Game story
In Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-22, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -10.98 total EPA, and -4.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Golden (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (2:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Golden · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 2 A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3 R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 4 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 R. Mendenhall · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Miller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 J. Dray · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · -0.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.05 EPA/play
- 8 L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · -0.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Golden — ARI · Receiving
B. Golden posted the highest total EPA (+4.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.01 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.99 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Smith (91-C.Clemons) at ARI 35. 53-M.Smith to ARI 3 for 32 yards (63-L.Sendlein).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 43:45) — (13:45) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q2 32:19) — (2:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q3 15:33) — (:33) 4-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 11–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 1 (Q4 7:26) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 31 (Q4 2:20); Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 2:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-R.Mendenhall rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor (41-B.Maxwell) [92-B.Mebane] at SEA -9. 31-K.Chancellor to SEA 7 for 16 yards (79-B.Sowell).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:27) — 4-J.Feely kicks 67 yards from ARI 35 to SEA -2. 22-R.Turbin to SEA 15 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at SEA 15. 31-J.Bethel to SEA 18 for -3 yards (42-C.Maragos).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 10-B.Golden to SEA 13 for 63 yards (25-R.Sherman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Smith (91-C.Clemons) at ARI 35. 53-M.Smith to ARI 3 for 32 yards (63-L.Sendlein).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 10-B.Golden to SEA 13 for 63 yards (25-R.Sherman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:27) — 4-J.Feely kicks 67 yards from ARI 35 to SEA -2. 22-R.Turbin to SEA 15 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-31-J.Bethel at SEA 15. 31-J.Bethel to SEA 18 for -3 yards (42-C.Maragos).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -10.98 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.292 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 34.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.262 | -0.323 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.252 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.292 | +0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.8% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -11.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -21.29 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Golden (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 43:45 · ARI 9 · Score 0-3
(13:45) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 32:19 · SEA 21 · Score 3-3
(2:19) 4-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 15:33 · SEA 28 · Score 6-3
(:33) 4-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 10:43 · SEA 8 · Score 9-3
(10:43) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:32 · ARI 11 · Score 9-9
(7:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:26 · ARI 1 · Score 9-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · SEA 31 · Score 15-10
(2:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was U - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 2:13 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-R.Mendenhall rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-10 in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 17, Seattle Seahawks 10 (ARI 17-10 SEA) in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 11, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Seattle Seahawks 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 7:32) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:20) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 43:45, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 32:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 15:33, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 10:43, 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?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 32.4% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -10.98 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 40.6% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
B. Golden (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +4.02 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.99 EPA): (:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 38-A.Ellington INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Smith (91-C.Clemons) at ARI 35. 53-M.Smith to ARI 3 for 32 yards (63-L.Sendlein).. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.9%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 12-2 Now 12-3 L
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