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Cardinals Test-Drive Newfound Confidence Against the Defending Super Bowl Champ Seahawks
Trey McBride’s back ailment is expected to be short-term, and the Cardinals also got full practice returns from Will Johnson and Blake Gillikin.
The Arizona Cardinals listed tight end Trey McBride with a back ailment ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. The rest designation suggests the injury is minor and unlikely to linger.
Both the Cardinals and Seahawks enter Sunday's contest with 1-0 records following opening week victories. Arizona defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14, while Seattle beat the New England Patriots 13-10.
McBride, a fifth-year tight end, is considered matchup-proof and instrumental to the Cardinals' offense. His back designation reflects routine management rather than a lingering concern.
The Seahawks hold a 31-22-1 series lead over Arizona and have won 11 straight games dating to last season. This matchup presents a significant early-season test for the new-look Cardinals.
First-Year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur faces Seattle coach Mike Macdonald in a litmus test for Arizona's franchise rebuild. Sunday's matchup will reveal how the new-look team performs against a defending Super Bowl contender.