Game story
In Week 14 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-03, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -12.38 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: M.Andersen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to SEA 0. C.Rogers to SEA 18 for 18 yards (G.McBurrows).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.73 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3 T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4 D. Mayes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5 B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 6 R. Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 J. Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Kitna — SEA · Passing
J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+12.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.17 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 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 — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
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 17–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q1 56:18) — (11:18) J.Kitna pass to D.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 56:18) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 77 (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 55:57) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 28 (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) R.Watters up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 31:38) — R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q3 26:47) — (11:47) R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q4 13:52) — (13:52) D.Johnson pass to R.Kelly for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 13:48) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — M.Andersen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to SEA 0. C.Rogers to SEA 18 for 18 yards (G.McBurrows).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) J.Kitna pass to R.Watters to ATL 7 for 38 yards (R.Buchanan).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) J.Kitna pass to D.Jackson pushed ob at ATL 1 for 71 yards (A.Ambrose). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) J.Kitna pass to D.Jackson pushed ob at ATL 1 for 71 yards (A.Ambrose). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) D.Johnson pass intended for S.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by C.Kennedy at ATL 44. C.Kennedy pushed ob at ATL 30 for 14 yards (E.Salaam).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) D.Johnson sacked at SEA 48 for -8 yards (W.Williams). FUMBLES (W.Williams), touched at SEA 48, RECOVERED by SEA-M.Sinclair at SEA 48. M.Sinclair to ATL 49 for 3 yards (B.Whitfield).
Quarterback report card
D.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.38 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.157 | -0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.374 | -0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.157 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -14.06 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +11.80 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.
- J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 56:18 · ATL 6 · Score 6-0
(11:18) J.Kitna pass to D.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 56:18 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 56:05 · SEA 77 · Score 13-0
(11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:57 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 47:51 · ATL 28 · Score 17-0
(2:51) R.Lindell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 33:22 · SEA 18 · Score 17-3
(3:22) M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:41 · ATL 1 · Score 23-3
(1:41) R.Watters up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 31:38 · ATL 2 · Score 24-3
R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 26:47 · ATL 27 · Score 27-3
(11:47) R.Lindell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:23 · ATL 11 · Score 30-3
(4:23) R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Darche, Holder-J.Feagles. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:52 · SEA 19 · Score 30-9
(13:52) D.Johnson pass to R.Kelly for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:48 · SEA 2 · Score 30-10
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-10 in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 30, Atlanta Falcons 10 (SEA 30-10 ATL) in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 17, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Atlanta Falcons 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:52) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 47:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 33:22, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 26:47, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 19:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 41.5% completion, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.38 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 73.5% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +12.73 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.17 EPA): (11:05) D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by G.Koonce at ATL 27. G.Koonce for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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