Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 20–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Rosen
- Top passer
- J. Rosen
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowe…
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 on 2018-09-30, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–7 halftime lead. J. Rosen posted a game-high +6.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (33-T.Thompson; 54-B.Wagner). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:18TD Michael DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 20
- Score
- 6-0
(6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:09XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:08FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 4
- Score
- 7-3
(14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:54TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 7-9
(1:54) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (33-T.Thompson; 54-B.Wagner). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:52XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:04FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 10-10
(5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 1:04TD Michael DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 16-10
(1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 1:00XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:07TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 22
- Score
- 17-16
(9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:59XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 17-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:04FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 34
- Score
- 20-17
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Rosen · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.56 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2
David Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 3Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4
Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 5Rashaad Penny · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6
Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 7Ricky Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8
Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.07 total EPA · 31 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
J. Rosen — ARI · Passing
J. Rosen posted the highest total EPA (+6.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
J. Rosen's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Dyontae Johnson — (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by SEA-30-B.McDougald at ARI 26. 30-B.McDougald to ARI 26 for no gain (31-D.Johnson). Penalty o
Quarterback report card
J. Rosen led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.56 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.428 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -12.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -7.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Michael Davis
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Seattle Seahawks — Michael Davis
- Arizona Cardinals — Connor Williams (J. Rosen pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 6:09) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 1:54); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 1:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 8:59) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at 50 for -6 yards (55-C.Jones).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 31-D.Johnson to SEA 19 for 30 yards (54-B.Wagner).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 31-D.Johnson up the middle to ARI 26 for 1 yard (37-T.Flowers). FUMBLES (37-T.Flowers), RECOVERED by SEA-30-B.McDougald at ARI 26. 30-B.McDougald to ARI 26 for no gain (31-D.Johnson). Penalty o
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:18 · ARI 20 · Score 6-0
(6:18) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:09 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 14:08 · SEA 4 · Score 7-3
(14:08) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · SEA 1 · Score 7-9
(1:54) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson left tackle to SEA 1 for no gain (33-T.Thompson; 54-B.Wagner). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 31-D.J - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · SEA 15 · Score 7-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 5:04 · ARI 21 · Score 10-10
(5:04) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 1:04 · ARI 1 · Score 16-10
(1:04) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 1:00 · ARI 15 · Score 17-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · SEA 22 · Score 17-16
(9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:59 · SEA 15 · Score 17-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ARI 34 · Score 20-17
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals on 2018-09-30?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 6:18) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 1:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Davis (Q3 1:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Williams (J. Rosen pass) (Q4 9:07) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 14:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 5:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:04, 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?
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 45.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.56 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 61.3% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:07) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 10-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-29-E.Thomas was injured during the play..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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