Game story
In Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-28, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 28–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +9.50 total EPA, and -4.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: 11-S.Janikowski kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to DET -1. 21-A.Abdullah to DET 31 for 32 yards (33-T.Thompson). FUMBLES (33-T.Thompson), RECOVERED by SEA-51-B.Mingo at DET 34. 51-B.Mingo to DET 34 for no
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +17.34 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 2 D. Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 3 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +9.50 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 M. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5 E. Dickson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.04 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 8 M. Dickson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+17.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.44 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at SEA 1. 28-J.Coleman ran ob at SEA 1 for no gain.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — E. Dickson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson
- Detroit Lions — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass)
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 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 39 (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 47:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 21–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 44:15) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 42:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 42:42) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 32:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 32:28) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 10:40) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 44:15) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to DET -1. 21-A.Abdullah to DET 31 for 32 yards (33-T.Thompson). FUMBLES (33-T.Thompson), RECOVERED by SEA-51-B.Mingo at DET 34. 51-B.Mingo to DET 34 for no
- Detroit Lions (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 83-D.Moore (31-T.Tabor). Seattle challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at SEA 1. 28-J.Coleman ran ob at SEA 1 for no gain.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 44:15) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to DET -1. 21-A.Abdullah to DET 31 for 32 yards (33-T.Thompson). FUMBLES (33-T.Thompson), RECOVERED by SEA-51-B.Mingo at DET 34. 51-B.Mingo to DET 34 for no
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 48 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-55-F.Clark at SEA 46. 55-F.Clark to SEA 46 for no gain (77-F.Ragnow).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.50 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 20 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +24.1% CPOE · +0.87 EPA/play · +17.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.173 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.867 | +0.202 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.398 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | -0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 54.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -4.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.31 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.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 47:24 · SEA 39 · Score 0-6
(2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 47:15 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 44:23 · DET 24 · Score 6-7
(14:23) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 42:47 · DET 15 · Score 13-7
(12:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:42 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 32:34 · DET 12 · Score 20-7
(2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 32:28 · DET 15 · Score 21-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · DET 7 · Score 27-7
(14:29) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:23 · DET 15 · Score 28-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:47 · SEA 19 · Score 28-13
(10:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:40 · SEA 15 · Score 28-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 28-14 in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 28, Detroit Lions 14 (SEA 28-14 DET) in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 21, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 28, Detroit Lions 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 47:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 44:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 42:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — E. Dickson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 32:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q4 14:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 10:47) 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), 57.4% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.50 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 70.0% completion, +24.1% CPOE, +0.87 EPA per dropback, +17.34 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +17.34 on passing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.44 EPA): (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at SEA 1. 28-J.Coleman ran ob at SEA 1 for no gain.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.1%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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