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NFL · Week 12 · November 30, 2020 · 10 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2020 Week 12 Recap

Seahawks defeat Eagles 23–17 in Week 12

DK Metcalf led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 23–17 Week 12 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 23 8–3 Winner
Final 23–17
Philadelphia Eagles 17 3–7
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
23–17
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 14–6 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
DK Metcalf
Game date
November 30, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 10 REC · 177 YDS +12.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Caelen Carson
    Caelen Carson 9 CAR · 41 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 1 CAR · 1 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 7 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 2 CAR · 14 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Rodgers 3 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 23–17 in Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-30, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+18.1% win probability) came in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks swung the momentum.

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.

Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks14360023
Philadelphia Eagles6380017

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.94 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  2. 2 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +6.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  4. 4 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Rodgers · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 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) (Q2 41:01)
  • Seattle Seahawks — C. Carson (Q2 35:35)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 30:17)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — R. Rodgers (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 0:21)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q3 22:37)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q3 17:10)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q4 11:12)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q4 1:16)

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]. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.82]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PHI 38 for -1 yards (96-D.Barnett). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.28]
  • 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). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.65]
  • 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). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.75]
  • 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). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +0.31]

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]. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.82]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 85-R.Rodgers for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +4.83]
  • 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. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.66]
  • 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). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.65]

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.

StatSeattle SeahawksPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.002-0.118
Offensive success rate45.0%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 rate62.9%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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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