Game story
In Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-07, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 26–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +14.06 total EPA, and +9.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at SEA 12 for 68 yards (23-S.Jones) [91-L.Collier].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.06 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 3 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 D. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 7 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.82 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+14.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.89 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at SEA 12 for 68 yards (23-S.Jones) [91-L.Collier].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Henderson
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Michel
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
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 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q2 39:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 39:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 8-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q3 23:00) — (8:00) 27-D.Henderson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q3 19:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 19:46) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 23 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 9:16) — 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 2 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-S.Michel right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 6:08) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 8-M.Gay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at SEA 12 for 68 yards (23-S.Jones) [91-L.Collier].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SEA -9. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods to SEA 48 for 24 yards (33-J.Adams).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 33-N.Scott at SEA 35. 33-N.Scott ran ob at SEA 32 for 3 yards (25-T.Homer).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at SEA 12 for 68 yards (23-S.Jones) [91-L.Collier].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SEA -9. Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Reeder (5-J.Ramsey) at LA 48. 51-T.Reeder to LA 48 for no gain (16-T.Lockett).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:06) — (3:06) 41-A.Collins up the middle to LA 30 for -1 yards (99-A.Donald, 54-L.Floyd).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.06 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +1.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.370 | +0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +12.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +1.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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 39:10 · LA 19 · Score 0-6
(9:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:04 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:12 · SEA 13 · Score 3-7
(1:12) 8-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:00 · SEA 5 · Score 9-7
(8:00) 27-D.Henderson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:52 · SEA 13 · Score 15-7
(4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:46 · SEA 15 · Score 16-7
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · LA 23 · Score 16-13
(9:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 9:16 · LA 15 · Score 16-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · SEA 2 · Score 22-14
(6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-S.Michel right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 6:08 · SEA 15 · Score 23-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:49 · LA 14 · Score 23-17
(2:49) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:30 · SEA 29 · Score 26-17
(:30) 8-M.Gay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 in Week 5, 2021 on 2021-10-07.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 17 (LA 26-17 SEA) in Week 5, 2021 on 2021-10-07.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 13, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 10, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 39:10) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Henderson (Q3 23:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 19:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q4 9:23) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Michel (Q4 6:11) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q2 31:12, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 0:30, 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. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 65.8% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.06 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 47.8% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +1.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.06 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.89 EPA): (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at SEA 12 for 68 yards (23-S.Jones) [91-L.Collier].. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.0%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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