Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-20, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 34–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -9.35 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +11.14 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
3. 3 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Walker · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
8. 8 D. London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (Q2 39:59)
• Atlanta Falcons — B. Robinson (Q2 35:22)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 30:10)
• Atlanta Falcons — D. London (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 22:47)
• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (G. Smith pass) (Q3 18:23)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Hall (Q4 12:59)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q1 55:09)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q4 7:15)

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 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 5-J.Myers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q2 39:59) — (9:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 39:52) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 35:18) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 31 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 30:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q3 30:00) — 5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to ATL 0. 26-A.Williams to ATL 21 for 21 yards (1-L.Shenault).; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 22:43) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 17 (Q3 18:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 9-K.Walker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 18:18) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 48 (Q4 12:59); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 12:46) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 40 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 5-J.Myers 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.94]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins sacked at ATL 45 for -7 yards (53-B.Mafe). FUMBLES (53-B.Mafe) [53-B.Mafe], RECOVERED by SEA-58-D.Hall at ATL 36. 58-D.Hall for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -8.53]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.72]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) 6-Y.Koo 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.31]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 39:59) — (9:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.60]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins sacked at ATL 45 for -7 yards (53-B.Mafe). FUMBLES (53-B.Mafe) [53-B.Mafe], RECOVERED by SEA-58-D.Hall at ATL 36. 58-D.Hall for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -8.53]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 5-D.London INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Love at SEA 15. 20-J.Love to SEA 41 for 26 yards (7-B.Robinson). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -5.79]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.94]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 8-K.Pitts INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant at SEA 28. 8-C.Bryant to SEA 37 for 9 yards (7-B.Robinson). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.62]

Quarterback report card

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

• K.Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -9.35 total EPA
• G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.14 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.
• G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• G. Smith (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.

1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 55:09 · ATL 20 · Score 3-0
   (10:09) 5-J.Myers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 39:59 · ATL 20 · Score 9-0
   (9:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 39:52 · ATL 15 · Score 10-0
   5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 35:22 · SEA 5 · Score 10-6
   (5:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 35:18 · SEA 15 · Score 10-7
   6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · ATL 31 · Score 16-7
   (:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q2 30:04 · ATL 15 · Score 17-7
   5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q3 30:00 · SEA 35 · Score 17-7
   5-J.Myers kicks 65 yards from SEA 35 to ATL 0. 26-A.Williams to ATL 21 for 21 yards (1-L.Shenault).
9. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 22:47 · SEA 5 · Score 17-13
   (7:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short right to 5-D.London for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 22:43 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 18:23 · ATL 17 · Score 23-14
    (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 9-K.Walker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 18:18 · ATL 15 · Score 24-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · SEA 48 · Score 30-14
    (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins sacked at ATL 45 for -7 yards (53-B.Mafe). FUMBLES (53-B.Mafe) [53-B.Mafe], RECOVERED by SEA-58-D.Hall at ATL 36. 58-D.Hall for 3
14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · ATL 15 · Score 31-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
15. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 7:15 · ATL 40 · Score 34-14
    (7:15) 5-J.Myers 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.