Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 9–3 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 3–6 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Lockett
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:19) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks pushed ob at SEA 4 for 44 yards (57-M.…
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 9–3 on 2016-09-18. Tyler Lockett posted a game-high +6.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play - 2

K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 3

Case Keenum · LA · Passing · +2.88 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 4
Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 5
C. Michael · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 6
T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 7
P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8

Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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
Tyler Lockett — SEA · Receiving
Tyler Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+6.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
Tyler Lockett's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to LA 35 for 53 yards (32-T.Hill). LA-32-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Biggest single play (+3.26 EPA): Case Keenum — (2:19) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks pushed ob at SEA 4 for 44 yards (57-M.Morgan).
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.17 total EPA
Case Keenum (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 36.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.080 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.198 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.6% | 63.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- LA: 10 drives, -1.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -7.34 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Field goals

LA — Greg Zuerlein
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka 
LA — Greg Zuerlein 
LA — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q2 14:48) — (14:48) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Michael to LA 27 for 8 yards (52-A.Ogletree). FUMBLES (52-A.Ogletree), RECOVERED by LA-52-A.Ogletree at LA 29. 52-A.Ogletree to LA 29 for
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to LA 35 for 53 yards (32-T.Hill). LA-32-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- LA (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks pushed ob at SEA 4 for 44 yards (57-M.Morgan).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at 50 for -7 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn) [94-R.Quinn], touched at 50, ball out of bounds at SEA 49.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to LA 34 for 35 yards (31-M.Alexander).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks pushed ob at SEA 4 for 44 yards (57-M.Morgan).
- LA (Q3 10:21) — (10:21) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt ran ob at LA 44 for 36 yards. Penalty on SEA-35-D.Shead, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to LA 35 for 53 yards (32-T.Hill). LA-32-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- LA (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum sacked at 50 for -10 yards (55-F.Clark).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
LA FG (+3) — Q1 10:42 · SEA 21 · Score 0-3
(10:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 14:48 · LA 5 · Score 3-3
(14:48) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · SEA 10 · Score 3-6
(1:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · SEA 29 · Score 3-9
(14:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2016-09-18?
The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 9-3 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, LA 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, LA 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 10:42, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 14:48, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 47.8% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.17 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (LA), 50.0% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to LA 35 for 53 yards (32-T.Hill). LA-32-T.Hill was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. LA won 9-3 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W