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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2019 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2019 Week 8 Recap

Seahawks defeat Falcons 27–20 in Week 8

M.Schaub led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–20 Week 8 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 27 6–2 Winner
Final 27–20
Atlanta Falcons 20 1–7
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–20
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 24–0 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
M. Schaub
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Schaub
Game date
October 27, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 6 REC · 100 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 14/27 · 177 YDS · 2 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashaad Penny
    Rashaad Penny 8 CAR · 55 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • M.Schaub 39/56 · 443 YDS · 1 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 10 REC · 152 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Hooper
    Austin Hooper 6 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 27–20 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 24–0 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Schaub
Top passer
M. Schaub
Biggest EPA play
(12:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 1 for 7 yards (27-M.B…
Game date
2019-10-27

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–20 on 2019-10-27. M. Schaub posted a game-high +11.69 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks32103027
Atlanta Falcons00119020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:22FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 24
    Score
    3-0

    (11:22) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 11:51TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    9-0

    (11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-DK.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 11:47XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    10-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 4:51TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    16-0

    (4:51) 32-C.Carson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 4:46XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    17-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:33TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    23-0

    (:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:27XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    24-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 11:02TD
    B.J. Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 23
    Score
    24-6

    (11:02) 23-B.Hill left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 10:54Safety
    MSM. Schaub

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    24-8

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 3:30FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 29
    Score
    24-11

    (3:30) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:58FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 36
    Score
    27-11

    (5:58) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 3:12TD
    Austin Hooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    27-17

    (3:12) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:21FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 19
    Score
    27-20

    (1:21) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Schaub · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.69 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  4. 4Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.49 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  5. 5Rashaad PennyRashaad Penny · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6Austin HooperAustin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7Calvin RidleyCalvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

M. Schaub — ATL · Passing

M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+11.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

M. Schaub's top snap (-5.56 EPA): (12:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 1 for 7 yards (27-M.Blair; 50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (27-M.Blair), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 1. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 6 for 5 yards (24-D.Freeman; 8

Quarterback report card

M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Schaub (Atlanta Falcons) · 56 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +11.69 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.132+0.011
Offensive success rate52.6%47.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.203+0.209
Rush EPA/play+0.034-0.284
Defensive EPA/play-0.011-0.132
Defensive success rate52.7%47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +0.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +10.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q2 11:51)
  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q2 4:51)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q2 0:33)
  • B.J. HillAtlanta Falcons — B.J. Hill (Q3 11:02)
  • Austin HooperAtlanta Falcons — Austin Hooper (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 3:12)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 11:22)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 3:30)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 5:58)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 1:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 21–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-DK.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 11:47) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 32-C.Carson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:46) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:27) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 11–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 23 (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) 23-B.Hill left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q3 10:54) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 36 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 1 for 7 yards (27-M.Blair; 50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (27-M.Blair), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 1. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 6 for 5 ya [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.56]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.24]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Kendricks at ATL 47. 56-M.Kendricks to ATL 46 for 1 yard (51-A.Mack). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.57]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson left guard to SEA 49 for 1 yard (37-R.Allen; 95-J.Crawford). PENALTY on SEA-53-J.Hunt, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SEA 48 - No Play. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.98]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 87-J.Graham to ATL 45 for 11 yards (54-B.Wagner; 56-M.Kendricks). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 1 for 7 yards (27-M.Blair; 50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (27-M.Blair), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 1. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 6 for 5 ya [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.56]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Kendricks at ATL 47. 56-M.Kendricks to ATL 46 for 1 yard (51-A.Mack). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.57]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -3.45]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 11:22 · ATL 24 · Score 3-0
    (11:22) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 11:51 · ATL 4 · Score 9-0
    (11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-DK.Metcalf for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 11:47 · ATL 15 · Score 10-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 4:51 · ATL 1 · Score 16-0
    (4:51) 32-C.Carson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · ATL 15 · Score 17-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · ATL 2 · Score 23-0
    (:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-DK.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · ATL 15 · Score 24-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 11:02 · SEA 23 · Score 24-6
    (11:02) 23-B.Hill left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 10:54 · SEA 2 · Score 24-8
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Schaub pass to 18-C.Ridley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 3:30 · SEA 29 · Score 24-11
    (3:30) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · ATL 36 · Score 27-11
    (5:58) 5-J.Myers 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · SEA 1 · Score 27-17
    (3:12) 74-T.Sambrailo reported in as eligible. 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:21 · SEA 19 · Score 27-20
    (1:21) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-K.Redfern.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • M. Schaub (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Schaub (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons on 2019-10-27?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-20 in Week 8, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 21, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Atlanta Falcons 11; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Atlanta Falcons 9; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, Atlanta Falcons 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 11:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q2 4:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 0:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Hill (Q3 11:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Hooper (M. Schaub pass) (Q4 3:12) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 11:22, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 3:30, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 5:58, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 1:21, 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?

M. Schaub (Atlanta Falcons), 69.6% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +11.69 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 51.9% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Schaub (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (-5.56 EPA): (12:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to SEA 1 for 7 yards (27-M.Blair; 50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (27-M.Blair), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 1. 54-B.Wagn.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Seattle Seahawks won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

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