Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 1 · University of Phoenix Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 20–16 at home at University of Phoenix Stadium in Week 1 of the 2012 regular season on September 9, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Cardinals to 1–0 and dropped the Seahawks to 0–1. The Seahawks finished 2012 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Cardinals finished 2012 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 23–20 on January 1, 2012. When they met again, the Seattle Seahawks won 58–0 on December 9, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Seahawks lead the series 11–10 after meeting No. 21 since 2002 Full series history
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The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
