Seahawks 23–20 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2025

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

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.38 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 56.2% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +14.89 total passing EPA.

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

S. Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards. ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 23–20 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 14–3 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sam Darnold
Top passer: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play: (8:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-…
Game date: 2025-09-25

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–20 on 2025-09-25. Sam Darnold posted a game-high +14.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	7	7	3	9	0	23
Arizona Cardinals	3	0	3	20	0	20

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

ARI 1

+3ARI 26

+3SEA 39

SEA 7

+3ARI 34

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:41FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 14
Score
0-3
(4:41) 38-C.Ryland 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:38TD
AJ Barner
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 16
Score
6-3
(1:38) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:33XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
7-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:07TD
Zach Charbonnet
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
13-3
(1:07) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:01XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:01FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 26
Score
17-3
(9:01) 5-J.Myers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:44FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 39
Score
17-6
(1:44) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:37FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 13
Score
20-6
(9:37) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:55TD
Malik Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 16
Score
20-12
(5:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:50XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
20-13
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:33TD
Emari Demercado
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
20-19
(:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-E.Demercado for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:28TD
Chad Ryland
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
20-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:04FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 34
Score
23-20
(:04) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
23-20
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sam Darnold · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +14.89 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
3AJ Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4Emari Demercado · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
5Kenneth Walker III · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
6Elijah Arroyo · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
7Jake Bobo · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
8Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 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

Sam Darnold — SEA · Passing

Sam Darnold posted the highest total EPA (+14.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Sam Darnold's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards. ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-5.08 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (8:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones (42-D.Thomas) at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to ARI 49 for 29 yards (72-H.Froholdt).

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) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.0% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.38 total EPA
Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +14.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.061	-0.006
Offensive success rate	46.3%	45.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.465	-0.025
Rush EPA/play	-0.231	-0.205
Defensive EPA/play	+0.006	-0.061
Defensive success rate	54.2%	53.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.06 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -0.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +4.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — AJ Barner (Sam Darnold pass) (Q1 1:38)
Seattle Seahawks — Zach Charbonnet (Q2 1:07)
Arizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q4 5:55)
Arizona Cardinals — Emari Demercado (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q4 0:33)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q1 4:41)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 9:01)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 1:44)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 9:37)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 0:04)
Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 38-C.Ryland 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 16 (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 1:33) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:01) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 5-J.Myers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SEA 39 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 20–9. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 5:50) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-E.Demercado for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:28) — 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 34 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA +30.0% · EPA +0.93]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to ARI 38 for 22 yards (16-M.Melton). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) [WPA +21.2% · EPA +1.06]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-E.Demercado for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +2.44]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones (42-D.Thomas) at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to ARI 49 for 29 yards (72-H.Froholdt). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.08]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson to SEA 46 for 5 yards (29-J.Jobe). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.67]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Jones (42-D.Thomas) at SEA 22. 13-E.Jones to ARI 49 for 29 yards (72-H.Froholdt). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.08]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards. ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.64]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right tackle to ARI 48 for no gain (2-Ma.Wilson, 27-A.Davis-Gaither). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.44]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 5-J.Myers 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. ** Injury Update: ARI-93-C.Campbell has returned to the game. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.31]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 4:41 · SEA 14 · Score 0-3
(4:41) 38-C.Ryland 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:38 · ARI 16 · Score 6-3
(1:38) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 1:33 · ARI 15 · Score 7-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · ARI 1 · Score 13-3
(1:07) 26-Z.Charbonnet left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · ARI 15 · Score 14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:01 · ARI 26 · Score 17-3
(9:01) 5-J.Myers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 1:44 · SEA 39 · Score 17-6
(1:44) 38-C.Ryland 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:37 · ARI 13 · Score 20-6
(9:37) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · SEA 16 · Score 20-12
(5:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · SEA 15 · Score 20-13
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · SEA 7 · Score 20-19
(:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-E.Demercado for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q4 0:28 · SEA 15 · Score 20-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · ARI 34 · Score 23-20
(:04) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 23-20
END GAME

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.
Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals on 2025-09-25?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-20 in Week 4, 2025.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 9, Arizona Cardinals 20; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Arizona Cardinals 20.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 1:38) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (Q2 1:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q4 5:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Demercado (K. Murray pass) (Q4 0:33) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 4:41, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 9:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 1:44, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 9:37, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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), 50.0% completion, -5.0% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.38 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 56.2% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +14.89 total passing EPA.

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

Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at ARI 38 for 36 yards. ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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