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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2012 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2012 Week 17 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 20–13 in Week 17

G.Tate led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 13–20 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 13 7–8
Final 13–20
Seattle Seahawks 20 11–5 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
13–20
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 7–3 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Tate
Game date
December 30, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • S.Bradford 25/46 · 258 YDS · 2 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ckelby Givens 2 REC · 54 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Kendricks 3 REC · 33 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • G.Tate 3 REC · 105 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 15/33 · 233 YDS · 3 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 3 REC · 33 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 20–13 LA
Halftime
LA 7–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Tate
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(13:47) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy to LA 28 for 49 yards (43-C.Dahl).
Game date
2012-12-30

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 20–13 on 2012-12-30, overcoming LA's 7–3 halftime lead. G. Tate posted a game-high +7.96 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
LA7330013
Seattle Seahawks31070020

Scoring Map

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

LALA
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:45FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 25
    Score
    0-3

    (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. LALA
    Q2 6:09TD
    APA. Pettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    6-3

    (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q2 6:03XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-3

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:45FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    7-6

    (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. LALA
    Q3 5:36FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    10-6

    (5:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on LA-72-W.Hunter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 2:16TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    10-12

    (2:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 2:09XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-13

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. PENALTY on LA-91-C.Long, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. LALA
    Q4 11:27FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    13-13

    (11:27) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:45TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    13-19

    (1:45) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-98-K.Langford, Defensive Offside, declined.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:39XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    13-20

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  2. 2Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +7.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +5.71 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  5. 5Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  6. 6A'Marion McCoyA'Marion McCoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  7. 7Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 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

G. Tate — SEA · Receiving

G. Tate posted the highest total EPA (+7.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.

G. Tate's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate to LA 29 for 44 yards (43-C.Dahl).

Biggest single play (+3.87 EPA): Russell Wilson — (13:47) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy to LA 28 for 49 yards (43-C.Dahl).

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Bradford (LA) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.71 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +17.9% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.044+0.116
Offensive success rate44.7%48.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.124+0.217
Rush EPA/play-0.048+0.017
Defensive EPA/play-0.116-0.044
Defensive success rate51.2%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +3.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +9.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 6:09)
  • Micah RobinsonSeattle Seahawks — Micah Robinson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 2:16)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 10:45)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 10:45)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 5:36)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 11:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: LA won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:03) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q3 5:36); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 2:09).

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-98-K.Langford, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:39) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate to LA 29 for 44 yards (43-C.Dahl). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +3.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate to LA 18 for 31 yards (43-C.Dahl; 27-Q.Mikell). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +3.18]
  • LA (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -1.82]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy to LA 28 for 49 yards (43-C.Dahl). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at LA 30 for -10 yards (91-C.Long). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -2.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy to LA 28 for 49 yards (43-C.Dahl). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.87]
  • LA (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 13-C.Givens pushed ob at SEA 4 for 37 yards (29-E.Thomas). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.68]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate to LA 29 for 44 yards (43-C.Dahl). [WPA +18.7% · EPA +3.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate to LA 18 for 31 yards (43-C.Dahl; 27-Q.Mikell). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +3.18]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 10:45 · LA 25 · Score 0-3
    (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q2 6:09 · SEA 2 · Score 6-3
    (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q2 6:03 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 10:45 · LA 30 · Score 7-6
    (10:45) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q3 5:36 · SEA 20 · Score 10-6
    (5:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on LA-72-W.Hunter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:16 · LA 10 · Score 10-12
    (2:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 26-M.Robinson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 2:09 · LA 2 · Score 10-13
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. PENALTY on LA-91-C.Long, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. LA FG (+3) — Q4 11:27 · SEA 7 · Score 13-13
    (11:27) 4-G.Zuerlein 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · LA 1 · Score 13-19
    (1:45) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-98-K.Langford, Defensive Offside, declined.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · LA 2 · Score 13-20
    4-S.Hauschka extra point 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • G. Tate (Seattle Seahawks) 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 LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2012-12-30?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 20-13 in Week 17, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q2: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: LA 13, Seattle Seahawks 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

LA touchdown — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 6:09) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Robinson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 2:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 1:45) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 10:45, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 10:45, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 5:36, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 11:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

S. Bradford (LA), 54.3% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.71 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 45.5% completion, +17.9% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.15 total passing EPA.

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

G. Tate (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 81-G.Tate to LA 29 for 44 yards (43-C.Dahl)..

Was LA vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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