Game story
In Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-04, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +12.71 total EPA, and +6.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.71 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 B. Powell · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 5 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6 J. Wolford · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
- 7 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 B. Skowronek · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — SEA · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+12.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.34 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play w
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Akers
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Fant (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Akers
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- 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: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 54:30) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 36 (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q1 51:05) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q1 47:37) — (2:37) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 39:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 39:48) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) 5-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–10. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 5-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:56) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. SEA-52-D.Taylor was injured during the play.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q4 0:36) — 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.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 13-J.Wolford left end ran ob at SEA 35 for 14 yards (27-T.Woolen).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 19-B.Powell up the middle to SEA 15 for 20 yards (8-C.Bryant).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:24) — (13:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at LA 48 for -8 yards (97-M.Hoecht). FUMBLES (97-M.Hoecht) [97-M.Hoecht], RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at LA 29. 24-T.Rapp to LA 29 for no gain (68-D.Lewis).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 28:24) — (13:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at LA 48 for -8 yards (97-M.Hoecht). FUMBLES (97-M.Hoecht) [97-M.Hoecht], RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at LA 29. 24-T.Rapp to LA 29 for no gain (68-D.Lewis).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 51:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 13-J.Wolford pass deep left intended for 23-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen [52-D.Taylor] at SEA 16. 27-T.Woolen to SEA 16 for no gain (23-K.Williams).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.71 total EPA
- J.Wolford (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.276 | -0.228 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.239 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 48.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +2.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +9.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks 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.
- G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G. Smith (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Wolford (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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:35 · SEA 1 · Score 0-6
(9:35) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:30 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 51:14 · LA 36 · Score 6-7
(6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q1 51:05 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 47:37 · SEA 22 · Score 7-10
(2:37) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 39:54 · LA 4 · Score 13-10
(9:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:48 · LA 15 · Score 14-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:00 · SEA 35 · Score 14-13
(1:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 22:38 · LA 23 · Score 17-13
(7:38) 5-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 13:02 · SEA 13 · Score 17-16
(13:02) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:49 · LA 8 · Score 20-16
(6:49) 5-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · SEA 6 · Score 20-22
(3:01) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · SEA 15 · Score 20-23
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. SEA-52-D.Taylor was injured during the play. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · LA 8 · Score 26-23
(:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 0:36 · LA 15 · Score 27-23
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-23 in Week 13, 2022 on 2022-12-04.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 27, Los Angeles Rams 23 (SEA 27-23 LA) in Week 13, 2022 on 2022-12-04.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 13, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 16, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, Los Angeles Rams 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Akers (Q1 54:35) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q1 51:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q2 39:54) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Akers (Q4 3:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q4 0:41) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 47:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q2 31:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 22:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 13:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 6:49, 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?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 60.9% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.71 total passing EPA. J. Wolford (Los Angeles Rams), 40.0% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +12.71 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.34 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.6%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Seattle Seahawks won 27-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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