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NFL · Week 6 · October 14, 2018 · 10 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2018 Week 6 Recap

Seahawks defeat Raiders 27–3 in Week 6

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–3 Week 6 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 27 3–3 Winner
Final 27–3
Las Vegas Raiders 3 1–5
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–3
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–0 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
October 14, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 17/27 · 228 YDS · 3 TD +14.7 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 2 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Swoopes 1 REC · 23 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Richard 7 REC · 48 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 2 REC · 10 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts 5 REC · 31 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27–3 in Week 6 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-14, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-10.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -8.26 total EPA, and +1.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-10.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 24 for -7 yards (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark) [55-F.Clark], RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Reed at LV 24. 90-J.Reed to LV 24 for no gain (77-K.Miller).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks71037027
Las Vegas Raiders000303

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +14.65 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Swoopes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
  4. 4 R. Penny · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  6. 6 B. Marshall · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Cook · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

R. Wilson — SEA · Passing

R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+14.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Worley (25-E.Harris) at LV 1. 20-D.Worley to LV 17 for 16 yards (87-D.Daniels).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 52:29)
  • Seattle Seahawks — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 44:17)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:04)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q3 26:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. McCrane (Q4 8:30)

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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 18-J.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 52:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q2 44:17); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 44:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q3 26:45) — (11:45) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 14:55) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.McCrane 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

Turning points

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 24 for -7 yards (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark) [55-F.Clark], RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Reed at LV 24. 90-J.Reed to LV 24 for no gain (77-K.Miller). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.52]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 54:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 46-T.Swoopes to LV 2 for 23 yards (31-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.11]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:43) — (10:43) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 20-R.Penny pushed ob at LV 27 for 24 yards (20-D.Worley). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.10]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson to LV 25 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at LV 27. 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 83-D.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson bobbled the low shotgun snap [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.30]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 30-J.Richard to LV 36 for 21 yards (51-B.Mingo). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.13]

Impact plays

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:30) — (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Worley (25-E.Harris) at LV 1. 20-D.Worley to LV 17 for 16 yards (87-D.Daniels). [WPA -2.3% · EPA -5.54]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 24 for -7 yards (55-F.Clark). FUMBLES (55-F.Clark) [55-F.Clark], RECOVERED by SEA-90-J.Reed at LV 24. 90-J.Reed to LV 24 for no gain (77-K.Miller). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.52]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to LV 11 for 42 yards (20-D.Worley). [WPA +1.3% · EPA +3.62]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 36:22) — (6:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.McCrane 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.61]

Quarterback report card

D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.26 total EPA
  • R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +14.6% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +14.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatSeattle SeahawksLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.111-0.262
Offensive success rate44.2%38.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.543-0.192
Rush EPA/play-0.068-0.376
Defensive EPA/play+0.262-0.111
Defensive success rate62.0%55.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 8 drives, -18.61 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +8.58 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.
  • R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • R. Wilson (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 52:29 · LV 5 · Score 6-0
    (7:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 18-J.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 52:24 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 44:17 · LV 19 · Score 13-0
    (14:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson to LV 25 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at LV 27. 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 83-D.Moore for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson bo
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 44:10 · LV 15 · Score 14-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LV 26 · Score 17-0
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 26:45 · LV 8 · Score 20-0
    (11:45) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 10 · Score 26-0
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · LV 15 · Score 27-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:30 · SEA 24 · Score 27-3
    (8:30) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.McCrane 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-3 in Week 6, 2018 on 2018-10-14.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 27, Las Vegas Raiders 3 (SEA 27-3 LV) in Week 6, 2018 on 2018-10-14.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, Las Vegas Raiders 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 52:29) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 44:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 26:45, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. McCrane (Q4 8:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 53.5% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.26 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 63.0% completion, +14.6% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +14.65 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +14.65 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Worley (25-E.Harris) at LV 1. 20-D.Worley to LV 17 for 16 yards (87-D.Daniels. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.3%.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L