Seahawks 50–17 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2012

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 50–17 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 31–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Russell Wilson
Top passer: R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play: (6:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by…
Game date: 2012-12-16

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 50–17 on 2012-12-16. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +12.49 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	14	17	16	3	0	50
Buffalo Bills	7	10	0	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

BUF 25

SEA 14

+1SEA 2

SEA 20

+1SEA 2

+3SEA 23

SEA 69

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:05TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 14
Score
6-0
(10:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:00XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:54TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 25
Score
13-0
(5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:46XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
14-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:40TD
CSC. Spiller
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 14
Score
14-6
(:40) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:34XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
14-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 12:06FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
17-7
(12:06) 4-S.Hauschka 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 10:16TD
ZMZ. Miller
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
23-7
(10:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 10:10XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
24-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:38TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
30-7
(5:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:31XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
31-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:16TD
RFR. Fitzpatrick
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 20
Score
31-13
(1:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 13-St.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:10XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
31-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:04FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 23
Score
31-17
(:04) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 12:25TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
37-17
(12:25) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 7:32FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
40-17
(7:32) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 6:33TD
ETE. Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 69
Score
46-17
(6:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas [90-J.Jones] at SEA 43. 29-E.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver underthrown, E.Thomas went to left sideline before cutting back to middle. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 6:13XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
47-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:20FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
50-17
(9:20) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.49 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +6.86 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +5.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
5Micah Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.97 EPA/play
6Z. Miller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
7S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
8C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.20 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

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+12.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.91 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (6:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas [90-J.Jones] at SEA 43. 29-E.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver underthrown, E.Thomas went

Quarterback report card

R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -21.76 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +12.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	+0.320	-0.195
Offensive success rate	51.3%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.416	-0.466
Rush EPA/play	+0.471	+0.201
Defensive EPA/play	+0.195	-0.320
Defensive success rate	57.3%	48.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -17.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +24.97 total EPA, 8 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q1 10:05)
Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q1 5:54)
Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (Q1 0:40)
Seattle Seahawks — Z. Miller (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 10:16)
Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q2 5:38)
Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 1:16)
Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q3 12:25)
Seattle Seahawks — E. Thomas (Q3 6:33)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 12:06)
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 0:04)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 7:32)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 25 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:46) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:34) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 1 (Q2 12:06) — (12:06) 4-S.Hauschka 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 10:10) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 5:31) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 13-St.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 1:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 69 (Q3 6:33); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:13) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle to BUF 4 for 54 yards (37-G.Wilson). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.48]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 81-G.Tate to BUF 10 for 44 yards (25-D.Searcy). Flea-flicker, handoff to M.Lynch followed by pitch back to R.Wilson. Pass caught at BUF 13. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.92]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.79]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.90]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson pushed ob at BUF 25 for 20 yards (53-N.Bradham). Caught in flat at BUF 45. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas [90-J.Jones] at SEA 43. 29-E.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver underthrown, E.Thomas went [WPA -0.7% · EPA -7.91]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at 50 for -11 yards (91-C.Clemons). FUMBLES (91-C.Clemons) [91-C.Clemons], RECOVERED by SEA-51-B.Irvin at BUF 45. 51-B.Irvin to BUF 10 for 35 yards (11-T.Graha [WPA -4.0% · EPA -7.65]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright at BUF 44. 50-K.Wright pushed ob at BUF 20 for 24 yards (67-A.Levitre). Receiver underthrown. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -6.36]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Punt formation) 26-M.Robinson left guard to BUF 14 for 29 yards (33-R.Brooks). Snap to C.Maragos, inside handoff to M.Robinson. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:05 · BUF 14 · Score 6-0
(10:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:00 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:54 · BUF 25 · Score 13-0
(5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:46 · BUF 2 · Score 14-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:40 · SEA 14 · Score 14-6
(:40) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:34 · SEA 2 · Score 14-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 12:06 · BUF 1 · Score 17-7
(12:06) 4-S.Hauschka 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 10:16 · BUF 4 · Score 23-7
(10:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 86-Z.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, crossing from middle.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · BUF 2 · Score 24-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · BUF 13 · Score 30-7
(5:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 5:31 · BUF 2 · Score 31-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · SEA 20 · Score 31-13
(1:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 13-St.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · SEA 2 · Score 31-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · SEA 23 · Score 31-17
(:04) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 12:25 · BUF 13 · Score 37-17
(12:25) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 7:32 · BUF 15 · Score 40-17
(7:32) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:33 · SEA 69 · Score 46-17
(6:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 84-S.Chandler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas [90-J.Jones] at SEA 43. 29-E.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Receiver underthrown, E.Thomas went
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:13 · BUF 2 · Score 47-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · BUF 5 · Score 50-17
(9:20) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills on 2012-12-16?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 50-17 in Week 15, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 17, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 16, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 50, Buffalo Bills 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q1 10:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q1 5:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q1 0:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 10:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 5:38) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 1:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 12:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — E. Thomas (Q3 6:33) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 12:06, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 7:32, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:20, 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?

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -21.76 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 46.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +12.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (5:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

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