Game story
In Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 24–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -25.34 total EPA, and +8.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, W. Robinson (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play
- 3 M. Breida · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 D. Lock · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 I. Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. Robinson — NYG · Receiving
W. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+6.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.44 EPA) came from New York Giants: (1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Witherspoon
Field goals
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- 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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q1 45:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 14-D.Metcalf for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 45:00) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 37 (Q2 33:10) — (3:10) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 31:42); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 31:39) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q3 16:19); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 16:03) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 16 (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q4 5:26) — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:57) — (:57) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 15 for -10 yards (97-M.Edwards). FUMBLES (97-M.Edwards) [97-M.Edwards], RECOVERED by SEA-56-J.Brooks at NYG 15. 56-J.Brooks pushed ob at NYG 7 for 8 yards (74-M.Peart).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass shor
- New York Giants (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) 8-D.Jones scrambles right end to SEA 6 for 10 yards (20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q1 56:29) — (11:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 17-W.Robinson ran ob at SEA 36 for 12 yards (27-T.Woolen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:57) — (:57) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 15 for -10 yards (97-M.Edwards). FUMBLES (97-M.Edwards) [97-M.Edwards], RECOVERED by SEA-56-J.Brooks at NYG 15. 56-J.Brooks pushed ob at NYG 7 for 8 yards (74-M.Peart).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass shor
- New York Giants (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs [58-D.Hall] at SEA 34. 6-Q.Diggs to NYG 45 for 21 yards (23-G.Brightwell).
Quarterback report card
D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +8.2% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -25.34 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -9.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.390 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 33.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.517 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.330 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.390 | +0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.0% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -34.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 3 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.
- W. Robinson (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Jones (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 45:06 · NYG 6 · Score 6-0
(:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 14-D.Metcalf for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 45:00 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 33:10 · SEA 37 · Score 7-3
(3:10) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:42 · NYG 1 · Score 13-3
(1:42) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-99-L.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on SEA-75-A.Bradford, - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q2 31:39 · NYG 15 · Score 14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 16:19 · SEA 5 · Score 20-3
(1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 16:03 · NYG 15 · Score 21-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:29 · NYG 16 · Score 24-3
(5:29) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:26 · SEA 35 · Score 24-3
5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Giants 24-3 in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-02.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 24, New York Giants 3 (SEA 24-3 NYG) in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 13, New York Giants 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, New York Giants 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, New York Giants 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q1 45:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q2 31:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Witherspoon (Q3 16:19) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 33:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 5:29, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 5:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
D. Jones (New York Giants), 52.9% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -25.34 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 54.2% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -9.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
W. Robinson (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +6.26 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.44 EPA): (1:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 0-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Witherspoon at SEA 3. 21-D.Witherspoon for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.9%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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