Final2021 Week 18

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ

Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals, Week 18 2021

Seattle Seahawks

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38

Arizona Cardinals

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30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Seahawks71071438
Cardinals7314630

SEA 38ARI 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    17.1PPR pts

    28/39, 240 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    James Conner

    ARI · RB

    27.3PPR pts

    15 ATT, 52 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 41 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Cardinals leader

    Zach Ertz

    ARI · TE

    15.4PPR pts

    7 REC, 84 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Zach Allen

    ARI

    1 TD, 3 TKL

Seahawks 38, Cardinals 30: Seattle beats Arizona

Seattle led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Arizona 21–20 after the break to win 38–30. The Seahawks finished with a 431–305 edge in total offense and averaged 7.6 yards per play.

The Cardinals went 9-for-18 on third down and committed one turnover.

The two teams meet again in Week 9 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3.4 yards/play SEA 7.6 · ARI 4.2
  • +126 total yards SEA 431 · ARI 305
  • +17% third-down rate SEA 67% · ARI 50%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Seahawks Won

Seattle won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs Cardinals
SeahawksStatCardinals
7.6Yards per play4.2
431Total yards305
67%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
57Plays72
2Turnovers1
24:11Time of possession35:49

Scoring Summary

The Seahawks scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Cardinals scored three touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs Cardinals
TimeTeamPlaySEAARI
1st quarter
14:48ARIZach Allen 16-yard fumble return TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP07
12:26SEARussell Wilson → Tyler Lockett, 43-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP77
2nd quarter
11:44ARIMatt Prater 41-yard FG Takes lead710
7:41SEARussell Wilson → Tyler Lockett, 5-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP1410
1:21SEAJason Myers 38-yard FG Extends lead1710
3rd quarter
11:02ARIKyler Murray → James Conner, 20-yard TD Ties gameMatt Prater XP1717
9:25ARIJames Conner 1-yard TD run Takes leadMatt Prater XP1724
1:57SEARussell Wilson → Freddie Swain, 25-yard TD Ties gameJason Myers XP2424
4th quarter
13:15SEARussell Wilson 4-yard TD run Game winnerJason Myers XP3124
6:14ARIMatt Prater 30-yard FG3127
4:34SEARashaad Penny 62-yard TD run Extends leadJason Myers XP3827
1:13ARIMatt Prater 36-yard FG3830

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs Cardinals, Week 18 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. James ConnerARIRB27.3 PTSRB2
  2. Tyler LockettSEAWR27.0 PTSWR6
  3. Rashaad PennySEARB25.0 PTSRB4
  4. Russell WilsonSEAQB24.0 PTSQB7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB17.1QB1528/3924010535096.1Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonSEAQB24.0QB715/2623831451110.7

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
James ConnerARIRB27.3RB2RB1552166411
Tyler LockettSEAWR27.0WR6WR12055982
Rashaad PennySEARB25.0RB4RB231901————
Zach ErtzARITE15.4TE7TE———107840
DK MetcalfSEAWR10.8WR46WR———115580Start/Sit →
Eno BenjaminARIRB9.6RB29RB731044250
Freddie SwainSEAWR9.5WR52WR———11251
Christian KirkARIWR6.3WR64WR———32430
A.J. GreenARIWR6.3WR63WR———94230
Travis HomerSEARB4.7RB54RB14031230Start/Sit →
Antoine WesleyARIWR3.7WR83WR———42170
Colby ParkinsonSEATE3.4TE32TE———32140Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettSEATE3.0TE37TE———31200
Greg DortchARIWR2.5WR93WR———2250Start/Sit →
Jonathan WardARIRB1.2RB71RB———1120
DeeJay DallasSEARB0.1RB79RB110————Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Gerald EverettTE55 snaps95%
  2. Tyler LockettWR51 snaps88%
  3. DK MetcalfWR51 snaps88%
  4. Rashaad PennyRB43 snaps74%
  5. Colby ParkinsonTE36 snaps62%

Target Share26 targets

  1. DK Metcalf42%, 11 targets
  2. Tyler Lockett19%, 5 targets
  3. Gerald Everett12%, 3 targets
  4. Travis Homer12%, 3 targets
  5. Colby Parkinson12%, 3 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Rashaad Penny77%, 23 carries
  2. Russell Wilson13%, 4 carries
  3. Tyler Lockett3%, 1 carries
  4. Travis Homer3%, 1 carries
  5. DeeJay Dallas3%, 1 carries

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. Zach ErtzTE70 snaps92%
  2. A.J. GreenWR68 snaps89%
  3. Christian KirkWR68 snaps89%
  4. Antoine WesleyWR57 snaps75%
  5. James ConnerRB46 snaps61%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Zach Ertz26%, 10 targets
  2. A.J. Green23%, 9 targets
  3. James Conner15%, 6 targets
  4. Antoine Wesley10%, 4 targets
  5. Eno Benjamin10%, 4 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. James Conner56%, 15 carries
  2. Eno Benjamin26%, 7 carries
  3. Kyler Murray19%, 5 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Gerald EverettSEATE5595%312%0
Zach ErtzARITE7092%1026%0
A.J. GreenARIWR6889%923%0
Christian KirkARIWR6889%38%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR5188%519%1
DK MetcalfSEAWR5188%1142%0
Antoine WesleyARIWR5775%410%0
Rashaad PennySEARB4374%00%23
Colby ParkinsonSEATE3662%312%0
James ConnerARIRB4661%615%15
Eno BenjaminARIRB2533%410%7
Freddie SwainSEAWR1933%14%0
Darrell DanielsARITE2432%00%0
Travis HomerSEARB1322%312%1
Dee EskridgeSEAWR1221%00%0
Greg DortchARIWR1216%25%0
Penny HartSEAWR47%00%0
Jonathan WardARIRB57%13%0
David WellsARITE34%00%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB23%00%1
Tyler MabrySEATE23%00%0
Andy IsabellaARIWR23%00%0
Aaron FullerSEAWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+17.9Tyler Lockett27.0 PTS vs 9.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.9A.J. Green6.3 PTS vs 15.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.4 xFPKyler Murray17.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB17.120.4−3.3100%39 att—39518%00%
James ConnerARI · RB27.319.7+7.661%54% car—01554%615%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR10.818.5−7.788%42% tgt—000%1142%
Zach ErtzARI · TE15.416.8−1.492%26% tgt—000%1026%
A.J. GreenARI · WR6.315.2−8.989%23% tgt—000%923%
Rashaad PennySEA · RB25.014.8+10.274%77% car—02377%00%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB25.014.0+11.0100%26 att—26413%00%
Eno BenjaminARI · RB9.611.2−1.633%25% car—0725%410%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR27.09.1+17.988%19% tgt—013%519%
Antoine WesleyARI · WR3.76.7−3.075%10% tgt—000%410%
Travis HomerSEA · RB3.75.7−2.022%12% tgt—013%312%
Christian KirkARI · WR6.35.1+1.289%8% tgt—000%38%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE3.45.1−1.762%12% tgt—000%312%
Gerald EverettSEA · TE3.05.1−2.195%12% tgt—000%312%
Greg DortchARI · WR2.53.4−0.916%5% tgt—000%25%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR9.51.7+7.833%4% tgt—000%14%
Jonathan WardARI · RB1.21.7−0.57%3% tgt—000%13%
Andy LeeARI · —-2.00.6−2.6—4% car—014%00%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB0.10.6−0.53%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Seahawks 26 targets and 30 carries; Cardinals 39 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson Ran hot

SEA · QB · 25.0 pts on 14.0 expected

15 of 26 passing for 238 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 5 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Kyler Murray

ARI · QB · 17.1 pts on 20.4 expected

28 of 39 passing for 240 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

DK Metcalf Volume, no payoff

SEA · WR · 10.8 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (42% of the team's), 5 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Rashaad Penny Ran hot

SEA · RB · 25.0 pts on 14.8 expected

23 carries (77% of the team's) for 190 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

James Conner Ran hot

ARI · RB · 27.3 pts on 19.7 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 6 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown; 15 carries (54% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Zach Ertz

ARI · TE · 15.4 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

A.J. Green Unlucky

ARI · WR · 6.3 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 23 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyler Lockett Ran hot

SEA · WR · 27.0 pts on 9.1 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Rashaad Penny played 74% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock up: Colby Parkinson played 62% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock up: Gerald Everett played 95% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock up: Zach Ertz played 92% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock up: Eno Benjamin played 33% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
  • Stock up: Antoine Wesley played 75% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and Cardinals defense
Points allowed toSeahawks DCardinals D
QBs17.216.5
RBs28.920.5
WRs33.237.9
TEs14.47.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Arizona opened at 66% win probability, climbed as high as 88%, then lost.

Cardinals win probability

Cardinals win probability by game minuteCardinals started at 66%, stood at 33% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −25Wilson → Lockett, 5-yd TD73% → 48%Q2 7:41
  2. +30Murray → Conner, 20-yd TD30% → 61%Q3 11:02
  3. +26Conner 1-yd TD run60% → 86%Q3 9:25
  4. −30Wilson → Swain, 25-yd TD88% → 59%Q3 1:57
  5. −40Wilson 4-yd TD run58% → 18%Q4 13:15

Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs Cardinals
Seattle SeahawksMeasureArizona Cardinals
57Plays72
47%Pass rate61%
8.5Yds / dropback4.3
6.7Yds / carry4.2
8/12Third downs9/18

Efficiency edge Seattle ran 15 fewer plays but gained 4.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Metcalf 42% · Lockett 19% · Parkinson 12%
  • ARI Ertz 26% · Green 23% · Conner 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs Cardinals
ResultSEAARI
Touchdowns52
Field goals13
Punts23
Turnovers21

ARI turnover edge: +1

  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:002-90:12Fumble
SEAQ1 14:485752:22Touchdown
ARIQ1 12:26391:31Punt
SEAQ1 10:557263:30Punt
ARIQ1 7:25196610:41Field goal
SEAQ2 11:4410754:03Touchdown
ARIQ2 7:416-34:01Punt
SEAQ2 3:4011522:19Field goal
ARIQ2 1:21411:21End of half
ARIQ3 15:006773:58Touchdown
SEAQ3 11:02331:00Interception
ARIQ3 10:02210:37Touchdown
SEAQ3 9:256263:29Punt
ARIQ3 5:56391:21Punt
SEAQ3 4:355722:38Touchdown
ARIQ3 1:574-151:57Fumble
SEAQ4 15:003101:45Touchdown
ARIQ4 13:1514677:01Field goal
SEAQ4 6:143751:40Touchdown
ARIQ4 4:3414573:21Field goal
SEAQ4 1:133161:13End of game
About these numbers

The Cardinals' fumble touchdown is counted as a Seahawks lost fumble, not as a Cardinals possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Seahawks vs Cardinals Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and Cardinals first met in 1976 and have played 55 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
32–22–1Seahawks lead, 55 meetings since 1976
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Seahawks win
58–02012
Largest Cardinals win
27–32009

Since 2021

10–1 Seahawks lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 9 Cardinals at Seahawks Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Seahawks vs Cardinals
SeahawksStatCardinals
7-10Record11-6
23.2Points per game26.4
323.9Yards per game373.6
5.8Yards per play5.6
21.5Points allowed per game21.5
379.1Yards allowed per game329.2

Seahawks vs Cardinals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
ARI −5.5Cardinals failed to cover by 13.5
Total
48.5Over: 68 points scored (by 19.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Cardinals27.030+3.0
Seahawks21.538+16.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Seahawks 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
9–8
Over/under
6–10–1
ATS as favorite
4–5
ATS as underdog
5–3
ATS on the road
5–4

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread
10–7
Over/under
8–9
ATS as favorite
4–7
ATS as underdog
6–0
ATS at home
2–6

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Seahawks vs Cardinals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 9 in Seattle. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Seahawks vs Cardinals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Seahawks vs Cardinals Week 18 game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–30 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on January 9, 2022. See the Seahawks' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Cardinals?

The final score was Seahawks 38, Cardinals 30. The Seahawks led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20.

What happened in the Seahawks vs Cardinals game?

Seattle led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Arizona 21–20 after the break to win 38–30. The Seahawks finished with a 431–305 edge in total offense and averaged 7.6 yards per play. James Conner led all players with 6 catches for 41 yards and a touchdown, plus 15 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks committed 2 turnovers, the Cardinals 1.

What was the game-winning score in Seahawks vs Cardinals?

Russell Wilson's 4-yard touchdown run with 13:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Seahawks a 31–24 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs Cardinals?

James Conner led the game with 27.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 18, on 6 catches for 41 yards and a touchdown, plus 15 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. Tyler Lockett was next with 27.0 (WR6). See James Conner's 2021 game log.

Who led Seahawks vs Cardinals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 28 of 39 for 240 yards and a touchdown. Rashaad Penny (SEA) led in rushing with 23 carries for 190 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Lockett (SEA) led in receiving with 5 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did James Conner score against the Seahawks?

James Conner scored 27.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 21.3 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 18 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 41 yards and a touchdown, plus 15 carries for 52 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 54% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Seahawks vs Cardinals?

Tyler Lockett outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.0 PPR points on 9.1 xFP (+17.9). A.J. Green fell furthest short, with 6.3 points on 15.2 xFP (−8.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Seahawks come back to beat the Cardinals?

The Seahawks' chances of winning fell as low as 12% in the third quarter. Russell Wilson's 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Russell Wilson's 4-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Seahawks vs Cardinals?

The Cardinals won the turnover battle 2–1: the Seahawks gave the ball away 2 times and the Cardinals 1 time. The Seahawks won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs Cardinals record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 32–22–1 across 55 meetings since 1976.

When did the Seahawks and Cardinals last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on November 21, 2021, when the Cardinals beat the Seahawks 23–13.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs Cardinals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cardinals −5.5, making the Arizona Cardinals 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Cardinals and 21.5 for the Seahawks.

Did Seahawks vs Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 68 points, 19.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs Cardinals?

The Seahawks covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Cardinals −5.5. The final margin was 8 points.