San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2007 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-12, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 24–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +13.26 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-7.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 21 for -9 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney) [97-P.Kerney], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at SF 21. 99-R.Bernard to SF 21 for no gain (64-D.Baas).

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 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +13.26 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
4. 4 N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
5. 5 W. Heller · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 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 — W. Heller (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 53:22)
• Seattle Seahawks — M. Morris (Q2 35:22)
• Seattle Seahawks — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown (Q1 49:10)

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 found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q1 53:22) — (8:22) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 53:17) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 2 (Q1 49:10) — (4:10) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) 20-M.Morris right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 35:17) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-D.Hackett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 14:55) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

Turning points

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 21 for -9 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney) [97-P.Kerney], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at SF 21. 99-R.Bernard to SF 21 for no gain (64-D.Baas). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.35]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-D.Hackett to SF 36 for 12 yards (36-S.Spencer). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +1.22]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SEA 39 for -8 yards (27-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (27-J.Babineaux) [27-J.Babineaux], RECOVERED by SEA-55-D.Tapp at SEA 39. 55-D.Tapp to SEA 39 for no gain [WPA -5.2% · EPA -2.49]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 26:36) — (11:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at SEA 35. 22-N.Clements pushed ob at SEA 23 for 12 yards (88-M.Pollard). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -5.02]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:12) — (:12) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -1.72]

Impact plays

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 29:08) — (14:08) 20-M.Morris right guard to SF 37 for -2 yards (92-A.Franklin). FUMBLES (92-A.Franklin), RECOVERED by SF-32-M.Lewis at SF 38. 32-M.Lewis to SF 38 for no gain (20-M.Morris). [WPA -3.3% · EPA -5.03]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 26:36) — (11:36) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at SEA 35. 22-N.Clements pushed ob at SEA 23 for 12 yards (88-M.Pollard). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -5.02]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at SF 21 for -9 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney) [97-P.Kerney], RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at SF 21. 99-R.Bernard to SF 21 for no gain (64-D.Baas). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.35]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q3 24:50) — (9:50) 21-F.Gore up the middle to SEA 2 for no gain (57-K.Bentley, 51-L.Tatupu). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.50]

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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.26 total EPA
• A.Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.71 EPA/play · -23.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +0.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -24.37 total EPA, 0 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.
• M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Hasselbeck (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• A. Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 53:22 · SF 1 · Score 0-6
   (8:22) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 53:17 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 49:10 · SF 2 · Score 0-10
   (4:10) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 35:22 · SF 6 · Score 0-16
   (5:22) 20-M.Morris right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 35:17 · SF 2 · Score 0-17
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SF 10 · Score 0-23
   (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 18-D.Hackett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · SF 2 · Score 0-24
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Stutz, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.