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Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers: 2007 Wild Card Recap

Packers defeat Seahawks 42–20 in Wild Card

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 20–42 Wild Card finish.

Seattle Seahawks 20 11–7
Final 20–42
Green Bay Packers 42 14–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
20–42
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–28 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
January 12, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • B.Engram 6 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Obomanu 4 REC · 63 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hackett 2 REC · 15 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 18/25 · 173 YDS · 3 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 6 REC · 71 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Richie Grant
    Richie Grant 27 CAR · 201 YDS · 3 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 42–20 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(14:55) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 25-R.Grant to GB 13 for -5 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLE…
Game date
2008-01-12

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 42–20 on 2008-01-12. B. Favre posted a game-high +10.63 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks14330020
Green Bay Packers141477042

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 14:43TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    6-0

    (14:43) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 14:40XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:06TD
    BEB. Engram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 11
    Score
    13-0

    (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 84-B.Engram for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:59XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-0

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 7:13TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    14-6

    (7:13) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 7:08XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:06TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    14-13

    (1:06) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:02XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:27TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-20

    (13:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:22XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 7:22FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    17-21

    (7:22) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:30TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    17-27

    (:30) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:26XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-28

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:32TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    17-34

    (10:32) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 32-B.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:25XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-35

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  16. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 2:50FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    20-35

    (2:50) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  17. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:30TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    20-41

    (13:30) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:26XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    20-42

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.63 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  5. 5Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

B. Favre — GB · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+10.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (-6.96 EPA): (14:55) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 25-R.Grant to GB 13 for -5 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (56-L.Hill), RECOVERED by SEA-51-L.Tatupu at GB 13. 51-L.Tatupu to GB 1 for 12 yards (63-S.Wells).

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.56 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +10.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.059+0.201
Offensive success rate44.6%57.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.154+0.425
Rush EPA/play-0.160+0.081
Defensive EPA/play-0.201+0.059
Defensive success rate42.7%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.20 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +15.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -4.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 14:43)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 11:06)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 7:13)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q1 1:06)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q2 13:27)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q2 0:30)
  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:32)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q4 13:30)

Field goals

  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 7:22)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q3 2:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 14:40) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 84-B.Engram for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 10:59) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 7:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 1:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 32-B.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 10:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 13:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 25-R.Grant to GB 13 for -5 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (56-L.Hill), RECOVERED by SEA-51-L.Tatupu at GB 13. 51-L.Tatupu to GB 1 for 12 yards (63-S.Wells). [WPA -25.3% · EPA -6.96]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 87-B.Obomanu to GB 11 for 16 yards (38-T.Williams, 20-A.Bigby). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +1.59]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 88-M.Pollard to SEA 20 for 5 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMBLES (20-A.Bigby), RECOVERED by GB-74-A.Kampman at SEA 18. 74-A.Kampman to SEA 18 for no gain (62-C.Gray) [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.69]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings to SEA 45 for 11 yards (21-K.Jennings). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 26 for -10 yards (77-C.Jenkins). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -2.20]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 25-R.Grant to GB 13 for -5 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (56-L.Hill), RECOVERED by SEA-51-L.Tatupu at GB 13. 51-L.Tatupu to GB 1 for 12 yards (63-S.Wells). [WPA -25.3% · EPA -6.96]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:57) — (13:57) 25-R.Grant up the middle to GB 49 for 6 yards (25-B.Russell). FUMBLES (25-B.Russell), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at GB 49. 27-J.Babineaux to GB 49 for no gain (63-S.Wells). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -4.76]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 88-M.Pollard to SEA 20 for 5 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMBLES (20-A.Bigby), RECOVERED by GB-74-A.Kampman at SEA 18. 74-A.Kampman to SEA 18 for no gain (62-C.Gray) [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.69]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 25-R.Grant left end to SEA 15 for 43 yards (27-J.Babineaux). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 14:43 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
    (14:43) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 14:40 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · GB 11 · Score 13-0
    (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 84-B.Engram for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:59 · GB 2 · Score 14-0
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:13 · SEA 15 · Score 14-6
    (7:13) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:08 · SEA 2 · Score 14-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:06 · SEA 1 · Score 14-13
    (1:06) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:02 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:27 · SEA 2 · Score 14-20
    (13:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · SEA 2 · Score 14-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 7:22 · GB 10 · Score 17-21
    (7:22) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · SEA 3 · Score 17-27
    (:30) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · SEA 2 · Score 17-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · SEA 13 · Score 17-34
    (10:32) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 32-B.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:25 · SEA 2 · Score 17-35
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  16. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 2:50 · GB 9 · Score 20-35
    (2:50) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  17. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:30 · SEA 1 · Score 20-41
    (13:30) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:26 · SEA 2 · Score 20-42
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Favre (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-01-12?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 in Wild Card, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Green Bay Packers 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 14:43) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 11:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 7:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 1:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q2 13:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q2 0:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q4 13:30) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 7:22, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 2:50, 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?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 52.8% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.56 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 72.0% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +10.63 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-6.96 EPA): (14:55) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 25-R.Grant to GB 13 for -5 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (56-L.Hill), RECOVERED by SEA-51-L.Tatupu at GB 13. 51-L.Tatupu to GB 1 for 12 yards (63.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W