Game story
In Week 1 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-12, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 28–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -4.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, G. Crowell (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to SEA 5. A.Green to SEA 23 for 18 yards (B.Westbrook).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 2 D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3 S. Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 R. Rivers · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 5 R. Rivers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6 F. Bownes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 D. May · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Crowell — DET · Receiving
G. Crowell posted the highest total EPA (+12.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.34 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (9:28) C.Batch pass intended for B.Stablein INTERCEPTED by W.Williams at DET 40. W.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 33 (Q1 58:22) — (13:22) J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 22–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 44:55) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 88 (Q2 40:26) — (10:26) J.Feagles Aborted. D.May FUMBLES at SEA 12, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 63 (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) C.Batch pass intended for B.Stablein INTERCEPTED by W.Williams at DET 40. W.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 39:14) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 41 (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 34:33) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 26 (Q3 18:39) — (3:39) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 18:29) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to SEA 5. A.Green to SEA 23 for 18 yards (B.Westbrook).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins to SEA 38 for 3 yards (B.Westbrook). FUMBLES (B.Westbrook), RECOVERED by DET-M.Carrier at SEA 38. M.Carrier to SEA 32 for 6 yards (J.Kitna).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) J.Jett punts 52 yards to SEA 8, Center-A.Aldridge. C.Rogers to SEA 5 for -3 yards (L.Campbell). FUMBLES (L.Campbell), RECOVERED by DET-B.Olivo at SEA 5. B.Olivo to SEA 5 for no gain (K.Joseph)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) C.Batch pass intended for B.Stablein INTERCEPTED by W.Williams at DET 40. W.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) J.Jett punts 52 yards to SEA 8, Center-A.Aldridge. C.Rogers to SEA 5 for -3 yards (L.Campbell). FUMBLES (L.Campbell), RECOVERED by DET-B.Olivo at SEA 5. B.Olivo to SEA 5 for no gain (K.Joseph)
- Detroit Lions (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins to SEA 38 for 3 yards (B.Westbrook). FUMBLES (B.Westbrook), RECOVERED by DET-M.Carrier at SEA 38. M.Carrier to SEA 32 for 6 yards (J.Kitna).
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.50 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -5.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.170 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.114 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.375 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 60.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -2.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -13.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- G. Crowell (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 58:22 · SEA 33 · Score 3-0
(13:22) J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SEA 16 · Score 9-0
(15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · SEA 2 · Score 10-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · SEA 5 · Score 16-0
(11:09) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 40:26 · DET 88 · Score 18-0
(10:26) J.Feagles Aborted. D.May FUMBLES at SEA 12, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 39:28 · SEA 63 · Score 18-6
(9:28) C.Batch pass intended for B.Stablein INTERCEPTED by W.Williams at DET 40. W.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:14 · DET 2 · Score 18-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Bloedorn, Holder-J.Feagles. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 39:14 · SEA 41 · Score 24-7
(9:14) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 34:33 · SEA 2 · Score 25-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 18:39 · DET 26 · Score 25-13
(3:39) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 18:29 · DET 2 · Score 25-14
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:44 · DET 3 · Score 25-20
(10:44) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:11 · SEA 31 · Score 28-20
(7:11) J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-G.Engel, Holder-J.Jett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-20 in Week 1, 1999 on 1999-09-12.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Detroit Lions 28, Seattle Seahawks 20 (DET 28-20 SEA) in Week 1, 1999 on 1999-09-12.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 22, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Detroit Lions 28, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:09) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:39) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:44) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q1 58:22, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 46.5% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.50 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 48.5% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -5.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Seattle Seahawks?
G. Crowell (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +12.03 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.34 EPA): (9:28) C.Batch pass intended for B.Stablein INTERCEPTED by W.Williams at DET 40. W.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.7%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
Seattle Seahawks
Now 0-1 L
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