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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2012 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2012 Week 9 Recap

Seahawks defeat Vikings 30–20 in Week 9

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 20–30 Week 9 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 20 5–4
Final 20–30
Seattle Seahawks 30 5–4 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
20–30
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–20 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
C. Ponder
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
November 4, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • A.Peterson 17 CAR · 182 YDS · 2 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Reisner 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Jenkins 2 REC · 8 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 16/32 · 184 YDS · 3 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 4 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 4 REC · 28 YDS · 2 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 30–20 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–20 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
C. Ponder
Biggest EPA play
(14:21) 28-A.Peterson right end to SEA 1 for 74 yards (39-B.Browner).
Game date
2012-11-04

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–20 on 2012-11-04. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +12.65 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings71030020
Seattle Seahawks14673030

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:22TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    6-0

    (13:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:15XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 9:00TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    7-6

    (9:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 8:52XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:21TD
    SRS. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    7-13

    (3:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:15XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:52TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    13-14

    (11:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:46XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:29FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    17-14

    (5:29) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:52TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    17-20

    (:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:13TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    17-26

    (4:13) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:09XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-27

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

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 1:52FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 37
    Score
    20-27

    (1:52) 3-B.Walsh 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 6:27FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 22
    Score
    20-30

    (6:27) 4-S.Hauschka 40 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).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.65 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +11.69 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  4. 4G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+12.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (-3.86 EPA): (:27) 3-R.Wilson kneels to MIN 11 for -2 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.02 EPA): A. Peterson — (14:21) 28-A.Peterson right end to SEA 1 for 74 yards (39-B.Browner).

Quarterback report card

C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 34.4% completion · -13.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.08 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.128+0.180
Offensive success rate42.6%52.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.252+0.440
Rush EPA/play+0.525+0.108
Defensive EPA/play-0.180-0.128
Defensive success rate47.8%57.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.13 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.18 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +8.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +16.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 13:22)
  • Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 9:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Rice (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 3:21)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 11:52)
  • Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:52)
  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q3 4:13)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 5:29)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 1:52)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 6:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 13:22) — (13:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 13:15) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:52) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:15) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 11:46) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:09) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 37 (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 3-B.Walsh 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 4-S.Hauschka 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 28-A.Peterson right end to SEA 1 for 74 yards (39-B.Browner). [WPA +20.0% · EPA +6.02]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 12-P.Harvin up the middle to MIN 19 for 8 yards (23-M.Trufant). FUMBLES (23-M.Trufant), RECOVERED by SEA-23-M.Trufant at MIN 17. 23-M.Trufant to MIN 17 for no gain (71-P.Loadholt). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.16]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (54-B.Wagner). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -1.28]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:53) — (13:53) 9-J.Ryan punts 45 yards to MIN 6, Center-49-C.Gresham, downed by SEA-20-J.Lane. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +0.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 28-A.Peterson right end to SEA 1 for 74 yards (39-B.Browner). [WPA +20.0% · EPA +6.02]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 3-R.Wilson kneels to MIN 11 for -2 yards. [EPA -3.86]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.17]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 12-P.Harvin up the middle to MIN 19 for 8 yards (23-M.Trufant). FUMBLES (23-M.Trufant), RECOVERED by SEA-23-M.Trufant at MIN 17. 23-M.Trufant to MIN 17 for no gain (71-P.Loadholt). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.16]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 13:22 · SEA 1 · Score 6-0
    (13:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 13:15 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 9:00 · MIN 6 · Score 7-6
    (9:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 8:52 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 3:21 · MIN 11 · Score 7-13
    (3:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 3:15 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:52 · SEA 4 · Score 13-14
    (11:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:46 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:29 · SEA 18 · Score 17-14
    (5:29) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · MIN 11 · Score 17-20
    (:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 81-G.Tate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · MIN 3 · Score 17-26
    (4:13) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:09 · MIN 2 · Score 17-27
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:52 · SEA 37 · Score 20-27
    (1:52) 3-B.Walsh 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:27 · MIN 22 · Score 20-30
    (6:27) 4-S.Hauschka 40 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.
  • C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks on 2012-11-04?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in Week 9, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Seattle Seahawks 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 13:22) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 9:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Rice (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 3:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 11:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 4:13) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 5:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 1:52, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 6:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 34.4% completion, -13.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.08 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.65 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.86 EPA): (:27) 3-R.Wilson kneels to MIN 11 for -2 yards..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

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