Game story
In Week 2 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-15, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 24–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Dilfer (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +1.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+30.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 T. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +7.39 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 T. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4 T. Dilfer · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 5 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 M. Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — SEA · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+8.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.90 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — I. Mili (T. Dilfer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Jones
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Jenkins
- Arizona Cardinals — F. Sanders (J. Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 34:14) — (4:14) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 89-I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 34:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 58 (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 26:59) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q4 12:52); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 12:41) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 3:18) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:52) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 58-I.Kacyvenski at SEA 49. 58-I.Kacyvenski to ARI 24 for 27 yards (67-C.Dishman).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 20-M.Morris to ARI 6 for 6 yards (42-K.Lassiter, 59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (42-K.Lassiter), RECOVERED by ARI-36-D.Barrett at ARI 6. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 27 for 21 yards (81-
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins to SEA 41 for 17 yards (21-K.Lucas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:52) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 58-I.Kacyvenski at SEA 49. 58-I.Kacyvenski to ARI 24 for 27 yards (67-C.Dishman).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 27:10) — (12:10) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 20-M.Morris to ARI 6 for 6 yards (42-K.Lassiter, 59-R.Fredrickson). FUMBLES (42-K.Lassiter), RECOVERED by ARI-36-D.Barrett at ARI 6. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 27 for 21 yards (81-
Quarterback report card
T.Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Dilfer (Seattle Seahawks) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.05 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 27 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.155 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.022 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.211 | -0.274 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +11.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -2.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 54:13 · ARI 29 · Score 0-3
(9:13) 9-R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 48:08 · SEA 5 · Score 3-3
(3:08) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 34:14 · ARI 1 · Score 3-9
(4:14) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 89-I.Mili for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-93-K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, declined. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 34:10 · ARI 2 · Score 3-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 27:10 · SEA 58 · Score 9-10
(12:10) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 26:59 · SEA 2 · Score 10-10
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 12:55 · ARI 1 · Score 10-13
(12:55) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:52 · SEA 30 · Score 16-13
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · SEA 2 · Score 17-13
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:22 · SEA 4 · Score 23-13
(3:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · SEA 2 · Score 24-13
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-13 in Week 2, 2002 on 2002-09-15.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 24, Seattle Seahawks 13 (ARI 24-13 SEA) in Week 2, 2002 on 2002-09-15.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 14, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, Seattle Seahawks 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — I. Mili (T. Dilfer pass) (Q2 34:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Jones (Q3 27:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Jenkins (Q4 12:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — F. Sanders (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 3:22) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 54:13, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — B. Gramatica (Q1 48:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 12:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Dilfer (Seattle Seahawks), 56.9% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.05 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 37.0% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +8.36 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.90 EPA): 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to ARI 5. 82-M.Jenkins for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sea #91 Palepoi injured on play - walks off the field.. The biggest win-probability swing was +30.0%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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