Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 27–7 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–13 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:34) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner [54-B…
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–7 on 2012-09-16. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +8.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(10:28) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 53-M.Smith, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by SEA-32-J.Johnson at DAL 3. 32-J.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(12:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(2:00) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:01) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 11:51FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 0-3
(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:28TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 79
- Score
- 0-9
(10:28) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 53-M.Smith, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by SEA-32-J.Johnson at DAL 3. 32-J.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:23XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:20TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 22
- Score
- 6-10
(12:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 12:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:00FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 7
- Score
- 7-13
(2:00) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:12TD A'Marion McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 7-19
(5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:05XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:01TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 7-26
(8:01) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 7:57XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-27
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
Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +8.31 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3K. Ogletree · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
- 4A'Marion McCoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Phillips · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 6D. Murray · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8M. Austin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 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 (+8.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+2.79 EPA): (5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.86 EPA): T. Romo — (6:34) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner [54-B.Wagner] at SEA 19. 39-B.Browner to DAL 46 for 35 yards (29-D.Murray).
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.73 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +13.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +8.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.333 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.105 | -0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 63.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.17 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -11.99 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +7.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Johnson
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Austin (T. Romo pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — A'Marion McCoy (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 3 (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 79 (Q1 10:28); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 10:23) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 12:09) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 22 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:05) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 7:57) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner [54-B.Wagner] at SEA 19. 39-B.Browner to DAL 46 for 35 yards (29-D.Murray).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 53-M.Smith, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by SEA-32-J.Johnson at DAL 3. 32-J.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right to 82-J.Witten pushed ob at SEA 47 for 23 yards (25-R.Sherman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:37) — (6:37) 24-M.Lynch right tackle to DAL 25 for 36 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh, 40-D.McCray).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 63 yards from SEA 35 to DAL 2. 28-F.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (26-M.Robinson). FUMBLES (26-M.Robinson), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at DAL 29. 29-E.Thomas to DAL 29 for no gain
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner [54-B.Wagner] at SEA 19. 39-B.Browner to DAL 46 for 35 yards (29-D.Murray).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 53-M.Smith, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by SEA-32-J.Johnson at DAL 3. 32-J.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 63 yards from SEA 35 to DAL 2. 28-F.Jones to DAL 21 for 19 yards (26-M.Robinson). FUMBLES (26-M.Robinson), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at DAL 29. 29-E.Thomas to DAL 29 for no gain
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 85-K.Ogletree ran ob at DAL 47 for 26 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 11:51 · DAL 3 · Score 0-3
(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:28 · SEA 79 · Score 0-9
(10:28) 6-C.Jones punt is BLOCKED by 53-M.Smith, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, RECOVERED by SEA-32-J.Johnson at DAL 3. 32-J.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:23 · DAL 2 · Score 0-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · SEA 22 · Score 6-10
(12:20) 9-T.Romo pass deep right to 19-M.Austin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:09 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · DAL 7 · Score 7-13
(2:00) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 5:12 · DAL 22 · Score 7-19
(5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · DAL 2 · Score 7-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:01 · DAL 3 · Score 7-26
(8:01) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:57 · DAL 2 · Score 7-27
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.
- Russell Wilson (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 Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks on 2012-09-16?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-7 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Seattle Seahawks 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Johnson (Q1 10:28) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Austin (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. McCoy (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 5:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 8:01) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 11:51, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 56.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.73 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 60.0% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.79 EPA): (5:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 85-A.McCoy for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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