Game story
In Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-03, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 30–29 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +13.91 total EPA, and -6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.91 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-40.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +13.91 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +11.60 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 8 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+13.91) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.69 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:37) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to SEA 16 for 4 yards (90-J.Clowney; 54-B.Wagner). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney), RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Clowney at SEA 17. 90-J.Clowney to SEA 17 for no gain (89-T.Higbee). The Replay Official re
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Wilson
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- 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 opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q1 57:29) — (12:29) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q1 49:59) — (4:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q1 45:59) — (:59) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 45:49) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 40 (Q2 38:15) — (8:15) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 38:08) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 30:06) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q3 27:11) — (12:11) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 27:07) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 20:45) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 18:10) — (3:10) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 9–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 81-G.Everett to SEA 30 for 28 yards (30-B.McDougald).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short right to 81-G.Everett. Seattle challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 81-G
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 20-R.Penny to LA 17 for 30 yards (43-J.Johnson; 21-A.Talib). Penalty on LA-21-A.Talib, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:37) — (5:37) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to SEA 16 for 4 yards (90-J.Clowney; 54-B.Wagner). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney), RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Clowney at SEA 17. 90-J.Clowney to SEA 17 for no gain (89-T.Higbee). Th
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:15) — (8:15) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -6.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.91 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +21.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.122 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.267 | +0.341 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 56.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.12, Seattle Seahawks +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +10.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +8.92 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 57:29 · SEA 29 · Score 3-0
(12:29) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 49:59 · SEA 14 · Score 6-0
(4:59) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 45:59 · LA 13 · Score 6-6
(:59) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 45:49 · LA 15 · Score 6-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 38:15 · LA 40 · Score 6-13
(8:15) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 38:08 · LA 15 · Score 6-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:13 · SEA 9 · Score 12-14
(:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:06 · SEA 15 · Score 13-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:11 · SEA 8 · Score 19-14
(12:11) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 27:07 · SEA 15 · Score 20-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 20:50 · LA 10 · Score 20-20
(5:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-D.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 20:45 · LA 15 · Score 20-21
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 18:10 · SEA 1 · Score 26-21
(3:10) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · LA 24 · Score 26-24
(13:41) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 9:23 · SEA 18 · Score 29-24
(9:23) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · LA 5 · Score 29-30
(2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-29 in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-03.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 29, Seattle Seahawks 30 (LA 29-30 SEA) in Week 5, 2019 on 2019-10-03.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 13, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 9; Final: Los Angeles Rams 29, Seattle Seahawks 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 45:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 38:15) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:13) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 27:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 20:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 18:10) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:34) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 57:29, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 49:59, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 13:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:23, 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), 55.8% completion, -6.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.91 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +21.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.60 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +13.91 on passing plays. across 52 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.69 EPA): (5:37) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to SEA 16 for 4 yards (90-J.Clowney; 54-B.Wagner). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney), RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Clowney at SEA 17. 90-J.Clowney to SEA 17 for no ga. The biggest win-probability swing was -40.1%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-29 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W