Game story
In Week 10 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-09, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +4.64 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (14:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to SEA 10 for 64 yards (26-K.Hamlin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.29 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3 L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 4 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 5 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6 P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.64 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8 M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Hasselbeck — SEA · Passing
M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+10.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.54 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: 10-J.Hall kicks 57 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 13. 20-M.Morris MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-31-D.Terrell at SEA 18. 31-D.Terrell to SEA 18 for no gain (20-M.Morris).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Washington Commanders — L. Coles (P. Ramsey pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass)
- Washington Commanders — T. Canidate (R. Gardner pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- 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 14–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 2 (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 10-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 55:40) — (10:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 55:35) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 46:40) — (1:40) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 46:36) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 35:54) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 30:06) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q3 23:40) — (8:40) 10-J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) 87-R.Gardner pass to 30-T.Canidate for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral from (11-P.Ramsey) to (87-R.Gardner); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:57) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 29:24) — (14:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to SEA 10 for 64 yards (26-K.Hamlin).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 27:43) — (12:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Simmons at SEA 5. 51-A.Simmons to SEA 9 for 4 yards (76-J.Jansen).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 23. 21-F.Smoot ran ob at WAS 23 for no gain.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson pushed ob at WAS 5 for 37 yards (24-C.Bailey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 60:00) — 10-J.Hall kicks 57 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 13. 20-M.Morris MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-31-D.Terrell at SEA 18. 31-D.Terrell to SEA 18 for no gain (20-M.Morris).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 29:24) — (14:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to SEA 10 for 64 yards (26-K.Hamlin).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:06) — (11:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson pushed ob at WAS 5 for 37 yards (24-C.Bailey).
Quarterback report card
P.Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.64 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.297 | +0.225 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 46.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.13, Washington Commanders +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +9.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +13.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- M. Hasselbeck (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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 57:30 · SEA 2 · Score 0-3
(12:30) 10-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 55:40 · WAS 5 · Score 6-3
(10:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:35 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:40 · WAS 1 · Score 13-3
(1:40) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 46:36 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · SEA 15 · Score 14-9
(6:07) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 35:54 · SEA 2 · Score 14-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 32:16 · WAS 9 · Score 17-10
(2:16) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · SEA 14 · Score 17-16
(:11) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-24-S.Springs, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:06 · SEA 2 · Score 17-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 23:40 · SEA 16 · Score 17-20
(8:40) 10-J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 10:04 · WAS 30 · Score 20-20
(10:04) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · SEA 10 · Score 20-26
(2:02) 87-R.Gardner pass to 30-T.Canidate for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral from (11-P.Ramsey) to (87-R.Gardner) - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:57 · SEA 2 · Score 20-27
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-20 in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 20, Washington Commanders 27 (SEA 20-27 WAS) in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 55:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 46:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Coles (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 36:07) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 30:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Canidate (R. Gardner pass) (Q4 2:02) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 57:30, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 32:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q3 23:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 10:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.64 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 59.4% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +10.29 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.54 EPA): 10-J.Hall kicks 57 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 13. 20-M.Morris MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-31-D.Terrell at SEA 18. 31-D.Terrell to SEA 18 for no gain (20-M.Morris).. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.4%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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