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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2025 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Seahawks defeat Steelers 31–17 in Week 2

Kenneth Walker III led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 31–17 Week 2 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 31 1–1 Winner
Final 31–17
Pittsburgh Steelers 17 1–1
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
31–17
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Kenneth Walker III
Game date
September 14, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Kenneth Walker III
    Kenneth Walker III 13 CAR · 105 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba
    Jaxon Smith-Njigba 8 REC · 103 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Darnold
    Sam Darnold 22/36 · 278 YDS · 2 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 4 REC · 86 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 3 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Darnell Washington
    Darnell Washington +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 31–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kenneth Walker III
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. **…
Game date
2025-09-14

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–17 on 2025-09-14, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 14–7 halftime lead. Kenneth Walker III posted a game-high +8.90 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks70717031
Pittsburgh Steelers6803017

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:34TD
    Tory Horton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    6-0

    (10:34) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 15-T.Horton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:29XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:51FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    7-3

    (4:51) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:18FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    7-6

    (2:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:14TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-12

    (1:14) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:09Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-14

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Rodgers pass to 80-D.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:14TD
    AJ Barner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    13-14

    (6:14) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:10XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    14-14

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 12:51FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 36
    Score
    17-14

    (12:51) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 12:46TD
    Josh Myers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 35
    Score
    23-14

    5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-42-J.Pierre has returned to the game.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 12:46XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    24-14

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:54FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 27
    Score
    24-17

    (7:54) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:47TD
    Kenneth Walker III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    30-17

    (3:47) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:41XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    31-17

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kenneth Walker IIIKenneth Walker III · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +8.90 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  2. 2Jaxon Smith-NjigbaJaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  3. 3Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  4. 4Sam DarnoldSam Darnold · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.15 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  5. 5DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6Tory HortonTory Horton · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7AJ BarnerAJ Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
  8. 8Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kenneth Walker III

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kenneth Walker III — SEA · Rushing

Kenneth Walker III posted the highest total EPA (+8.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.

Kenneth Walker III's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (3:47) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.45 EPA): Josh Myers — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-42-J.Pierre has returned to the game.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.55 total EPA
  • Sam DarnoldSam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.028-0.210
Offensive success rate45.1%37.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.060-0.182
Rush EPA/play+0.065-0.152
Defensive EPA/play+0.210-0.028
Defensive success rate62.7%54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.03 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -15.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +2.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tory HortonSeattle Seahawks — Tory Horton (Sam Darnold pass) (Q1 10:34)
  • DK MetcalfPittsburgh Steelers — DK Metcalf (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 1:14)
  • AJ BarnerSeattle Seahawks — AJ Barner (Sam Darnold pass) (Q3 6:14)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 12:46)
  • Kenneth Walker IIISeattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III (Q4 3:47)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 4:51)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 2:18)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 12:51)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 7:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 15-T.Horton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 10:29) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q1 4:51) — (4:51) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q2 1:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Rodgers pass to 80-D.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 6:10) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q4 12:46); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 12:46) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 3:41) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:46) — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-42-J.Pierre has returned to the game. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.45]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 88-A.Barner INTERCEPTED by 51-N.Herbig (97-Ca.Heyward) at PIT 38. 51-N.Herbig to SEA 21 for 41 yards (40-R.Ouzts; 88-A.Barner). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -6.34]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Warren to SEA 5 for 65 yards (27-T.Woolen). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.20]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 88-P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by 1-D.Kendrick at SEA -7. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at SEA 46. 5-J.Ramsey to SEA 44 for 2 yards (40-R.Ouzts). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:46) — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-42-J.Pierre has returned to the game. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.45]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 88-A.Barner INTERCEPTED by 51-N.Herbig (97-Ca.Heyward) at PIT 38. 51-N.Herbig to SEA 21 for 41 yards (40-R.Ouzts; 88-A.Barner). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -6.34]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 88-P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by 1-D.Kendrick at SEA -7. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.15]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at SEA 46. 5-J.Ramsey to SEA 44 for 2 yards (40-R.Ouzts). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · PIT 21 · Score 6-0
    (10:34) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 15-T.Horton for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [6-P.Queen].
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:29 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:51 · SEA 30 · Score 7-3
    (4:51) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:18 · SEA 30 · Score 7-6
    (2:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · SEA 2 · Score 7-12
    (1:14) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 1:09 · SEA 2 · Score 7-14
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-A.Rodgers pass to 80-D.Washington is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:14 · PIT 7 · Score 13-14
    (6:14) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · PIT 15 · Score 14-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 12:51 · PIT 36 · Score 17-14
    (12:51) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:46 · SEA 35 · Score 23-14
    5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to PIT 0. RECOVERED by SEA-36-G.Holani, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-42-J.Pierre has returned to the game.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · PIT 15 · Score 24-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:54 · SEA 27 · Score 24-17
    (7:54) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:47 · PIT 19 · Score 30-17
    (3:47) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:41 · PIT 15 · Score 31-17
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, 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.
  • Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Sam Darnold (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-09-14?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 in Week 2, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 8; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Horton (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 10:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Metcalf (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 1:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 6:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Myers (Q4 12:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q4 3:47) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 4:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 2:18, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 12:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.0% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.55 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 61.1% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA.

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

Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.90 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (3:47) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L