Game story
In Week 8 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-27, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Hutchinson (Dallas Cowboys) paced the passing game, with +1.20 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Dallas Cowboys changed the game: (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.27 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 T. McGee · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4 A. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5 D. Scott · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6 C. Hutchinson · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +1.20 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Engram — SEA · Receiving
B. Engram posted the highest total EPA (+8.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.59 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Galloway (C. Hutchinson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Dallas Cowboys — E. Smith
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 30:12) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 39 (Q3 15:34) — (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 15:26) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 10:16) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q4 5:35); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 2 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:34) — (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander to DAL 11 for 15 yards (96-E.Ekuban). Pass complete right side of the field at the Dallas 20 before turning upfield.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) Collins of Dallas has a sprained right knee; will not return. 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 81-K.Robinson. PENALTY on DAL-38-D.Hawthorne, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to DAL 39 for 21 yards (28-D.Woodson). Pass caught middle on post from right end.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 15:34) — (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 22-E.Smith up the middle to SEA 38 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-31-M.Robertson at SEA 37.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:02) — (13:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Hawthorne at DAL 42. 38-D.Hawthorne to SEA 43 for 15 yards (38-M.Strong).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) 4-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Ross at DAL 39. 20-D.Ross to DAL 46 for 7 yards (84-B.Engram).
Quarterback report card
C.Hutchinson led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Hutchinson (Dallas Cowboys) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.20 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.028 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 55.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -2.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +2.25 total EPA, 3 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.
- B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:15 · DAL 2 · Score 6-0
(:15) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:12 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 15:34 · SEA 39 · Score 7-6
(:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 15:26 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · DAL 5 · Score 13-7
(10:20) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 5:39 · SEA 1 · Score 14-13
(5:39) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+1) — Q4 5:35 · SEA 12 · Score 14-14
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-83-J.Whalen. Collins of Dallas injured on the extra point attempt. That was Emmitt Smith's 150th caree - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · DAL 2 · Score 17-14
(:28) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 17-14 in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 17, Dallas Cowboys 14 (SEA 17-14 DAL) in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Dallas Cowboys 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q2 30:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Galloway (C. Hutchinson pass) (Q3 15:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 10:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Smith (Q4 5:39) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
C. Hutchinson (Dallas Cowboys), 42.9% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.20 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys?
B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +8.13 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.59 EPA): (:34) 7-C.Hutchinson pass to 84-J.Galloway for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught left sideline around the Seattle 20 before scoring.. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.9%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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