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NFL · Week 8 · October 29, 2017 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Seahawks defeat Texans 41–38 in Week 8

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 38–41 Week 8 finish.

Houston Texans 38 3–4
Final 38–41
Seattle Seahawks 41 5–2 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
38–41
Halftime
Tied 21–21 at halftime
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
October 29, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Desmond Watson
    Desmond Watson 19/40 · 412 YDS · 5 TD +15.7 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Fuller V 5 REC · 125 YDS · 2 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dustin Hopkins
    Dustin Hopkins 8 REC · 224 YDS · 2 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 26/50 · 478 YDS · 5 TD +21.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Madden 1 REC · 66 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Richardson 6 REC · 105 YDS · 2 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Houston Texans 41–38 in Week 8 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-29, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+38.1% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans swung the momentum.

In Week 8 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-29, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 41–38 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +21.17 total EPA, and +14.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+38.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-92-N.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans147314038
Seattle Seahawks147614041

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +21.17 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +15.70 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  3. 3 W.Fuller V · Houston Texans · Receiving · +12.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Madden · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.64 EPA/play
  6. 6 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  8. 8 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. Wilson — SEA · Passing

R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+21.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

The signature play (-9.86 EPA) came from Houston Texans: (10:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 22. 29-E.Thomas for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q1 57:47)
  • Seattle Seahawks — E. Thomas (Q1 55:21)
  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (Q1 51:12)
  • Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 47:19)
  • Houston Texans — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q2 39:40)
  • Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 36:07)
  • Houston Texans — L. Miller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 9:14)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 5:41)
  • Houston Texans — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 5:01)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:26)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn (Q3 22:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh (Q3 19:39)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh (Q3 17:27)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the SEA 59 (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 15-W.Fuller V for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 57:38) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 29 (Q1 55:21); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 55:08) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q1 51:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 51:08) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the HOU 20 (Q1 47:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 47:11) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller V for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 39:34) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 36:02) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q3 22:08) — (7:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the HOU 3 (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the HOU 3 (Q3 17:27) — (2:27) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Houston Texans found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Smith].; Houston Texans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 9:09) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 5:37) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the SEA 72 (Q4 5:01); Houston Texans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:49) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the HOU 18 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 0:21) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-92-N.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +38.1% · EPA +6.62]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.5% · EPA +3.26]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 10-P.Richardson INTERCEPTED by 40-M.Williams [58-L.Houston] at HOU 6. 40-M.Williams pushed ob at HOU 8 for 2 yards (10-P.Richardson). [WPA -28.1% · EPA -4.36]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 22. 29-E.Thomas for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.0% · EPA -9.86]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett pushed ob at HOU 21 for 54 yards (21-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +21.8% · EPA +3.67]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 22. 29-E.Thomas for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.0% · EPA -9.86]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-92-N.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +38.1% · EPA +6.62]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 57:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 15-W.Fuller V for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.8% · EPA +6.01]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 18:56) — (3:56) 4-D.Watson pass short right intended for 89-S.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at HOU 35. 25-R.Sherman to HOU 16 for 19 yards (66-N.Martin; 10-D.Hopkins). PENALTY on HOU-76-D.Brown, Unneces [WPA -16.0% · EPA -5.57]

Quarterback report card

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

  • R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +14.7% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +21.17 total EPA
  • D.Watson (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatHouston TexansSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.138+0.116
Offensive success rate46.2%44.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.392+0.423
Rush EPA/play-0.095-0.567
Defensive EPA/play-0.116-0.138
Defensive success rate56.0%53.8%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.14, Seattle Seahawks +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Houston Texans: 14 drives, +12.57 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, +10.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • R. Wilson (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • D. Watson (HOU) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 57:47 · SEA 59 · Score 6-0
    (12:47) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 15-W.Fuller V for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 57:38 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 55:21 · SEA 29 · Score 7-6
    (10:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 22. 29-E.Thomas for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:08 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 51:12 · SEA 3 · Score 13-7
    (6:12) (No Huddle) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 51:08 · SEA 15 · Score 14-7
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 47:19 · HOU 20 · Score 14-13
    (2:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 47:11 · HOU 15 · Score 14-14
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 39:40 · SEA 20 · Score 20-14
    (9:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller V for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 39:34 · SEA 15 · Score 21-14
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · HOU 7 · Score 21-20
    (6:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 10-P.Richardson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 36:02 · HOU 15 · Score 21-21
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  13. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 22:08 · SEA 13 · Score 24-21
    (7:08) 7-K.Fairbairn 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:39 · HOU 3 · Score 24-24
    (4:39) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  15. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 17:27 · HOU 3 · Score 24-27
    (2:27) 7-B.Walsh 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  16. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · SEA 2 · Score 30-27
    (9:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-M.Smith].
  17. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:09 · SEA 15 · Score 31-27
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  18. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:41 · HOU 1 · Score 31-33
    (5:41) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:37 · HOU 15 · Score 31-34
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  20. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 5:01 · SEA 72 · Score 37-34
    (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-D.Hopkins for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-92-N.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between
  21. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · SEA 15 · Score 38-34
    7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  22. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · HOU 18 · Score 38-40
    (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  23. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · HOU 15 · Score 38-41
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 41-38 in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-29.

What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

The final score was Houston Texans 38, Seattle Seahawks 41 (HOU 38-41 SEA) in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-29.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Houston Texans 14, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Houston Texans 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q4: Houston Texans 14, Seattle Seahawks 14; Final: Houston Texans 38, Seattle Seahawks 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q1 57:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — E. Thomas (Q1 55:21) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 51:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 47:19) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q2 39:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 36:07) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 9:14) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 5:41) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 5:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:26) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 22:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 19:39, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 17:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.0% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +21.17 total passing EPA. D. Watson (Houston Texans), 47.5% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.70 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +21.17 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.86 EPA): (10:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 22. 29-E.Thomas for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +38.1%.

Was Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 41-38 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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