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NFL · Week 7 · October 21, 2007 · 11 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2007 Week 7 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 33–6 in Week 7

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 6–33 Week 7 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 6 0–7
Final 6–33
Seattle Seahawks 33 4–3 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
6–33
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 3–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
October 21, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 8 REC · 82 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 2 REC · 52 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.McMichael 3 REC · 34 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • L.Weaver 3 REC · 37 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 6 REC · 73 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Heller 3 REC · 18 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 33–6 in Week 7 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-21, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+11.6% win probability) came in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-21, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 33–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -20.76 total EPA, and -4.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Rams303006
Seattle Seahawks731310033

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  2. 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
  3. 3 L. Weaver · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  4. 4 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5 W. Heller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Taylor · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  8. 8 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+5.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.19 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — W. Heller (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 52:45)
  • Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (Q3 30:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — W. Heller (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 6:15)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q1 46:06)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q2 40:19)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q3 25:37)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q3 21:34)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q3 19:04)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q4 7:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 52:40) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q1 46:06) — (1:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 30:00) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 29:47) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q3 19:04) — (4:04) 3-J.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 85-W.Heller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:08) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

Turning points

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 30:00) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +6.19]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at LA 19. 24-R.Bartell to LA 28 for 9 yards (81-N.Burleson). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.38]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 80-I.Bruce to SEA 16 for 31 yards (23-M.Trufant). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.46]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 40. 23-M.Trufant ran ob at SEA 40 for no gain. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) 20-M.Morris right tackle to SEA 48 for no gain (51-W.Witherspoon). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -2.88]

Impact plays

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 30:00) — 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +6.19]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 23-B.Leonard INTERCEPTED by 59-J.Peterson at LA 14. 59-J.Peterson to LA 14 for no gain (70-A.Barron). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.80]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 47 for -11 yards (56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (56-L.Hill) [56-L.Hill], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at LA 44. 99-R.Bernard to LA 44 for no gain (75-C.Terr [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.51]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at LA 19. 24-R.Bartell to LA 28 for 9 yards (81-N.Burleson). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.38]

Quarterback report card

M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -20.76 total EPA
  • M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLos Angeles RamsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.284+0.014
Offensive success rate36.0%43.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.433-0.004
Rush EPA/play-0.038-0.281
Defensive EPA/play-0.014+0.284
Defensive success rate56.8%64.0%

By the numbers

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Los Angeles Rams: 15 drives, -25.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 7 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.
  • T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 52:45 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:45) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 52:40 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  3. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 46:06 · SEA 13 · Score 3-7
    (1:06) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  4. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 40:19 · LA 20 · Score 3-10
    (10:19) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · LA 30 · Score 3-16
    14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 29:47 · LA 2 · Score 3-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  7. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 25:37 · SEA 11 · Score 6-17
    (10:37) 14-J.Wilkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 21:34 · LA 30 · Score 6-20
    (6:34) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:04 · LA 27 · Score 6-23
    (4:04) 3-J.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 7:07 · LA 25 · Score 6-26
    (7:07) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · LA 11 · Score 6-32
    (6:15) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 85-W.Heller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:08 · LA 2 · Score 6-33
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 33-6 in Week 7, 2007 on 2007-10-21.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

The final score was Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 33 (LA 6-33 SEA) in Week 7, 2007 on 2007-10-21.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Heller (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 52:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Burleson (Q3 30:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Heller (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 6:15) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 46:06, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 40:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 25:37, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 21:34, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 19:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 7:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 43.8% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -20.76 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.15 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?

T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.31 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.19 EPA): 14-J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from LA 30 to SEA 9. 81-N.Burleson for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.6%.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W