Seahawks 30–18 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2024

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

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 53.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.05 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 77.4% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.60 total passing EPA.

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

J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.44 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 44 for 24 yards (42-D.Taylor-Demerson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 30–18 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 24–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Top passer: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play: (3:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13…
Game date: 2024-12-08

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–18 on 2024-12-08. Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted a game-high +7.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	17	7	3	3	0	30
Arizona Cardinals	7	3	8	0	0	18

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

SEA 41

+1SEA 15

+3ARI 2

ARI 1

+3SEA 9

ARI 51

SEA 2

+2SEA 2

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 12:02TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 41
Score
0-6
(12:02) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 14-Mi.Wilson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 11:53XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
0-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:44FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
3-7
(4:44) 5-J.Myers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 3:31TD
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 19
Score
9-7
(3:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 3:25XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 0:20TD
Zach Charbonnet
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
16-7
(:20) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 0:16XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
17-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:56FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 9
Score
17-10
(10:56) 38-C.Ryland 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:45TD
Zach Charbonnet
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 51
Score
23-10
(2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:36XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
24-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:33FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
27-10
(5:33) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:08TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
27-16
(1:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:05Safety
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+2
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
27-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:00FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 17
Score
30-18
(2:00) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
2Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.60 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
4James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5Zach Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
7Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8Zach Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 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

Jaxon Smith-Njigba — SEA · Receiving

Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted the highest total EPA (+7.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.45 EPA per play.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's top snap (+2.44 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 44 for 24 yards (42-D.Taylor-Demerson).

Biggest single play (-4.82 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (3:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones at ARI 31. 13-E.Jones to ARI 19 for 12 yards (6-J.Conner).

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) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.05 total EPA
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 77.4% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.093	-0.115
Offensive success rate	51.8%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.213	-0.129
Rush EPA/play	+0.041	-0.045
Defensive EPA/play	+0.115	-0.093
Defensive success rate	50.6%	48.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -9.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +7.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Q1 12:02)
Seattle Seahawks — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Geno Smith pass) (Q1 3:31)
Seattle Seahawks — Zach Charbonnet (Q1 0:20)
Seattle Seahawks — Zach Charbonnet (Q2 2:45)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q3 1:08)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 4:44)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q2 10:56)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 5:33)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 41 (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 14-Mi.Wilson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 11:53) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 5-J.Myers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 19 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 3:25) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 0:16) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 9 (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 38-C.Ryland 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 51 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 2:36) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 8–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q3 1:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones at ARI 31. 13-E.Jones to ARI 19 for 12 yards (6-J.Conner). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.82]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left intended for 17-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 45. 8-C.Bryant ran ob at ARI 46 for 9 yards (33-T.Benson). Penalty on ARI-70-P.Johnson, Offensive Ho [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.18]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 14-Mi.Wilson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.81]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 38-C.Ryland 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: ARI-12-B.Gillikin has returned to the game. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.02]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 44 for 24 yards (42-D.Taylor-Demerson). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones at ARI 31. 13-E.Jones to ARI 19 for 12 yards (6-J.Conner). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.82]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +4.81]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left intended for 17-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 45. 8-C.Bryant ran ob at ARI 46 for 9 yards (33-T.Benson). Penalty on ARI-70-P.Johnson, Offensive Ho [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.18]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 38-C.Ryland 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. ** Injury Update: ARI-12-B.Gillikin has returned to the game. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 12:02 · SEA 41 · Score 0-6
(12:02) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 14-Mi.Wilson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 11:53 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 4:44 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
(4:44) 5-J.Myers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 3:31 · ARI 19 · Score 9-7
(3:31) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 3:25 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 0:20 · ARI 1 · Score 16-7
(:20) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · ARI 15 · Score 17-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 10:56 · SEA 9 · Score 17-10
(10:56) 38-C.Ryland 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · ARI 51 · Score 23-10
(2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:36 · ARI 15 · Score 24-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 5:33 · ARI 18 · Score 27-10
(5:33) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:08 · SEA 2 · Score 27-16
(1:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 6-J.Conner for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 1:05 · SEA 2 · Score 27-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 17 · Score 30-18
(2:00) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, 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.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Geno Smith (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals on 2024-12-08?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 in Week 14, 2024.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 17, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 8; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Arizona Cardinals 18.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 12:02) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q1 3:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (Q1 0:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (Q2 2:45) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (K. Murray pass) (Q3 1:08) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 4:44, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 10:56, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 5:33, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:00, 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), 53.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.05 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 77.4% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.60 total passing EPA.

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

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.44 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 44 for 24 yards (42-D.Taylor-Demerson)..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

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