Game story
In Week 17 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-31, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 23–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +12.14 total EPA, and -1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (9:40) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to SEA 5 for 9 yards (51-L.Tatupu, 56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (51-L.Tatupu), RECOVERED by SEA-28-M.Boulware at SEA 5. 28-M.Boulware to SEA 37 for 32 yards (
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +12.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.14 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 4 J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 8 M. Stovall · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+12.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.01 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged by SEA and Upheld. (T
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
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 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 47:59) — (2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 47:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 44:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:19) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to SEA 5 for 9 yards (51-L.Tatupu, 56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (51-L.Tatupu), RECOVERED by SEA-28-M.Boulware at SEA 5. 28-M.Boulware to SEA 37 for 32 yards (
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:06) — (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged b
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:44) — (11:44) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 3 yards (57-K.Bentley). FUMBLES (57-K.Bentley), RECOVERED by SEA-22-J.Williams at TB 11. 22-J.Williams to TB 11 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) 13-T.Rattay pass to 32-M.Pittman to SEA 44 for 14 yards (59-J.Peterson) [91-C.Darby].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:06) — (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged b
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to SEA 5 for 9 yards (51-L.Tatupu, 56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (51-L.Tatupu), RECOVERED by SEA-28-M.Boulware at SEA 5. 28-M.Boulware to SEA 37 for 32 yards (
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:44) — (11:44) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 3 yards (57-K.Bentley). FUMBLES (57-K.Bentley), RECOVERED by SEA-22-J.Williams at TB 11. 22-J.Williams to TB 11 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.14 total EPA
- T.Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.392 | -0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.085 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 47.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +10.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, -9.40 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Rattay (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 55:03 · TB 17 · Score 3-0
(10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 47:59 · TB 1 · Score 9-0
(2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 47:53 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 44:20 · SEA 4 · Score 10-6
(14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · SEA 2 · Score 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · TB 5 · Score 16-7
(:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · TB 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 25:18 · TB 13 · Score 20-7
(10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:49 · TB 6 · Score 23-7
(14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-7 in Week 17, 2006 on 2006-12-31.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 (SEA 23-7 TB) in Week 17, 2006 on 2006-12-31.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 47:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 44:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 30:23) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q1 55:03, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 25:18, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 54.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.14 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.2% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +12.57 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.01 EPA): (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.6%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
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