Game story
In Week 17 of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 16–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -4.24 total EPA, and +1.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Martin (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (12:07) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right to 24-M.Lynch to SEA 30 for 2 yards (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at SEA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to SEA 21 for
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Martin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 2 J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 L. Washington · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 K. Toston · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 8 L. Washington · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · -0.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Martin — SEA · Receiving
R. Martin posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.76 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (12:07) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right to 24-M.Lynch to SEA 30 for 2 yards (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at SEA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to SEA 21 for no gain (24-M.Lynch
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Williams (C. Whitehurst pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- 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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short left to 17-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 56:38) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 9 (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) 3-Josh.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q3 18:08) — (3:08) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right to 24-M.Lynch to SEA 30 for 2 yards (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at SEA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to SEA 21 for
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 59:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass deep right to 82-R.Martin pushed ob at LA 13 for 61 yards (96-J.Hall).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Herring at SEA 37. 54-W.Herring to SEA 37 for no gain (11-B.Gibson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 9-J.Ryan punts 31 yards to LA 9, Center-49-C.Gresham, fair catch by 16-D.Amendola.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) 20-J.Forsett left tackle to LA 37 for 21 yards (43-C.Dahl).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right to 24-M.Lynch to SEA 30 for 2 yards (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at SEA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to SEA 21 for
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 11-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Herring at SEA 37. 54-W.Herring to SEA 37 for no gain (11-B.Gibson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 59:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass deep right to 82-R.Martin pushed ob at LA 13 for 61 yards (96-J.Hall).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) 20-J.Forsett left tackle to LA 37 for 21 yards (43-C.Dahl).
Quarterback report card
C.Whitehurst led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.24 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -11.1% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -11.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.0% | 36.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.300 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.396 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.240 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.7% | 64.0% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -17.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -8.63 total EPA, 4 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.
- R. Martin (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 56:43 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
(11:43) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short left to 17-M.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 56:38 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 38:57 · SEA 14 · Score 3-7
(8:57) 3-Josh.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 24:02 · SEA 9 · Score 6-7
(9:02) 3-Josh.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 18:08 · LA 13 · Score 6-10
(3:08) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 10:58 · LA 19 · Score 6-13
(10:58) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:41 · LA 16 · Score 6-16
(1:41) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 16-6 in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 16 (LA 6-16 SEA) in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Williams (C. Whitehurst pass) (Q1 56:43) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 38:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q3 24:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 18:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 10:58, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 1:41, 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?
C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks), 51.2% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.24 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 48.7% completion, -11.1% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -11.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Martin (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +5.96 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.76 EPA): (12:07) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short right to 24-M.Lynch to SEA 30 for 2 yards (24-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (24-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at SEA 21. 55-J.Lauri. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
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