Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2007 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 42–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -7.58 total EPA, and +2.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (12:14) 13-K.Warner pass deep right intended for 89-B.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Grant at SEA 18. 24-D.Grant pushed ob at ARI 48 for 34 yards (50-A.Johnson). PENALTY on ARI-89-B.Patrick, Face Mask (1

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +17.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +12.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
6. 6 Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.23 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
8. 8 L. Weaver · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 45:51)
• Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 41:54)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 37:52)
• Arizona Cardinals — K. Warner (Q2 31:09)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Urban (K. Warner pass) (Q3 16:02)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Pollard (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 10:48)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Trufant (Q4 5:47)
• Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q4 2:33)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q1 53:55)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q2 30:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 45:51) — (:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 45:46) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 84-B.Engram for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 41:47) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q2 37:52) — (7:52) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Dockett].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 37:44) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q2 31:09); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:04) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q3 16:02) — (1:02) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 85-J.Urban for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 15:57) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 15–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-M.Pollard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:42) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 85 (Q4 9:32); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 31 (Q4 5:47); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 11 (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (No Huddle) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 2:27) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:14) — (12:14) 13-K.Warner pass deep right intended for 89-B.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Grant at SEA 18. 24-D.Grant pushed ob at ARI 48 for 34 yards (50-A.Johnson). PENALTY on ARI-89-B.Patrick, Face Mask (1 [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.44]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:11) — (2:11) 37-S.Alexander right tackle to ARI 13 for 25 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.54]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 82-L.Pope to ARI 46 for -5 yards (97-P.Kerney) [59-J.Peterson]. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -1.52]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald pushed ob at SEA 32 for 23 yards (24-D.Grant). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.87]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 15:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 38. 23-M.Trufant to SEA 38 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.54]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 80-Bry.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 16. 23-M.Trufant for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -10.63]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:14) — (12:14) 13-K.Warner pass deep right intended for 89-B.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Grant at SEA 18. 24-D.Grant pushed ob at ARI 48 for 34 yards (50-A.Johnson). PENALTY on ARI-89-B.Patrick, Face Mask (1 [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.44]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:29) — (8:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 43-L.Weaver pushed ob at ARI 17 for 46 yards (35-O.Celestin). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.47]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +4.23]

Quarterback report card

K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.58 total EPA
• M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +17.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -7.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, +12.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Hasselbeck (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 53:55 · ARI 5 · Score 0-3
   (8:55) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 45:51 · ARI 7 · Score 0-9
   (:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 81-N.Burleson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 45:46 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 41:54 · ARI 15 · Score 0-16
   (11:54) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 84-B.Engram for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 41:47 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 37:52 · ARI 17 · Score 0-23
   (7:52) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Dockett].
7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 37:44 · ARI 2 · Score 0-24
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:09 · SEA 5 · Score 6-24
   (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld
9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:04 · SEA 2 · Score 7-24
   1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · ARI 23 · Score 7-27
    (:07) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:02 · SEA 2 · Score 13-27
    (1:02) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 85-J.Urban for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 15:57 · SEA 2 · Score 14-27
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · ARI 3 · Score 14-33
    (10:48) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-M.Pollard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · ARI 2 · Score 14-34
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
15. Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 9:32 · SEA 85 · Score 14-36
    (9:32) 17-M.Berger FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI -1, and recovers at ARI -7. 17-M.Berger ran ob in End Zone, SAFETY (33-J.Scobey). ARI #17 tackled and knocked out of
16. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · SEA 31 · Score 14-42
    (5:47) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 80-Bry.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 16. 23-M.Trufant for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:33 · SEA 11 · Score 20-42
    (2:33) (No Huddle) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:27 · SEA 2 · Score 21-42
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.