Game story
In Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-09-10, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 30–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +22.08 total EPA, and -0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to SEA 8 for 44 yards (22-T.Brown).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 30 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +22.08 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.58 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 5 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 K. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.52 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 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 (+22.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.35 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (10:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to SEA 8 for 44 yards (22-T.Brown).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Akers
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 45:42) — (:42) (No Huddle) 23-K.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 45:39) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 39:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 39:16) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q2 34:22) — (4:22) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) 23-K.Williams left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 23:56) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 8-B.Maher 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 3-C.Akers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 9:45) — 8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 8-B.Maher 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 8-B.Maher 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q4 0:11) — 8-B.Maher kicks 46 yards from LA 35 to SEA 19. 84-C.Parkinson to SEA 35 for 16 yards (35-J.Hummel; 43-J.Johnson)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to SEA 8 for 44 yards (22-T.Brown).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 3-C.Akers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 8-B.Maher 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee to SEA 24 for 30 yards (20-J.Love).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to SEA 8 for 44 yards (22-T.Brown).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) 8-B.Maher 57 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-Ja.Reed), Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans, RECOVERED by SEA-30-M.Jackson at SEA 48. 30-M.Jackson to LA 42 for 10 yards (72-T.Anchrum).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee to SEA 24 for 30 yards (20-J.Love).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +22.08 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.189 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.538 | -0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.047 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 9 drives, +18.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, -4.02 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 54:56 · LA 18 · Score 0-3
(9:56) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:42 · SEA 1 · Score 6-3
(:42) (No Huddle) 23-K.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:39 · SEA 15 · Score 7-3
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 39:21 · LA 10 · Score 7-9
(9:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:16 · LA 15 · Score 7-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 34:22 · LA 23 · Score 7-13
(4:22) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:01 · SEA 7 · Score 13-13
(9:01) 23-K.Williams left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:56 · SEA 15 · Score 14-13
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:43 · SEA 20 · Score 17-13
(2:43) 8-B.Maher 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:49 · SEA 1 · Score 23-13
(9:49) 3-C.Akers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · SEA 15 · Score 24-13
8-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:02 · SEA 35 · Score 27-13
(5:02) 8-B.Maher 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · SEA 26 · Score 30-13
(:15) 8-B.Maher 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · LA 35 · Score 30-13
8-B.Maher kicks 46 yards from LA 35 to SEA 19. 84-C.Parkinson to SEA 35 for 16 yards (35-J.Hummel; 43-J.Johnson).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 in Week 1, 2023 on 2023-09-10.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 30, Seattle Seahawks 13 (LA 30-13 SEA) in Week 1, 2023 on 2023-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 16, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 30, Seattle Seahawks 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 45:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 39:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q3 24:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Akers (Q4 9:49) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 54:56, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 34:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q3 17:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q4 5:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q4 0:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q4 0:11, 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), 58.5% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +22.08 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 48.5% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.07 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 +22.08 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.35 EPA): (10:35) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 5-T.Atwell to SEA 8 for 44 yards (22-T.Brown).. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 1-0 W
Seattle Seahawks
Now 0-1 L
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