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NFL · Week 18 · January 5, 2020 · 11 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 Week 18 Recap

Seahawks defeat Eagles 17–9 in Week 18

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 17–9 Week 18 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 17 12–5 Winner
Final 17–9
Philadelphia Eagles 9 9–8
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
17–9
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 10–3 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
January 5, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 18/38 · 361 YDS · 1 TD +19.2 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 7 REC · 160 YDS · 1 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 2 REC · 57 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 7 REC · 73 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 2 REC · 44 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McCown 18/34 · 167 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 17–9 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 10–3 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2020-01-05

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–9 on 2020-01-05. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +19.19 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Seattle Seahawks3770017
Philadelphia Eagles036009

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:34FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 30
    Score
    3-0

    (1:34) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:58FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 28
    Score
    3-3

    (2:58) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:11TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    9-3

    (1:11) 24-M.Lynch left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:06XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    10-3

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 10:39FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    10-6

    (10:39) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:55TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 53
    Score
    16-6

    (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:46XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-6

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 2:53FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    17-9

    (2:53) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +19.19 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  3. 3David MooreDavid Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  4. 4Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  6. 6Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7J. McCown · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +1.10 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+19.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+5.71 EPA): (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +19.19 total EPA
  • J. McCown (Philadelphia Eagles) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.078-0.055
Offensive success rate36.4%35.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.505-0.063
Rush EPA/play-0.411-0.049
Defensive EPA/play+0.055-0.078
Defensive success rate65.0%63.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.08 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, -4.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +5.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q2 1:11)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q3 8:55)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 1:34)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 2:58)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 10:39)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 2:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 24-M.Lynch left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 1:06) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 53 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 8:46) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore to PHI 5 for 38 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [53-N.Bradham]. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +3.52]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.71]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) 18-J.McCown pass incomplete deep left to 83-S.Gibson (21-T.Flowers). PENALTY on SEA-21-T.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at PHI 48 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.08]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf to PHI 38 for 24 yards (31-J.Mills; 37-M.Epps) [27-M.Jenkins]. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.20]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 18-J.McCown pass incomplete short left to 26-M.Sanders. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 5-J.Myers 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (75-V.Curry), Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.07]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore to PHI 5 for 38 yards (27-M.Jenkins) [53-N.Bradham]. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +3.52]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-DK.Metcalf to PHI 38 for 24 yards (31-J.Mills; 37-M.Epps) [27-M.Jenkins]. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.20]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 1:34 · PHI 30 · Score 3-0
    (1:34) 5-J.Myers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:58 · SEA 28 · Score 3-3
    (2:58) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · PHI 5 · Score 9-3
    (1:11) 24-M.Lynch left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · PHI 15 · Score 10-3
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 10:39 · SEA 8 · Score 10-6
    (10:39) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · PHI 53 · Score 16-6
    (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:46 · PHI 15 · Score 17-6
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 2:53 · SEA 20 · Score 17-9
    (2:53) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Key takeaways

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

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • J. McCown (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2020-01-05?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-9 in Week 18, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Final: Seattle Seahawks 17, Philadelphia Eagles 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 1:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q3 8:55) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 1:34, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 2:58, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 10:39, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 2:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 47.4% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +19.19 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.9% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.71 EPA): (8:55) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L