Game story
In Week 9 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-04, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 25–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -6.70 total EPA, and +4.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3 N. Vannett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Allen — LAC · Receiving
K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+6.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.84 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 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 — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. King
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Vannett (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski
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. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-J.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 51:55) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q1 45:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 34 (Q2 41:44) — (11:44) 28-M.Gordon right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-98-S.Stephen, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q2 31:17); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 31:10) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q4 6:52); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:50) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:18) — (7:18) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 37:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at LAC 28 for no gain (20-D.King). PENALTY on SEA-83-D.Moore, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 28 - No Play
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:18) — (7:18) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.70 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -13.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.226 | -0.134 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.159 | -0.023 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 60.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -7.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 52:02 · LAC 10 · Score 0-6
(7:02) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-J.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 51:55 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:01 · SEA 12 · Score 6-7
(:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:44 · SEA 34 · Score 12-7
(11:44) 28-M.Gordon right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-98-S.Stephen, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · SEA 30 · Score 18-7
(1:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · SEA 15 · Score 19-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LAC 26 · Score 19-10
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · LAC 64 · Score 25-10
(6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · LAC 6 · Score 25-16
(1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:50 · LAC 15 · Score 25-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 25-17 in Week 9, 2018 on 2018-11-04.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 25, Seattle Seahawks 17 (LAC 25-17 SEA) in Week 9, 2018 on 2018-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 25, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 52:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q1 45:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 41:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 31:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. King (Q4 6:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Vannett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:53) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.0% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.70 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.8% completion, -13.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +6.73 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.84 EPA): (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.1%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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