Game story
In Week 16 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-21, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 35–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -15.29 total EPA, and -20.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (7:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +18.87 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 2 L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +4.17 EPA/play
- 3 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +7.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 7 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 8 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+18.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.04 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass deep right intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 7. 25-R.Sherman ran ob at ARI 40 for 53 yards (12-John.Brown). Penalty on ARI-74-P.Fanaika, Offensive Ho
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Wilson
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
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 14–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 9 (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 80 (Q2 37:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 37:03) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q2 33:47) — (3:47) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 33:41) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 21–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 82-L.Willson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:59) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 79 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:14) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 4:49) — (4:49) 3-R.Wilson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:40) — 4-S.Hauschka 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 37:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 45:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to ARI 40 for 55 yards (26-R.Johnson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:34) — (5:34) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson to ARI 30 for 39 yards (26-R.Johnson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) 4-S.Hauschka 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass deep right intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 7. 25-R.Sherman ran ob at ARI 40 for 53 yards (12-John.Brown). Penalty on ARI-74-P.F
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 45:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to ARI 40 for 55 yards (26-R.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
R.Lindley led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Lindley (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -20.0% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -15.29 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +18.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.251 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.524 | -0.304 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.237 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -21.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +10.87 total EPA, 5 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.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Lindley (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Wilson (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 37:59 · SEA 9 · Score 0-3
(7:59) 7-C.Catanzaro 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 37:16 · ARI 80 · Score 6-3
(7:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 82-L.Willson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-26-R.Johnson was injured during the play. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 37:03 · ARI 2 · Score 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 33:47 · ARI 6 · Score 13-3
(3:47) 24-M.Lynch right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 33:41 · ARI 2 · Score 14-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 16:04 · SEA 14 · Score 14-6
(1:04) 7-C.Catanzaro 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · ARI 20 · Score 20-6
(12:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 82-L.Willson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 11:59 · ARI 2 · Score 21-6
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:30 · ARI 79 · Score 27-6
(10:30) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:14 · ARI 2 · Score 28-6
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:49 · ARI 5 · Score 34-6
(4:49) 3-R.Wilson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 4:40 · ARI 2 · Score 35-6
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-6 in Week 16, 2014 on 2014-12-21.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 35, Arizona Cardinals 6 (SEA 35-6 ARI) in Week 16, 2014 on 2014-12-21.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 35, Arizona Cardinals 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 37:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 33:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 12:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 10:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 4:49) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 37:59, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 16:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
R. Lindley (Arizona Cardinals), 35.3% completion, -20.0% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -15.29 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 58.8% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +18.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +18.87 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.04 EPA): (9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Lindley pass deep right intended for 15-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 7. 25-R.Sherman ran ob at ARI 40 for 53 yards (12-John.Brown). P. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.8%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
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