Game story
In Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-24, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 16–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -7.12 total EPA, and +3.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Witherspoon, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2 T. McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 M. Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.21 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6 K. Walker · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 P. Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8 J. Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Smith-Njigba — SEA · Receiving
J. Smith-Njigba posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.37 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Witherspoon, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d
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)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Bryant
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q2 39:47) — (9:47) 38-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 31:14) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 40 (Q3 22:25).
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 38-C.Ryland 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 32 (Q4 2:00).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Witherspoon, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to ARI 4 for 46 yards (21-G.Williams).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 14-Mi.Wilson to SEA 10 for 30 yards (27-T.Woolen). SEA-27-T.Woolen was injured during the play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at ARI 42 for -10 yards (25-Z.Collins). FUMBLES (25-Z.Collins), and recovers at ARI 41.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Witherspoon, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI -3. Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to ARI 4 for 46 yards (21-G.Williams).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to SEA 47 for 29 yards (21-G.Williams).
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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.12 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.057 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.408 | -0.276 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.165 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 61.1% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -11.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -2.61 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Murray (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 39:47 · SEA 17 · Score 3-0
(9:47) 38-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · ARI 3 · Score 3-6
(1:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q2 31:14 · ARI 15 · Score 3-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 22:25 · SEA 40 · Score 3-13
(7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Wither - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · SEA 4 · Score 6-13
(10:11) 38-C.Ryland 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 32 · Score 6-16
(2:00) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. ** Injury Update: ARI-98-R.Lopez has returned to the game.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 16-6 in Week 12, 2024 on 2024-11-24.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 16 (ARI 6-16 SEA) in Week 12, 2024 on 2024-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q2 31:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Bryant (Q3 22:25) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 39:47, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 10:11, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:00, 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), 54.5% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.12 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 56.4% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +8.29 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.37 EPA): (7:25) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 14-Mi.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 31. 8-C.Bryant for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-21-D.Witherspoon, Unsportsmanli. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.9%.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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