Seattle Seahawks vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2015 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-13, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 35–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Clausen (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -7.16 total EPA, and +0.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +28.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-11.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:54) 37-J.Allen up the middle to BAL 18 for no gain (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at BAL 14. 54-B.Wagner to BAL 14 for no gain (73-M.Yanda).

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 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +28.76 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +13.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Coleman · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Butler · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 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 — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 50:15)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 30:43)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 23:59)
• Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 9:01)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 43:42)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 30:03)

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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 50:08) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BAL 14 (Q2 30:43); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 30:38) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the SEA 12 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BAL 22 (Q3 23:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 23:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BAL 49 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 14:53) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q4 9:01); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 8:55).

Turning points

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:54) — (:54) 37-J.Allen up the middle to BAL 18 for no gain (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at BAL 14. 54-B.Wagner to BAL 14 for no gain (73-M.Yanda). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.73]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 32-D.Harris left guard to BAL 5 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw). FUMBLES (91-C.Upshaw), RECOVERED by BAL-58-E.Dumervil at BAL 7. 58-E.Dumervil to BAL 7 for no gain (3-R.Wilson). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.21]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 41:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to BAL 37 for 26 yards (21-L.Webb). PENALTY on BAL-21-L.Webb, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 37. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.71]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 11-K.Aiken to BAL 23 for 17 yards (35-D.Shead; 54-B.Wagner). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.42]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 58 yards to SEA 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 16-T.Lockett to SEA 18 for 3 yards (41-A.Levine). Penalty on SEA-89-D.Baldwin, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined. PEN [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.93]

Impact plays

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 38:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 32-D.Harris left guard to BAL 5 for no gain (91-C.Upshaw). FUMBLES (91-C.Upshaw), RECOVERED by BAL-58-E.Dumervil at BAL 7. 58-E.Dumervil to BAL 7 for no gain (3-R.Wilson). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.21]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short right intended for 84-C.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at BAL 42. 25-R.Sherman to BAL 38 for 4 yards (84-C.Matthews). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.06]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:54) — (:54) 37-J.Allen up the middle to BAL 18 for no gain (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at BAL 14. 54-B.Wagner to BAL 14 for no gain (73-M.Yanda). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.73]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.61]

Quarterback report card

J.Clausen led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Clausen (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.16 total EPA
• R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.85 EPA/play · +28.76 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 (+0.25 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +20.56 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.
• R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) 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.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · BAL 8 · Score 6-0
   (5:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 50:08 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 43:42 · SEA 10 · Score 7-3
   (13:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:43 · BAL 14 · Score 13-3
   (:43) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-24-K.Arrington, Defensive Holding, declined.
5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:38 · BAL 15 · Score 14-3
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · SEA 12 · Score 14-6
   (:03) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 23:59 · BAL 22 · Score 20-6
   (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 23:54 · BAL 15 · Score 21-6
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 49 · Score 27-6
   (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · BAL 15 · Score 28-6
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · BAL 16 · Score 34-6
    (9:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Russell Wilson ties Seattle single game record with fifth touchdown pass o
12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · BAL 15 · Score 35-6
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. PENALTY on BAL-41-A.Levine, Leaping, 15 yards, enforced between downs.