Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2019 NFL season on 2020-01-12, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 28–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +15.43 total EPA, and +13.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.43 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5 J. Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6 DK. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7 T. Homer · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+15.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.85 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (7:21) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
Field goals
- 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: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 55:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q1 45:33) — (:33) 5-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 39:55) — (9:55) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 39:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 31:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 24:49) — (9:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 24:44) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 40 (Q3 22:21) — (7:21) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 22:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Adams].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 15:39) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 36 for -6 yards (91-P.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to SEA 23 for 13 yards (30-B.McDougald).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at SEA 46 for 32 yards (28-U.Amadi).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-G.Allison to GB 38 for 11 yards (21-T.Flowers).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:21) — (7:21) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham to SEA 44 for 27 yards (37-Q.Diggs).
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +13.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +15.43 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +14.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | +0.165 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.359 | +0.421 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.143 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 47.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.13, Green Bay Packers +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +13.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +9.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers 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.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 55:42 · SEA 20 · Score 0-6
(10:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 55:37 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 45:33 · GB 26 · Score 3-7
(:33) 5-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:55 · SEA 1 · Score 3-13
(9:55) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:49 · SEA 15 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:33 · SEA 1 · Score 3-20
(1:33) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:30 · SEA 15 · Score 3-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 24:49 · GB 1 · Score 9-21
(9:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 24:44 · GB 15 · Score 10-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 22:21 · SEA 40 · Score 10-27
(7:21) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 22:09 · SEA 15 · Score 10-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 15:47 · GB 7 · Score 16-28
(:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Adams]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 15:39 · GB 15 · Score 17-28
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · GB 1 · Score 23-28
(9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-23 in Wild Card, 2019 on 2020-01-12.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 23, Green Bay Packers 28 (SEA 23-28 GB) in Wild Card, 2019 on 2020-01-12.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Green Bay Packers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 55:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 39:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 31:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 24:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 22:21) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 15:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 9:37) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 45:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 48.8% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +15.43 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 47.1% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +14.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +15.43 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.85 EPA): (7:21) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.1%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Green Bay Packers won 28-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 12-5 Now 12-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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