Game story
In Week 8 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-28, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 28–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +18.13 total EPA, and +3.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+33.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +18.13 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 3 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.17 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — DET · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+18.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.49 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — R. Broyles (M. Stafford pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Young (M. Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Stafford
- Seattle Seahawks — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Young (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- 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: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q1 45:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 84-R.Broyles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 45:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 77 (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 44:43) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 41:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 41:39) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 46 (Q2 38:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 38:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 71-R.Reiff reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 11:35); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 86-Z.Miller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:20) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:25) — (5:25) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 3. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 3 for no gain (85-T.Scheffler).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate to DET 26 for 6 yards (27-A.Smith).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 35-J.Bell to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner; 50-K.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 38:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 17:14) — (2:14) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 39-R.Silva at DET 18. 39-R.Silva to DET 44 for 26 yards (24-M.Lynch).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:25) — (5:25) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 3. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 3 for no gain (85-T.Scheffler).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 64.2% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +18.13 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.268 | +0.342 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.052 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 47.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.19, Detroit Lions +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +14.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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.
- M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) 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 50:33 · DET 5 · Score 3-0
(5:33) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 45:07 · SEA 6 · Score 3-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 84-R.Broyles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · SEA 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 44:55 · DET 77 · Score 9-7
(14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 44:43 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 41:43 · DET 9 · Score 16-7
(11:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 41:39 · DET 2 · Score 17-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:56 · SEA 46 · Score 17-13
(8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 38:49 · SEA 2 · Score 17-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:42 · SEA 1 · Score 17-20
(11:42) 71-R.Reiff reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · SEA 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. PENALTY on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · DET 16 · Score 23-21
(5:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 86-Z.Miller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:27 · DET 2 · Score 24-21
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 1 · Score 24-27
(:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 2 · Score 24-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 24, Detroit Lions 28 (SEA 24-28 DET) in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Detroit Lions 20; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, Detroit Lions 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Broyles (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 45:07) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 44:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 41:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 38:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 11:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 5:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:20) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 50:33, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 64.2% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +18.13 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 65.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +18.13 on passing plays. across 53 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.49 EPA): (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +33.4%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 28-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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