Game story
In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-30, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 27–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -3.20 total EPA, and +6.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Slayton (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (2:39) 4-M.Dickson punts 49 yards to NYG 24, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-R.James to NYG 24 for no gain (89-W.Dissly). FUMBLES (89-W.Dissly), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by SEA-35-J.Blount at NYG 19.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 2 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 3 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hudson · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5 C. Myarick · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 6 T. Homer · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 7 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 M. Goodwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Slayton — NYG · Receiving
D. Slayton posted the highest total EPA (+8.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.95 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (6:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 4 for 2 yards (22-A.Jackson). FUMBLES (22-A.Jackson), RECOVERED by NYG-22-A.Jackson at SEA 3. 22-A.Jackson to SEA 2 for 1 yard (16-T.Lockett).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- New York Giants — S. Barkley
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- New York Giants — G. Gano
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 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 42:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 42:07) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 65-N.Gates and 77-J.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 35:51) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q2 31:42) — (1:42) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q3 21:08) — (6:08) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q3 17:47) — (2:47) 5-J.Myers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 33 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 9:18) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 5:22) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:39) — (2:39) 4-M.Dickson punts 49 yards to NYG 24, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-R.James to NYG 24 for no gain (89-W.Dissly). FUMBLES (89-W.Dissly), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by SEA-35-J.Blount at NYG 19.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 4 for 2 yards (22-A.Jackson). FUMBLES (22-A.Jackson), RECOVERED by NYG-22-A.Jackson at SEA 3. 22-A.Jackson to SEA 2 for 1 yard (16-T.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at NYG 48 for 21 yards (13-J.Jones).
- New York Giants (Q3 25:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton to SEA 47 for 18 yards (30-M.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 4 for 2 yards (22-A.Jackson). FUMBLES (22-A.Jackson), RECOVERED by NYG-22-A.Jackson at SEA 3. 22-A.Jackson to SEA 2 for 1 yard (16-T.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:39) — (2:39) 4-M.Dickson punts 49 yards to NYG 24, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-R.James to NYG 24 for no gain (89-W.Dissly). FUMBLES (89-W.Dissly), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by SEA-35-J.Blount at NYG 19.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 4-M.Dickson punts 55 yards to NYG 21, Center-46-C.Tinker. 80-R.James to NYG 30 for 9 yards (35-J.Blount, 25-T.Homer). FUMBLES (25-T.Homer), touched at NYG 30, RECOVERED by SEA-89-W.Dissly at NY
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux].
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) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +6.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.20 total EPA
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -12.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.090 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.231 | -0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -6.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +7.22 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.
- D. Slayton (New York Giants) 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. Jones (NYG) 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 42:12 · NYG 3 · Score 0-6
(12:12) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:07 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 35:55 · SEA 1 · Score 6-7
(5:55) 65-N.Gates and 77-J.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 35:51 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 31:42 · NYG 17 · Score 7-10
(1:42) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 21:08 · SEA 13 · Score 10-10
(6:08) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 17:47 · NYG 33 · Score 10-13
(2:47) 5-J.Myers 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:22 · SEA 27 · Score 13-13
(11:22) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · NYG 33 · Score 13-19
(9:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [5-K.Thibodeaux]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · NYG 15 · Score 13-20
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:31 · NYG 16 · Score 13-26
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:22 · NYG 15 · Score 13-27
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Giants 27-13 in Week 8, 2022 on 2022-10-30.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was New York Giants 13, Seattle Seahawks 27 (NYG 13-27 SEA) in Week 8, 2022 on 2022-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: New York Giants 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: New York Giants 3, Seattle Seahawks 14; Final: New York Giants 13, Seattle Seahawks 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 42:12) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q2 35:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q4 9:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 5:31) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 31:42, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 21:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 17:47, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 56.1% completion, +6.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.20 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 42.5% completion, -12.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Slayton (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +8.23 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.95 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 4 for 2 yards (22-A.Jackson). FUMBLES (22-A.Jackson), RECOVERED by NYG-22-A.Jackson at SEA 3. 22-A.Jackson to SEA. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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