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Cardinals Taking A Stand Down On Goal Line

Defense has fourth down stops in each of first two games

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:01 PM
Cardinals Taking A Stand Down On Goal Line
Key Things to Know
  • Arizona recorded a fourth-and-goal stop in each of their first two games of the season.
  • Dewey Wingard helped stop Seattle running back Emanuel Wilson at the 1-yard line in the first half.
  • Dante Stills recorded a fourth-down sack near the goal line the prior week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals defense recorded a goal-line stand for the second consecutive game during Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Dewey Wingard and the defense stopped Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line late in the first half.

This followed a Week 1 goal-line stop featuring a fourth-down sack by Dante Stills. Head coach Mike LaFleur praised the unit's grit, though Seattle later capped a 16-play drive with a fourth-down touchdown by A.J. Barner in a 24-7 game.

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