Game story
In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 30–28 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +9.68 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+60.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:04) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 30 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +19.01 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +15.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 4 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +9.68 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 7 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 8 J. Klopfenstein · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Hasselbeck — SEA · Passing
M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+19.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.50 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 54:36) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 83-D.Branch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 49:30) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 43:06) — (13:06) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 43:02) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q2 32:47) — (2:47) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 81-T.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 32:41) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 82-D.Jackson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 19:28) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 83-D.Branch for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 13:33) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 67 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:44) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 36 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:21) — 3-J.Brown kicks 69 yards from SEA 30 to LA 1. 83-K.Curtis to LA 21 for 20 yards (54-D.Lewis). FUMBLES (54-D.Lewis), RECOVERED by SEA-57-K.Bentley at LA 22. 57-K.Bentley to LA 22 for no gain (21-O.Atog
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck spiked the ball to stop the clock. PENALTY on SEA-61-R.Tobeck, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at LA 31 - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 82-D.Jackson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 14:21) — 3-J.Brown kicks 69 yards from SEA 30 to LA 1. 83-K.Curtis to LA 21 for 20 yards (54-D.Lewis). FUMBLES (54-D.Lewis), RECOVERED by SEA-57-K.Bentley at LA 22. 57-K.Bentley to LA 22 for no gain (21-O.Atog
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 51-L.Tatupu at LA 36. 51-L.Tatupu to LA 17 for 19 yards (68-R.Incognito).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.68 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +19.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.453 | +0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.362 | -0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -0.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +5.64 total EPA, 6 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:42 · SEA 9 · Score 0-6
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:36 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:35 · LA 14 · Score 6-7
(4:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 83-D.Branch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:30 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 43:06 · SEA 2 · Score 7-13
(13:06) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:02 · SEA 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:47 · SEA 10 · Score 7-20
(2:47) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 81-T.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:41 · SEA 2 · Score 7-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 19:36 · LA 42 · Score 13-21
(4:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 82-D.Jackson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 19:28 · LA 2 · Score 14-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:26 · LA 31 · Score 17-21
(14:26) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · LA 19 · Score 23-21
(13:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 83-D.Branch for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · LA 2 · Score 24-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · LA 31 · Score 27-21
(10:39) 3-J.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · SEA 67 · Score 27-27
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:44 · SEA 2 · Score 27-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · LA 36 · Score 30-28
(:04) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-28 in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 30, Los Angeles Rams 28 (SEA 30-28 LA) in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 16, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Los Angeles Rams 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 54:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 49:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 43:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 32:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 19:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 13:40) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 1:54) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:26, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 10:39, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 55.3% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.68 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 45.2% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +19.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +19.01 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.50 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +60.4%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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