The Seattle Seahawks are rolling into Week Two without quarterback Sam Darnold, and that fact alone has the Emerald City feeling uneasy. Over in Arizona, the Cardinals are absolutely buzzing after pulling off a major upset win against the Los Angeles Chargers in their Week One opener. They think they can do it again, and our guys are their next target.
Cardinals’ Unlikely Confidence
That Week One win wasn’t just a fluke for the desert birds; it was a statement. The Cardinals came out swinging, shocking the Chargers, and a big moment came in the fourth quarter when Andrew Wingard, rocking jersey #28, snagged an interception. He celebrated big with his teammates, and honestly, who can blame him? That kind of play, that kind of upset, it breeds confidence. Now, all the talk out of Arizona is about making it two upsets in a row to kick off their season. They’re looking at the Seahawks, seeing Darnold sidelined, and they are definitely feeling like they have a shot. We’ve even heard about how another Wingard, Dewey, has become a real fan-favorite down there, adding to their good vibes. The Cardinals’ latest injury report is out too, so they’re probably feeling good about who they have ready to go.
Seahawks’ Uphill Battle and Lingering Questions
For our Seahawks, this Week Two matchup feels like a massive challenge right out of the gate, especially with Sam Darnold not taking snaps. It’s a gut punch, no doubt. The source doesn’t tell us why our QB isn’t playing, just that he’s out, and that’s enough to raise the stakes dramatically. You know Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury are scrambling to adapt. It’s not ideal when you’re facing a team that just shocked the league and is hungry for more. To add another wrinkle, there are reportedly two player connections between these two squads this week. Makes you wonder who they are and what kind of inside intel they might be bringing. This whole situation puts the Seahawks in a tough spot, and you can bet the Cardinals are looking at us as one of those “NFL favorites expected to be upset in Week Two” that CBS Sports was talking about. Nobody likes to be underestimated, but it feels like the Cards are doing just that to us.
So, here we are, facing down a confident Cardinals team looking for another upset. Without Darnold, our Seahawks have to dig deep. This isn’t just another game; it’s a chance to show what we’re made of, even when the chips are down. Can we shut down their newfound swagger and prove the pundits wrong? The whole 12s are watching, waiting for our guys to step up.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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