Game story
In Week 13 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Chicago Bears, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +15.54 total EPA, and +5.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.69 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+26.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +17.69 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.54 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4 S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6 M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cutler — CHI · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+17.69) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Chicago Bears's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.72 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at SEA 49. 24-K.Hayden to SEA 49 for no gain (24-M.Lynch). The Replay Assistant challenged the fumbl
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q1 53:40); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 53:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 32:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 32:15) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q3 18:53); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 18:10) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q4 0:32); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:24) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 13 (OT 7:40).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall ran ob at SEA 30 for 56 yards (25-R.Sherman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice to CHI 14 for 27 yards (24-K.Hayden).
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end to CHI 25 for 12 yards (55-L.Briggs).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at SEA 49. 24-K.Hayden to SEA 49 for no gain (24-M.Lynch). The Replay Assistant
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 33:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate to CHI 4 for 49 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 54:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to SEA 23 for 23 yards (39-B.Browner). FUMBLES (39-B.Browner), and recovers at SEA 17. 15-B.Marshall to SEA 17 for no gain (31-K.Chancellor)
- Chicago Bears (Q2 42:54) — (12:54) 78-J.Brown reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right guard to SEA 15 for no gain (54-B.Wagner).
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.54 total EPA
- J.Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.353 | +0.536 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +7.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +15.68 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) 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.
- J. Cutler (CHI) 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.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 53:40 · SEA 12 · Score 0-6
(8:40) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was U - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 53:33 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 32:19 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
(2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 32:15 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · CHI 14 · Score 10-7
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 18:53 · SEA 12 · Score 10-13
(3:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner). Chicago challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the pla - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 18:10 · SEA 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · CHI 14 · Score 16-14
(:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · CHI 2 · Score 17-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SEA 28 · Score 17-17
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — OT 7:40 · CHI 13 · Score 23-17
(7:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the pla
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 23-17 in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 23, Chicago Bears 17 (SEA 23-17 CHI) in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Chicago Bears 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 53:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 32:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 18:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:32) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass) (OT 7:40) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.3% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +15.54 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 51.5% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.69 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) led the game in total EPA with +17.69 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.72 EPA): (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at SEA 49. 24-K.Hayden to SEA 49 for no gain (24-M.Lynch). T. The biggest win-probability swing was +26.7%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
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