Game story
In Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-10, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 17–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +6.20 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Nelson (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 92-N.Jones at SEA 36. 92-N.Jones for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on SEA-20-J.Lane, Disq
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.20 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4 M. Bennett · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 T. Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Nelson — GB · Receiving
J. Nelson posted the highest total EPA (+7.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.42 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 92-N.Jones at SEA 36. 92-N.Jones for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on SEA-20-J.Lane, Disqualification, declin
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — T. Montgomery
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 7-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. Penalty on GB-31-D.House, Running Into the Kicker, declined..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q3 25:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 25:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 32 (Q3 15:22); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 15:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 7-B.Walsh 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 92-N.Jones at SEA 36. 92-N.Jones for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on SEA-20-J.Lane, Disq
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-52-T.Garvin, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 25:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 3 for -10 yards (76-M.Daniels). FUMBLES (76-M.Daniels) [76-M.Daniels], RECOVERED by GB-51-K.Fackrell at SEA 6. 51-K.Fackrell to SEA 6 for no gain (68-J.Britt
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) 32-C.Carson up the middle to GB 30 for 30 yards (24-Q.Rollins, 29-K.Brice).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 92-N.Jones at SEA 36. 92-N.Jones for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on SEA-20-J.Lane, Disq
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 25:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 3 for -10 yards (76-M.Daniels). FUMBLES (76-M.Daniels) [76-M.Daniels], RECOVERED by GB-51-K.Fackrell at SEA 6. 51-K.Fackrell to SEA 6 for no gain (68-J.Britt
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-52-T.Garvin, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end ran ob at GB 37 for 13 yards (31-K.Chancellor).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 57 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +6.20 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.304 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.138 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -1.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -9.10 total EPA, 3 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.
- J. Nelson (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · GB 15 · Score 3-0
(:04) 7-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. Penalty on GB-31-D.House, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:39 · SEA 6 · Score 3-6
(10:39) (Shotgun) 88-T.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 25:33 · SEA 15 · Score 3-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:23 · GB 3 · Score 6-7
(4:23) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:22 · SEA 32 · Score 6-13
(:22) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-52-T.Garvin, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:17 · SEA 15 · Score 6-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 8:05 · SEA 22 · Score 6-17
(8:05) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · GB 23 · Score 9-17
(6:21) 7-B.Walsh 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-9 in Week 1, 2017 on 2017-09-10.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 9, Green Bay Packers 17 (SEA 9-17 GB) in Week 1, 2017 on 2017-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 9, Green Bay Packers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Montgomery (Q3 25:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 15:22) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 19:23, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 8:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 6:21, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 49.1% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +6.20 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 42.4% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
J. Nelson (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.22 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.42 EPA): (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 92-N.Jones at SEA 36. 92-N.Jones for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. Penalty on. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.5%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Now 0-1 L
Green Bay Packers
Now 1-0 W
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