Game story
In Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-30, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +6.56 total EPA, and -3.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+34.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Rosen · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.56 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 D. Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3 D. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 C. Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 R. Penny · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 R. Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.07 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Rosen — ARI · Passing
J. Rosen posted the highest total EPA (+6.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.83 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by SEA-30-B.McDougald at ARI 26. 30-B.McDougald to ARI 26 for no gain (31-D.Johnson). Penalty on ARI-85-G.Holmes, O
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Davis
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Johnson
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Davis
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Williams (J. Rosen pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski
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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q1 51:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 51:09) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q2 44:08) — (14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 31:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 31:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 16:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 8:59) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at 50 for -6 yards (55-C.Jones).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 31-D.Johnson to SEA 19 for 30 yards (54-B.Wagner).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 51:09) — (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by SEA-30-B.McDougald at ARI 26. 30-B.McDougald to ARI 26 for no gain (31-D.Johnson). Penalty o
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 35:29) — (5:29) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Quarterback report card
J.Rosen led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.56 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.428 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 53.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -12.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -7.43 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Rosen (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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 51:18 · ARI 20 · Score 6-0
(6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 51:09 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 44:08 · SEA 4 · Score 7-3
(14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · SEA 1 · Score 7-9
(1:54) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (33-T.Thompson; 54-B.Wagner). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · SEA 15 · Score 7-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 20:04 · ARI 21 · Score 10-10
(5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · ARI 1 · Score 16-10
(1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 16:00 · ARI 15 · Score 17-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · SEA 22 · Score 17-16
(9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:59 · SEA 15 · Score 17-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ARI 34 · Score 20-17
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 4, 2018 on 2018-09-30.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 20, Arizona Cardinals 17 (SEA 20-17 ARI) in Week 4, 2018 on 2018-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 51:18) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 31:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Davis (Q3 16:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Williams (J. Rosen pass) (Q4 9:07) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 44:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 20:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:04, 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?
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 45.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.56 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 61.3% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.07 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +6.56 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.83 EPA): (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by SEA-30-B.McDougald at ARI 26. 30-B.McDougald to ARI 26 for no gain (31-D. The biggest win-probability swing was +34.4%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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