Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–17 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 10–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher),…
- Game date
- 2012-12-02
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 23–17 on 2012-12-02. J. Cutler posted a game-high +17.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(8:40) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner). Chicago challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
(7:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:40TD EBE. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 12
- Score
- 0-6
(8:40) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q1 8:33XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:19TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 4
- Score
- 6-7
(2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:15XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:09FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 10-7
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:53TD MFM. FortePoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 12
- Score
- 10-13
(3:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner). Chicago challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 3:10XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:32TD GTG. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 14
- Score
- 16-14
(:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:24XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 17-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:03FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 28
- Score
- 17-17
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
OT 7:40TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 23-17
(7:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +17.69 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2
Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.54 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 3G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5B. Marshall · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 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
J. Cutler — CHI · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+17.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (9:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to SEA 23 for 23 yards (39-B.Browner). FUMBLES (39-B.Browner), and recovers at SEA 17. 15-B.Marshall to SEA 17 for no gain (31-K.Chancellor). PENALTY on SEA-50-
Biggest single play (-4.72 EPA): M. Lynch — (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at SEA 49. 24-K.Hayden to SEA 49 for no gain (24-M.Lynch). The Replay Assistant
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.54 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.353 | +0.536 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.18 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 11 drives, +7.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +15.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Chicago Bears — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Rice (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q1 8:40); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 8:33) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 4 (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:15) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 14 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q3 3:53); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 3:10) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 14 (Q4 0:32); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:24) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 13 (OT 7:40).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall ran ob at SEA 30 for 56 yards (25-R.Sherman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice to CHI 14 for 27 yards (24-K.Hayden).
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end to CHI 25 for 12 yards (55-L.Briggs).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to 50 for 5 yards (54-B.Urlacher). FUMBLES (54-B.Urlacher), RECOVERED by CHI-24-K.Hayden at SEA 49. 24-K.Hayden to SEA 49 for no gain (24-M.Lynch). The Replay Assistant
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate to CHI 4 for 49 yards (54-B.Urlacher).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to SEA 23 for 23 yards (39-B.Browner). FUMBLES (39-B.Browner), and recovers at SEA 17. 15-B.Marshall to SEA 17 for no gain (31-K.Chancellor)
- Chicago Bears (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 78-J.Brown reported in as eligible. 29-M.Bush right guard to SEA 15 for no gain (54-B.Wagner).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q1 8:40 · SEA 12 · Score 0-6
(8:40) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q1 8:33 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:19 · CHI 4 · Score 6-7
(2:19) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:15 · CHI 2 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · CHI 14 · Score 10-7
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 3:53 · SEA 12 · Score 10-13
(3:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 22-M.Forte to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner). Chicago challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pas - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · SEA 2 · Score 10-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · CHI 14 · Score 16-14
(:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 81-G.Tate for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · CHI 2 · Score 17-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SEA 28 · Score 17-17
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — OT 7:40 · CHI 13 · Score 23-17
(7:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears on 2012-12-02?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 23-17 in Week 13, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Chicago Bears 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Chicago Bears 3; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Chicago Bears 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 8:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 2:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Forte (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 3:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:32) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass) (OT 7:40) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.3% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +15.54 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 51.5% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (9:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall to SEA 23 for 23 yards (39-B.Browner). FUMBLES (39-B.Browner), and recovers at SEA 17. 15-B.Marshall to SEA 17 for no ga.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
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