Game story
In Week 3 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-09-21, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 37–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -4.12 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:03) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 24 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-98-J.Peterson at LA 24. 98-J.Peterson to LA 24 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 17 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 B. McMullen · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3 T. Duckett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.66 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.14 EPA/play
- 5 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7 M. Bumpus · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 8 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Hasselbeck — SEA · Passing
M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+12.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.31 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Bumpus (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Jones
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Brown
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
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 17–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q1 56:22) — (11:22) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q1 51:50) — (6:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 16-M.Bumpus for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 51:44) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) 22-J.Jones up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 46:16) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 38:45) — (8:45) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 38:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 24:07) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 42-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 24 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-98-J.Peterson at LA 24. 98-J.Peterson to LA 24 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 53:02) — (8:02) 42-T.Duckett right tackle to LA 12 for 3 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:29) — (11:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete short right to 22-J.Jones.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 16-M.Bumpus to LA 34 for 19 yards (26-T.Hill).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Grant at SEA 36. 24-D.Grant to LA 33 for 31 yards (76-O.Pace).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 24 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-98-J.Peterson at LA 24. 98-J.Peterson to LA 24 for no gain (10-M.Bulger).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.12 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.248 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.125 | +0.514 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.206 | +0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.248 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -1.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +21.55 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.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 56:22 · LA 10 · Score 0-3
(11:22) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 51:50 · LA 10 · Score 0-9
(6:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 16-M.Bumpus for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 51:44 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:27 · LA 29 · Score 0-16
(1:27) 22-J.Jones up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 46:16 · LA 2 · Score 0-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:30 · SEA 25 · Score 3-17
(13:30) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 38:45 · LA 4 · Score 3-23
(8:45) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 38:39 · LA 2 · Score 3-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 32:55 · SEA 11 · Score 6-24
(2:55) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · LA 20 · Score 6-27
(:08) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:16 · SEA 21 · Score 12-27
(9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 24:07 · SEA 2 · Score 13-27
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · LA 1 · Score 13-33
(8:44) 42-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · LA 2 · Score 13-34
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 4:50 · LA 19 · Score 13-37
(4:50) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-13 in Week 3, 2008 on 2008-09-21.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 13, Seattle Seahawks 37 (LA 13-37 SEA) in Week 3, 2008 on 2008-09-21.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 13, Seattle Seahawks 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Bumpus (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 51:50) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 46:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 38:45) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 24:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 8:44) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 56:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Brown (Q2 43:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Brown (Q2 32:55, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 4:50, 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), 54.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.12 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 48.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +12.86 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.31 EPA): (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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