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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2020 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Seahawks defeat 49ers 37–27 in Week 8

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–37 Week 8 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 27 4–4
Final 27–37
Seattle Seahawks 37 6–1 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–37
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–13 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
November 1, 2020

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Nick Mullens
    Nick Mullens 18/26 · 238 YDS · 2 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Aiyuk
    Brandon Aiyuk 8 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Kendrick Bourne
    Kendrick Bourne 8 REC · 81 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 27/41 · 270 YDS · 4 TD +18.3 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 12 REC · 161 YDS · 2 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 3 REC · 18 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 37–27 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–13 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
5-J.Myers kicks 62 yards from SEA 35 to SF 3. 18-D.Pettis to SF 21 for 18 yards (57-C.Bart…
Game date
2020-11-01

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 37–27 on 2020-11-01. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +18.31 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers07020027
Seattle Seahawks671410037

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:08TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 46
    Score
    0-6

    (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 7:03TD
    JaMycal Hasty

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    6-6

    (7:03) 38-J.Hasty left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 6:59XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-6

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:08TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-12

    (3:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-41-E.Moseley, Defensive Holding, declined.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:04XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-13

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:07TD
    DeeJay Dallas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-19

    (8:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 31-D.Dallas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:02XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-20

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 5:56TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 6
    Score
    7-26

    (5:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 5:51XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-27

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:12FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 30
    Score
    7-30

    (14:12) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 9:38TD
    Jerick McKinnon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    13-30

    (9:38) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 9:36XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    14-30

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 4:21TD
    Ross Dwelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    20-30

    (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 82-R.Dwelley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:36TD
    DeeJay Dallas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    20-36

    (3:36) (Shotgun) 31-D.Dallas left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:33XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    20-37

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 1:55TD
    Brandon Aiyuk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    26-37

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 1:52XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    27-37

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +18.31 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2Nick MullensNick Mullens · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +17.36 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  3. 3DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandon AiyukBrandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  6. 6David MooreDavid Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  8. 8Nick BelloreNick Bellore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+18.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.38 EPA): (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): Josh Myers — 5-J.Myers kicks 62 yards from SEA 35 to SF 3. 18-D.Pettis to SF 21 for 18 yards (57-C.Barton). FUMBLES (57-C.Barton), RECOVERED by SEA-44-N.Bellore at SF 21. SF-18-D.Pettis was injured during the play

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +18.31 total EPA
  • Nick MullensNick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +17.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.080+0.216
Offensive success rate47.1%46.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.257+0.446
Rush EPA/play+0.030-0.028
Defensive EPA/play-0.216-0.080
Defensive success rate53.5%52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.08 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.22 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +18.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +6.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 0:08)
  • JaMycal HastySan Francisco 49ers — JaMycal Hasty (Q2 7:03)
  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 3:08)
  • DeeJay DallasSeattle Seahawks — DeeJay Dallas (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 8:07)
  • David MooreSeattle Seahawks — David Moore (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 5:56)
  • Jerick McKinnonSan Francisco 49ers — Jerick McKinnon (Q4 9:38)
  • Ross DwelleySan Francisco 49ers — Ross Dwelley (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 4:21)
  • DeeJay DallasSeattle Seahawks — DeeJay Dallas (Q4 3:36)
  • Brandon AiyukSan Francisco 49ers — Brandon Aiyuk (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 1:55)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 14:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 46 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 38-J.Hasty left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 6:59) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 3:08); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 3:04) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 31-D.Dallas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 8:02) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 5:51) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 20–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 9:36) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 82-R.Dwelley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 31-D.Dallas left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 3:33) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:52) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.38]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Reed at SEA 13. 29-D.Reed to SEA 14 for 1 yard (28-J.McKinnon). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.18]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf pushed ob at SF 12 for 35 yards (41-E.Moseley). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.13]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 38-J.Hasty right guard to SEA 23 for 4 yards (54-B.Wagner). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.97]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 83-D.Moore to SEA 13 for 7 yards (41-E.Moseley; 36-M.Harris) [54-F.Warner]. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:02) — 5-J.Myers kicks 62 yards from SEA 35 to SF 3. 18-D.Pettis to SF 21 for 18 yards (57-C.Barton). FUMBLES (57-C.Barton), RECOVERED by SEA-44-N.Bellore at SF 21. SF-18-D.Pettis was injured during the play [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.68]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +4.38]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Reed at SEA 13. 29-D.Reed to SEA 14 for 1 yard (28-J.McKinnon). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.18]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass deep left to 85-G.Kittle to SEA 37 for 25 yards (35-R.Neal; 37-Q.Diggs) [54-B.Wagner]. SF-85-G.Kittle was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +2.78]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 0:08 · SF 46 · Score 0-6
    (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 7:03 · SEA 1 · Score 6-6
    (7:03) 38-J.Hasty left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · SEA 15 · Score 7-6
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:08 · SF 2 · Score 7-12
    (3:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-41-E.Moseley, Defensive Holding, declined.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:04 · SF 15 · Score 7-13
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:07 · SF 2 · Score 7-19
    (8:07) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 31-D.Dallas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:02 · SF 15 · Score 7-20
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · SF 6 · Score 7-26
    (5:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 5:51 · SF 15 · Score 7-27
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:12 · SF 30 · Score 7-30
    (14:12) 5-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 9:38 · SEA 1 · Score 13-30
    (9:38) 28-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 9:36 · SEA 15 · Score 14-30
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · SEA 16 · Score 20-30
    (4:21) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 82-R.Dwelley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · SF 1 · Score 20-36
    (3:36) (Shotgun) 31-D.Dallas left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · SF 15 · Score 20-37
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  16. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · SEA 3 · Score 26-37
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · SEA 15 · Score 27-37
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Nick Mullens (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2020-11-01?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 37-27 in Week 8, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 20, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, Seattle Seahawks 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 0:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Hasty (Q2 7:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 3:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Dallas (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 8:07) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 5:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q4 9:38) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. Dwelley (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 4:21) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Dallas (Q4 3:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 1:55) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 14:12, 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?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 65.9% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +18.31 total passing EPA. Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 69.2% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +17.36 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-D.Metcalf for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W