Seahawks Favored by 10.5 Over Cardinals
Seattle opens as 10.5-point favorites against Arizona in Week 9 following a Monday blowout loss to the Chicago Bears.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Seattle Seahawks as 10.5-point favorites (-110) over the Arizona Cardinals ahead of Week 9. Seattle, now 4-4, lost a blowout to the Chicago Bears on Monday, while Arizona, at 3-5, enters the game after an overtime upset of Dallas in Week 8.
Why it matters
The line reflects oddsmakers' expectation that Seattle will bounce back from its Monday loss against a struggling Arizona team. For Seattle fans in the Seattle area, the game is a key test of whether the team can stabilize its midseason record.
Seattle is listed at -650 on the moneyline and Arizona at +480, with the over/under set at 44.5 points. Seattle has held Arizona to 7 points this season, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded three touchdowns and 155 yards in the Week 2 meeting.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a National Football League franchise based in Seattle, Washington, and a longtime competitor in the NFC West division.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a National Football League franchise based in Arizona and a member of the NFC West division.
Gardner Minshew
Gardner Minshew is a quarterback who has played in the NFL and led Arizona's second-half comeback over Dallas in Week 8.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who has become one of the team's key offensive threats.
The details
Seattle opened as 10.5-point favorites at FanDuel Sportsbook for the Week 9 game against Arizona. Arizona's Gardner Minshew led a second-half comeback in overtime over Dallas in Week 8, scoring 33 points, the most the Cardinals have scored in a game this year.
Timeline
Week 2: Seattle held Arizona to 7 points, and Smith-Njigba recorded three touchdowns.
Week 8: Arizona upset Dallas in overtime, with Minshew leading a second-half comeback.
Monday: Seattle lost a blowout to the Chicago Bears.
Week 9: Seattle hosts Arizona as 10.5-point favorites.
Season Trajectory
Seattle's 4-4 record places it in a tight NFC West race, and a win over a 3-5 Arizona team would help separate it from the pack. The point spread signals that sportsbooks view the Seahawks as clear favorites despite their recent blowout loss to Chicago.
The 10.5-point spread and -650 moneyline mean fantasy managers and bettors should weigh Seattle's status as a heavy favorite against the 44.5-point total. Fans tracking Smith-Njigba's production can check how his Week 2 numbers compare to his output in the Week 9 matchup.
The takeaway
Seattle's standing as heavy favorites reflects confidence in a rebound, but a 4-4 record means the margin for error remains narrow. Readers following the NFC West race should watch whether Seattle can convert its favored status into a win.
What happens next
Seattle hosts Arizona in Week 9, the next scheduled game in this matchup.
Further reading
Explore more Seattle Football coverage for context on the Seahawks' season.
