Game story
In Week 3 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-24, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 14–12 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +2.08 total EPA, and +2.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, Ja. Jones (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+53.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Ja. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.69 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.08 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6 S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 8 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Ja. Jones — GB · Receiving
Ja. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.93 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass)
- Green Bay Packers — C. Benson
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q2 36:29) — (6:29) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 36:22) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 32-C.Benson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q4 0:08); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 81-G.Tate.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 8-T.Masthay punts 41 yards to GB 45, Center-61-B.Goode. 33-L.Washington to GB 46 for -1 yards (49-R.Francois; 54-D.Moses).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice to GB 24 for 22 yards (38-T.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:29) — (6:29) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-J.Finley to GB 48 for 31 yards (29-E.Thomas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short left to 81-G.Tate.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 48.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.07, Seattle Seahawks +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +5.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +5.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- Ja. Jones (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 36:29 · GB 41 · Score 0-6
(6:29) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 36:22 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 23:11 · SEA 10 · Score 3-7
(8:11) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 16:18 · SEA 22 · Score 6-7
(1:18) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · SEA 1 · Score 12-7
(8:53) 32-C.Benson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · GB 24 · Score 12-13
(:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · GB 2 · Score 12-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers 14-12 in Week 3, 2012 on 2012-09-24.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 12, Seattle Seahawks 14 (GB 12-14 SEA) in Week 3, 2012 on 2012-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 6, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 12, Seattle Seahawks 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 36:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 8:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:08) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 23:11, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 16:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 47.3% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 35.7% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Ja. Jones (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +5.59 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.93 EPA): (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.. The biggest win-probability swing was +53.2%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Seattle Seahawks won 14-12 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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