Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-4.33 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at SEA 35 for -6 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney), RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at SEA 34..

Cardinals 27–3 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2009

Game story

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Seattle Seahawks 27–3 in Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-18, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-12.4% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-18, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +10.55 total EPA, and +13.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-12.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: 1-N.Rackers kicks 47 yards from ARI 30 to SEA 23. RECOVERED by ARI-28-G.Toler.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	14	3	7	3	0	27
Seattle Seahawks	0	3	0	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

1 K. Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +10.55 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
3 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4 J. Ryan · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.73 EPA/play
5 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6 J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8 M. Leinart · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Warner — ARI · Passing

K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+10.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.43 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (2:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 25 for -9 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by ARI-97-B.Robinson at SEA 23. 97-B.Robinson to SEA 23 for no gain (60-M.Unger).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 49:24)
Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Q1 48:10)
Arizona Cardinals — S. Breaston (K. Warner pass) (Q3 17:59)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 43:42)
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 34:00)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 6:09)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 49:24) — (4:24) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 49:18) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 48:10); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 48:07) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 34:00) — (4:00) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q3 17:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 17:54) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

Turning points

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

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:18) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 47 yards from ARI 30 to SEA 23. RECOVERED by ARI-28-G.Toler. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.93]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at SEA 35 for -6 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney), RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at SEA 34. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -4.33]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:23) — (6:23) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan pass deep middle to 89-J.Carlson to ARI 20 for 42 yards (27-M.Adams). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +4.73]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 25 for -9 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by ARI-97-B.Robinson at SEA 23. 97-B.Robinson to SEA 23 for no gain (60-M.Unger). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.43]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 34 for 18 yards (21-K.Jennings). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.74]

Impact plays

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

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 25 for -9 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by ARI-97-B.Robinson at SEA 23. 97-B.Robinson to SEA 23 for no gain (60-M.Unger). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.43]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:18) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 47 yards from ARI 30 to SEA 23. RECOVERED by ARI-28-G.Toler. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.93]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:23) — (6:23) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan pass deep middle to 89-J.Carlson to ARI 20 for 42 yards (27-M.Adams). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +4.73]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 31:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at SEA 35 for -6 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney), RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at SEA 34. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -4.33]

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) · 44 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.55 total EPA
M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 27.8% completion · -22.7% CPOE · -0.63 EPA/play · -22.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.011	-0.429
Offensive success rate	44.2%	28.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.264	-0.481
Rush EPA/play	-0.364	-0.414
Defensive EPA/play	+0.429	-0.011
Defensive success rate	71.4%	55.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.43), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +1.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -27.00 total EPA, 2 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.
K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
K. Warner (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 49:24 · SEA 2 · Score 6-0
(4:24) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 49:18 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 48:10 · SEA 2 · Score 13-0
(3:10) 34-T.Hightower right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-51-L.Tatupu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 48:07 · SEA 2 · Score 14-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 43:42 · SEA 11 · Score 17-0
(13:42) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 34:00 · ARI 10 · Score 17-3
(4:00) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 17:59 · SEA 16 · Score 23-3
(2:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 15-S.Breaston for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 17:54 · SEA 2 · Score 24-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 6:09 · SEA 13 · Score 27-3
(6:09) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-3 in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.

What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

The final score was Arizona Cardinals 27, Seattle Seahawks 3 (ARI 27-3 SEA) in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 14, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 27, Seattle Seahawks 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q1 49:24) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q1 48:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — S. Breaston (K. Warner pass) (Q3 17:59) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 43:42, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 34:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 6:09, 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?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 72.7% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.55 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 27.8% completion, -22.7% CPOE, -0.63 EPA per dropback, -22.54 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +10.55 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.43 EPA): (2:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 25 for -9 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by ARI-97-B.Robinson at SEA 23. 97-B.Robinson to SEA 23 for no gain (60-M.Unge. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.4%.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2009 Week 6 Recap

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