Game story
In Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-01, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 26–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -11.82 total EPA, and -10.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at NYJ 20 for 24 yards (30-M.Carter).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| New York Jets | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 2 Z. Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +5.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.76 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 A. Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 D. Adams · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 I. Davis · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Smith-Njigba — SEA · Receiving
J. Smith-Njigba posted the highest total EPA (+8.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.95 EPA) came from New York Jets: (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 5-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Williams at SEA 8. 99-L.Williams for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- New York Jets — I. Davis (A. Rodgers pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — A. Barner (G. Smith pass)
- New York Jets — K. Nwangwu
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Williams
- Seattle Seahawks — Z. Charbonnet
Field goals
- 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: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q1 48:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q1 46:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-I.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q1 46:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-B.Hall rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-A.Barner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 40:53) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q2 40:53) — 5-J.Myers kicks 64 yards from SEA 35 to NYJ 1. 34-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 40:40) — 18-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 37:53); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYJ 36 (Q2 34:20) — (4:20) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q4 5:37); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 5:31).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at NYJ 20 for 24 yards (30-M.Carter).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 26-Z.Charbonnet right end to NYJ 34 for -1 yards (94-S.Thomas; 44-J.Sherwood). PENALTY on NYJ-94-S.Thomas, Horse Collar Tackle, 16 yards, enforced at NYJ 33 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 14-D.Metcalf. PENALTY on NYJ-37-Q.Stiggers, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at SEA 38 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 5-G.Wilson [8-C.Bryant].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 16 for -15 yards (56-Qi.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 37:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 5-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Williams at SEA 8. 99-L.Williams for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 40:53) — 5-J.Myers kicks 64 yards from SEA 35 to NYJ 1. 34-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 16 for -15 yards (56-Qi.Williams).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:25) — 18-A.Carlson kicks 64 yards from NYJ 35 to SEA 1. 33-D.Williams to SEA 29 for 28 yards (34-K.Nwangwu). FUMBLES (34-K.Nwangwu), RECOVERED by NYJ-26-B.Echols at SEA 27.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.82 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.263 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.176 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | +0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 62.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -10.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -2.74 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.
- J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- G. Smith (SEA) 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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 48:29 · SEA 8 · Score 0-6
(3:29) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 46:50 · SEA 4 · Score 0-12
(1:50) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-I.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q1 46:47 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 20-B.Hall rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 40:59 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-14
(10:59) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-A.Barner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 40:53 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 40:53 · SEA 35 · Score 7-20
5-J.Myers kicks 64 yards from SEA 35 to NYJ 1. 34-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 40:40 · SEA 15 · Score 7-21
18-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 37:53 · SEA 9 · Score 13-21
(7:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 5-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Williams at SEA 8. 99-L.Williams for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 34:20 · NYJ 36 · Score 16-21
(4:20) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:16 · NYJ 25 · Score 19-21
(13:16) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · NYJ 8 · Score 25-21
(5:37) 26-Z.Charbonnet left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-88-A.Barner, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on NYJ-95-Q.Williams, Unsport - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:31 · NYJ 15 · Score 26-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. ** Injury Update: NYJ-30-M.Carter has returned to the game. ** Injury Update: SEA-4-M.Dick
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Jets 26-21 in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 26, New York Jets 21 (SEA 26-21 NYJ) in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, New York Jets 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 16, New York Jets 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, New York Jets 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 26, New York Jets 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 48:29) New York Jets touchdown — I. Davis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 46:50) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (G. Smith pass) (Q2 40:59) New York Jets touchdown — K. Nwangwu (Q2 40:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Williams (Q2 37:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (Q4 5:37) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 34:20, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 13:16, 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 Jets?
A. Rodgers (New York Jets), 46.7% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.82 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 52.6% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.76 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +8.66 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.95 EPA): (7:53) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 5-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 99-L.Williams at SEA 8. 99-L.Williams for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.6%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Seattle Seahawks won 26-21 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
New York Jets
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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