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NFL · Week 4 · September 30, 2012 · 11 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 19–13 in Week 4

Johnny Hekker led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 13–19 Week 4 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 13 2–2
Final 13–19
Los Angeles Rams 19 2–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
13–19
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–13 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
Johnny Hekker
Game date
September 30, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Lynch 20 CAR · 118 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Turbin 6 CAR · 45 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Miller 3 REC · 32 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Johnny Hekker
    Johnny Hekker 1/1 · 2 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Amendola 6 REC · 55 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Pettis 2 REC · 22 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks 19–13 in Week 4 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-30, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-22.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-30, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 19–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -1.03 total EPA, and -7.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-22.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 85-A.McCoy INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Fletcher at LA 23. 32-B.Fletcher to LA 25 for 2 yards.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks7033013
Los Angeles Rams31033019

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.83 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Pettis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  7. 7 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8 Z. Miller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

J. Hekker — LA · Passing

J. Hekker posted the highest total EPA (+3.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.83 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.17 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (12:57) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 50-R.McIntosh at LA 19. 50-R.McIntosh to SEA 47 for 34 yards (85-A.McCoy). J.Jenkins hit quaterback's arm

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q1 55:52)
  • Los Angeles Rams — D. Amendola (J. Hekker pass) (Q2 31:16)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q1 50:03)
  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:03)
  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q3 28:51)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 19:14)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 13:08)
  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q4 6:10)

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 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q1 55:52) — (10:52) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-98-K.Langford, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:45) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 40 (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:11) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 42 (Q3 28:51) — (13:51) 4-G.Zuerlein 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 6 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 85-A.McCoy INTERCEPTED by 32-B.Fletcher at LA 23. 32-B.Fletcher to LA 25 for 2 yards. [WPA -22.6% · EPA -2.38]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 13. 25-R.Sherman pushed ob at SEA 42 for 29 yards (62-H.Dahl). PENALTY on SEA-91-C.Clemons, [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.65]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 18-A.Pettis to SEA 29 for 17 yards (25-R.Sherman). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.62]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:32) — (:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 13-C.Givens to SEA 28 for 52 yards (29-E.Thomas). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +3.13]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.83]

Impact plays

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 27:57) — (12:57) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 50-R.McIntosh at LA 19. 50-R.McIntosh to SEA 47 for 34 yards (85-A.McCoy). J.Jenkins hit quaterback's arm [WPA -10.1% · EPA -6.17]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 13. 25-R.Sherman pushed ob at SEA 42 for 29 yards (62-H.Dahl). PENALTY on SEA-91-C.Clemons, [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.65]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 44. 22-T.Johnson to LA 48 for 4 yards (89-D.Baldwin). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.97]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.83]

Quarterback report card

S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.03 total EPA
  • R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -9.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatSeattle SeahawksLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play-0.062-0.011
Offensive success rate50.0%39.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.312+0.085
Rush EPA/play+0.104-0.412
Defensive EPA/play+0.011+0.062
Defensive success rate60.8%50.0%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -0.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -4.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Rams 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.
  • J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 55:52 · LA 18 · Score 6-0
    (10:52) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-98-K.Langford, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:45 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 50:03 · SEA 40 · Score 7-3
    (5:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:16 · SEA 2 · Score 7-9
    (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:11 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · SEA 30 · Score 7-13
    (:03) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  7. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 28:51 · SEA 42 · Score 7-16
    (13:51) 4-G.Zuerlein 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:14 · LA 12 · Score 10-16
    (4:14) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:08 · LA 12 · Score 13-16
    (13:08) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · SEA 6 · Score 13-19
    (6:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-13 in Week 4, 2012 on 2012-09-30.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 13, Los Angeles Rams 19 (SEA 13-19 LA) in Week 4, 2012 on 2012-09-30.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 13, Los Angeles Rams 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 55:52) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Amendola (J. Hekker pass) (Q2 31:16) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 50:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 28:51, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 19:14, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 13:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 6:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 50.0% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.03 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 54.8% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -9.68 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?

J. Hekker (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +3.83 on passing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.17 EPA): (12:57) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 50-R.McIntosh at LA 19. 50-R.McIntosh to SEA 47 for 34 yards (85-A.McCoy). J.Jenkins hit quaterback's arm. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.6%.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Rams won 19-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W