Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–23 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 17–20 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Marcus Mariota
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:16) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota to SEA 37 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-10-U.Nwosu …
- Game date
- 2022-09-25
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–23 on 2022-09-25, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 20–17 halftime lead. Marcus Mariota posted a game-high +15.24 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(10:23) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(7:13) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end to SEA 1 for no gain (57-C.Barton). Atlanta challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 89-W.Dissly for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(:11) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:18) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(:09) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(10:07) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(3:15) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:23FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 0-3
(10:23) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:13TD Marcus MariotaPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 6-3
(7:13) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end to SEA 1 for no gain (57-C.Barton). Atlanta challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:10XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:16TD Will DisslyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 7-9
(4:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 89-W.Dissly for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:12XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:11FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 23
- Score
- 10-10
(:11) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:18TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 17
- Score
- 16-10
(8:18) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:12XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 17-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 4:04TD DK MetcalfPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 17-16
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 3:58XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-17
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:09FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 17-20
(:09) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:07FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 36
- Score
- 20-20
(10:07) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 3:15FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 20-23
(3:15) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 3:11FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 35
- Score
- 20-23
5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:41TD Drake LondonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 14
- Score
- 26-23
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:35XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 27-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Marcus Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.24 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2
Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.59 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 3
Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 4Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.76 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6
Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play - 7
Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 8Will Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 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
Marcus Mariota — ATL · Passing
Marcus Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+15.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Marcus Mariota's top snap (-4.71 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota to SEA 37 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-10-U.Nwosu at SEA 37.
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 Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 47 dropbacks · 68.1% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.59 total EPA
- Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +15.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.284 | +0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 55.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.544 | +0.225 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.284 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.8% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +19.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 8 drives, +12.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Marcus Mariota
- Seattle Seahawks — Will Dissly (Geno Smith pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson
- Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Drake London (Marcus Mariota pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 7:13); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 7:10) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 89-W.Dissly for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:12) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q1 0:11) — (:11) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 8:12) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 3:58) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 36 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q3 3:11) — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 0:35) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Grant at ATL 6. 27-R.Grant to ATL 18 for 12 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota to SEA 37 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-10-U.Nwosu at SEA 37.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 20-R.Penny to ATL 10 for 14 yards (28-M.Ford). PENALTY on SEA-68-D.Lewis, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at ATL 24 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at ATL 38 for -10 yards (97-G.Jarrett).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota to SEA 37 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-10-U.Nwosu at SEA 37.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-M.Goodwin pushed ob at ATL 18 for 23 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep left to 17-O.Zaccheaus pushed ob at SEA 41 for 26 yards (13-J.Jones).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 10:23 · ATL 14 · Score 0-3
(10:23) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:13 · SEA 1 · Score 6-3
(7:13) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end to SEA 1 for no gain (57-C.Barton). Atlanta challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota right end for 1 yard, - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:10 · SEA 15 · Score 7-3
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 4:16 · ATL 18 · Score 7-9
(4:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 89-W.Dissly for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 4:12 · ATL 15 · Score 7-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 0:11 · SEA 23 · Score 10-10
(:11) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 8:18 · SEA 17 · Score 16-10
(8:18) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · SEA 15 · Score 17-10
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 4:04 · ATL 18 · Score 17-16
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:58 · ATL 15 · Score 17-17
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · ATL 13 · Score 17-20
(:09) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · SEA 36 · Score 20-20
(10:07) 7-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 3:15 · ATL 7 · Score 20-23
(3:15) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 3:11 · SEA 35 · Score 20-23
5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:41 · SEA 14 · Score 26-23
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:35 · SEA 15 · Score 27-23
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) 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 Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks on 2022-09-25?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-23 in Week 3, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Seattle Seahawks 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Mariota (Q1 7:13) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (G. Smith pass) (Q1 4:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 8:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 4:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 0:41) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 10:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 0:11, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 3:15, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 3:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 68.1% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.59 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 46.4% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +15.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks?
Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-4.71 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota to SEA 37 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SEA-10-U.Nwosu at SEA 37..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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