Game story
In Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 48–45 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +7.68 total EPA, and +2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (2:22) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 14 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
| Detroit Lions | 6 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +20.48 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 R. Penny · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +9.73 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.68 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5 T. Kennedy · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6 T. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7 J. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — SEA · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+20.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.84 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (15:00) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at DET 40. 27-T.Woolen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — W. Dissly (G. Smith pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Hockenson (J. Goff pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Smith
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Fant (G. Smith pass)
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Woolen
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Penny
- Detroit Lions — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Hockenson (J. Goff pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Penny
- Detroit Lions — J. Jackson (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — D. Eberle
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q1 53:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 89-W.Dissly for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 53:24) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 32 (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 88-T.Hockenson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-T.Woolen, Defensive Holding, declined.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q1 49:40) — (4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 49:35) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 15–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q2 43:12) — (13:12) 17-D.Eberle 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 38 (Q2 39:13) — (9:13) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 35:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 35:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 30:00) — 17-D.Eberle extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–8. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q3 30:00); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 29:49) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 51 (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the SEA 1 (Q3 21:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q3 15:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 15:33) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 22–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-30-M.Jackson, Defensive Holding, declined.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 14:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 88-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 5:26) — 17-D.Eberle extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 41 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:14) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 42-J.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:06) — 17-D.Eberle extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at DET 40. 27-T.Woolen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 3-J.Fox punts 48 yards to SEA 21, Center-47-S.Daly. 16-T.Lockett to SEA 28 for 7 yards (44-M.Rodriguez). FUMBLES (44-M.Rodriguez), touched at SEA 32, RECOVERED by DET-47-S.Daly at SEA 32.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 88-T.Hockenson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-T.Woolen, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at DET 40. 27-T.Woolen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 88-T.Hockenson to SEA 4 for 81 yards (57-C.Barton, 27-T.Woolen).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 3-J.Fox punts 48 yards to SEA 21, Center-47-S.Daly. 16-T.Lockett to SEA 28 for 7 yards (44-M.Rodriguez). FUMBLES (44-M.Rodriguez), touched at SEA 32, RECOVERED by DET-47-S.Daly at SEA 32.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.68 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +20.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.330 | +0.198 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.4% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.585 | +0.217 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.395 | +0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.330 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 46.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +18.84 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +29.05 total EPA, 7 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.
- G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G. Smith (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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:29 · DET 17 · Score 6-0
(8:29) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 89-W.Dissly for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 53:24 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 51:54 · SEA 32 · Score 7-6
(6:54) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 88-T.Hockenson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-27-T.Woolen, Defensive Holding, declined. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:40 · DET 8 · Score 13-6
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:35 · DET 15 · Score 14-6
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 43:12 · SEA 31 · Score 14-9
(13:12) 17-D.Eberle 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 39:13 · DET 38 · Score 17-9
(9:13) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 35:09 · DET 2 · Score 23-9
(5:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 35:04 · DET 15 · Score 24-9
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:03 · SEA 1 · Score 24-15
(:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:00 · SEA 15 · Score 24-15
17-D.Eberle extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · SEA 75 · Score 30-15
(15:00) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at DET 40. 27-T.Woolen for 40 yar - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 29:49 · DET 15 · Score 31-15
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 21:39 · SEA 51 · Score 31-21
(6:39) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 21:30 · SEA 1 · Score 31-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 15:40 · DET 36 · Score 37-23
(:40) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny up the middle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 15:33 · DET 15 · Score 38-23
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · SEA 3 · Score 38-29
(14:27) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-30-M.Jackson, Defensive Holding, declined. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 14:23 · SEA 2 · Score 38-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 88-T.Hockenson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:36 · DET 7 · Score 41-31
(9:36) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:28 · SEA 4 · Score 41-37
(5:28) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:26 · SEA 15 · Score 41-38
17-D.Eberle extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:22 · DET 41 · Score 47-38
(2:22) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · DET 15 · Score 48-38
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · SEA 2 · Score 48-44
(1:09) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 42-J.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · SEA 15 · Score 48-45
17-D.Eberle extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 48-45 in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 48, Detroit Lions 45 (SEA 48-45 DET) in Week 4, 2022 on 2022-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Detroit Lions 15; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Detroit Lions 8; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, Detroit Lions 22; Final: Seattle Seahawks 48, Detroit Lions 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (G. Smith pass) (Q1 53:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (J. Goff pass) (Q1 51:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Smith (Q1 49:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q2 35:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Woolen (Q3 30:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:39) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Penny (Q3 15:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q4 14:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (J. Goff pass) (Q4 5:28) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Penny (Q4 2:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Jackson (J. Goff pass) (Q4 1:09) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Eberle (Q2 43:12, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 39:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 9:36, 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. Goff (Detroit Lions), 54.2% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.68 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 65.7% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +20.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +20.48 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.84 EPA): (15:00) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at DET 40. 27-T.Woolen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.8%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 48-45 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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