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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2015 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Seahawks 27–17 in Week 2

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 17–27 Week 2 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 17 0–2
Final 17–27
Green Bay Packers 27 2–0 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–13 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
September 20, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 7 REC · 92 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 6 CAR · 42 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 2 REC · 17 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 25/44 · 259 YDS · 3 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 8 REC · 116 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Rodgers 3 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–13 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(6:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 91-J.E…
Game date
2015-09-20

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–17 on 2015-09-20. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +8.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks30140017
Green Bay Packers103311027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:51TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 29
    Score
    0-6

    (10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-72-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:45XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:57FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 37
    Score
    0-10

    (6:57) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:13FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 36
    Score
    3-10

    (3:13) 4-S.Hauschka 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:02FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    3-13

    (:02) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:01TD
    FJF. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    9-13

    (10:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:57XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    10-13

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:53TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 13
    Score
    16-13

    (6:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:48XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    17-13

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:16FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 26
    Score
    17-16

    (3:16) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:28TD
    RRR. Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    17-22

    (9:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:28Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 82-R.Rodgers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:00FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    17-27

    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.16 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyren MontgomeryTyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+8.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-4.85 EPA): (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 44-J.Starks to GB 47 for no gain (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at GB 47. 50-K.Wright to GB 47 for no gain (44-J.Starks).

Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): Russell Wilson — (6:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Elliott at SEA 39. 91-J.Elliott to SEA 38 for 1 yard (79-G.Gilliam). FUMBLES (79-G.Gilliam), and recovers at SE

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +16.9% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.16 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.021+0.085
Offensive success rate47.4%45.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.006+0.185
Rush EPA/play-0.086-0.050
Defensive EPA/play-0.085+0.021
Defensive success rate54.8%52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +7.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -1.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:51)
  • Seattle Seahawks — F. Jackson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 10:01)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 6:53)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:28)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 6:57)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 3:13)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:02)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 3:16)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 29 (Q1 10:51); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 10:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 37 (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 36 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 4-S.Hauschka 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 1 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 9:57) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 6:48) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 11–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:28); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Elliott at SEA 39. 91-J.Elliott to SEA 38 for 1 yard (79-G.Gilliam). FUMBLES (79-G.Gilliam), and recovers at SE [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.64]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.06]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 88-T.Montgomery. PENALTY on SEA-25-R.Sherman, Defensive Pass Interference, 52 yards, enforced at GB 13 - No Play. Penalty on SEA-7 [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 44-J.Starks right tackle pushed ob at SEA 39 for 35 yards (26-C.Williams). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.37]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 44-J.Starks to GB 47 for no gain (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at GB 47. 50-K.Wright to GB 47 for no ga [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.85]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Elliott at SEA 39. 91-J.Elliott to SEA 38 for 1 yard (79-G.Gilliam). FUMBLES (79-G.Gilliam), and recovers at SE [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.64]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 44-J.Starks to GB 47 for no gain (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at GB 47. 50-K.Wright to GB 47 for no ga [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.85]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-72-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.62]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin ran ob at SEA 47 for 32 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:51 · SEA 29 · Score 0-6
    (10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-72-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 6:57 · SEA 37 · Score 0-10
    (6:57) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  4. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 3:13 · GB 36 · Score 3-10
    (3:13) 4-S.Hauschka 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · SEA 1 · Score 3-13
    (:02) 2-M.Crosby 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 10:01 · GB 5 · Score 9-13
    (10:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 9:57 · GB 15 · Score 10-13
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · GB 13 · Score 16-13
    (6:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:48 · GB 15 · Score 17-13
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 3:16 · SEA 26 · Score 17-16
    (3:16) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:28 · SEA 5 · Score 17-22
    (9:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 9:28 · SEA 2 · Score 17-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 82-R.Rodgers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · SEA 3 · Score 17-27
    (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers on 2015-09-20?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-17 in Week 2, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 11; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Green Bay Packers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — F. Jackson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 10:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 6:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:28) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 6:57, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 3:13, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 3:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.8% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.16 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 51.4% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-4.85 EPA): (9:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 44-J.Starks to GB 47 for no gain (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at GB 47. 50-K.Wrigh.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W