Game story
In Week 17 of the 2015 NFL season on 2016-01-03, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 36–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +14.14 total EPA, and +5.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (8:43) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end to ARI 24 for 45 yards (26-R.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 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 · +14.14 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 C. Coffman · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 T. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7 C. Helfet · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 W. Tukuafu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 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 (+14.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.23 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (8:24) 5-D.Stanton pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at ARI 43. 29-E.Thomas to ARI 33 for 10 yards (12-Jo.Brown).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Brown
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — W. Tukuafu (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Coffman (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
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 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 50:26) — (5:26) 36-B.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 50:22) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q1 48:14) — (3:14) 4-S.Hauschka 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 46-W.Tukuafu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 36:02) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 86-C.Coffman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 33:51) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 24 (Q2 32:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q3 24:44) — (9:44) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) 4-S.Hauschka 52 yard field goal 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 (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 32-C.Michael right end to ARI 24 for 45 yards (26-R.Johnson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett to ARI 45 for 36 yards (28-J.Bethel).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Lane at ARI 47. 20-J.Lane to ARI 41 for 6 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 12-Jo.Brown pushed ob at SEA 35 for 11 yards (20-J.Lane).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 23:24) — (8:24) 5-D.Stanton pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at ARI 43. 29-E.Thomas to ARI 33 for 10 yards (12-Jo.Brown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 35-D.Shead at SEA 0. 35-D.Shead pushed ob at SEA 40 for 40 yards (70-B.Massie).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) 2-D.Butler punts 56 yards to SEA 18, Center-82-M.Leach. 16-T.Lockett pushed ob at ARI 16 for 66 yards (22-T.Jefferson). PENALTY on ARI-10-B.Golden, Face Mask (15 Yards), 8 yards, enforced at AR
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +14.14 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -12.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.315 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 30.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.482 | -0.234 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.315 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.2% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -24.59 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +12.22 total EPA, 7 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. Wilson (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Palmer (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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 50:26 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(5:26) 36-B.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 50:22 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 48:14 · ARI 34 · Score 10-0
(3:14) 4-S.Hauschka 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 42:05 · SEA 17 · Score 10-6
(12:05) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · ARI 7 · Score 16-6
(6:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 46-W.Tukuafu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 36:02 · ARI 15 · Score 17-6
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 33:58 · ARI 8 · Score 23-6
(3:58) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 86-C.Coffman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 33:51 · ARI 15 · Score 24-6
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 32:15 · ARI 24 · Score 30-6
(2:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 24:44 · ARI 15 · Score 33-6
(9:44) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:55 · ARI 34 · Score 36-6
(4:55) 4-S.Hauschka 52 yard field goal 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 36-6 in Week 17, 2015 on 2016-01-03.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 36, Arizona Cardinals 6 (SEA 36-6 ARI) in Week 17, 2015 on 2016-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 20, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 36, Arizona Cardinals 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Brown (Q1 50:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 42:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Tukuafu (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 36:07) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Coffman (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 33:58) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 32:15) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 48:14, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 24:44, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 19:55, 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. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 61.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +14.14 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 48.0% completion, -12.7% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.26 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 +14.14 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.23 EPA): (8:24) 5-D.Stanton pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at ARI 43. 29-E.Thomas to ARI 33 for 10 yards (12-Jo.Brown).. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.7%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L
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