Game story
In Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season on 2025-01-05, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 30–25 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garoppolo (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +2.06 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:21) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 88-J.Whittington.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +9.84 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 N. Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 J. Whittington · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5 K. McIntosh · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6 A. Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 J. Whittington · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — SEA · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+9.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.04 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Bobo (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Higbee (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — A. Barner (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Johnson (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Fant (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
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 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 50:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Bobo for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 50:21) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q1 45:41) — (:41) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 42:48) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 38:51) — (8:51) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 38:47) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 38 (Q2 33:27) — (3:27) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 40 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 16-J.Karty 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 39 (Q3 22:59) — (7:59) 16-J.Karty 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 18:05) — (3:05) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 18:00) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 18-T.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 88-J.Whittington.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 11-J.Garoppolo sacked at SEA 39 for -8 yards (99-L.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right intended for 18-T.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Love at SEA 38. 20-J.Love to SEA 45 for 7 yards (18-T.Johnson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 11-J.Garoppolo sacked at SEA 39 for -8 yards (99-L.Williams).
Quarterback report card
J.Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garoppolo (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.06 total EPA
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.189 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.9% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.328 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.023 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 43.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +7.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.63 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Garoppolo (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- G. Smith (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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 50:24 · LA 4 · Score 6-0
(5:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Bobo for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 50:21 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 45:41 · SEA 19 · Score 7-3
(:41) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 42:55 · LA 20 · Score 13-3
(12:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:48 · LA 15 · Score 14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:51 · SEA 6 · Score 14-9
(8:51) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:47 · SEA 15 · Score 14-10
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 33:27 · LA 38 · Score 17-10
(3:27) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · SEA 40 · Score 17-13
(:03) 16-J.Karty 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:59 · SEA 39 · Score 17-16
(7:59) 16-J.Karty 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 18:05 · LA 4 · Score 23-16
(3:05) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 18:00 · LA 15 · Score 24-16
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:48 · SEA 4 · Score 24-22
(12:48) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 18-T.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · SEA 20 · Score 24-25
(7:33) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · LA 16 · Score 30-25
(3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-25 in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-05.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 30, Los Angeles Rams 25 (SEA 30-25 LA) in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-05.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, Los Angeles Rams 9; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Los Angeles Rams 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Bobo (G. Smith pass) (Q1 50:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 42:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 38:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (G. Smith pass) (Q3 18:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Johnson (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 12:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:24) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q1 45:41, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 33:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q3 22:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q4 7:33, 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?
J. Garoppolo (Los Angeles Rams), 58.7% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.06 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 66.7% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +9.84 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.04 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love).. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.6%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-25 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
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