Game story
In Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-24, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -12.86 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (10:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to SEA 9 for 27 yards (39-T.Tabor). Penalty on SEA-39-T.Tabor, Illegal Contact, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 2 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 J. McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 5 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 I. Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 K. Toney · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Mahomes — KC · Passing
P. Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+4.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.57 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (7:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Thornhill at KC -2. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — K. Toney (P. Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Mahomes
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Fant (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker
- 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: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q1 51:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 19-K.Toney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 51:41) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 38:56) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q2 32:44) — (2:44) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 5-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:42) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 2:25) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 40:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to SEA 9 for 27 yards (39-T.Tabor). Penalty on SEA-39-T.Tabor, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 18-L.Treadwell (56-G.Karlaftis).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 54:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 1-J.McKinnon ran ob at SEA 25 for 16 yards (57-C.Barton; 27-T.Woolen).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Thornhill at KC -2. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 83-N.Gray pushed ob at KC 37 for 8 yards (57-C.Barton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Thornhill at KC -2. Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 18-L.Treadwell to KC 6 for 17 yards (23-J.Williams).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 87-T.Kelce to SEA 8 for 52 yards (56-J.Brooks).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson to KC 34 for no gain (6-B.Cook). Penalty on SEA-19-P.Hart, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
Quarterback report card
G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.86 total EPA
- P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -9.0% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 64.1% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +1.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -14.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 51:46 · SEA 8 · Score 0-6
(6:46) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 19-K.Toney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 51:41 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 39:02 · SEA 9 · Score 0-13
(9:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 38:56 · SEA 15 · Score 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:44 · SEA 29 · Score 0-17
(2:44) 7-H.Butker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · KC 3 · Score 3-17
(:01) 5-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · SEA 3 · Score 3-23
(4:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:42 · SEA 15 · Score 3-24
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · KC 6 · Score 9-24
(2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · KC 15 · Score 10-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-10 in Week 16, 2022 on 2022-12-24.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 10, Kansas City Chiefs 24 (SEA 10-24 KC) in Week 16, 2022 on 2022-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 10, Kansas City Chiefs 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Toney (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 51:46) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 39:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q4 4:50) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q4 2:31) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 32:44, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 53.2% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.86 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.5% completion, -9.0% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +4.01 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.57 EPA): (7:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 11-M.Goodwin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Thornhill at KC -2. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.2%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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