Seahawks 31–21 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2022

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

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 55.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 63.4% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.62 total passing EPA.

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

N. Fant (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (3:30) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant to ARI 34 for 51 yards (3-B.Baker)..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 31–21 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 10–13 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Noah Fant
Top passer: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play: (9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Co…
Game date: 2022-11-06

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–21 on 2022-11-06, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 13–10 halftime lead. Noah Fant posted a game-high +7.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	3	7	7	20	0	31
Arizona Cardinals	13	0	7	7	0	21

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

+3ARI 31

SEA 22

ARI 60

SEA 6

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:55FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 31
Score
3-0
(10:55) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:25TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 22
Score
3-6
(6:25) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:17TD
Matt Prater
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 12:04TD
DK Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
9-7
(12:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 11:59XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:26TD
Zaven Collins
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 60
Score
10-13
(9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Collins at SEA 30. 25-Z.Collins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:18XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 2:48TD
Tyler Lockett
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 9
Score
16-14
(2:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 2:43XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
17-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 7:35TD
Kenneth Walker III
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
23-14
(7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 7:32XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
24-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:35TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 6
Score
24-20
(3:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:32XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
24-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:20TD
Kenneth Walker III
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
30-21
(2:20) 9-K.Walker right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:14TD
Josh Myers
Points+7
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
31-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Noah Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
2Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
3DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4Rondale Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
5Kenneth Walker III · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.40 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7Eno Benjamin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
8Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.62 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 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

Noah Fant — SEA · Receiving

Noah Fant posted the highest total EPA (+7.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.

Noah Fant's top snap (+3.01 EPA): (3:30) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant to ARI 34 for 51 yards (3-B.Baker).

Biggest single play (-8.88 EPA): Geno Smith — (9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Collins at SEA 30. 25-Z.Collins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.56 total EPA
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.044	-0.139
Offensive success rate	48.3%	35.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.040	-0.079
Rush EPA/play	+0.149	-0.191
Defensive EPA/play	+0.139	-0.044
Defensive success rate	64.3%	51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -11.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +3.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — Dustin Hopkins (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q1 6:25)
Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 12:04)
Arizona Cardinals — Zaven Collins (Q3 9:26)
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) (Q3 2:48)
Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III (Q4 7:35)
Arizona Cardinals — Zach Ertz (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q4 3:35)
Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III (Q4 2:20)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 10:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 31 (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q1 6:17) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 11:59) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 60 (Q3 9:26); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 9:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 2:43) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 7:32) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:32) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 9-K.Walker right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q4 2:14) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Collins at SEA 30. 25-Z.Collins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.0% · EPA -8.88]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 47 for 12 yards (25-Z.Collins). PENALTY on ARI-25-Z.Collins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at SEA 47. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.57]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +1.90]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle to ARI 33 for 18 yards (33-A.Hamilton). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.49]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Collins at SEA 30. 25-Z.Collins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.0% · EPA -8.88]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 84-C.Parkinson to ARI 40 for -4 yards (94-Z.Allen). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.77]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray Aborted. 53-B.Price FUMBLES at ARI 24, recovered by ARI-6-J.Conner at ARI 14. 6-J.Conner to ARI 14 for no gain (51-B.Irvin). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -3.71]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 47 for 12 yards (25-Z.Collins). PENALTY on ARI-25-Z.Collins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at SEA 47. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 10:55 · ARI 31 · Score 3-0
(10:55) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 6:25 · SEA 22 · Score 3-6
(6:25) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q1 6:17 · SEA 15 · Score 3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 12:04 · ARI 4 · Score 9-7
(12:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:59 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:26 · ARI 60 · Score 10-13
(9:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 9-K.Walker INTERCEPTED by 25-Z.Collins at SEA 30. 25-Z.Collins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · SEA 15 · Score 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:48 · ARI 9 · Score 16-14
(2:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 2:43 · ARI 15 · Score 17-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:35 · ARI 1 · Score 23-14
(7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · ARI 15 · Score 24-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · SEA 6 · Score 24-20
(3:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · SEA 15 · Score 24-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · ARI 5 · Score 30-21
(2:20) 9-K.Walker right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 2:14 · ARI 15 · Score 31-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, 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.
Noah Fant (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Geno Smith (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals on 2022-11-06?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 in Week 9, 2022.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 20, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 31, Arizona Cardinals 21.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Hopkins (K. Murray pass) (Q1 6:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 12:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Collins (Q3 9:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q3 2:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 7:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Ertz (K. Murray pass) (Q4 3:35) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 2:20) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 10:55, 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?

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 55.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 63.4% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.62 total passing EPA.

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

Noah Fant (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (3:30) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant to ARI 34 for 51 yards (3-B.Baker)..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

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