Cardinals 26–20 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2008

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

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 68.1% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.49 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 44.7% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 26–20 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 16–7 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: L. Fitzgerald
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 26-J.…
Game date: 2008-11-16

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 26–20 on 2008-11-16. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +12.85 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	10	6	10	0	0	26
Seattle Seahawks	0	7	0	13	0	20

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3SEA 20

+3SEA 30

ARI 13

+3SEA 36

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 7:52FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 20
Score
3-0
(7:52) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:08TD
JAJ. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 4
Score
9-0
(:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Arrington up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:04XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
10-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:38FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 30
Score
13-0
(4:38) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:07TD
Mike Morris
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 13
Score
13-6
(1:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-M.Morris for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:57XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
13-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:05FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 36
Score
16-7
(:05) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:39FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 8
Score
19-7
(9:39) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:59TD
JAJ. Arrington
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 6
Score
25-7
(1:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:55XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
26-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 12:49TD
TDT. Duckett
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
26-13
(12:49) 42-T.Duckett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:46TD
TDT. Duckett
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
26-19
(9:46) 42-T.Duckett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:41XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
26-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +12.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
2A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
3Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +10.49 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.06 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6Mike Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
7J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
8T. Duckett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 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

L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving

L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+12.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.

L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+2.92 EPA): (4:10) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to SEA 12 for 21 yards (26-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-J.Wilson), recovered by ARI-81-A.Boldin at SEA 6. 81-A.Boldin to SEA 6 for no gain (27-J.Babineaux).

Biggest single play (-7.24 EPA): Kade Warner — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 23. 26-J.Wilson to ARI 19 for 58 yards (85-J.Urban).

Quarterback report card

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

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 47 dropbacks · 68.1% completion · +13.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.49 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.109	+0.011
Offensive success rate	48.3%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.223	+0.107
Rush EPA/play	-0.068	-0.464
Defensive EPA/play	-0.011	-0.109
Defensive success rate	54.3%	51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +9.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +0.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington (Q1 0:08)
Seattle Seahawks — Mike Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 1:07)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 1:59)
Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett (Q4 12:49)
Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett (Q4 9:46)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 7:52)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 4:38)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q2 0:05)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 9:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Arrington up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:04) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-M.Morris for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:57) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 36 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 1:55) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) 42-T.Duckett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 42-T.Duckett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 9:41) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 23. 26-J.Wilson to ARI 19 for 58 yards (85-J.Urban). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -7.24]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie at ARI 46. 29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie to SEA 48 for 6 yards (18-K.Robinson). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -2.15]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 15 for -5 yards (92-B.Mebane). FUMBLES (92-B.Mebane) [92-B.Mebane], RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at ARI 14. 55-D.Tapp to ARI 14 for no gain (69-M.Gandy). Ariz [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.69]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) 22-J.Jones right guard to ARI 32 for no gain (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at ARI 32. 90-D.Dockett to ARI 32 for no gain (35-O.Schmitt). Seattle challenge [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.99]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) 9-D.Johnson punts 29 yards to SEA 28, Center-48-N.Hodel, out of bounds. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -0.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 23. 26-J.Wilson to ARI 19 for 58 yards (85-J.Urban). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -7.24]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) 22-J.Jones right guard to ARI 32 for no gain (24-A.Wilson). FUMBLES (24-A.Wilson), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at ARI 32. 90-D.Dockett to ARI 32 for no gain (35-O.Schmitt). Seattle challenge [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.99]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 15 for -5 yards (92-B.Mebane). FUMBLES (92-B.Mebane) [92-B.Mebane], RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at ARI 14. 55-D.Tapp to ARI 14 for no gain (69-M.Gandy). Ariz [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.69]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:50) — (12:50) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 28 for 44 yards (51-L.Tatupu). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.47]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 7:52 · SEA 20 · Score 3-0
(7:52) 1-N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 0:08 · SEA 4 · Score 9-0
(:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Arrington up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 0:04 · SEA 2 · Score 10-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 4:38 · SEA 30 · Score 13-0
(4:38) 1-N.Rackers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · ARI 13 · Score 13-6
(1:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 20-M.Morris for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · ARI 2 · Score 13-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · SEA 36 · Score 16-7
(:05) 1-N.Rackers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:39 · SEA 8 · Score 19-7
(9:39) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:59 · SEA 6 · Score 25-7
(1:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 28-J.Arrington for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · SEA 2 · Score 26-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · ARI 1 · Score 26-13
(12:49) 42-T.Duckett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:46 · ARI 2 · Score 26-19
(9:46) 42-T.Duckett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · ARI 2 · Score 26-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks on 2008-11-16?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 in Week 11, 2008.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 13; Final: Arizona Cardinals 26, Seattle Seahawks 20.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (Q1 0:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 1:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (K. Warner pass) (Q3 1:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 12:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 9:46) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 7:52, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 4:38, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 9:39, 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?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 68.1% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.49 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 44.7% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.06 total passing EPA.

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

L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.92 EPA): (4:10) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to SEA 12 for 21 yards (26-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-J.Wilson), recovered by ARI-81-A.Boldin at SEA 6. 81-A.Boldin to .

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

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