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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2005 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2005 Week 3 Recap

Seahawks defeat Cardinals 37–12 in Week 3

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 12–37 Week 3 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 12 0–3
Final 12–37
Seattle Seahawks 37 2–1 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
12–37
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 9–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
September 25, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • A.Boldin 6 REC · 88 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner 8/15 · 109 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Fitzgerald 3 REC · 41 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 20/33 · 242 YDS +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 8 REC · 125 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Alexander 22 CAR · 140 YDS · 4 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 37–12 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 9–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(11:35) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 5 for -16 yards (28-M.Boulware). FUMBLES (28-M…
Game date
2005-09-25

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 37–12 on 2005-09-25. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +10.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals3630012
Seattle Seahawks731413037

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 9:51FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 36
    Score
    3-0

    (9:51) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 4:30TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 25
    Score
    3-6

    (4:30) 37-S.Alexander left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 4:20XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    3-7

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 14:12FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    6-7

    (14:12) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 6:47FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    6-10

    (6:47) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 3:47FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 32
    Score
    9-10

    (3:47) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:55TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    9-16

    (11:55) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:51XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    9-17

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:25TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    9-23

    (11:25) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:21XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    9-24

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 5:09FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    12-24

    (5:09) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 15:00TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    12-30

    (15:00) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:56XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    12-31

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:53FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    12-34

    (8:53) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:32FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 29
    Score
    12-37

    (1:32) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.84 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +5.33 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  5. 5Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +4.02 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Wallace · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.91 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Warrick · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.91 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

M. Hasselbeck — SEA · Passing

M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+10.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (+2.81 EPA): (13:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to ARI 32 for 48 yards (21-A.Rolle).

Biggest single play (-5.18 EPA): J. McCown — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 5 for -16 yards (28-M.Boulware). FUMBLES (28-M.Boulware), RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at ARI 5. 99-R.Bernard to ARI 1 for 4 yards (61-E.Brown).

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.84 total EPA
  • J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -10.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.045+0.202
Offensive success rate41.7%54.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.151+0.434
Rush EPA/play-0.115+0.033
Defensive EPA/play-0.202+0.045
Defensive success rate45.6%58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -3.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +18.20 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 4:30)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 11:55)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 11:25)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 9:51)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 14:12)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 6:47)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 3:47)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 5:09)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 8:53)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 1:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 36 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 37-S.Alexander left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:20) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 32 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 11:51) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 11:21) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:56) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner left tackle to SEA 41 for 13 yards (27-J.Babineaux). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.68]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 33 for 45 yards (26-K.Hamlin, 28-M.Boulware). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.26]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 5 for -16 yards (28-M.Boulware). FUMBLES (28-M.Boulware), RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at ARI 5. 99-R.Bernard to ARI 1 for 4 yards (61-E.Brown). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.18]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 5 for -9 yards (94-B.Fisher). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -1.53]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 37-S.Alexander left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +3.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown sacked at ARI 5 for -16 yards (28-M.Boulware). FUMBLES (28-M.Boulware), RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at ARI 5. 99-R.Bernard to ARI 1 for 4 yards (61-E.Brown). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.18]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 15-S.Wallace pass to 81-P.Warrick to ARI 42 for 42 yards (23-R.Walls). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.91]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 33 for 45 yards (26-K.Hamlin, 28-M.Boulware). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.26]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 37-S.Alexander left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +3.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 9:51 · SEA 36 · Score 3-0
    (9:51) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 4:30 · ARI 25 · Score 3-6
    (4:30) 37-S.Alexander left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 4:20 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 14:12 · SEA 21 · Score 6-7
    (14:12) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 6:47 · ARI 15 · Score 6-10
    (6:47) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 3:47 · SEA 32 · Score 9-10
    (3:47) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 11:55 · ARI 1 · Score 9-16
    (11:55) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 11:51 · ARI 2 · Score 9-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 11:25 · ARI 1 · Score 9-23
    (11:25) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 11:21 · ARI 2 · Score 9-24
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  11. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:09 · SEA 21 · Score 12-24
    (5:09) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 1 · Score 12-30
    (15:00) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · ARI 2 · Score 12-31
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · ARI 5 · Score 12-34
    (8:53) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
  15. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:32 · ARI 29 · Score 12-37
    (1:32) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-2-L.Araguz.

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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks on 2005-09-25?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-12 in Week 3, 2005.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 13; Final: Arizona Cardinals 12, Seattle Seahawks 37.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 4:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 11:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 11:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 15:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 9:51, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 14:12, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 6:47, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 3:47, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 1:32, 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?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 60.6% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.84 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 38.5% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -10.20 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.81 EPA): (13:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to ARI 32 for 48 yards (21-A.Rolle)..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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