Game story
In Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-30, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -9.97 total EPA, and -3.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (12:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 1 for 52 yards (24-D.Slay) [55-B.Graham].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.94 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +6.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 4 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5 R. Rodgers · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 D. Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +0.40 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Metcalf — SEA · Receiving
D. Metcalf posted the highest total EPA (+12.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.82 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (12:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 1 for 52 yards (24-D.Slay) [55-B.Graham].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Rodgers (C. Wentz pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 40:56) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PHI 16 (Q2 35:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 35:27) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q3 22:37); Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PHI 26 (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) 5-J.Myers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the SEA 33 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 85-R.Rodgers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 1 for 52 yards (24-D.Slay) [55-B.Graham].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PHI 38 for -1 yards (96-D.Barnett).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to PHI 7 for -5 yards (96-D.Barnett, 93-J.Hargrave).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 35 for 10 yards (24-D.Slay).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 43:49) — (13:49) 1-C.Johnston punts 57 yards to SEA 20, Center-45-R.Lovato. 29-D.Reed to SEA 32 for 12 yards (22-M.Epps).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 1 for 52 yards (24-D.Slay) [55-B.Graham].
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 85-R.Rodgers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right intended for 88-D.Goedert INTERCEPTED by 37-Q.Diggs at SEA -1. Touchback.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to PHI 7 for -5 yards (96-D.Barnett, 93-J.Hargrave).
Quarterback report card
C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 57 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -9.97 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +9.1% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.171 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.087 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.118 | -0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 55.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -10.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +0.15 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 41:01 · PHI 1 · Score 6-0
(11:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 40:56 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 35:35 · PHI 16 · Score 13-0
(5:35) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 35:27 · PHI 15 · Score 14-0
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:17 · SEA 3 · Score 14-6
(:17) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 22:37 · SEA 24 · Score 14-9
(7:37) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. Penalty on SEA-21-T.Flowers, Defensive Offside, declined. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 17:10 · PHI 26 · Score 17-9
(2:10) 5-J.Myers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 11:12 · PHI 15 · Score 20-9
(11:12) 5-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · PHI 21 · Score 23-9
(1:16) 5-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · SEA 33 · Score 23-15
(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 85-R.Rodgers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 0:12 · SEA 2 · Score 23-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-M.Sanders rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17 in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-30.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 23, Philadelphia Eagles 17 (SEA 23-17 PHI) in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-30.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, Philadelphia Eagles 8; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 41:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q2 35:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 30:17) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Rodgers (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 0:21) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 22:37, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 17:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 11:12, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 1:16, 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?
C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.9% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.97 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 57.9% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +12.94 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.82 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf to PHI 1 for 52 yards (24-D.Slay) [55-B.Graham].. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.1%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L