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NFL · Week 6 · October 12, 2008 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2008 Week 6 Recap

Packers defeat Seahawks 27–17 in Week 6

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 27–17 Week 6 finish.

Green Bay Packers 27 3–3 Winner
Final 27–17
Seattle Seahawks 17 1–4
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
27–17
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 12, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 21/34 · 222 YDS · 2 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 6 REC · 53 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Carlson 4 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Colbert 1 REC · 5 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 2 REC · 23 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2008-10-12

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–17 on 2008-10-12. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +13.58 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers37710027
Seattle Seahawks01007017

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:28FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    3-0

    (2:28) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:10FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 32
    Score
    3-3

    (13:10) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:22TD
    JCJ. Carlson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    3-9

    (8:22) 5-C.Frye pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:17XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    3-10

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:11TD
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    9-10

    (1:11) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to SEA 1 for no gain (98-J.Peterson). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:08XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 6:04TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 45
    Score
    16-10

    (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:56XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:28TD
    JKJ. Kuhn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    23-10

    (11:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:23XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    24-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:47FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 33
    Score
    27-10

    (8:47) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:17TD
    KCK. Colbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    27-16

    (3:17) 5-C.Frye pass short middle to 13-K.Colbert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:14XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    27-17

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.58 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Colbert · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
  7. 7Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+13.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.56 EPA): (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +13.58 total EPA
  • C. Frye (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.110-0.058
Offensive success rate46.0%42.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.399-0.261
Rush EPA/play-0.178-0.108
Defensive EPA/play+0.058-0.110
Defensive success rate57.4%54.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +9.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -3.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (C. Frye pass) (Q2 8:22)
  • Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers (Q2 1:11)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 6:04)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:28)
  • Seattle Seahawks — K. Colbert (C. Frye pass) (Q4 3:17)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 2:28)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 13:10)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 8:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 5-C.Frye pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:17) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 1:11); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 1:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 45 (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 5:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 11:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 33 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 5-C.Frye pass short middle to 13-K.Colbert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:14) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +5.56]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +1.88]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 30 for -3 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at GB 32. 99-R.Bernard to GB 32 for no gain (12-A.Ro [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.00]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 25-R.Grant left end pushed ob at SEA 42 for -3 yards (25-B.Russell). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.44]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) 5-C.Frye sacked at SEA 23 for -8 yards (74-A.Kampman). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -2.29]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +5.56]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 5-C.Frye pass short right intended for 89-J.Carlson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at SEA 45. 21-C.Woodson to SEA 33 for 12 yards (20-M.Morris). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -5.06]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 30 for -3 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at GB 32. 99-R.Bernard to GB 32 for no gain (12-A.Ro [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.00]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 5-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB 9. 38-T.Williams to GB 24 for 15 yards (89-J.Carlson). [WPA -1.6% · EPA -3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · SEA 11 · Score 3-0
    (2:28) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 13:10 · GB 32 · Score 3-3
    (13:10) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · GB 6 · Score 3-9
    (8:22) 5-C.Frye pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 8:17 · GB 2 · Score 3-10
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · SEA 1 · Score 9-10
    (1:11) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to SEA 1 for no gain (98-J.Peterson). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 y
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · SEA 2 · Score 10-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:04 · SEA 45 · Score 16-10
    (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:56 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · SEA 1 · Score 23-10
    (11:28) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:23 · SEA 2 · Score 24-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 8:47 · SEA 33 · Score 27-10
    (8:47) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · GB 5 · Score 27-16
    (3:17) 5-C.Frye pass short middle to 13-K.Colbert for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · GB 2 · Score 27-17
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, 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.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Frye (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2008-10-12?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-17 in Week 6, 2008.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Seattle Seahawks 17.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (C. Frye pass) (Q2 8:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 1:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 6:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:28) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Colbert (C. Frye pass) (Q4 3:17) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 13:10, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 8:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 61.8% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +13.58 total passing EPA. C. Frye (Seattle Seahawks), 40.0% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.83 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.56 EPA): (6:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L