Game story
In Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season on 2024-01-07, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 21–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +16.89 total EPA, and +4.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-51.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (:01) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +16.89 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.71 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 6 J. Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 7 T. McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 R. Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Murray — ARI · Passing
K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+16.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.50 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (3:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — W. Dissly (G. Smith pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Conner
- Arizona Cardinals — T. McBride (K. Murray pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Prater
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
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 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q1 50:08) — (5:08) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q2 41:10) — (11:10) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 19 (Q2 37:11) — (7:11) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 89-W.Dissly for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 37:06) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 5-J.Myers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 29 (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 25:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 8–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 9:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 34 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-G.Smith pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 14-Mi.Wilson to SEA 40 for 12 yards (30-M.Jackson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-G.Smith pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett to ARI 22 for 37 yards (36-A.Chachere).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +16.89 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -10.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.528 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 52.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.11, Arizona Cardinals +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +6.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +7.21 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.
- K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Murray (ARI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- G. Smith (SEA) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 50:08 · ARI 15 · Score 3-0
(5:08) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 41:10 · SEA 5 · Score 3-3
(11:10) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 37:11 · ARI 19 · Score 9-3
(7:11) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 89-W.Dissly for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 37:06 · ARI 15 · Score 10-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · SEA 16 · Score 10-6
(2:00) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · ARI 11 · Score 13-6
(:02) 5-J.Myers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · SEA 29 · Score 13-12
(10:40) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 25:33 · SEA 15 · Score 13-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · SEA 8 · Score 13-19
(9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · SEA 15 · Score 13-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 34 · Score 19-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 1:54 · ARI 2 · Score 21-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-G.Smith pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-20 in Week 18, 2023 on 2024-01-07.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 20 (SEA 21-20 ARI) in Week 18, 2023 on 2024-01-07.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 8, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (G. Smith pass) (Q2 37:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 25:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. McBride (K. Murray pass) (Q4 9:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q4 2:00) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 50:08, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 41:10, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 30:02, 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), 68.8% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +16.89 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, -10.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +16.89 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.50 EPA): (3:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.. The biggest win-probability swing was -51.4%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Seattle Seahawks won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-12 Now 4-13 L
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