Game story
In Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-22, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -12.57 total EPA, and -10.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (3:30) 12-B.Gillikin punts 57 yards to SEA 28, Center-46-A.Brewer. 31-D.Dallas to SEA 32 for 4 yards (32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), RECOVERED by ARI-45-D.Gardeck at SEA 32. 45-D.Gardeck to SEA
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.55 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 J. Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 J. Bobo · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 4 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 J. Dobbs · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 M. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 G. Swaim · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — SEA · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+10.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.33 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (3:30) 12-B.Gillikin punts 57 yards to SEA 28, Center-46-A.Brewer. 31-D.Dallas to SEA 32 for 4 yards (32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), RECOVERED by ARI-45-D.Gardeck at SEA 32. 45-D.Gardeck to SEA 30 for 2 yards (13-C
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Dobbs
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Bobo (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- 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: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 49:47) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q1 47:01) — (2:01) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 25 (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 39:11) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q2 34:47); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 34:41) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q3 22:40) — (7:40) 5-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) 12-B.Gillikin punts 57 yards to SEA 28, Center-46-A.Brewer. 31-D.Dallas to SEA 32 for 4 yards (32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), RECOVERED by ARI-45-D.Gardeck at SEA 32. 45-D.Gardeck to SEA
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 7-G.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by ARI-92-K.Strong at SEA 34.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs Aborted. 72-H.Froholdt FUMBLES at SEA 23, recovered by ARI-9-J.Dobbs at SEA 26. 9-J.Dobbs to SEA 29 for -3 yards (56-J.Brooks, 53-B.Mafe).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs pass short middle to 2-M.Brown to SEA 35 for 16 yards (27-T.Woolen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) 12-B.Gillikin punts 57 yards to SEA 28, Center-46-A.Brewer. 31-D.Dallas to SEA 32 for 4 yards (32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), RECOVERED by ARI-45-D.Gardeck at SEA 32. 45-D.Gardeck to SEA
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 7-G.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by ARI-92-K.Strong at SEA 34.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 17:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 19-J.Bobo INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI 1. 21-G.Williams to ARI 1 for no gain (19-J.Bobo).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Quarterback report card
J.Dobbs led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.57 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.338 | +0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.350 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | +0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 66.3% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -12.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -0.34 total EPA, 4 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.
- G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Dobbs (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- G. Smith (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:53 · ARI 28 · Score 0-6
(4:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:47 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 47:01 · SEA 26 · Score 3-7
(2:01) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 39:18 · SEA 25 · Score 9-7
(9:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Dobbs left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 39:11 · SEA 15 · Score 10-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 34:47 · ARI 18 · Score 10-13
(4:47) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 19-J.Bobo (24-S.Thomas). Seattle challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Sho - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 34:41 · ARI 15 · Score 10-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 22:40 · ARI 3 · Score 10-17
(7:40) 5-J.Myers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:22 · ARI 30 · Score 10-20
(2:22) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-10 in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 20 (ARI 10-20 SEA) in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q1 49:53) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Dobbs (Q2 39:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Bobo (G. Smith pass) (Q2 34:47) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q1 47:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 22:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:22, 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?
J. Dobbs (Arizona Cardinals), 45.2% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.57 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 62.1% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +10.55 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.33 EPA): (3:30) 12-B.Gillikin punts 57 yards to SEA 28, Center-46-A.Brewer. 31-D.Dallas to SEA 32 for 4 yards (32-J.Blount). FUMBLES (32-J.Blount), RECOVERED by ARI-45-D.Gardeck at SEA 32. . The biggest win-probability swing was +12.3%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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