Game story
In Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-21, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +20.43 total EPA, and +8.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (:03) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. McCoy · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +20.43 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 Z. Ertz · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 A. Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5 D. Dallas · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 G. Everett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8 A. Wesley · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. McCoy — ARI · Passing
C. McCoy posted the highest total EPA (+20.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.02 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (9:01) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Z. Ertz (C. McCoy pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Z. Ertz (C. McCoy pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Dallas
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
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 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 47:47) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 38:28) — (8:28) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:56); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q3 28:02) — (13:02) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Dallas up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:05) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:20) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett to ARI 27 for 36 yards (58-J.Hicks). PENALTY on ARI-34-J.Thompson, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at ARI 27.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 18-A.Green to ARI 44 for 31 yards (22-T.Brown). SEA-22-T.Brown was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:28) — (6:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle to 4-R.Moore to SEA 30 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner; 51-K.Hyder).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett ran ob at ARI 26 for 48 yards (34-J.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:39) — (1:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett to ARI 27 for 36 yards (58-J.Hicks). PENALTY on ARI-34-J.Thompson, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at ARI 27.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 18-A.Green to ARI 44 for 31 yards (22-T.Brown). SEA-22-T.Brown was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett ran ob at ARI 26 for 48 yards (34-J.Thompson).
Quarterback report card
C.McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) · 50 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +20.43 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.089 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.5% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.409 | -0.162 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.089 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 48.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +8.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -4.07 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.
- C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. McCoy (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.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 47:51 · SEA 1 · Score 6-0
(2:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 47:47 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 38:28 · ARI 9 · Score 7-3
(8:28) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:56 · SEA 2 · Score 13-3
(1:56) (Shotgun) 79-J.Jones reported in as eligible. 12-C.McCoy to SEA 6 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 6. 12-C.McCoy pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 31:09 · ARI 9 · Score 13-6
(1:09) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 28:02 · SEA 35 · Score 16-6
(13:02) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · ARI 2 · Score 16-12
(7:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-D.Dallas up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:05 · ARI 15 · Score 16-13
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:23 · SEA 1 · Score 22-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:20 · SEA 15 · Score 23-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 23-13 in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 23, Seattle Seahawks 13 (ARI 23-13 SEA) in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 23, Seattle Seahawks 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. McCoy pass) (Q1 47:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 31:56) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Dallas (Q4 7:08) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 2:23) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 38:28, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 31:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 28:02, 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?
C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals), 70.0% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +20.43 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 46.7% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +20.43 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.02 EPA): (9:01) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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