Game story
In Week 1 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-09-10, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 9–6 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -3.97 total EPA, and -6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:03) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3 C. Bradford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
- 6 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 K. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.47 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.07 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 (+4.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.15 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (5:58) 37-S.Alexander right end to DET 42 for 3 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at DET 40. 78-C.Redding to DET 42 for 2 yards (84-B.Engram).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q1 53:04) — (8:04) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) 37-S.Alexander right end to DET 42 for 3 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at DET 40. 78-C.Redding to DET 42 for 2 yards (84-B.Engram).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:58) — (11:58) 34-K.Jones right end to DET 47 for 1 yard (99-R.Bernard). FUMBLES (99-R.Bernard), RECOVERED by SEA-94-B.Fisher at DET 47. 94-B.Fisher to DET 47 for no gain (65-D.Woody).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 8-J.Kitna pass incomplete right. PENALTY on DET-8-J.Kitna, Intentional Grounding, 11 yards, enforced at SEA 19.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) 37-S.Alexander right end to DET 42 for 3 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at DET 40. 78-C.Redding to DET 42 for 2 yards (84-B.Engram).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:58) — (11:58) 34-K.Jones right end to DET 47 for 1 yard (99-R.Bernard). FUMBLES (99-R.Bernard), RECOVERED by SEA-94-B.Fisher at DET 47. 94-B.Fisher to DET 47 for no gain (65-D.Woody).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier, RECOVERED by DET-57-L.Woods at DET 27. 57-L.Woods to DET 27 for no gain (61-R.Tobeck).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:41) — (12:41) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-J.Hall), Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.97 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.242 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.095 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.420 | -0.500 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.242 | +0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -17.89 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -14.55 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.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Hasselbeck (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.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 53:04 · SEA 26 · Score 0-3
(8:04) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 36:02 · DET 2 · Score 3-3
(6:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · DET 33 · Score 6-3
(:02) 3-J.Brown 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:09 · SEA 19 · Score 6-6
(7:09) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · DET 24 · Score 9-6
(:03) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 9-6 in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 9, Detroit Lions 6 (SEA 9-6 DET) in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 6, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 9, Detroit Lions 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 53:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 36:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 7:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (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 Detroit Lions?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.97 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 69.4% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +4.64 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.15 EPA): (5:58) 37-S.Alexander right end to DET 42 for 3 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at DET 40. 78-C.Redding to DET 42 for 2 yards (84-B.Engram).. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.1%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Now 1-0 W
Detroit Lions
Now 0-1 L
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