Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-26, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 34–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with +3.09 total EPA, and +5.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-25.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (7:20) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at SEA 15 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson), RECOVERED by SEA-97-P.Kerney at SEA 23. 97-P.Kerney to SF 27 for 50 yards (74-J.Staley). Sack loss of 17-

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 S. Wallace · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +16.47 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Weaver · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
4. 4 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Hill · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Hill · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.09 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 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

• Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett (Q2 42:05)
• Seattle Seahawks — J. Wilson (Q2 30:44)
• Seattle Seahawks — L. Weaver (S. Wallace pass) (Q3 17:00)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. Hill (S. Hill pass) (Q4 10:00)
• Seattle Seahawks — L. Weaver (S. Wallace pass) (Q4 6:23)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q1 55:10)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q1 51:20)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q2 37:31)
• San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q3 19:17)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 25 (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q1 51:20) — (6:20) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) 42-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 42:01) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q2 37:31) — (7:31) 6-J.Nedney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 29 (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 25. 26-J.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 30:31) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q3 19:17) — (4:17) 6-J.Nedney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 43 (Q3 17:00) — (2:00) 15-S.Wallace pass short middle to 43-L.Weaver for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 42.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 16:50) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short middle to 89-J.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:57) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 62 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 43-L.Weaver for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SEA 46.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:10) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at SEA 15 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson), RECOVERED by SEA-97-P.Kerney at SEA 23. 97-P.Kerney to SF 27 for 50 yards (74-J.Staley). Sack loss of 17- [WPA -25.1% · EPA -9.18]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 25. 26-J.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -8.89]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:16) — (9:16) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short middle to 46-D.Walker to SEA 21 for 53 yards (26-J.Wilson). Caught at SF 32. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.80]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1) — GAME Seattle defers opening kickoff, chooses to defend South goal [WPA -7.2% · EPA -1.63]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:00) — (1:00) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 18-K.Robinson to SF 29 for 6 yards (25-T.Brown). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.69]

Impact plays

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at SEA 15 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson), RECOVERED by SEA-97-P.Kerney at SEA 23. 97-P.Kerney to SF 27 for 50 yards (74-J.Staley). Sack loss of 17- [WPA -25.1% · EPA -9.18]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 25. 26-J.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -8.89]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 43-L.Weaver for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SEA 46. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +6.65]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 17:00) — (2:00) 15-S.Wallace pass short middle to 43-L.Weaver for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 42. [WPA +3.2% · EPA +5.20]

Quarterback report card

S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• S.Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.09 total EPA
• J.O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.9% CPOE · -0.70 EPA/play · -18.26 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 (+0.16 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +11.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -11.86 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.
• S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• S. Hill (SF) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• J. O'Sullivan (SF) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 55:10 · SF 25 · Score 3-0
   (10:10) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 51:20 · SF 24 · Score 6-0
   (6:20) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 42:05 · SF 1 · Score 12-0
   (12:05) 42-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:01 · SF 2 · Score 13-0
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
5. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 37:31 · SEA 24 · Score 13-3
   (7:31) 6-J.Nedney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:44 · SEA 29 · Score 19-3
   (:44) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at SEA 25. 26-J.Wilson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:31 · SF 2 · Score 20-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
8. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 19:17 · SEA 22 · Score 20-6
   (4:17) 6-J.Nedney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 17:00 · SF 43 · Score 26-6
   (2:00) 15-S.Wallace pass short middle to 43-L.Weaver for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 42.
10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 16:50 · SF 2 · Score 27-6
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
11. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · SEA 2 · Score 27-12
    (10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short middle to 89-J.Hill for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 9:57 · SEA 2 · Score 27-13
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · SF 62 · Score 33-13
    (6:23) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 43-L.Weaver for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SEA 46.
14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:10 · SF 2 · Score 34-13
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.