Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2010 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 36–18 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -11.80 total EPA, and -12.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (7:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 63 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. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +19.20 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.07 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Baker · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Butler · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 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 — T. Hightower (Q1 57:52)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q1 52:48)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Butler (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 37:40)
• Arizona Cardinals — E. Doucet (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 7:57)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Forsett (Q4 3:54)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 43:28)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 38:16)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q3 22:09)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q3 20:25)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q3 16:19)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q4 12:23)

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 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 57:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 52:48) — (7:48) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 52:44) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q2 43:28) — (13:28) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q2 38:16) — (8:16) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 63 (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 37:28) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 9–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q3 22:09) — (7:09) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q3 20:25) — (5:25) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–8. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-E.Doucet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:52) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-D.Anderson pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:49) — 10-O.Mare extra point 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.

• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.22]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 18. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to ARI 44 for 26 yards (85-A.McCoy, 87-B.Obomanu). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -7.08]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 86-C.Baker to ARI 23 for 44 yards (54-G.Hayes). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.08]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck left tackle to ARI 16 for no gain (51-P.Lenon). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.23]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Jennings (27-J.Babineaux) at ARI 32. 21-K.Jennings to ARI 32 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.72]

Impact plays

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 18. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to ARI 44 for 26 yards (85-A.McCoy, 87-B.Obomanu). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -7.08]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:07) — (4:07) 3-D.Anderson sacked at ARI 18 for -5 yards (59-A.Curry). FUMBLES (59-A.Curry), RECOVERED by SEA-91-C.Clemons at ARI 17. 91-C.Clemons to ARI 17 for no gain (34-T.Hightower). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.25]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.22]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 21:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Jennings (27-J.Babineaux) at ARI 32. 21-K.Jennings to ARI 32 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.72]

Quarterback report card

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

• D.Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -12.5% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.80 total EPA
• M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +19.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -17.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, +7.14 total EPA, 8 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.
• M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Anderson (ARI) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:52 · SEA 2 · Score 0-6
   (12:52) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 57:48 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 52:48 · ARI 1 · Score 6-7
   (7:48) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 52:44 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 43:28 · ARI 23 · Score 10-7
   (13:28) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 38:16 · SEA 5 · Score 10-10
   (8:16) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 37:40 · ARI 63 · Score 16-10
   (7:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 11-D.Butler for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 37:28 · ARI 2 · Score 17-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 22:09 · ARI 16 · Score 20-10
   (7:09) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 20:25 · ARI 1 · Score 23-10
    (5:25) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 16:19 · ARI 5 · Score 26-10
    (1:19) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
12. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 12:23 · ARI 1 · Score 29-10
    (12:23) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
13. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:57 · SEA 2 · Score 29-16
    (7:57) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 80-E.Doucet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 7:52 · SEA 2 · Score 29-18
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-D.Anderson pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · ARI 4 · Score 35-18
    (3:54) (Shotgun) 20-J.Forsett right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:49 · ARI 2 · Score 36-18
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.