Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 27–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 14–10 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NYJ 48 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). F…
- Game date
- 2016-10-02
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Jets 27–17 on 2016-10-02. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +16.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 27 | |
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +16.93 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 2
Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 3
R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +6.26 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 4
T. McEvoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.21 EPA/play - 5
Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 6
Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 7
B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8
C. Michael · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 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 (+16.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (3:54) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.33 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NYJ 48 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], recovered by NYJ-17-C.Peake at SEA 42. 17-C.Peake for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.26 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +16.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.179 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.484 | +0.125 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.375 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.179 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -1.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +13.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Seattle Seahawks — C. Spiller (Russell Wilson pass)
Seattle Seahawks — T. McEvoy (Russell Wilson pass)
New York Jets — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Seattle Seahawks — C. Michael (Russell Wilson pass)
New York Jets — C. Peake
Field goals

New York Jets — Nick Folk
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 11:34) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYJ 42 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 3:44) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Jets found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:13) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q3 4:16).
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Michael for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 12:20) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Jets found the end zone from the SEA 45 (Q4 2:25); New York Jets added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:15) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 41 for 5 yards (50-K.Wright) [91-C.Marsh]. PENALTY on SEA-91-C.Marsh, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 41.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin to NYJ 10 for 38 yards (25-C.Pryor). PENALTY on NYJ-25-C.Pryor, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 10.
- New York Jets (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at SEA 47 for 41 yards (25-R.Sherman; 31-K.Chancellor).
- New York Jets (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 39. 25-R.Sherman to SEA 39 for no gain (15-B.Marshall).
- New York Jets (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NYJ 48 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], recovered by NYJ-17-C.Peake at SEA 42. 17-C.Peake for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 39. 25-R.Sherman to SEA 39 for no gain (15-B.Marshall).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at NYJ 20. 29-E.Thomas to NYJ 20 for no gain (11-R.Anderson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 6:31 · SEA 16 · Score 0-3
(6:31) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 11:34 · NYJ 8 · Score 6-3
(11:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 28-C.Spiller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:34 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:54 · NYJ 42 · Score 13-3
(3:54) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:44 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · SEA 17 · Score 14-9
(:17) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · SEA 15 · Score 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 4:16 · NYJ 14 · Score 17-10
(4:16) 4-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. Penalty on NYJ-96-M.Wilkerson, Defensive Offside, declined.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · NYJ 6 · Score 23-10
(12:26) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Michael for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:20 · NYJ 15 · Score 24-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 4:08 · NYJ 35 · Score 27-10
(4:08) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · SEA 45 · Score 27-16
(2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at NYJ 48 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril). FUMBLES (56-C.Avril) [56-C.Avril], recovered by NYJ-17-C.Peake at SEA 42. 17-C.Peake for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 2:15 · SEA 15 · Score 27-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
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 (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets on 2016-10-02?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New York Jets 27-17 in Week 4, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, New York Jets 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, New York Jets 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Spiller (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 11:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. McEvoy (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 3:54) New York Jets touchdown — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Michael (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 12:26) New York Jets touchdown — C. Peake (Q4 2:25) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 6:31, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 4:16, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 4:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 46.0% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.26 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 65.7% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +16.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Jets?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (3:54) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-T.McEvoy for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L