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NFL · Week 16 · December 21, 2003 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2003 Week 16 Recap

Seahawks defeat Cardinals 28–10 in Week 16

A.Boldin led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 10–28 Week 16 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 10 3–12
Final 10–28
Seattle Seahawks 28 9–6 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
10–28
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–21 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
J. McCown
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Boldin
Game date
December 21, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • A.Boldin 10 REC · 122 YDS · 1 TD +11.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 4 REC · 70 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Poole 2 REC · 21 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • B.Engram 5 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Mili 6 REC · 70 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 17/27 · 169 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 28–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–21 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Boldin
Top passer
J. McCown
Biggest EPA play
(12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-12-21

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–10 on 2003-12-21. A. Boldin posted a game-high +11.46 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Arizona Cardinals0370010
Seattle Seahawks14770028

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:03TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 9
    Score
    0-6

    (10:03) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 9:58XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:05TD
    Mike Morris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    0-13

    (1:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:59XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 12:46FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 31
    Score
    3-14

    (12:46) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 11:16TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 44
    Score
    3-20

    (11:16) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 11:06XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-21

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 12:59TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 60
    Score
    9-21

    (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 12:49XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-21

    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:16TD
    BEB. Engram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 3
    Score
    10-27

    (3:16) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 84-B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:12XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    10-28

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.79 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6N. Poole · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  8. 8J. McCown · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.56 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

A. Boldin — ARI · Receiving

A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+11.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.

A. Boldin's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.56 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.140+0.042
Offensive success rate39.1%54.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.068+0.075
Rush EPA/play-0.535-0.093
Defensive EPA/play-0.042+0.140
Defensive success rate45.9%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -12.86 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +3.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 10:03)
  • Mike MorrisSeattle Seahawks — Mike Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:05)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q2 11:16)
  • Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (J. McCown pass) (Q4 12:59)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 3:16)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 12:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:58) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 0:59) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 44 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 11:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 60 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 12:49) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 84-B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:12) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 37-S.Alexander left guard to ARI 2 for -1 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by ARI-56-L.Woods at ARI 2. 56-L.Woods to ARI 2 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) SEA #4 Dilfer in at QB. 4-T.Dilfer FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 14, RECOVERED by ARI-97-F.Wakefield at SEA 18. 97-F.Wakefield to SEA 18 for no gain (4-T.Dilfer). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.90]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to ARI 9 for 9 yards (23-C.Rhinehart). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +1.19]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:56) — (3:56) Ball spotted on the 29 for start of drive. 4-T.Dilfer pass intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at ARI 42. 21-R.Hill to SEA 40 for 18 yards (61-R.Tobeck). Play Challenged by SEA an [WPA -4.9% · EPA -3.43]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +5.89]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +5.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 37-S.Alexander left guard to ARI 2 for -1 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by ARI-56-L.Woods at ARI 2. 56-L.Woods to ARI 2 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.9% · EPA +4.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) SEA #4 Dilfer in at QB. 4-T.Dilfer FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 14, RECOVERED by ARI-97-F.Wakefield at SEA 18. 97-F.Wakefield to SEA 18 for no gain (4-T.Dilfer). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:03 · ARI 9 · Score 0-6
    (10:03) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 9:58 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · ARI 4 · Score 0-13
    (1:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 0:59 · ARI 2 · Score 0-14
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  5. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 12:46 · SEA 31 · Score 3-14
    (12:46) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 11:16 · ARI 44 · Score 3-20
    (11:16) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:06 · ARI 2 · Score 3-21
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · SEA 60 · Score 9-21
    (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 12:49 · SEA 2 · Score 10-21
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · ARI 3 · Score 10-27
    (3:16) 4-T.Dilfer pass to 84-B.Engram for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · ARI 2 · Score 10-28
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks on 2003-12-21?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-10 in Week 16, 2003.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 28.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 10:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q2 11:16) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (J. McCown pass) (Q4 12:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 3:16) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 12:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 52.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.56 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 63.0% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?

A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (12:59) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

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