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NFL · Week 1 · September 4, 2014 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Seahawks defeat Packers 36–16 in Week 1

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 16–36 Week 1 finish.

Green Bay Packers 16 0–1
Final 16–36
Seattle Seahawks 36 1–0 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
16–36
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–17 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
September 4, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 6 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Starks 7 CAR · 37 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kuhn 1 CAR · 2 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 19/35 · 216 YDS · 2 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Douglas Coleman III
    Douglas Coleman III 1 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Pressley Harvin
    Pressley Harvin 7 REC · 59 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 36–16 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–17 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(4:44) 8-T.Masthay punts 38 yards to SEA 36, Center-61-B.Goode. 29-E.Thomas MUFFS catch, R…
Game date
2014-09-04

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers 36–16 on 2014-09-04. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +10.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers7306016
Seattle Seahawks314514036

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:07FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    0-3

    (6:07) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:30TD
    JKJ. Kuhn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    6-3

    (1:30) 30-J.Kuhn left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:25XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-3

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:08TD
    RLR. Lockette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 33
    Score
    7-9

    (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-R.Lockette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:00XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-10

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:55FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    10-10

    (6:55) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:46TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    10-16

    (3:46) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:41XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-17

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:32FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-20

    (10:32) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:53Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 90
    Score
    10-22

    (4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 3 for -7 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett) [72-M.Bennett], recovered by GB-78-D.Sherrod at GB 0. 78-D.Sherrod tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (99-T.McDaniel). PENALTY on GB-69-D.Bakhtiari, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 10 yards, enforced between downs.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 15:00TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    10-28

    (15:00) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:55XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-29

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:37TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    16-29

    (9:37) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:37TD
    Douglas Coleman III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    16-35

    (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:31XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    16-36

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.71 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  3. 3Douglas Coleman IIIDouglas Coleman III · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Pressley HarvinPressley Harvin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8Pressley HarvinPressley Harvin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+10.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.91 EPA): (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.53 EPA): T. Masthay — (4:44) 8-T.Masthay punts 38 yards to SEA 36, Center-61-B.Goode. 29-E.Thomas MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-21-H.Clinton-Dix at SEA 34. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to SEA 34 for no gain (35-D.Shead).

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +5.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.38 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +10.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.016+0.217
Offensive success rate42.7%48.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.085+0.306
Rush EPA/play+0.037+0.104
Defensive EPA/play-0.217-0.016
Defensive success rate51.2%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +1.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +18.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Q1 1:30)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lockette (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 13:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q2 3:46)
  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q4 15:00)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:37)
  • Douglas Coleman IIISeattle Seahawks — Douglas Coleman III (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 2:37)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 6:07)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 6:55)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 10:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) 30-J.Kuhn left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 1:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-R.Lockette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 13:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 3:41) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 5–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 90 (Q3 4:53).

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:55) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:31) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 8-T.Masthay punts 38 yards to SEA 36, Center-61-B.Goode. 29-E.Thomas MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-21-H.Clinton-Dix at SEA 34. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to SEA 34 for no gain (35-D.Shead). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +5.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at GB 49 - No Play. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.74]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-R.Lockette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.00]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at GB 29. 41-B.Maxwell to GB 8 for 21 yards (63-C.Linsley). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.27]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 11-P.Harvin pushed ob at GB 33 for 33 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.46]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 8-T.Masthay punts 38 yards to SEA 36, Center-61-B.Goode. 29-E.Thomas MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-21-H.Clinton-Dix at SEA 34. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to SEA 34 for no gain (35-D.Shead). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +5.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 41-B.Maxwell at GB 29. 41-B.Maxwell to GB 8 for 21 yards (63-C.Linsley). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.27]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +3.91]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at GB 49 - No Play. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.74]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 6:07 · GB 17 · Score 0-3
    (6:07) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:30 · SEA 2 · Score 6-3
    (1:30) 30-J.Kuhn left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:25 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 13:08 · GB 33 · Score 7-9
    (13:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-R.Lockette for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-10
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:55 · SEA 5 · Score 10-10
    (6:55) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:46 · GB 9 · Score 10-16
    (3:46) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:41 · GB 2 · Score 10-17
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 10:32 · GB 2 · Score 10-20
    (10:32) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q3 4:53 · SEA 90 · Score 10-22
    (4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 3 for -7 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett) [72-M.Bennett], recovered by GB-78-D.Sherrod at GB 0. 78-D.Sherrod tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (99-T.Mc
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 3 · Score 10-28
    (15:00) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · GB 2 · Score 10-29
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · SEA 3 · Score 16-29
    (9:37) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · GB 15 · Score 16-35
    (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:31 · GB 2 · Score 16-36
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2014-09-04?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers 36-16 in Week 1, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Seattle Seahawks 5; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Seattle Seahawks 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 16, Seattle Seahawks 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q1 1:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Lockette (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 13:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 3:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:37) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Coleman (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:37) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 6:07, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 6:55, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 10:32, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.5% completion, +5.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.38 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 54.3% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +10.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.91 EPA): (2:37) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 40-D.Coleman for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Now 0-1 L

Seattle Seahawks

Now 1-0 W