Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 37–31 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Geno Smith
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 26-J.Gibbs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Bro…
- Game date
- 2023-09-17
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 37–31 on 2023-09-17, overcoming Detroit Lions's 14–7 halftime lead. Geno Smith posted a game-high +13.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 37 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +13.03 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 2

DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play - 3

Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.49 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 4
A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 5

Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 6

Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7

Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play - 8

Colby Parkinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 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
Geno Smith — SEA · Passing
Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+13.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Geno Smith's top snap (+2.77 EPA): (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf to DET 1 for 16 yards (23-J.Jacobs, 31-K.Joseph).
Biggest single play (-8.18 EPA): Jared Goff — (8:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 26-J.Gibbs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Brown [10-U.Nwosu] at DET 40. 22-T.Brown for 40 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) · 48 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.03 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 71.8% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.271 | +0.166 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.103 | -0.320 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 48.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.09 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -2.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +8.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III 
Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds (Jared Goff pass) 
Detroit Lions — Kalif Raymond (Jared Goff pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III 
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Trent Brown 
Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds (Jared Goff pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass)
Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers 
Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson
Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 7:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 8-J.Reynolds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 3:49) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 36 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 4:51) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 14:16) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 9:05) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–13. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 10:38) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 65 (Q4 8:14); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 8:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:08) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 36-R.Patterson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END QUARTER 4.
Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DET 6 (OT 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 26-J.Gibbs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Brown [10-U.Nwosu] at DET 40. 22-T.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to DET 38 for 16 yards (23-J.Jacobs; 31-K.Joseph).
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson to DET 14 for 21 yards (23-J.Jacobs).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 26-J.Gibbs to SEA 20 for 3 yards (20-J.Love).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (10-U.Nwosu). FUMBLES (10-U.Nwosu), RECOVERED by SEA-90-Ja.Reed at DET 23.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 26-J.Gibbs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Brown [10-U.Nwosu] at DET 40. 22-T.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (10-U.Nwosu). FUMBLES (10-U.Nwosu), RECOVERED by SEA-90-Ja.Reed at DET 23.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 5-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 7:07 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
(7:07) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 7:04 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:55 · SEA 22 · Score 7-6
(3:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 8-J.Reynolds for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:49 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:59 · SEA 36 · Score 7-13
(4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:51 · SEA 15 · Score 7-14
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 14:22 · DET 3 · Score 13-14
(14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 14:16 · DET 15 · Score 14-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:09 · SEA 4 · Score 14-20
(9:09) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:05 · SEA 15 · Score 14-21
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 3:30 · DET 7 · Score 17-21
(3:30) 5-J.Myers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:45 · DET 3 · Score 23-21
(10:45) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:38 · DET 15 · Score 24-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:14 · SEA 65 · Score 30-21
(8:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 26-J.Gibbs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Brown [10-U.Nwosu] at DET 40. 22-T.Brown for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:04 · DET 15 · Score 31-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · SEA 4 · Score 31-27
(3:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:08 · SEA 15 · Score 31-28
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SEA 20 · Score 31-31
(:03) 36-R.Patterson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 31-31
END QUARTER 4
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — OT 5:48 · DET 6 · Score 37-31
(5:48) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 16-T.Lockett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Detroit Lions on 2023-09-17?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Detroit Lions 37-31 in Week 2, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 14, Detroit Lions 13; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 6, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 37, Detroit Lions 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q1 7:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q1 3:55) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Raymond (J. Goff pass) (Q2 4:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q3 14:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 9:09) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q4 10:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Brown (Q4 8:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q4 3:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (OT 5:48) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 3:30, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 66.7% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.03 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 71.8% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions?
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+2.77 EPA): (9:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf to DET 1 for 16 yards (23-J.Jacobs, 31-K.Joseph)..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 37-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L