Seahawks 24–28 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 64.2% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +18.13 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 65.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA.

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+5.62 EPA): (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 28–24 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 17–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2012-10-28

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 28–24 on 2012-10-28, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 17–14 halftime lead. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +18.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	3	14	7	0	0	24
Detroit Lions	7	7	20	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

DET 77

SEA 46

DET 16

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:33FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DET 5
Score
3-0
(5:33) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:07TD
RBR. Broyles
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 6
Score
3-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 84-R.Broyles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:00XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:55TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
DET 77
Score
9-7
(14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:43XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 11:43TD
SRS. Rice
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
16-7
(11:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 11:39XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:56TD
TYT. Young
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 46
Score
17-13
(8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:49XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
17-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:42TD
Matthew Stafford
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
17-20
(11:42) 71-R.Reiff reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:35XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. PENALTY on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 5:34TD
ZMZ. Miller
Points+6
Yard line
DET 16
Score
23-21
(5:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 86-Z.Miller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 5:27XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
24-21
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:20TD
TYT. Young
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
24-27
(:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:20TD
Jake Hanson
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
24-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +18.13 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
3Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.17 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
4B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
8G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 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

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+18.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+5.62 EPA): (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.49 EPA): M. Lynch — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 64.2% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +18.13 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.188	+0.167
Offensive success rate	52.1%	46.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.268	+0.342
Rush EPA/play	+0.114	-0.052
Defensive EPA/play	-0.167	-0.188
Defensive success rate	53.4%	47.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.19, Detroit Lions +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.19 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.17 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +14.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — R. Broyles (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 0:07)
Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q2 14:55)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Rice (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 11:43)
Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 8:56)
Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford (Q4 11:42)
Seattle Seahawks — Z. Miller (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 5:34)
Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:20)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 5:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 84-R.Broyles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 77 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:43) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:39) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 46 (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 8:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 71-R.Reiff reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 11:35); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 86-Z.Miller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:20) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.4% · EPA +2.13]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +6.49]
Detroit Lions (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 3. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 3 for no gain (85-T.Scheffler). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -3.26]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate to DET 26 for 6 yards (27-A.Smith). [WPA +17.9% · EPA +2.36]
Detroit Lions (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 35-J.Bell to SEA 1 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner; 50-K.Wright). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +6.49]
Detroit Lions (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +5.62]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 39-R.Silva at DET 18. 39-R.Silva to DET 44 for 26 yards (24-M.Lynch). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.99]
Detroit Lions (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 3. 29-E.Thomas to SEA 3 for no gain (85-T.Scheffler). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -3.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 5:33 · DET 5 · Score 3-0
(5:33) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · SEA 6 · Score 3-6
(:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 84-R.Broyles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · SEA 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 14:55 · DET 77 · Score 9-7
(14:55) 24-M.Lynch right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 14:43 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 11:43 · DET 9 · Score 16-7
(11:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-S.Rice for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:39 · DET 2 · Score 17-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:56 · SEA 46 · Score 17-13
(8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:49 · SEA 2 · Score 17-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:42 · SEA 1 · Score 17-20
(11:42) 71-R.Reiff reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · SEA 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. PENALTY on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:34 · DET 16 · Score 23-21
(5:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 86-Z.Miller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:27 · DET 2 · Score 24-21
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 1 · Score 24-27
(:20) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 2 · Score 24-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) 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 Detroit Lions on 2012-10-28?

The Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Week 8, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Detroit Lions 20; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, Detroit Lions 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Broyles (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 0:07) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 14:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 11:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 8:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 11:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Miller (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 5:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:20) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 5:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 64.2% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +18.13 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 65.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+5.62 EPA): (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 16-T.Young for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

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