5-0: The One Number Sam Darnold Owns Against Arizona, and It's Getting Worse For Them
Alright, 12s, buckle up, because as we gear up for the 2026 season, there's one stat that's gotta have the rest of the NFC West sweating, especially down in Arizona. Our man, QB Sam Darnold, who just led us to a Super Bowl win, has an absolutely ridiculous, undefeated record against the Cardinals. Yeah, you read that right: he’s 5-0 in his career when facing those birds! Five games, five wins. Seriously, what is even happening?
The Cardinal Kryptonite is Real, Folks
You can talk all the trash you want about division rivals, but Darnold just flat out owns the Cardinals. We’ve got 'em twice this year, first at their place in Week 2, then we host them right here at Lumen Field in Week 9. And the history? It’s a straight up nightmare for them. His career completion percentage against them is a stellar 70.8%, with 675 yards through the air, four touchdowns, and only one interception. He’s been sacked nine times, but hey, he still finds a way to win!
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Now, some might try to nitpick, saying he only started three of those five games. And yeah, for two of those wins back in 2022 with the San Francisco 49ers, he was a backup. One game, he took a single kneeldown snap. In the other, he was in for 10 snaps, completed two passes for 10 yards, and knelt down twice. But here’s the kicker: he still didn’t lose! The guy just doesn't know how to drop a game to Arizona, even when he’s barely touching the ball. That’s pure mental dominance right there.
Darnold: The Clutch Commander Against Arizona
When Darnold got the starting nod against the Cardinals, that’s when the real magic happened. In 2024, as the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, he beat them 23-22. He was 21-for-31 passing for 235 yards, and two touchdowns, including a game-winning touchdown pass with just 1:13 left on the clock. Clutch city, baby!
Then, last year, in 2025, in his first start as our Seahawks QB against the Cardinals, he did it again! He completed 18-of-26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown, leading a game-winning drive that ended with a Jason Myers field goal as time expired for a 23-20 victory. You can’t make this stuff up! Later that same season, we absolutely smoked them 44-22. Darnold was super efficient in that blowout, attempting only 12 passes but completing 10 of them for 178 yards, a touchdown, and one interception. He gets the job done, whether it’s a nail-biter or a total demolishing!
So, as we look to those two matchups against Arizona in Week 2 and Week 9, the question isn't if Darnold can beat them, it’s how many more times he can extend this ridiculous streak. Can they actually beat him for the first time ever this year? Honestly, after everything we've seen, it feels like an impossible task for them. Get ready to watch our Super Bowl-winning QB keep that perfect record rolling!
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