Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 31–25 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–35 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- Tyrod Taylor
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:45) 9-J.Ryan punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Hughes, Center-48-N.Frese, ball out of bounds at …
- Game date
- 2016-11-07
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 31–25 on 2016-11-07. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +14.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(12:26) 3-R.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(2:24) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 17-J.Hunter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-L.Alexander]. Penalty on BUF-26-R.Blanton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(9:35) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(4:33) 79-G.Gilliam reported in as eligible. 32-C.Michael right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(2:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SEA-88-J.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 47 - No Play.
(1:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(14:28) 72-R.Groy reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-70-E.Wood was injured during the play. He is Out.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(9:54) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 13:36TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 3
- Score
- 6-0
(13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 13:32XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 12:26TD Russell WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 7-6
(12:26) 3-R.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 12:21XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:24TD Jarquez HunterPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 5
- Score
- 13-7
(2:24) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 17-J.Hunter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 2:21XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 14-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-L.Alexander]. Penalty on BUF-26-R.Blanton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:54XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:35FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 13
- Score
- 17-14
(9:35) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 4:33TD CMC. MichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 17-20
(4:33) 79-G.Gilliam reported in as eligible. 32-C.Michael right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 4:29XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-21
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:00TD Points+7
- Yard line
- BUF 53
- Score
- 17-21
(2:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SEA-88-J.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 47 - No Play.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 17-27
(1:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 1:00XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-28
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:28TD MGM. GillisleePoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 23-28
(14:28) 72-R.Groy reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-70-E.Wood was injured during the play. He is Out.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:26Safety Tyrod TaylorPoints+2
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 25-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:54FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 25-31
(9:54) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +14.07 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +8.85 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5
Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 6Marquise Goodwin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7Jarquez Hunter · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 8M. Gillislee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 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 (+14.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.52 EPA): (12:58) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin to BUF 3 for 50 yards (28-R.Darby).
Biggest single play (-5.41 EPA): Jon Ryan — (13:45) 9-J.Ryan punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Hughes, Center-48-N.Frese, ball out of bounds at SEA 3.
Quarterback report card
Tyrod Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.85 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +20.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 53.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.181 | +0.414 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.9% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +4.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +8.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Tyrod Taylor
- Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson
- Buffalo Bills — Jarquez Hunter (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Michael
- Seattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gillislee
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 13:32) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 3-R.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 12:21) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 17-J.Hunter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 2:21) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 28–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q2 15:00); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 14:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) 79-G.Gilliam reported in as eligible. 32-C.Michael right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 4:29) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 53 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SEA-88-J.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 47 - No Play.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 18 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 8–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 14:28); Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 14:26); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 10-R.Woods ran ob at SEA 38 for 22 yards [54-B.Wagner]. PENALTY on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at SEA 38. Penalty on SEA-20-
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass incomplete short middle to 10-R.Woods [55-F.Clark].
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor sacked at SEA 15 for -7 yards (56-C.Avril).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 9-J.Ryan punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Hughes, Center-48-N.Frese, ball out of bounds at SEA 3.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin to BUF 3 for 50 yards (28-R.Darby).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 9-J.Ryan punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Hughes, Center-48-N.Frese, ball out of bounds at SEA 3.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right intended for 10-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA -4. 25-R.Sherman pushed ob at SEA 27 for 31 yards (88-M.Goodwin).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin to BUF 3 for 50 yards (28-R.Darby).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 10-R.Woods ran ob at SEA 38 for 22 yards [54-B.Wagner]. PENALTY on SEA-54-B.Wagner, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at SEA 38. Penalty on SEA-20-
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 13:36 · SEA 3 · Score 6-0
(13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 13:32 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 12:26 · BUF 3 · Score 7-6
(12:26) 3-R.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 12:21 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 2:24 · SEA 5 · Score 13-7
(2:24) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 17-J.Hunter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 2:21 · SEA 15 · Score 14-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 17 · Score 14-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-L.Alexander]. Penalty on BUF-26-R.Blanton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · BUF 15 · Score 14-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:35 · SEA 13 · Score 17-14
(9:35) 2-D.Carpenter 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 4:33 · BUF 3 · Score 17-20
(4:33) 79-G.Gilliam reported in as eligible. 32-C.Michael right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 4:29 · BUF 15 · Score 17-21
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q2 2:00 · BUF 53 · Score 17-21
(2:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SEA-88-J.Graham, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 47 - No Play. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · BUF 18 · Score 17-27
(1:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · BUF 15 · Score 17-28
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:28 · SEA 1 · Score 23-28
(14:28) 72-R.Groy reported in as eligible. 35-M.Gillislee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-70-E.Wood was injured during the play. He is Out. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 14:26 · SEA 2 · Score 25-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:54 · BUF 31 · Score 25-31
(9:54) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, 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.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks on 2016-11-07?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 31-25 in Week 9, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Seattle Seahawks 28; Q4: Buffalo Bills 8, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 25, Seattle Seahawks 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q1 13:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q1 12:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Hunter (T. Taylor pass) (Q1 2:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Michael (Q2 4:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 1:05) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q4 14:28) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 9:35, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 55.1% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.85 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 58.8% completion, +20.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.52 EPA): (12:58) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin to BUF 3 for 50 yards (28-R.Darby)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 31-25 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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