Game story
In Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-16, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 19–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -12.19 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (13:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right guard ran ob at SEA 33 for 42 yards (26-R.Neal).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2 Z. Ertz · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 E. Benjamin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 D. Eskridge · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5 M. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Goodwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Murray — ARI · Rushing
K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+3.47) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.79 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (:59) (Punt formation) 4-M.Dickson up the middle to SEA -2 for -12 yards (47-E.Turner). FUMBLES (47-E.Turner), RECOVERED by ARI-31-C.Banjo at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Dickson
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Ammendola
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q1 55:24) — (10:24) 15-M.Ammendola 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q1 51:46) — (6:46) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 36:09) — (6:09) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q3 19:15) — (4:15) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 90 (Q3 15:59).
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 13:24) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right guard ran ob at SEA 33 for 42 yards (26-R.Neal).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray up the middle to SEA 37 for 8 yards (77-Q.Jefferson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:26) — (12:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-R.Moore to SEA 3 for 26 yards (13-J.Jones).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right guard ran ob at ARI 19 for 34 yards (34-J.Thompson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:59) — (:59) (Punt formation) 4-M.Dickson up the middle to SEA -2 for -12 yards (47-E.Turner). FUMBLES (47-E.Turner), RECOVERED by ARI-31-C.Banjo at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:59) — (:59) (Punt formation) 4-M.Dickson up the middle to SEA -2 for -12 yards (47-E.Turner). FUMBLES (47-E.Turner), RECOVERED by ARI-31-C.Banjo at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray sacked at SEA 35 for -12 yards (77-Q.Jefferson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right guard ran ob at SEA 33 for 42 yards (26-R.Neal).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green.
Quarterback report card
K.Murray led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -12.19 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.216 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.2% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.047 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.216 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 71.8% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -18.37 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -8.97 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.
- K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 55:24 · SEA 5 · Score 3-0
(10:24) 15-M.Ammendola 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 51:46 · ARI 21 · Score 3-3
(6:46) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 36:09 · ARI 9 · Score 3-6
(6:09) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · ARI 15 · Score 3-9
(:04) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:15 · ARI 14 · Score 3-12
(4:15) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:59 · ARI 90 · Score 9-12
(:59) (Punt formation) 4-M.Dickson up the middle to SEA -2 for -12 yards (47-E.Turner). FUMBLES (47-E.Turner), RECOVERED by ARI-31-C.Banjo at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:31 · ARI 11 · Score 9-18
(13:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:24 · ARI 15 · Score 9-19
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 19-9 in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 9, Seattle Seahawks 19 (ARI 9-19 SEA) in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 9, Seattle Seahawks 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Dickson (Q3 15:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 13:31) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Ammendola (Q1 55:24, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 51:46, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 36:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 19:15, 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. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 48.9% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -12.19 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 48.8% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +3.47 on rushing plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.79 EPA): (:59) (Punt formation) 4-M.Dickson up the middle to SEA -2 for -12 yards (47-E.Turner). FUMBLES (47-E.Turner), RECOVERED by ARI-31-C.Banjo at SEA -4. TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.2%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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