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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2016 · 9 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 9–3 in Week 2

Tyler Lockett led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 3–9 Week 2 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 3 1–1
Final 3–9
Los Angeles Rams 9 1–1 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
3–9
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 3–6 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Lockett
Game date
September 18, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 4 REC · 99 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 3 REC · 42 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Michael 10 CAR · 60 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • K.J. Britt
    K.J. Britt 6 REC · 94 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Case Keenum
    Case Keenum 18/36 · 226 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gurley 1 REC · 19 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q4T
Seattle Seahawks030003
LA333009

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 10:42FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    0-3

    (10:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 14:48FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    3-3

    (14:48) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. LALA
    Q2 1:08FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 10
    Score
    3-6

    (1:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. LALA
    Q4 14:15FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 29
    Score
    3-9

    (14:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  2. 2K.J. BrittK.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  3. 3Case KeenumCase Keenum · LA · Passing · +2.88 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Michael · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8Russell WilsonRussell 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.

Tyler Lockett

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 WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.17 total EPA
  • Case KeenumCase 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.

StatSeattle SeahawksLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.088-0.016
Offensive success rate36.1%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 rate63.6%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

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 10:42)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 14:48)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 1:08)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 14:15)
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 [WPA -18.3% · EPA -2.18]
  • 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. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.54]
  • 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). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.26]
  • 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. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -0.78]
  • 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). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.50]
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). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.26]
  • 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. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.06]
  • 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. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.54]
  • LA (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum sacked at 50 for -10 yards (55-F.Clark). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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