Darnold's 9 interceptions suggest vulnerability to pressure.
  • Home field advantage (medium, favors SEA) — Lumen Field is one of the toughest road environments in the NFL, and Arizona's defense is weak enough that crowd noise could matter.
  • Arizona defensive weakness (high, favors SEA) — The Cardinals allow 29.8 points per game and 342.6 yards per game, meaning Seattle's struggling offense could find easier sledding at home.
  • Short week for Seattle (low, favors ARI) — Seattle played Monday Night Football and has 6 days rest versus Arizona's 7, a slight recovery disadvantage for the home team.
What it looked at
  • Season stats showing Arizona's offense (333 ypg) vs Seattle's defense (246 ypg allowed) - the key matchup
  • Last game performance: Arizona's 467 yards vs Seattle's 252 yards in Week 8
  • Injury report showing Seattle without Nwosu, Pili, Shaheed, Lock and Williams questionable
  • Arizona's 14 players on IR/out indicating significant depth concerns
  • Arizona's 3-2 road record suggesting comfort away from home
  • Seattle's defensive dominance stat (246 ypg allowed) as the main reason SEA could still win
  • Darnold's 9 INTs suggesting turnover vulnerability
  • Previous wrong picks where I overrated Seattle (lost to CHI 34-17) and undervalued Arizona's offense (ARI beat DAL 33-30)

Reasoning

This is a close call between two flawed teams. I'm picking Arizona narrowly because their offense just demonstrated a high ceiling (467 yards, 33 points at Dallas) while Seattle's offense collapsed (252 yards, 1-of-11 on third down) and the Seahawks are dealing with significant defensive attrition - Leonard Williams is questionable, Uchenna Nwosu is out, Brandon Pili is out, and Rashid Shaheed is out. Seattle's season defensive numbers (246 ypg allowed) are still elite, but those numbers were accumulated with a healthier roster. I learned from my previous misses: I picked Seattle to beat Chicago and they lost 34-17, and I picked Dallas to beat Arizona and the Cardinals won 33-30. Both teams have defensive weaknesses (Arizona allows 29.8 ppg), so this game could be a shootout. Seattle's home field advantage and defensive pedigree keep this close, but Arizona's offensive momentum and Seattle's injuries tip it slightly to the Cardinals in a tight one.

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Mistral Large

Mistral AI

Picks Seattle Seahawks · confidence 65% · predicted ARI 20 – SEA 27Correct

Seattle wins a close, physical game at home, leveraging their dominant defensive front and improved offensive line play to control the tempo and limit Arizona's rushing attack.

Full analysis

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona is resilient but inconsistent, with a strong passing game and a rushing attack that can exploit tired defenses. Their defense has been gashed by the run, which plays into Seattle's hands if they can establish Wilson or Price.

Strengths
  • Balanced offense (265 passing, 202 rushing in Week 8)
  • Jacoby Brissett managing games well (7 INTs in 8 games)
  • Trey McBride as a reliable TE target
  • Improved offensive line play in recent weeks (only 2 sacks vs DAL)
Concerns
  • Defensive line injuries (Nolen, Williams out; Gaines questionable)
  • Poor run defense (148.3 yards/game allowed, 28th in NFL)
  • Inconsistent secondary play (allowed 300+ passing yards in 4 of last 5 games)
  • Turnover-prone (2 giveaways vs DAL in Week 8)
Injuries
  • Walter Nolen III DT - Out - Weakens interior pass rush and run defense
  • Jon Gaines II G - Out - Reduces OL depth and run-blocking strength
  • Bam Knight RB - Questionable - Key part of rushing attack if active
  • Jeremiyah Love RB - Questionable - Depth at RB if Knight can't play
Last game

ARI played a complete game in Dallas, with Brissett throwing for 265 yards and 2 TDs, and the run game gashing DAL for 202 yards. The defense forced 3 turnovers and held DAL to 30 points despite 467 total yards. However, their OL gave up 5 sacks, and the secondary was torched for big plays.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks are trending upward after a Week 8 win over Kansas City, but their offense remains inconsistent. Their defense, however, is elite in yards allowed and can exploit Arizona's injury-depleted offensive line.

Strengths
  • Elite run defense (2nd in NFL, 78.9 yards/game allowed)
  • Strong pass rush with Leonard Williams (if healthy) and Boye Mafe
  • Home-field advantage with crowd noise and artificial turf
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a reliable WR1
Concerns
  • Inconsistent QB play from Sam Darnold (9 INTs in 7 games)
  • Poor 3rd-down conversion (1-11 in Week 8)
  • Lack of a true RB1 with Charbonnet and Price banged up
  • Offensive line struggles in pass protection (3 sacks allowed vs CHI)
Injuries
  • Leonard Williams DT - Questionable - High impact if he can't play; disrupts ARI's run game
  • Uchenna Nwosu LB - Out - Weakens edge rush and run defense
  • Rashid Shaheed WR - Out - Removes deep threat, but JSN is healthy
  • Brandon Pili DT - Out - Reduces interior DL depth
Last game

SEA's offense was stifled by Chicago's defense (252 total yards, 1-11 on 3rd down), but their defense held firm against a strong Bears offense until late. The run game was non-existent (81 yards), and Darnold was pressured constantly (3 sacks). However, the win over KC the prior week showed their potential when the offense clicks.

Key factors

  • Defensive line matchup (high, favors SEA) — Seattle's DL, even without Nwosu, is deeper and more disruptive than Arizona's injury-ravaged group. Leonard Williams (if healthy) can dominate against ARI's shaky interior OL.
  • Run defense vs. run offense (high, favors SEA) — SEA is 2nd in run defense (78.9 yards/game), while ARI is 28th in run defense (148.3 yards/game). If SEA can establish the run, they control the clock and limit ARI's possessions.
  • QB play and pressure (medium, favors neutral) — Darnold is turnover-prone (9 INTs) but can make plays; Brissett is game-manager but efficient. Both OLs are shaky, so whoever handles pressure better will win.
  • Home-field advantage (medium, favors SEA) — SEA is 2-2 at home but plays better in front of their crowd. ARI is 3-2 on the road but has struggled in loud environments (e.g., Week 1 vs NYG).
  • Recent form (medium, favors SEA) — SEA beat KC 20-3 in Week 8 and has played better since their bye. ARI is coming off an emotional OT win vs DAL but has been inconsistent all season.
  • Special teams (low, favors neutral) — Both teams have solid kickers (Jason Myers for SEA, Matt Prater for ARI) and average return games. No major advantage here.
What it looked at
  • ARI and SEA's recent results and last game stats (Week 8 performance, 3rd-down efficiency, turnover margins)
  • Injury reports for both teams, focusing on DL, OL, and RB positions
  • Season stat leaders (passing, rushing, receiving) to identify mismatches
  • News sources [S1], [S2], [S3] about SEA's struggles vs Chicago's DL and Jeffery Simmons' impact
  • News sources [S6], [S7], [S9] about SEA's injury situation and practice reports
  • News sources [S8], [S10] about ARI's injury situation and OL depth
  • Venue and weather (artificial turf, mild conditions, home crowd for SEA)
  • Rest differential (SEA had 6 days, ARI had 7 days since last game)
  • Historical context: SEA's home dominance vs ARI in recent years, ARI's road struggles in loud stadiums

Reasoning

This game hinges on Seattle's ability to exploit Arizona's weak run defense and injury-depleted defensive line. The Seahawks' DL, led by Leonard Williams (if healthy), can disrupt ARI's rushing attack and force Brissett into uncomfortable situations. While ARI's offense is balanced and dangerous, their defense has been gashed by the run all season, and SEA's 2nd-ranked run defense should limit Allgeier and Knight. The key matchup is SEA's OL vs ARI's pass rush: if Darnold can avoid turnovers and the OL holds up, SEA's offense can control the clock and wear down ARI's defense. Home-field advantage plays a role, as SEA is more comfortable in Lumen Field's environment, while ARI has struggled in loud road games. The recent form favors SEA, who beat KC 20-3 in Week 8 and has shown improvement since their bye, while ARI's OT win vs DAL was impressive but may have been emotionally taxing. The confidence is tempered by SEA's offensive inconsistency and ARI's resilience, but the defensive matchups and home-field edge tilt this toward Seattle.

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What the AIs looked at

Every AI received exactly this research pack. Betting lines and ESPN's own win predictor are deliberately left out.

Season numbers (the same brief players see)

  • ARI: 3-5 overall; 3-2 on the road; scoring 21.9 and allowing 29.8 a game; gaining 333 and allowing 342.6 yards a game over 8 games; 1 turnovers and 1 takeaways a game; 7 days since last game; 14 players on injured reserve or out; recent: W 33-30 at DAL, L 16-30 vs DEN, W 18-16 at LAR
  • SEA: 3-4 overall; 2-2 on the home; scoring 24.6 and allowing 21.3 a game; gaining 338.6 and allowing 246.1 yards a game over 7 games; 2 turnovers and 1.4 takeaways a game; 6 days since last game; 6 players on injured reserve or out; recent: L 17-34 vs CHI, W 20-3 vs KC, L 14-17 at DEN
  • What each team has done so far, not a prediction. Any team can beat any team on a given day.

Venue and weather

  • Lumen Field (Seattle, WA); artificial turf
  • Forecast: 58°F

Recent results and last game

  • SEA: W 30-23 vs LAC 2026-10-04; L 32-29 vs SF 2026-10-11; L 17-14 OT @ DEN 2026-10-16; W 20-3 vs KC 2026-10-26; L 34-17 vs CHI 2026-11-03
  • ARI: L 36-24 @ NYG 2026-10-04; L 45-21 vs DET 2026-10-11; W 18-16 @ LAR 2026-10-18; L 30-16 vs DEN 2026-10-25; W 33-30 OT @ DAL 2026-11-01
  • ARI Most recent game (Week 8): W 33-30 at DAL - total yards 467, passing yards 265, rushing yards 202, turnovers 2, 3rd down 8-18, possession 33:25, first downs 24, sacks-yards lost 5-42, penalties-yards 9-77
  • SEA Most recent game (Week 8): L 17-34 vs CHI - total yards 252, passing yards 171, rushing yards 81, turnovers 1, 3rd down 1-11, possession 24:57, first downs 18, sacks-yards lost 3-17, penalties-yards 5-43

Season stat leaders

  • SEA: Passing Yards: Sam Darnold (127/211, 1,478 YDS, 10 TD, 9 INT); Rushing Yards: Emanuel Wilson (111 CAR, 403 YDS, 3 TD); Receiving Yards: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (64 REC, 985 YDS, 9 TD)
  • ARI: Passing Yards: Jacoby Brissett (193/305, 1,719 YDS, 10 TD, 7 INT); Rushing Yards: Tyler Allgeier (72 CAR, 323 YDS, 2 TD); Receiving Yards: Trey McBride (66 REC, 544 YDS, 5 TD)

Injury report (ESPN)

  • SEA: Leonard Williams DT - Questionable (Shoulder); Brandon Pili DT - Out (Back); Uchenna Nwosu LB - Out (Ankle); Drew Lock QB - Out (Elbow); Rashid Shaheed WR - Out (Knee)
  • ARI: Kendrick Bourne WR - Out (Lower Leg); Bam Knight RB - Questionable (Concussion); Jeremiyah Love RB - Questionable (Ankle); Walter Nolen III DT - Out (Ankle); Jon Gaines II G - Out (Ankle)

News and previews

  • [S1] Sweet Home Chicago: Simmons stymies Darnold, Seahawks in Bears debut - New Bears DT Jeffrey Simmons had a sack, six tackles (three TFLs) and deflected a pass as Chicago won its third straight, and he also earned a game ball.
  • [S2] Jeffery Simmons, Bears' defense handle Seahawks - Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons had the Bears controlling both sides of the ball on MNF.
  • [S3] Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17 - — Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention...
  • [S4] Seattle Seahawks - # Seattle Seahawks ID: IeiJRUefGECd Website: www.seahawks.com Legal name: Football Northwest LLC Headquarters: Renton, WA, United States LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/seattle-seahawks · 78,403 followers Industry: Spectator Sports Industry codes: SIC 79, 794, NAICS 71, 711 Company type: Privately Held Parent company: Khosla family Founded: 1976 [...] ## Products and servic…
  • [S5] Arizona Cardinals - # Arizona Cardinals Football Club ID: 6WKGEhqaBH9j Website: www.azcardinals.com Legal name: Arizona Cardinals Football Club LLC Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ, United States LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/arizona-cardinals-football-club · 42,007 followers Industry: Spectator Sports Industry codes: SIC 79, 794, NAICS 71, 711 Company type: Privately Held Founded: 1898 [...] ## Pr…
  • [S6] Seattle Seahawks Injury Report: RBs trending in opposite directions - Seattle Sports - Backup nose tackle Brandon Pili (back) sat out practice as a new addition to the injury report. ADVERTISEMENT Seattle’s full practice report is below. ## Seahawks injury report Did not participate • T Charles Cross (ankle) • WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) • EDGE Uchenna Nwosu (ankle) • G Anthony Bradford (knee) • RB Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) • DT Brandon Pili (back) • LB Patrick O…
  • [S7] Seahawks' Jadarian Price returns to practice | FOX 13 Seattle - RENTON, Wash. - Running back Jadarian Price was limited in practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday after being designated to return from injured reserve. Price has been out for the last month with a chest injury that was initially suffered in the team's Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Price played the following week against the Washington Commanders, but has been …
  • [S8] Injury Report: Week 8 vs Cowboys - Multiple players returned to practice after being inactive on Sunday. Jeremiyah Love (ankle), safety Dewey Wingard (knee), cornerback Max Melton (knee), and quarterback Carson Beck (back) were limited. Cornerback Kei'Trel Clark was limited with an illness. Since the Cowboys did not practice on Wednesday, the designations were estimations. Wide receiver George Pickens was limit…
  • [S9] Seahawks list Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Monday injury report, give update on Zach Charbonnet - Yahoo Sports - GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks catches a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Norm Hall Jake Renn · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement [...] Adve…
  • [S10] Injury Report: Week 6 vs Rams - It was another limited practice for wide receiver Devin Duvernay (ribs) and safety Kitan Crawford (ankle). While game designations will be announced on Friday, the Cardinals have until Saturday to activate Crawford to the main roster if they want him to play this weekend. Safety Budda Baker, outside linebacker Josh Sweat, and left guard Isaac Seumalo were full participants aft…

Sources

  1. [S1] Sweet Home Chicago: Simmons stymies Darnold, Seahawks in Bears debut (espn.com)
  2. [S2] Jeffery Simmons, Bears' defense handle Seahawks (espn.com)
  3. [S3] Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17 (espn.com)
  4. [S4] Seattle Seahawks (tavily.com)
  5. [S5] Arizona Cardinals (tavily.com)
  6. [S6] Seattle Seahawks Injury Report: RBs trending in opposite directions - Seattle Sports (sports.mynorthwest.com)
  7. [S7] Seahawks' Jadarian Price returns to practice | FOX 13 Seattle (fox13seattle.com)
  8. [S8] Injury Report: Week 8 vs Cowboys (azcardinals.com)
  9. [S9] Seahawks list Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Monday injury report, give update on Zach Charbonnet - Yahoo Sports (sports.yahoo.com)
  10. [S10] Injury Report: Week 6 vs Rams (azcardinals.com)

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