Game story
In Week 15 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 17–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +1.37 total EPA, and -0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Richardson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when San Francisco 49ers changed the game: (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 40 for 15 yards (29-E.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3 A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 6 G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 7 R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 M. Crabtree · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Richardson — SEA · Receiving
P. Richardson posted the highest total EPA (+4.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.44 EPA) came from San Francisco 49ers: (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — F. Gore
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Seattle Seahawks — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
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 19 (Q1 48:45) — (3:45) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q2 43:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 43:22) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 17:19) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 13:20) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 40 for 15 yards (29-E.Thomas).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 43:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left end pushed ob at SF 24 for 15 yards (30-L.McFadden).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:17) — (13:17) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse to SF 42 for 47 yards (20-P.Cox).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to SF 29 for 35 yards (41-A.Bethea).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 43:27) — (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:17) — (13:17) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse to SF 42 for 47 yards (20-P.Cox).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) 49-B.Miller up the middle to SEA 38 for no gain (93-O.Schofield).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to SEA 40 for 15 yards (29-E.Thomas).
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) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
- C.Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -7.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.100 | +0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.074 | +0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.100 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 62.9% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +3.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 8 drives, -6.98 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.
- P. Richardson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Kaepernick (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.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 48:45 · SF 19 · Score 0-3
(3:45) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 43:27 · SEA 10 · Score 6-3
(13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 43:22 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · SF 4 · Score 7-9
(2:24) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 17:19 · SF 2 · Score 7-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:24 · SF 10 · Score 7-16
(13:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-P.Richardson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:20 · SF 2 · Score 7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-7 in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-14.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 17 (SF 7-17 SEA) in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q2 43:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 17:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Richardson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 13:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 48:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 36.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 37.9% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?
P. Richardson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +4.66 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.44 EPA): (13:27) 21-F.Gore left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.6%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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