Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-15, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 39–32 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +7.20 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-35.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 24 for -9 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright) [50-K.Wright], RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at ARI 22. 54-B.Wagner for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +7.20 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6. 6 W. Tukuafu · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
7. 7 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
8. 8 JA. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 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

• Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 36:48)
• Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 34:08)
• Seattle Seahawks — W. Tukuafu (Q2 31:55)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 19:58)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q4 14:49)
• Seattle Seahawks — B. Wagner (Q4 13:08)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:45)
• Arizona Cardinals — A. Ellington (Q4 2:07)

Field goals

• Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 42:55)
• Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 30:03)
• Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 26:22)
• Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q3 21:33)
• Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 1:03)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 22–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 88 (Q2 42:25); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 27 (Q2 36:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 36:41) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q2 34:08); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 34:02) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 31:55); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 31:52) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q3 21:33) — (6:33) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 32 (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 19:52) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 15–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 67 (Q4 13:08); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 20 (Q4 8:41) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 48 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 38-A.Ellington left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:58) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 4-S.Hauschka 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

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

• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 24 for -9 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright) [50-K.Wright], RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at ARI 22. 54-B.Wagner for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.4% · EPA -7.15]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 10 for -9 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at ARI 7. 50-K.Wright for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Offici [WPA -18.0% · EPA -5.29]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 47:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 0. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 1 for 1 yard. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ru [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.96]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 38-A.Ellington left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +5.50]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left [95-R.Gunter]. PENALTY on SEA-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced at ARI 45. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -1.56]

Impact plays

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

• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 24 for -9 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright) [50-K.Wright], RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at ARI 22. 54-B.Wagner for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.4% · EPA -7.15]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 38-A.Ellington left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +5.50]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 10 for -9 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at ARI 7. 50-K.Wright for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Offici [WPA -18.0% · EPA -5.29]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 47:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 0. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 1 for 1 yard. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ru [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.96]

Quarterback report card

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

• C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 56 dropbacks · 51.8% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +7.20 total EPA
• R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 31.8% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, +5.23 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 6 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.
• M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Palmer (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• R. Wilson (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.

1. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 42:55 · SEA 15 · Score 3-0
   (12:55) 7-C.Catanzaro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
2. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q2 42:25 · ARI 88 · Score 5-0
   (12:25) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 2 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 0. 3-R.Wilson tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (92-F.Rucker).
3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 36:48 · SEA 27 · Score 11-0
   (6:48) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 36:41 · SEA 15 · Score 12-0
   7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 34:08 · SEA 35 · Score 18-0
   (4:08) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-M.Floyd pushed ob at SEA 1 for 34 yards (26-C.Williams). Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and th
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 34:02 · SEA 15 · Score 19-0
   7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:55 · ARI 1 · Score 19-6
   (1:55) 78-A.Bailey reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-90-C.Redding was injured during the play. He is Out.
8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · ARI 15 · Score 19-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · SEA 25 · Score 22-7
   (:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 26:22 · ARI 13 · Score 22-10
    (11:22) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
11. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 21:33 · SEA 25 · Score 25-10
    (6:33) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 19:58 · ARI 32 · Score 25-16
    (4:58) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 19:52 · ARI 15 · Score 25-17
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:49 · ARI 3 · Score 25-23
    (14:49) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · SEA 67 · Score 25-29
    (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 24 for -9 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright) [50-K.Wright], RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at ARI 22. 54-B.Wagn
16. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:45 · SEA 14 · Score 31-29
    (8:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:41 · SEA 20 · Score 32-29
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
18. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · SEA 48 · Score 38-29
    (2:07) (Shotgun) 38-A.Ellington left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · SEA 15 · Score 39-29
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
20. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:03 · ARI 28 · Score 39-32
    (1:03) 4-S.Hauschka 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.