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NFL · Week 14 · December 11, 2016 · 11 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers: 2016 Week 14 Recap

Packers defeat Seahawks 38–10 in Week 14

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 10–38 Week 14 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 10 8–4
Final 10–38
Green Bay Packers 38 7–6 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
10–38
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–21 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
December 11, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • T.McEvoy 3 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Alfred Collins
    Alfred Collins 3 REC · 33 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Reece 2 REC · 38 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 18/26 · 237 YDS · 3 TD +14.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 4 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 6 REC · 41 YDS · 2 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 38–10 in Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+14.2% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -20.56 total EPA, and -2.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (13:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks3007010
Green Bay Packers714710038

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.16 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. McEvoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  5. 5 A. Collins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Reece · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  8. 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

A. Rodgers — GB · Passing

A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+14.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.09 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 43-T.Pope INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at SEA 30. 33-M.Hyde to SEA 19 for 11 yards (74-G.Fant).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 58:41)
  • Green Bay Packers — T. Montgomery (Q2 39:41)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 35:21)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 19:31)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. McEvoy (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 8:26)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Janis (Q4 5:50)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 51:19)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 10:35)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 66 (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 58:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q1 51:19) — (6:19) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 39:36) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 35:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 19:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:21) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q4 5:50); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 5:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.14]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Burnett at SEA 45. 42-M.Burnett ran ob at SEA 26 for 19 yards (44-M.Reece). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.57]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 0. 23-D.Randall to GB 21 for 21 yards (10-P.Richardson). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -2.51]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 47:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers left guard to SEA 34 for -3 yards (77-A.Rubin). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -2.52]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Cook to SEA 8 for 15 yards (35-D.Shead; 54-B.Wagner). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.22]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 43-T.Pope INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at SEA 30. 33-M.Hyde to SEA 19 for 11 yards (74-G.Fant). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -6.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Burnett at SEA 45. 42-M.Burnett ran ob at SEA 26 for 19 yards (44-M.Reece). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.57]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 42. 23-D.Randall to SEA 32 for 26 yards (34-T.Rawls). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -5.48]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.14]

Quarterback report card

R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -20.56 total EPA
  • A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +17.3% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +14.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatSeattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.258+0.104
Offensive success rate48.8%46.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.445+0.450
Rush EPA/play-0.045-0.109
Defensive EPA/play-0.104+0.258
Defensive success rate53.3%51.2%

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +7.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -22.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • A. Rodgers (GB) 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.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 58:41 · SEA 66 · Score 0-6
    (13:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 58:30 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 51:19 · GB 10 · Score 3-7
    (6:19) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:41 · SEA 1 · Score 3-13
    (9:41) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:36 · SEA 15 · Score 3-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 35:21 · SEA 9 · Score 3-20
    (5:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 35:15 · SEA 15 · Score 3-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 19:31 · SEA 3 · Score 3-27
    (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 19:24 · SEA 15 · Score 3-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:35 · SEA 20 · Score 3-31
    (10:35) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · GB 21 · Score 9-31
    (8:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:21 · GB 15 · Score 10-31
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · SEA 19 · Score 10-37
    (5:50) 83-J.Janis left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-72-M.Bennett was injured during the play. PENALTY on GB-21-H.Clinton-Dix, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:43 · SEA 15 · Score 10-38
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 38-10 in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 10, Green Bay Packers 38 (SEA 10-38 GB) in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 10, Green Bay Packers 38.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 58:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q2 39:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 35:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 19:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. McEvoy (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 8:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Janis (Q4 5:50) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 51:19, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 10:35, 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?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 46.8% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -20.56 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 69.2% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +14.16 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +14.16 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.09 EPA): (6:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 43-T.Pope INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at SEA 30. 33-M.Hyde to SEA 19 for 11 yards (74-G.Fant).. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.2%.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W