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NFL · Week 14 · December 10, 2006 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2006 Week 14 Recap

Cardinals defeat Seahawks 27–21 in Week 14

D.Hackett led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 21–27 Week 14 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 21 8–5
Final 21–27
Arizona Cardinals 27 4–9 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
21–27
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 14–17 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
M. Leinart
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Hackett
Game date
December 10, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • D.Hackett 4 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 5 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 20/34 · 246 YDS · 3 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • L.Fitzgerald 7 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Bry.Johnson 3 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Leinart 21/36 · 232 YDS · 2 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 27–21 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 14–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Hackett
Top passer
M. Leinart
Biggest EPA play
(5:36) 37-S.Alexander right end to SEA 30 for -5 yards (34-R.Griffith, 56-C.Okeafor). FUMB…
Game date
2006-12-10

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–21 on 2006-12-10. D. Hackett posted a game-high +9.58 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks7770021
Arizona Cardinals143010027

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 12:54TD
    MLM. Leinart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 56
    Score
    0-6

    (12:54) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 12:45XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 3:34TD
    EJE. James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    0-13

    (3:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 3:27XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 2:44TD
    DHD. Hackett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 23
    Score
    6-14

    (2:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 18-D.Hackett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 2:37XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-14

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 4:03FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    7-17

    (4:03) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:36TD
    NBN. Burleson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    13-17

    (:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:30XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    14-17

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. PENALTY on ARI-25-E.Green, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 5:10TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    20-17

    (5:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 5:05XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    21-17

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 15:00TD
    LFL. Fitzgerald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    21-23

    (15:00) 7-M.Leinart pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 14:56XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    21-24

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

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 3:36FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 23
    Score
    21-27

    (3:36) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
  2. 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  3. 3Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Leinart · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.29 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.09 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 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

D. Hackett — SEA · Receiving

D. Hackett posted the highest total EPA (+9.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.40 EPA per play.

D. Hackett's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (3:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-D.Hackett to ARI 23 for 47 yards (34-R.Griffith).

Biggest single play (-5.21 EPA): S. Alexander — (5:36) 37-S.Alexander right end to SEA 30 for -5 yards (34-R.Griffith, 56-C.Okeafor). FUMBLES (34-R.Griffith), RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at SEA 24. 24-A.Wilson to SEA 24 for no gain (86-J.Stevens).

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.29 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.030+0.036
Offensive success rate48.1%44.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.061+0.230
Rush EPA/play-0.165-0.098
Defensive EPA/play-0.036+0.030
Defensive success rate55.2%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +3.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -2.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arizona Cardinals — M. Leinart (Q1 12:54)
  • Arizona Cardinals — E. James (Q1 3:34)
  • Seattle Seahawks — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 2:44)
  • Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:36)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 5:10)
  • Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (M. Leinart pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 4:03)
  • Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 3:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 56 (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 12:45) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 3:27) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q1 2:44) — (2:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 18-D.Hackett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:37) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 0:36); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:30).

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:05) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Leinart pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 14:56) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch to ARI 7 for 18 yards (24-A.Wilson). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -1.88]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 38-M.Strong to SEA 35 for 3 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Cooper at SEA 36. 93-C.Cooper to SEA 36 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.88]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.44]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.05]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:36) — (5:36) 37-S.Alexander right end to SEA 30 for -5 yards (34-R.Griffith, 56-C.Okeafor). FUMBLES (34-R.Griffith), RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at SEA 24. 24-A.Wilson to SEA 24 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -5.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:36) — (5:36) 37-S.Alexander right end to SEA 30 for -5 yards (34-R.Griffith, 56-C.Okeafor). FUMBLES (34-R.Griffith), RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at SEA 24. 24-A.Wilson to SEA 24 for no gain (86-J.Stevens). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -5.21]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 38-M.Strong to SEA 35 for 3 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-93-C.Cooper at SEA 36. 93-C.Cooper to SEA 36 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.88]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 48 for -6 yards (90-D.Dockett). FUMBLES (90-D.Dockett), RECOVERED by ARI-98-G.Watson at ARI 49. 98-G.Watson to ARI 49 for no gain (77-F.Womack). Penalty on SEA-62- [WPA -2.0% · EPA -4.59]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 12:54 · SEA 56 · Score 0-6
    (12:54) 7-M.Leinart pass deep left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 12:45 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 3:34 · SEA 7 · Score 0-13
    (3:34) 32-E.James up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 3:27 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 2:44 · ARI 23 · Score 6-14
    (2:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 18-D.Hackett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 2:37 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 4:03 · SEA 14 · Score 7-17
    (4:03) 1-N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · ARI 5 · Score 13-17
    (:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 81-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · ARI 2 · Score 14-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. PENALTY on ARI-25-E.Green, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 5:10 · ARI 2 · Score 20-17
    (5:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · ARI 2 · Score 21-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  12. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SEA 5 · Score 21-23
    (15:00) 7-M.Leinart pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · SEA 2 · Score 21-24
    1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  14. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:36 · SEA 23 · Score 21-27
    (3:36) 1-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Key takeaways

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

  • Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Hackett (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals on 2006-12-10?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-21 in Week 14, 2006.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, Arizona Cardinals 27.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Leinart (Q1 12:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q1 3:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 2:44) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 5:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (M. Leinart pass) (Q4 15:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 4:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 3:36, 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?

M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 58.3% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.29 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 58.8% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.09 total passing EPA.

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

D. Hackett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (3:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-D.Hackett to ARI 23 for 47 yards (34-R.Griffith)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W

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