Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots: 2004 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-17, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 30–20 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +1.47 total EPA.

On the individual side, K. Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-16.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (10:16) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest (93-R.Seymour) at NE 47. 55-W.McGinest to SEA 26 for 27 yards (38-M.Strong).

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 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +4.78 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Dillon · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.36 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Johnson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.04 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 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

• New England Patriots — C. Dillon (Q1 52:47)
• New England Patriots — D. Patten (T. Brady pass) (Q2 42:35)
• Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q4 11:10)
• New England Patriots — C. Dillon (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q1 47:19)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q2 39:39)
• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q2 33:12)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q2 30:39)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q3 24:05)
• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q4 6:47)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q4 3:05)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) NE 50-Vrabel & 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 52:44) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q1 47:19) — (2:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 42:32) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q2 39:39) — (9:39) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q2 33:12) — (3:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 3-J.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q3 24:05) — (9:05) 3-J.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 11–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q4 11:10) — (11:10) 37-S.Alexander right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q4 11:05); New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the SEA 12 (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..

Turning points

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:16) — (10:16) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest (93-R.Seymour) at NE 47. 55-W.McGinest to SEA 26 for 27 yards (38-M.Strong). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.56]
• New England Patriots (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-B.Johnson to SEA 12 for 48 yards (21-K.Lucas). Play Challenged by SEA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by SEA.) [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.04]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander to NE 26 for 24 yards (37-R.Harrison). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.04]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to SEA 36 for 18 yards (26-E.Wilson). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.90]
• New England Patriots (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham to SEA 31 for 24 yards (34-T.Bierria). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.66]

Impact plays

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:16) — (10:16) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass INTERCEPTED by 55-W.McGinest (93-R.Seymour) at NE 47. 55-W.McGinest to SEA 26 for 27 yards (38-M.Strong). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.56]
• New England Patriots (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-B.Johnson to SEA 12 for 48 yards (21-K.Lucas). Play Challenged by SEA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by SEA.) [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.04]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 38-M.Strong up the middle to NE 1 for no gain (24-T.Law, 37-R.Harrison). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.44]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 41:18) — (11:18) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NE 19 for 37 yards (26-E.Wilson). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +3.37]

Quarterback report card

M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.47 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• New England Patriots: 11 drives, +11.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +4.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• K. Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 52:47 · SEA 1 · Score 0-6
   (7:47) NE 50-Vrabel & 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 52:44 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
3. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 47:19 · SEA 22 · Score 0-10
   (2:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
4. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 42:35 · SEA 6 · Score 0-16
   (12:35) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 42:32 · SEA 2 · Score 0-17
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
6. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 39:39 · NE 15 · Score 3-17
   (9:39) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
7. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 33:12 · SEA 22 · Score 3-20
   (3:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:39 · NE 22 · Score 6-20
   (:39) 3-J.Brown 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 24:05 · NE 10 · Score 9-20
   (9:05) 3-J.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:10 · NE 9 · Score 15-20
    (11:10) 37-S.Alexander right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 11:05 · NE 2 · Score 17-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enf
12. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:47 · SEA 12 · Score 17-23
    (6:47) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
13. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:05 · NE 12 · Score 20-23
    (3:05) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
14. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · SEA 9 · Score 20-29
    (2:00) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · SEA 2 · Score 20-30
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.