Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 34–31 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-12-24
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–31 on 2016-12-24. C. Palmer posted a game-high +11.98 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(7:56) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:25) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(13:36) 61-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 44-M.Reece is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:50) 31-D.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(4:15) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(1:05) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 7:56TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:56) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 7:52XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SEA 80
- Score
- 13-0
(4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:53XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 14-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:18FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 14-3
(:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 8:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-9
(8:25) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 8:20XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:36TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 20-10
(13:36) 61-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 13:32XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 21-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 42
- Score
- 21-16
(8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:49Safety Russell WilsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 44-M.Reece is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:50TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 27-18
(6:50) 31-D.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:47XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 28-18
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:15FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 24
- Score
- 31-18
(4:15) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 37
- Score
- 31-24
(2:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:48XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 31-25
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 1:05TD PRP. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 31-31
(1:05) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:03FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 25
- Score
- 34-31
(:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.98 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +8.85 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 4Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6
Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play - 7Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 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
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+11.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+6.49 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 56 dropbacks · 51.8% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.85 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +11.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | +0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.180 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, +2.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -4.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Seattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 7:52) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 80 (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 3:53) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 8:20) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 21–20. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 61-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 13:32) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 42 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 44-M.Reece is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 31-D.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 6:47) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 2:48) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 31-D.Johnson pushed ob at SEA 33 for 29 yards (31-K.Chancellor).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at ARI 15 for 31 yards (21-P.Peterson) [51-K.Minter].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson right tackle to ARI 7 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at ARI 9. 50-K.Wright to ARI 9 for no gain (78-E.Watford).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 7:56 · SEA 2 · Score 6-0
(7:56) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 7:52 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:04 · SEA 80 · Score 13-0
(4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 3:53 · SEA 15 · Score 14-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · ARI 9 · Score 14-3
(:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:25 · ARI 2 · Score 14-9
(8:25) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:20 · ARI 15 · Score 14-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · SEA 1 · Score 20-10
(13:36) 61-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · SEA 15 · Score 21-10
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · ARI 42 · Score 21-16
(8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 8:49 · ARI 2 · Score 21-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 44-M.Reece is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:50 · SEA 1 · Score 27-18
(6:50) 31-D.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:47 · SEA 15 · Score 28-18
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 4:15 · SEA 24 · Score 31-18
(4:15) 7-C.Catanzaro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · ARI 37 · Score 31-24
(2:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:48 · ARI 15 · Score 31-25
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:05 · ARI 5 · Score 31-31
(1:05) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SEA 25 · Score 34-31
(:03) 7-C.Catanzaro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-6-M.Wile.
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.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks on 2016-12-24?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 in Week 16, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 20, Seattle Seahawks 21; Final: Arizona Cardinals 34, Seattle Seahawks 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 7:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 4:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 8:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 13:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 8:57) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 6:50) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:56) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:05) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 4:15, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 0:03, 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?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 51.8% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.85 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 55.2% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+6.49 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
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