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NFL · Week 16 · December 27, 2009 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers: 2009 Week 16 Recap

Packers defeat Seahawks 48–10 in Week 16

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 10–48 Week 16 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 10 5–10
Final 10–48
Green Bay Packers 48 10–5 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
10–48
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–24 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
December 27, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Carlson 2 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 6 REC · 51 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Branch 5 REC · 53 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 12/27 · 228 YDS · 2 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 4 REC · 111 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 3 REC · 80 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 48–10 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–24 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(9:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at GB 36. 50-A.Hawk to SEA…
Game date
2009-12-27

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 48–10 on 2009-12-27. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +11.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks0307010
Green Bay Packers14101410048

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

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:41TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    0-6

    (6:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-B.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-P.Kerney]. PENALTY on SEA-97-P.Kerney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:34XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 0:33TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    0-13

    (:33) 25-R.Grant right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 0:23XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 7:16FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    3-14

    (7:16) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:46TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 56
    Score
    3-20

    (5:46) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:36XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    3-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:03FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    3-24

    (:03) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:19TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    3-30

    (10:19) 32-B.Jackson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:13XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    3-31

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:32TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    3-37

    (5:32) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    3-38

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:52FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 34
    Score
    3-41

    (10:52) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:45TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    3-47

    (6:45) 34-A.Green left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:39XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    3-48

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.

  16. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:21TD
    JCJ. Carlson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 16
    Score
    9-48

    (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:15XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-48

    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 · +11.97 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Flynn · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 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 (+11.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (1:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at SEA 27 for 40 yards (21-K.Jennings).

Biggest single play (-6.48 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (9:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at GB 36. 50-A.Hawk to SEA 35 for 29 yards (86-J.Owens; 33-J.Griffith).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.68 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -5.7% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +11.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.152+0.289
Offensive success rate42.5%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.392+0.438
Rush EPA/play-0.127+0.223
Defensive EPA/play-0.289+0.152
Defensive success rate49.4%57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +24.55 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -13.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:41)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q1 0:33)
  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q2 5:46)
  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Q3 10:19)
  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Q3 5:32)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q4 6:45)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 4:21)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 7:16)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:03)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 10:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q1 6:41); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 6:34) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 25-R.Grant right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 56 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:36) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) 32-B.Jackson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 10:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 5:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the SEA 34 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 34-A.Green left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 6:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:15) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at GB 36. 50-A.Hawk to SEA 35 for 29 yards (86-J.Owens; 33-J.Griffith). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.48]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 30 for -9 yards (sack split by 95-L.Jackson and 55-D.Tapp). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.30]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby (97-J.Jolly) at GB -1. Touchback. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at SEA 27 for 40 yards (21-K.Jennings). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +3.33]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings to SEA 3 for 24 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.86]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at GB 36. 50-A.Hawk to SEA 35 for 29 yards (86-J.Owens; 33-J.Griffith). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.48]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.5% · EPA +5.05]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby (97-J.Jolly) at GB -1. Touchback. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.76]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at GB 29 for -7 yards (54-B.Chillar). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.84]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:41 · SEA 13 · Score 0-6
    (6:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-B.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-P.Kerney]. PENALTY on SEA-97-P.Kerney, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:34 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:33 · SEA 3 · Score 0-13
    (:33) 25-R.Grant right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:23 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 7:16 · GB 9 · Score 3-14
    (7:16) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · SEA 56 · Score 3-20
    (5:46) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:36 · SEA 2 · Score 3-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · SEA 11 · Score 3-24
    (:03) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:19 · SEA 6 · Score 3-30
    (10:19) 32-B.Jackson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:13 · SEA 2 · Score 3-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · SEA 4 · Score 3-37
    (5:32) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · SEA 2 · Score 3-38
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · SEA 34 · Score 3-41
    (10:52) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · SEA 6 · Score 3-47
    (6:45) 34-A.Green left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · SEA 2 · Score 3-48
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
  16. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · GB 16 · Score 9-48
    (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 4:15 · GB 2 · Score 10-48
    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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers on 2009-12-27?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 48-10 in Week 16, 2009.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 10, Green Bay Packers 48.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 0:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q2 5:46) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q3 10:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q3 5:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 6:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 4:21) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 7:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 10:52, 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), 47.5% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.68 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 44.4% completion, -5.7% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +11.97 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (1:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at SEA 27 for 40 yards (21-K.Jennings)..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W