Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]..

Seahawks 26–23 49ers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2020

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26–23 in Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-03, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-23.1% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers swung the momentum.

In Week 17 of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-03, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 26–23 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +2.29 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-23.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	3	3	0	20	0	26
San Francisco 49ers	0	3	6	14	0	23

Stars of the game

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

1 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
2 K. Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
3 C. Beathard · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.99 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4 R. James · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
5 A. Collins · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6 C. Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
7 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8 R. Cracraft · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

T. Lockett — SEA · Receiving

T. Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+11.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.25 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — J. Wilson (Q4 14:26)
Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:04)
Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:26)
Seattle Seahawks — A. Collins (Q4 1:54)
San Francisco 49ers — J. Wilson (C. Beathard pass) (Q4 0:26)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q1 47:13)
Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers (Q2 39:31)
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q2 30:29)
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q3 24:36)
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q3 21:23)

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 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 7-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 7-T.Vizcaino 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q3 21:23) — (6:23) 7-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–14. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 14:22) — 7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 11:04); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 2:20) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 1:49) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:23) — 7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

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

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.25]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +4.21]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end ran ob at SF 20 for 16 yards (54-F.Warner). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +1.46]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 13-R.James to SEA 38 for 45 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.69]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 23:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 85-G.Kittle to SEA 8 for 41 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). SEA-90-J.Reed was injured during the play. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.82]

Impact plays

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

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.25]
San Francisco 49ers (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 13-R.James to SEA 38 for 45 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.69]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +4.21]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 16:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 84-K.Bourne ran ob at SEA 26 for 11 yards. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.57]

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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
C.Beathard (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	San Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.068	+0.009
Offensive success rate	47.6%	43.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.054	+0.166
Rush EPA/play	+0.144	-0.298
Defensive EPA/play	-0.009	-0.068
Defensive success rate	56.6%	52.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +5.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +0.79 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.
T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 47:13 · SF 17 · Score 3-0
(2:13) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 39:31 · SF 12 · Score 6-0
(9:31) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 30:29 · SEA 18 · Score 6-3
(:29) 7-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 24:36 · SEA 29 · Score 6-6
(9:36) 7-T.Vizcaino 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 21:23 · SEA 15 · Score 6-9
(6:23) 7-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:26 · SEA 7 · Score 6-15
(14:26) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:22 · SEA 15 · Score 6-16
7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · SF 6 · Score 12-16
(11:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-F.Warner, Defensive Holding, declined.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · SF 4 · Score 18-16
(2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:20 · SF 15 · Score 19-16
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · SF 8 · Score 25-16
(1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · SF 15 · Score 26-16
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · SEA 3 · Score 26-22
(:26) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · SEA 15 · Score 26-23
7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-23 in Week 17, 2020 on 2021-01-03.

What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

The final score was Seattle Seahawks 26, San Francisco 49ers 23 (SEA 26-23 SF) in Week 17, 2020 on 2021-01-03.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 20, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Seattle Seahawks 26, San Francisco 49ers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q4 14:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Collins (Q4 1:54) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (C. Beathard pass) (Q4 0:26) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 47:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 39:31, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q2 30:29, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q3 24:36, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q3 21:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 47.6% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA. C. Beathard (San Francisco 49ers), 59.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.99 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +11.78 on receiving plays. across 14 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.25 EPA): (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.1%.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2020 Week 17 Recap

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