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NFL · Week 5 · October 3, 2019 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2019 Week 5 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 30–29 in Week 5

Jared Goff led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 29–30 Week 5 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 29 3–2
Final 29–30
Seattle Seahawks 30 4–1 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
29–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 13–14 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Jared Goff
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Game date
October 3, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 29/52 · 396 YDS · 1 TD +13.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 9 REC · 117 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Gerald Everett
    Gerald Everett 7 REC · 136 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 17/34 · 290 YDS · 4 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Will Dissly
    Will Dissly 4 REC · 81 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 4 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 30–29 in Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-03, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-40.1% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Rams67133029
Seattle Seahawks7779030

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +13.91 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +11.60 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  7. 7 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  8. 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) (Q1 45:59)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Wilson (Q2 38:15)
  • Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:13)
  • Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q3 27:11)
  • Seattle Seahawks — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 20:50)
  • Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q3 18:10)
  • Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:34)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q1 57:29)
  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q1 49:59)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q4 13:41)
  • Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:23)

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. [WPA -40.1% · EPA -2.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +4.22]
  • 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). [WPA +21.2% · EPA +1.56]
  • 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 [WPA -19.8% · EPA -2.70]
  • 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. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.22]

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 [WPA -12.0% · EPA -4.69]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +4.22]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:15) — (8:15) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.18]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.54]

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.

StatLos Angeles RamsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.122+0.097
Offensive success rate43.7%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 rate55.4%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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:11 · SEA 8 · Score 19-14
    (12:11) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 18:10 · SEA 1 · Score 26-21
    (3:10) 30-T.Gurley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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