Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 34–10 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–20 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Evans
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–10 on 2008-09-07. L. Evans posted a game-high +7.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield).
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(1:04) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:47) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. Ball tipped by J.Wendling at line.
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass short left to 92-R.Denney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:09) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in double coverage at goal line.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:49TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 21
- Score
- 0-6
(2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:44XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:39TD RPR. ParrishPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 83
- Score
- 0-13
(6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:20XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 4:51TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 6-14
(4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 4:45XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:04FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 17
- Score
- 7-17
(1:04) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:05FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 20
- Score
- 7-20
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 6:47FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 10-20
(6:47) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. Ball tipped by J.Wendling at line.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:26TD RDR. DenneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 19
- Score
- 10-26
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass short left to 92-R.Denney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:21XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:09TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 30
- Score
- 10-33
(2:09) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in double coverage at goal line.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:01XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-34
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 2N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3B. Moorman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.39 EPA/play
- 4R. Denney · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.39 EPA/play
- 5J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6Jo. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 7R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8Leonard Payne · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 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
L. Evans — BUF · Receiving
L. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+7.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.86 EPA per play.
L. Evans's top snap (+3.74 EPA): (2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield).
Biggest single play (-5.35 EPA): R. Plackemeier — (6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 35.4% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.87 total EPA
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.8% | 34.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.268 | +0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.193 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.278 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.1% | 69.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.28 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 17 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -25.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- Buffalo Bills — R. Parrish
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Denney (B. Moorman pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Royal (Tru Edwards pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield).; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 2:44) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 83 (Q2 6:39); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:20) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 4:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. Ball tipped by J.Wendling at line.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass short left to 92-R.Denney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 2:21) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in double coverage at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 2:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:40 pm
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass short left to 92-R.Denney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 2:21) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 69 yards from BUF 30 to SEA 1. 26-J.Wilson to SEA 27 for 26 yards (57-J.Corto). FUMBLES (57-J.Corto), RECOVERED by BUF-9-R.Lindell at SEA 30.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 2:49 · SEA 21 · Score 0-6
(2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield). - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 2:44 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:39 · BUF 83 · Score 0-13
(6:39) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 46 yards to BUF 37, Center-49-J.Robinson. 11-R.Parrish for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-43-B.Scott was injured during the play. Key blocks: J.DiGiorgio, J.Corto. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:20 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 4:51 · BUF 20 · Score 6-14
(4:51) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage along sideline, 6 yds. into end zone. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · SEA 17 · Score 7-17
(1:04) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · SEA 20 · Score 7-20
(:05) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 6:47 · BUF 26 · Score 10-20
(6:47) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. Ball tipped by J.Wendling at line. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · SEA 19 · Score 10-26
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman pass short left to 92-R.Denney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:21 · SEA 2 · Score 10-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:09 · SEA 30 · Score 10-33
(2:09) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in double coverage at goal line. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:01 · SEA 2 · Score 10-34
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills on 2008-09-07?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-10 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Buffalo Bills 13; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Final: Seattle Seahawks 10, Buffalo Bills 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 2:49) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Parrish (Q2 6:39) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 4:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Denney (B. Moorman pass) (Q3 2:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Royal (T. Edwards pass) (Q3 2:09) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 6:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 35.4% completion, -12.9% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.87 total passing EPA. Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 59.4% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?
L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.74 EPA): (2:49) (Shotgun) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: B.Butler (at line), L.Evans (downfield)..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Now 0-1 L
Buffalo Bills
Now 1-0 W
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