Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 37–23 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -8.37 total EPA, and -4.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 9-K.Murray (26-A.Samuel) at LAC 43. 9-K.Murray to SEA 41 for 16 yards (89-W.Dissly).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.33 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Goodwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Walker · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6. 6 W. Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Dallas · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Parkinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Seattle Seahawks — M. Goodwin (G. Smith pass) (Q1 52:35)
• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (Q1 49:23)
• Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 42:50)
• Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 39:43)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Goodwin (G. Smith pass) (Q2 31:46)
• Seattle Seahawks — K. Walker (Q4 7:08)
• Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 3:26)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q1 46:13)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q3 16:10)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q4 9:13)

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 23–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q1 52:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-M.Goodwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q1 52:29) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 49:17) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–13. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 42:44) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 39:37) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-M.Goodwin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-27-J.Jackson was injured during the play.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 31:40) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–9. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 98 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 9-K.Walker left guard tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (69-S.Joseph, 42-T.Reeder).; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 74 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 9-K.Walker right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:56) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:22) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 9-K.Murray (26-A.Samuel) at LAC 43. 9-K.Murray to SEA 41 for 16 yards (89-W.Dissly). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -6.58]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-M.Goodwin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-27-J.Jackson was injured during the play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.97]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 1-D.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Neal at SEA 44. 26-R.Neal to LAC 43 for 13 yards (88-T.McKitty). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.85]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:06) — (12:06) 7-G.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 30, RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at SEA 33. 52-K.Mack to SEA 33 for no gain (1-D.Eskridge). SEA-1-D.Eskridge was injured during the play. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -5.32]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 52:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-M.Goodwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.99]

Impact plays

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

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 40 for -9 yards (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), RECOVERED by SEA-52-D.Taylor at LAC 40. 52-D.Taylor to LAC 19 for 21 yards (10-J.Herbert). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -7.02]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 9-K.Murray (26-A.Samuel) at LAC 43. 9-K.Murray to SEA 41 for 16 yards (89-W.Dissly). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -6.58]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 9-K.Walker right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.5% · EPA +5.81]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:06) — (12:06) 7-G.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 30, RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at SEA 33. 52-K.Mack to SEA 33 for no gain (1-D.Eskridge). SEA-1-D.Eskridge was injured during the play. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -5.32]

Quarterback report card

J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 59 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -8.37 total EPA
• G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -15.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +10.04 total EPA, 8 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.
• G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Herbert (LAC) 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.

1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 52:35 · LAC 20 · Score 6-0
   (7:35) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-M.Goodwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q1 52:29 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
   5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 49:23 · LAC 12 · Score 13-0
   (4:23) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 49:17 · LAC 15 · Score 14-0
   5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 46:13 · LAC 28 · Score 17-0
   (1:13) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:50 · SEA 7 · Score 17-6
   (12:50) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:44 · SEA 15 · Score 17-7
   12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:43 · SEA 13 · Score 17-13
   (9:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:37 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
   12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · LAC 23 · Score 23-14
    (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 11-M.Goodwin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-27-J.Jackson was injured during the play.
11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q2 31:40 · LAC 15 · Score 24-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
12. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 16:10 · LAC 16 · Score 27-14
    (1:10) 5-J.Myers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
13. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 14:20 · LAC 98 · Score 27-16
    (14:20) 9-K.Walker left guard tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (69-S.Joseph, 42-T.Reeder).
14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:13 · LAC 32 · Score 30-16
    (9:13) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · LAC 74 · Score 36-16
    (7:08) 9-K.Walker right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · LAC 15 · Score 37-16
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
17. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:26 · SEA 1 · Score 37-22
    (3:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · SEA 15 · Score 37-23
    12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.