Game story
In Week 15 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-15, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 24–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -3.06 total EPA, and -7.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (4:16) 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 6 for 1 yard (54-B.Wagner; 50-K.Wright). Seattle challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 7 for no gain (54-B.Wagner;
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.86 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3 J. Ryan · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.82 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 5 L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 J. Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 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 (+15.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.18 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 57 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 — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 42:21) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q2 38:50) — (8:50) 4-S.Hauschka 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 30:59) — (:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 18:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 18:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 57 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 14:49) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:16) — (4:16) 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 6 for 1 yard (54-B.Wagner; 50-K.Wright). Seattle challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 7 for no gain (54-B.Wagner;
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett pushed ob at SEA 37 for 29 yards (35-M.Jordan).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett pushed ob at LA 37 for 11 yards (35-M.Jordan).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:17) — (6:17) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 83-B.Quick to SEA 16 for 25 yards (50-K.Wright).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) 3-R.Wilson left end to SEA 8 for -3 yards (26-M.Barron).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan up the middle to LA 47 for 26 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by SEA-27-N.Thorpe at LA 40. SEA-9-J.Ryan was injured during the play. Los Angeles challenged the loose ball re
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:16) — (4:16) 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 6 for 1 yard (54-B.Wagner; 50-K.Wright). Seattle challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 30-T.Gurley left end to SEA 7 for no gain (54-B.Wagner;
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett pushed ob at SEA 37 for 29 yards (35-M.Jordan).
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.06 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +15.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.248 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 37.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.481 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.406 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | +0.248 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.8% | 59.5% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 9 drives, -18.33 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +5.35 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. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Wilson (SEA) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 42:27 · LA 8 · Score 0-6
(12:27) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:21 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 38:50 · LA 30 · Score 0-10
(8:50) 4-S.Hauschka 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:59 · SEA 18 · Score 3-10
(:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 18:17 · LA 1 · Score 3-16
(3:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 18:12 · LA 15 · Score 3-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · LA 57 · Score 3-23
(14:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · LA 15 · Score 3-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-3 in Week 15, 2016 on 2016-12-15.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 24 (LA 3-24 SEA) in Week 15, 2016 on 2016-12-15.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 42:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 18:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 14:56) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 38:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:59, 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?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 38.2% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.06 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 57.6% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +15.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +15.86 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.18 EPA): (14:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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