Game story
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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.83 EPA/play
- 2 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 A. Pettis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 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
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Amendola (J. Hekker pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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.
- 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,
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
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
- 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,
- 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).
- 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.
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.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 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 rate | 60.8% | 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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