Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2022 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-27, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 40–34 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +10.81 total EPA, and +6.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+69.3% win probability) landed in overtime when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (4:32) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +14.18 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.81 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Abdullah · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Homer · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Goodwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (Q1 59:39)
• Las Vegas Raiders — A. Abdullah (D. Carr pass) (Q1 54:30)
• Las Vegas Raiders — M. Hollins (D. Carr pass) (Q2 40:12)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs (Q2 38:36)
• Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q2 35:27)
• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (Q3 26:55)
• Seattle Seahawks — T. Homer (G. Smith pass) (Q4 5:44)
• Las Vegas Raiders — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q4 2:00)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs (OT 4:32)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q1 49:27)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q2 43:38)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q2 30:14)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q3 20:06)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q1 59:39) — (14:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 59:32) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q1 54:30); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 54:24); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 36 (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-M.Hollins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 40:02) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 38:29) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q2 35:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 35:21) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) 2-D.Carlson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 26:46) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 25-T.Homer for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:37) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-F.Moreau for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:54) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 86 (OT 4:32) — (4:32) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:32) — (4:32) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +69.3% · EPA +6.83]
• Seattle Seahawks (OT 4:39) — (4:39) 4-M.Dickson punts 35 yards to LV 14, Center-46-C.Tinker, fair catch by 84-K.Cole. [WPA +37.4% · EPA -0.26]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LV 46. 52-D.Perryman to SEA 30 for 24 yards (68-D.Lewis). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.64]
• Las Vegas Raiders (OT 5:56) — (5:56) 2-D.Carlson 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -2.63]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith to LV 27 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-55-C.Jones at LV 27. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.61]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:32) — (4:32) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +69.3% · EPA +6.83]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LV 46. 52-D.Perryman to SEA 30 for 24 yards (68-D.Lewis). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -5.64]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith to LV 27 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-55-C.Jones at LV 27. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.61]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at LV 36. 6-Q.Diggs ran ob at LV 12 for 24 yards (28-J.Jacobs). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.57]

Quarterback report card

G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.81 total EPA
• D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +14.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +11.55 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, +4.54 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Las Vegas Raiders 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.
• D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• G. Smith (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 59:39 · LV 12 · Score 0-6
   (14:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 59:32 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
   5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 54:30 · SEA 18 · Score 6-7
   (9:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 22-A.Abdullah for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-22-A.Abdullah, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced bet
4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 54:24 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on SEA-27-T.Woolen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 49:27 · LV 6 · Score 7-10
   (4:27) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
6. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 43:38 · LV 16 · Score 7-13
   (13:38) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 40:12 · SEA 36 · Score 13-13
   (10:12) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-M.Hollins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 40:02 · SEA 15 · Score 14-13
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 38:36 · SEA 30 · Score 20-13
   (8:36) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 38:29 · SEA 15 · Score 21-13
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 35:27 · LV 35 · Score 21-19
    (5:27) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 35:21 · LV 15 · Score 21-20
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
13. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:14 · SEA 18 · Score 24-20
    (:14) 2-D.Carlson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 26:55 · LV 14 · Score 24-26
    (11:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 26:46 · LV 15 · Score 24-27
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
16. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 20:06 · SEA 7 · Score 27-27
    (5:06) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
17. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:44 · LV 18 · Score 27-33
    (5:44) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 25-T.Homer for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:37 · LV 15 · Score 27-34
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
19. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · SEA 5 · Score 33-34
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-F.Moreau for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · SEA 15 · Score 34-34
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
21. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — OT 4:32 · SEA 86 · Score 40-34
    (4:32) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.