Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 39–32 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 25–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trysten Hill
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle fo…
- Game date
- 2022-10-09
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 39–32 on 2022-10-09, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 25–17 halftime lead. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +11.36 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 32 | |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 39 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +11.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 2

Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 3

Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 4

Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 5

Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play - 6

Kenneth Walker III · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7

Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 8

Adam Trautman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 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
Trysten Hill — NO · Rushing
Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+11.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.
Trysten Hill's top snap (+5.28 EPA): (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.39 total EPA
Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.162 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 67.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +3.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill 
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Andy Dalton pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Adam Trautman (Trysten Hill pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III 
New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
Field goals

New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz 
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers 
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the SEA 37 (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 3-W.Lutz 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 50 (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 25; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 6:41) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 38 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 15–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 10:54) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 3:34) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-M.Davenport]. Pass 35, YAC 0; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 0:07) — 5-J.Myers extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q3 12:07); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 12:03) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep middle to 82-A.Trautman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 0:36) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–8. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 69 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (No Huddle) 9-K.Walker left guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 6:54) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 60 (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 5:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (No Huddle) 9-K.Walker left guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 25
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf to SEA 31 for 8 yards (30-J.Evans, 20-P.Werner). FUMBLES (20-P.Werner), RECOVERED by NO-93-D.Onyemata at SEA 31. Pass 0, YAC 8 The Replay Of
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-M.Davenport]. Pass 35, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 25
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (No Huddle) 9-K.Walker left guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf to SEA 31 for 8 yards (30-J.Evans, 20-P.Werner). FUMBLES (20-P.Werner), RECOVERED by NO-93-D.Onyemata at SEA 31. Pass 0, YAC 8 The Replay Of
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 9:39 · SEA 37 · Score 0-3
(9:39) 3-W.Lutz 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:53 · NO 50 · Score 6-3
(6:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 25
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:41 · NO 15 · Score 7-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 1:18 · NO 38 · Score 10-3
(1:18) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:59 · SEA 8 · Score 10-9
(10:59) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:54 · SEA 15 · Score 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · SEA 9 · Score 10-16
(3:39) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:34 · SEA 15 · Score 10-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:46 · NO 13 · Score 13-17
(1:46) 5-J.Myers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · NO 35 · Score 19-17
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-M.Davenport]. Pass 35, YAC 0
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · NO 15 · Score 19-17
5-J.Myers extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 12:07 · SEA 16 · Score 19-23
(12:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 12-C.Olave (8-C.Bryant). New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 12:03 · SEA 15 · Score 19-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 0:41 · SEA 22 · Score 19-30
(:41) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill pass deep middle to 82-A.Trautman for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · SEA 15 · Score 19-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · NO 40 · Score 25-31
(14:16) (No Huddle) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · NO 69 · Score 31-31
(7:04) (No Huddle) 9-K.Walker left guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · NO 15 · Score 32-31
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:33 · SEA 60 · Score 32-37
(5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 5:22 · SEA 2 · Score 32-39
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 22-M.Ingram rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints on 2022-10-09?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Seattle Seahawks 39-32 in Week 5, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 15, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 13, New Orleans Saints 8; Final: Seattle Seahawks 32, New Orleans Saints 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q1 6:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 10:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 3:39) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q2 0:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 12:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Trautman (T. Hill pass) (Q3 0:41) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q4 14:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 7:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 5:33) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 9:39, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 1:18, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 1:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 47.1% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints), 57.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?
Trysten Hill (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.36 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.28 EPA): (5:33) (Shotgun) 66-L.Kidd and 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill left tackle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New Orleans Saints won 39-32 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W