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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2022 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 27–23 in Week 13

Geno Smith led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–23 Week 13 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 27 7–5 Winner
Final 27–23
Los Angeles Rams 23 3–9
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–23
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 20–13 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Geno Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Geno Smith
Game date
December 4, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Geno Smith
    Geno Smith 28/46 · 352 YDS · 3 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 9 REC · 128 YDS · 1 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 8 REC · 127 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Brandon Powell
    Brandon Powell 3 CAR · 45 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • John Wolford
    John Wolford 1 CAR · 14 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 2 REC · 39 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 27–23 LA
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 20–13 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Geno Smith
Top passer
Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play
(1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wa…
Game date
2022-12-04

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 27–23 on 2022-12-04. Geno Smith posted a game-high +12.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks137316027
LA103010023

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 9:35TD
    Cam Akers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    0-6

    (9:35) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:30XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    0-7

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:14TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 36
    Score
    6-7

    (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:05TD
    Josh Myers

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  5. LALA
    Q1 2:37FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 22
    Score
    7-10

    (2:37) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:54TD
    Noah Fant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    13-10

    (9:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:48XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    14-10

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. LALA
    Q2 1:00FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 35
    Score
    14-13

    (1:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 7:38FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 23
    Score
    17-13

    (7:38) 5-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  10. LALA
    Q4 13:02FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    17-16

    (13:02) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 6:49FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    20-16

    (6:49) 5-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. LALA
    Q4 3:01TD
    Cam Akers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    20-22

    (3:01) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 2:56XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    20-23

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. SEA-52-D.Taylor was injured during the play.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:41TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    26-23

    (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:36TD
    Josh Myers

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    27-23

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Geno SmithGeno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.71 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  3. 3DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandon PowellBrandon Powell · LA · Rushing · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Noah FantNoah Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  6. 6John WolfordJohn Wolford · LA · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Ben SkowronekBen Skowronek · LA · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Geno Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Geno Smith — SEA · Passing

Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+12.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Geno Smith's top snap (-5.34 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play w

Quarterback report card

Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Geno SmithGeno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.71 total EPA
  • John WolfordJohn Wolford (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.113+0.029
Offensive success rate51.2%45.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.276-0.228
Rush EPA/play-0.053+0.239
Defensive EPA/play-0.029-0.113
Defensive success rate54.3%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.11 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +2.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +9.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cam AkersLA — Cam Akers (Q1 9:35)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) (Q1 6:14)
  • Noah FantSeattle Seahawks — Noah Fant (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 9:54)
  • Cam AkersLA — Cam Akers (Q4 3:01)
  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass) (Q4 0:41)

Field goals

  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 2:37)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q2 1:00)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 7:38)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q4 13:02)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 6:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–10. LA found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 9:30) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 36 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q1 6:05) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 9:48) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 5-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–10. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 5-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:56) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. SEA-52-D.Taylor was injured during the play.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q4 0:36) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +1.82]
  • LA (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 13-J.Wolford left end ran ob at SEA 35 for 14 yards (27-T.Woolen). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.27]
  • LA (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 19-B.Powell up the middle to SEA 15 for 20 yards (8-C.Bryant). [WPA +16.3% · EPA +1.79]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at LA 48 for -8 yards (97-M.Hoecht). FUMBLES (97-M.Hoecht) [97-M.Hoecht], RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at LA 29. 24-T.Rapp to LA 29 for no gain (68-D.Lewis). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.34]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ru [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.34]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:24) — (13:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at LA 48 for -8 yards (97-M.Hoecht). FUMBLES (97-M.Hoecht) [97-M.Hoecht], RECOVERED by LA-24-T.Rapp at LA 29. 24-T.Rapp to LA 29 for no gain (68-D.Lewis). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.93]
  • LA (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) 13-J.Wolford pass deep left intended for 23-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen [52-D.Taylor] at SEA 16. 27-T.Woolen to SEA 16 for no gain (23-K.Williams). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 9:35 · SEA 1 · Score 0-6
    (9:35) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:30 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:14 · LA 36 · Score 6-7
    (6:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q1 6:05 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q1 2:37 · SEA 22 · Score 7-10
    (2:37) 8-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:54 · LA 4 · Score 13-10
    (9:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:48 · LA 15 · Score 14-10
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. LA FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · SEA 35 · Score 14-13
    (1:00) 8-M.Gay 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 7:38 · LA 23 · Score 17-13
    (7:38) 5-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q4 13:02 · SEA 13 · Score 17-16
    (13:02) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:49 · LA 8 · Score 20-16
    (6:49) 5-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · SEA 6 · Score 20-22
    (3:01) 3-C.Akers up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · SEA 15 · Score 20-23
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. SEA-52-D.Taylor was injured during the play.
  14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · LA 8 · Score 26-23
    (:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 0:36 · LA 15 · Score 27-23
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

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.
  • Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Geno Smith (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2022-12-04?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 27-23 in Week 13, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 13, LA 10; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 16, LA 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, LA 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

LA touchdown — C. Akers (Q1 9:35) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q1 6:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q2 9:54) LA touchdown — C. Akers (Q4 3:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q4 0:41) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 2:37, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 7:38, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 13:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 6:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 60.9% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.71 total passing EPA. John Wolford (LA), 40.0% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.

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

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-5.34 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 32-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 45-B.Wagner at LA 45. 45-B.Wagner to LA 45 for no gain (32-T.Jones). The Replay Official reviewed.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Seattle Seahawks won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

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