Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 46–18 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 15–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:09) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 15 for -7 yards (97-M.Smith). FUMBLES (97-M.Smith), RECO…
- Game date
- 2017-10-01
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 46–18 on 2017-10-01, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 15–10 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +12.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| 3 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 46 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.99 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 2
J. McKissic · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.01 EPA/play - 3
P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 4

Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 5
Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 6
J. McKissic · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 7
T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 8
D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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
Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing
Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+12.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (6:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 47. 29-M.Hooker to SEA 24 for 29 yards (21-J.McKissic). SEA-70-R.Odhiambo was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-7.38 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (2:09) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 15 for -7 yards (97-M.Smith). FUMBLES (97-M.Smith), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at IND 21. 54-B.Wagner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-92-N.Jones was injured during the
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +21.9% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.99 total EPA
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -12.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.178 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.343 | +0.342 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.052 | +0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 65.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.21 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -16.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +14.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Seattle Seahawks — Jonah Coleman
Indianapolis Colts — R. Turbin
Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (Jacoby Brissett pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks — J. McKissic 
Seattle Seahawks — Bobby Wagner
Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (Russell Wilson pass)
Seattle Seahawks — J. McKissic (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–2. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 7-B.Walsh 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the IND 94 (Q1 3:38).
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 79 (Q2 12:32); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 12:25) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:25) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 22–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 23 (Q3 10:10); Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the IND 1 (Q3 9:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 89-D.Baldwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 21-J.McKissic right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 2:12) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 78 (Q3 2:09); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 1:59) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-L.Willson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 11:16) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the IND 27 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 21-J.McKissic for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:22) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 47. 29-M.Hooker to SEA 24 for 29 yards (21-J.McKissic). SEA-70-R.Odhiambo was injured during the
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at IND 28. 28-J.Coleman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 21-J.McKissic right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Farley [93-J.Sheard] at IND 45. 41-M.Farley ran ob at IND 45 for no gain.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 15 for -7 yards (97-M.Smith). FUMBLES (97-M.Smith), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at IND 21. 54-B.Wagner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-92-N.Jones was injured during the
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 15 for -7 yards (97-M.Smith). FUMBLES (97-M.Smith), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at IND 21. 54-B.Wagner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-92-N.Jones was injured during the
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at IND 28. 28-J.Coleman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 47. 29-M.Hooker to SEA 24 for 29 yards (21-J.McKissic). SEA-70-R.Odhiambo was injured during the
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 21-J.McKissic for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 9:03 · IND 25 · Score 0-3
(9:03) 7-B.Walsh 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q1 3:38 · IND 94 · Score 2-3
(3:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short middle to 21-J.McKissic [27-N.Hairston]. Indianapolis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked in
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · SEA 79 · Score 2-9
(12:32) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left intended for 17-K.Aiken INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Coleman at IND 28. 28-J.Coleman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · IND 15 · Score 2-10
7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 5:35 · SEA 1 · Score 8-10
(5:35) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · SEA 18 · Score 14-10
(:30) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · SEA 15 · Score 15-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · IND 23 · Score 15-16
(10:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to IND 1 for 22 yards (20-D.Butler). Seattle challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scram
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q3 9:23 · IND 1 · Score 15-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 89-D.Baldwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 4:57 · SEA 22 · Score 18-18
(4:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:19 · IND 30 · Score 18-24
(2:19) 21-J.McKissic right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 2:12 · IND 15 · Score 18-25
7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 2:09 · SEA 78 · Score 18-31
(2:09) 7-J.Brissett sacked at IND 15 for -7 yards (97-M.Smith). FUMBLES (97-M.Smith), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at IND 21. 54-B.Wagner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SEA-92-N.Jones was injured during the
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 1:59 · IND 15 · Score 18-32
7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · IND 6 · Score 18-38
(11:22) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-L.Willson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · IND 15 · Score 18-39
7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:28 · IND 27 · Score 18-45
(2:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 21-J.McKissic for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · IND 15 · Score 18-46
7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks on 2017-10-01?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 46-18 in Week 4, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 2, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 13, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Seattle Seahawks 22; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Seattle Seahawks 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 18, Seattle Seahawks 46.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Coleman (Q2 12:32) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Turbin (Q2 5:35) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 0:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q3 10:10) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. McKissic (Q3 2:19) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Wagner (Q3 2:09) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:22) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. McKissic (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:28) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 9:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 4:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 55.3% completion, +21.9% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +12.99 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 44.4% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -12.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (6:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 47. 29-M.Hooker to SEA 24 for 29 yards (21-J.McKissic). SEA-70-R.Odhiambo wa.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W