Game story
In Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-24, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +14.32 total EPA, and +4.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep left to 14-D.Metcalf. PENALTY on TEN-23-T.Avery, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at TEN 27 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +14.32 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 D. Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 C. Okonkwo · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 J. Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 C. Parkinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Smith — SEA · Passing
G. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+14.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (+2.96 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (6:20) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles left end to SEA 17 for 23 yards (30-M.Jackson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — C. Okonkwo (D. Henry pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Seattle Seahawks — C. Parkinson (G. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Myers
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- 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: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry pass short right to 85-C.Okonkwo for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 44:14) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 40:52) — (10:52) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q3 24:57) — (9:57) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q4 12:15); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 12:10) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:21) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q4 0:57) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep left to 14-D.Metcalf. PENALTY on TEN-23-T.Avery, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at TEN 27 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at TEN 40 for -10 yards (55-D.Jones).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep right to 10-D.Hopkins. SEA-55-D.Jones was injured during the play. PENALTY on SEA-22-T.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at SE
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at TEN 21 for -4 yards (53-B.Mafe).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 36:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles left end to SEA 17 for 23 yards (30-M.Jackson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (23-T.Avery). Seattle challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 14
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep left to 14-D.Metcalf. PENALTY on TEN-23-T.Avery, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at TEN 27 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.32 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.166 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.333 | +0.155 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.151 | +0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.081 | -0.166 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 53.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Seattle Seahawks: 7 drives, +12.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +6.65 total EPA, 3 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.
- G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- G. Smith (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- R. Tannehill (TEN) 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · SEA 12 · Score 0-6
(14:18) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry pass short right to 85-C.Okonkwo for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 40:52 · TEN 10 · Score 3-7
(10:52) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 33:22 · SEA 15 · Score 3-10
(3:22) 6-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 24:57 · TEN 9 · Score 6-10
(9:57) 5-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:15 · TEN 11 · Score 12-10
(12:15) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (23-T.Avery). Seattle challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. ( - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:10 · TEN 15 · Score 13-10
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · SEA 2 · Score 13-16
(3:25) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:21 · SEA 15 · Score 13-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-13-T.Zentner. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · TEN 5 · Score 19-17
(1:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 84-C.Parkinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 0:57 · TEN 15 · Score 20-17
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tennessee Titans 20-17 in Week 16, 2023 on 2023-12-24.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 20, Tennessee Titans 17 (SEA 20-17 TEN) in Week 16, 2023 on 2023-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 20, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Tennessee Titans 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Okonkwo (D. Henry pass) (Q2 44:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q4 12:15) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 3:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Parkinson (G. Smith pass) (Q4 1:00) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 40:52, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q2 33:22, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 24:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 58.1% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.32 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 51.4% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +14.32 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+2.96 EPA): (6:20) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles left end to SEA 17 for 23 yards (30-M.Jackson).. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.8%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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