Game story
In Week 18 of the 2007 NFL season on 2008-01-05, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 35–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 36 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Collins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -13.74 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: 6-S.Suisham kicks 56 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 14. RECOVERED by WAS-19-A.Mix.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +11.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 2 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4 N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7 L. Weaver · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 8 M. Pollard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A.Randle El — WAS · Receiving
A.Randle El posted the highest total EPA (+11.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.96 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (5:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [99-R.Bernard] at SEA 22. 23-M.Trufant for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Weaver
- Washington Commanders — A. Randle (T. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (T. Collins pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Trufant
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Babineaux
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- 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 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) 43-L.Weaver right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 48:45) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q3 19:35) — (4:35) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 22–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 15-T.Collins pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-J.Peterson].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 14:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 12:38) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 18-D.Hackett for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:06) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 88-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 54 (Q4 5:56); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 5:38) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 57 (Q4 0:44); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 0:27) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:38) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 56 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 14. RECOVERED by WAS-19-A.Mix.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at WAS 9. 30-L.Landry ran ob at WAS 9 for no gain.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [99-R.Bernard] at SEA 22. 23-M.Trufant for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [99-R.Bernard] at SEA 22. 23-M.Trufant for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at SEA 43. 27-J.Babineaux for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:38) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 56 yards from WAS 30 to SEA 14. RECOVERED by WAS-19-A.Mix.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at SEA 44. 30-L.Landry to SEA 42 for 2 yards (84-B.Engram).
Quarterback report card
T.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Collins (Washington Commanders) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.253 | -0.095 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.250 | -0.102 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.361 | -0.057 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.253 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 57.9% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -6.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 17 drives, -27.07 total EPA, 4 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.
- A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 48:54 · WAS 17 · Score 0-6
(3:54) 43-L.Weaver right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 48:45 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 39:02 · WAS 32 · Score 0-10
(9:02) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 19:35 · WAS 15 · Score 0-13
(4:35) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · SEA 7 · Score 6-13
(15:00) 15-T.Collins pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-J.Peterson]. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · SEA 2 · Score 7-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · SEA 30 · Score 13-13
(12:44) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · SEA 2 · Score 14-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:12 · WAS 20 · Score 14-19
(6:12) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 18-D.Hackett for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 6:06 · WAS 2 · Score 14-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 88-M.Pollard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · SEA 54 · Score 14-27
(5:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [99-R.Bernard] at SEA 22. 23-M.Trufant for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:38 · WAS 2 · Score 14-28
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:44 · SEA 57 · Score 14-34
(:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at SEA 43. 27-J.Babineaux for 57 yards, TOUC - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · WAS 2 · Score 14-35
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Commanders 35-14 in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-05.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Washington Commanders 14, Seattle Seahawks 35 (WAS 14-35 SEA) in Week 18, 2007 on 2008-01-05.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Seattle Seahawks 22; Final: Washington Commanders 14, Seattle Seahawks 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Weaver (Q1 48:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (T. Collins pass) (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (T. Collins pass) (Q4 12:44) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 6:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Trufant (Q4 5:56) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Babineaux (Q4 0:44) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 39:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 19:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Collins (Washington Commanders), 52.7% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 55.6% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +11.51 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.96 EPA): (5:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [99-R.Bernard] at SEA 22. 23-M.Trufant for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.1%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
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