Game story
In Week 13 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 34–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -14.66 total EPA, and +2.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +18.27 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Miller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 6 D. Coleman · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 7 M. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8 L. Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+18.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.57 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Bennett
- Seattle Seahawks — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Coleman (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
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 17–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q1 51:37); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 51:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 46:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 86-Z.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 46:55) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 38:45) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q2 33:42) — (3:42) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:13) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q3 22:17); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 22:07) — 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.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 51:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at NO 25 for 52 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right end pushed ob at NO 35 for 10 yards (28-K.Lewis).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 86-Z.Miller to NO 4 for 60 yards (57-D.Hawthorne) [93-J.Galette].
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 58:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 17-R.Meachem (25-R.Sherman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 51:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:02) — (4:02) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 86-Z.Miller to NO 4 for 60 yards (57-D.Hawthorne) [93-J.Galette].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at NO 25 for 52 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 80-J.Graham (54-B.Wagner).
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +2.2% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -14.66 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +18.2% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +18.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.165 | +0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.341 | +0.494 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.105 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.163 | +0.165 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 60.3% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -12.86 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +13.86 total EPA, 5 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.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 52:50 · NO 8 · Score 0-3
(7:50) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 51:37 · SEA 75 · Score 0-9
(6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett fo - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 51:27 · NO 2 · Score 0-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:58 · NO 2 · Score 0-16
(1:58) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 86-Z.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 46:55 · NO 2 · Score 0-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 38:48 · SEA 2 · Score 6-17
(8:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 38:45 · SEA 2 · Score 7-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 33:42 · NO 2 · Score 7-20
(3:42) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · NO 4 · Score 7-26
(:18) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:13 · NO 2 · Score 7-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 22:17 · NO 8 · Score 7-33
(7:17) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 40-D.Coleman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Touched first by SS #87. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 22:07 · NO 2 · Score 7-34
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 34-7 in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-02.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 7, Seattle Seahawks 34 (NO 7-34 SEA) in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 7, Seattle Seahawks 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Bennett (Q1 51:37) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 46:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 38:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 30:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Coleman (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 22:17) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 52:50, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 33:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 53.5% completion, +2.2% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -14.66 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 59.5% completion, +18.2% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +18.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +18.27 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.57 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 18 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], RECOVERED by SEA-72-M.Bennett at NO 22. 72-M.Bennett for 22 yards, TOUCHDOW. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.6%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W
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