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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2019 · 10 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2019 Week 4 Recap

Seahawks defeat Cardinals 27–10 in Week 4

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–10 Week 4 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 27 3–1 Winner
Final 27–10
Arizona Cardinals 10 0–3
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–10
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 20–3 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
September 29, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 22/36 · 232 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ji'Ayir Brown
    Ji'Ayir Brown 3 REC · 50 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 4 REC · 51 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • L.Fitzgerald 5 REC · 47 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Kirk
    Christian Kirk 4 REC · 37 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenneth Murray, Jr.
    Kenneth Murray, Jr. 1 CAR · 9 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27–10 in Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-29, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-17.0% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-29, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -9.09 total EPA, and -1.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Seattle Seahawks101070027
Arizona Cardinals0370010

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.33 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  5. 5 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 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 (+6.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.51 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Clowney (Q1 49:23)
  • Seattle Seahawks — W. Dissly (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 40:53)
  • Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray (Q4 10:27)
  • Seattle Seahawks — C. Prosise (Q4 2:19)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q1 50:03)
  • Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 43:54)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q2 30:20)

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 connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 70 (Q1 49:23); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 49:15) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q2 43:54) — (13:54) 5-Z.Gonzalez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 40:53); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 40:48) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 10:21) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 22-C.Prosise right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 2:13) — 5-J.Myers extra point 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.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -8.51]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 18-J.Brown to ARI 37 for 32 yards (32-B.Baker). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.95]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:48) — (9:48) 5-Z.Gonzalez 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.55]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 45:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 31-D.Johnson to SEA 20 for 31 yards (33-T.Thompson; 30-B.McDougald). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.49]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 16-T.Sherfield to SEA 45 for 15 yards (94-E.Ansah). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.23]

Impact plays

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

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -8.51]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:43) — (7:43) 5-Z.Gonzalez 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow. [WPA -2.9% · EPA -3.92]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 54:48) — (9:48) 5-Z.Gonzalez 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.55]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 22-C.Prosise right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.29]

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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.09 total EPA
  • R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +16.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatSeattle SeahawksArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.085-0.195
Offensive success rate51.9%41.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.176-0.222
Rush EPA/play+0.061+0.034
Defensive EPA/play+0.195-0.085
Defensive success rate58.4%48.1%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -14.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +6.52 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.
  • 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.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 50:03 · ARI 15 · Score 3-0
    (5:03) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:23 · SEA 70 · Score 9-0
    (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:15 · ARI 15 · Score 10-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 43:54 · SEA 15 · Score 10-3
    (13:54) 5-Z.Gonzalez 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 40:53 · ARI 9 · Score 16-3
    (10:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-W.Dissly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-90-J.Bullard, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 40:48 · ARI 15 · Score 17-3
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:20 · ARI 6 · Score 20-3
    (:20) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · SEA 9 · Score 20-9
    (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · SEA 15 · Score 20-10
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Winslow.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · ARI 9 · Score 26-10
    (2:19) (Shotgun) 22-C.Prosise right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · ARI 15 · Score 27-10
    5-J.Myers extra point 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 27-10 in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 27, Arizona Cardinals 10 (SEA 27-10 ARI) in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, Arizona Cardinals 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Clowney (Q1 49:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 40:53) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q4 10:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Prosise (Q4 2:19) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 50:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 43:54, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 30:20, 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?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 53.7% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.09 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 61.1% completion, +16.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.33 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 +6.33 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.51 EPA): (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Clowney at ARI 27. 90-J.Clowney for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L