Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2014 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-07, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +8.81 total EPA, and +8.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (15:00) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right tackle to PHI 19 for -1 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at PHI 19.

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 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +8.81 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
3. 3 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Norwood · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7. 7 W. Tukuafu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Michael · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.13 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

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 48:41)
• Seattle Seahawks — R. Wilson (Q2 44:24)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 29:12)
• Philadelphia Eagles — Z. Ertz (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 27:16)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 24:06)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 30:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 48:41) — (3:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 48:37).

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 26 (Q2 44:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 44:17) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PHI 26 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q3 29:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 29:03) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q3 27:16); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 27:09) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 23 (Q3 24:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 24:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right tackle to PHI 19 for -1 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at PHI 19. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.46]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.47]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 24, RECOVERED by PHI-86-Z.Ertz at SEA 23. 86-Z.Ertz to SEA 14 for 9 yards (35-D.Shead). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.52]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 10-P.Richardson to PHI 35 for 20 yards (29-N.Allen) [58-T.Cole]. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.15]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to 50 for 20 yards (26-C.Williams). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.48]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right tackle to PHI 19 for -1 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-29-E.Thomas at PHI 19. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.46]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 24, RECOVERED by PHI-86-Z.Ertz at SEA 23. 86-Z.Ertz to SEA 14 for 9 yards (35-D.Shead). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.52]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch to PHI 32 for 4 yards (95-M.Kendricks). FUMBLES (95-M.Kendricks), RECOVERED by PHI-27-M.Jenkins at PHI 30. 27-M.Jenkins to PHI 30 for no gain [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.70]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling [WPA +12.9% · EPA +3.47]

Quarterback report card

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

• R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.81 total EPA
• M.Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -12.3% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -8.90 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 (-0.02 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -15.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 4 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.
• M. Sanchez (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:41 · SEA 1 · Score 0-6
   (3:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:37 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. SEA-95-D.Dobbs was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 44:24 · PHI 26 · Score 6-7
   (14:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 44:17 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · PHI 26 · Score 10-7
   (:07) 4-S.Hauschka 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 29:12 · PHI 15 · Score 16-7
   (14:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 29:03 · PHI 2 · Score 17-7
   4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 27:16 · SEA 35 · Score 17-13
   (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 86-Z.Ertz for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was down by contact ruli
9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 27:09 · SEA 2 · Score 17-14
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 24:06 · PHI 23 · Score 23-14
    (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 24:01 · PHI 2 · Score 24-14
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.