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NFL · Week 14 · December 10, 2017 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2017 Week 14 Recap

Jaguars defeat Seahawks 30–24 in Week 14

B.Bortles led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 24–30 Week 14 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 24 8–5
Final 24–30
Jacksonville Jaguars 30 9–4 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
24–30
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Bortles
Game date
December 10, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 4 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Richardson 3 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Willson 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Bortles 18/28 · 270 YDS · 2 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Keelan Cole
    Keelan Cole 3 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Matt Lee
    Matt Lee 5 REC · 65 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Seattle Seahawks 30–24 in Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+20.1% win probability) came in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 30–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -0.34 total EPA, and +2.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+20.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (7:32) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks010140024
Jacksonville Jaguars32160030

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +10.60 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2 K. Cole · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7 L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  8. 8 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

B. Bortles — JAX · Passing

B. Bortles posted the highest total EPA (+10.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.25 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Westbrook (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 27:07)
  • Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 22:38)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Cole (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 22:32)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — L. Fournette (Q3 20:40)
  • Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 10:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 3:52)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q1 51:30)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Walsh (Q3 23:33)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q4 10:07)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo (Q4 4:09)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q1 51:30) — (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 21–10. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 12-D.Westbrook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 27:02) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the JAX 10 (Q3 23:33) — (8:33) 7-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 26 (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 22:32) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q3 22:32); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 22:21) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 20:40) — (5:40) 27-L.Fournette left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 20:37) — 4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–6. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SEA 33 (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 61 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 9:48) — (Kick formation) 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the JAX 74 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 3:42) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c [WPA +20.1% · EPA +5.60]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 23:30) — 7-B.Walsh kicks 64 yards from SEA 35 to JAX 1. 30-C.Grant to JAX 17 for 16 yards (52-T.Garvin). FUMBLES (52-T.Garvin), RECOVERED by SEA-33-T.Thompson at JAX 25. 33-T.Thompson to JAX 25 for no gain (40 [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.58]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 36:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Ramsey [94-D.Smoot] at JAX -9. Touchback. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.73]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.53]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 7-B.Walsh 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.62]

Impact plays

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +6.25]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c [WPA +20.1% · EPA +5.60]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 23:30) — 7-B.Walsh kicks 64 yards from SEA 35 to JAX 1. 30-C.Grant to JAX 17 for 16 yards (52-T.Garvin). FUMBLES (52-T.Garvin), RECOVERED by SEA-33-T.Thompson at JAX 25. 33-T.Thompson to JAX 25 for no gain (40 [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.58]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.1% · EPA +5.05]

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) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.34 total EPA
  • B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +10.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatSeattle SeahawksJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.085+0.019
Offensive success rate46.8%38.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.009+0.379
Rush EPA/play+0.035+0.016
Defensive EPA/play-0.019+0.085
Defensive success rate61.6%53.2%

By the numbers

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 14 drives, +1.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -6.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) 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.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 51:30 · SEA 20 · Score 0-3
    (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 27:07 · SEA 18 · Score 0-9
    (12:07) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 12-D.Westbrook for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 27:02 · SEA 15 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  4. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 23:33 · JAX 10 · Score 3-10
    (8:33) 7-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 22:38 · JAX 26 · Score 9-10
    (7:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 22:32 · JAX 15 · Score 10-10
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 22:32 · SEA 75 · Score 10-16
    (7:32) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 84-K.Cole for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play w
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 22:21 · SEA 15 · Score 10-17
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 20:40 · SEA 1 · Score 10-23
    (5:40) 27-L.Fournette left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 20:37 · SEA 15 · Score 10-24
    4-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 10:07 · SEA 33 · Score 10-27
    (10:07) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · JAX 61 · Score 16-27
    (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · JAX 15 · Score 17-27
    (Kick formation) 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  14. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 4:09 · SEA 14 · Score 17-30
    (4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Holba, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:52 · JAX 74 · Score 23-30
    (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:42 · JAX 15 · Score 24-30
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-24 in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 30 (SEA 24-30 JAX) in Week 14, 2017 on 2017-12-10.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 21; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Westbrook (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 27:07) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 22:38) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — K. Cole (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 22:32) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Fournette (Q3 20:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 10:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 3:52) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q1 51:30, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 23:33, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 10:07, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 4:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 42.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.34 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 64.3% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.60 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +10.60 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.25 EPA): (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.1%.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 30-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W