Game story
In Week 12 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-23, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +10.04 total EPA, and -2.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (1:28) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at SEA 44. 24-S.Springs to SEA 44 for no gain.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.04 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 3 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 4 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 6 M. Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Campbell — WAS · Passing
J. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+10.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.81 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — L. Betts
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
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 WAS 26 (Q1 52:24) — (7:24) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 34:37) — (4:37) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 34:32) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 30:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 18:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at SEA 44. 24-S.Springs to SEA 44 for no gain.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 46-L.Betts left guard to SEA 22 for 1 yard (25-B.Russell). FUMBLES (25-B.Russell), RECOVERED by SEA-91-B.Atkins at SEA 22. 91-B.Atkins to SEA 22 for no gain (46-L.Betts).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at SEA 27 for 24 yards (24-D.Grant). Play Challenged by SEA and Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 48:05) — (3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry [92-D.Evans] at SEA 48. 30-L.Landry to SEA 35 for 13 yards (20-M.Morris).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 36:44) — (6:44) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep left to 89-S.Moss. PENALTY on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at SEA 35 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 46-L.Betts left guard to SEA 22 for 1 yard (25-B.Russell). FUMBLES (25-B.Russell), RECOVERED by SEA-91-B.Atkins at SEA 22. 91-B.Atkins to SEA 22 for no gain (46-L.Betts).
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.04 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -8.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.044 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | -0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.191 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 51.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -1.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.10 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) 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 52:24 · WAS 26 · Score 0-3
(7:24) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 34:37 · SEA 1 · Score 6-3
(4:37) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 34:32 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:35 · WAS 4 · Score 7-9
(:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 22:24 · SEA 8 · Score 10-10
(7:24) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:31 · SEA 8 · Score 16-10
(3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 18:25 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:30 · WAS 10 · Score 17-16
(13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:24 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 9:23 · SEA 5 · Score 20-17
(9:23) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Washington Commanders 20, Seattle Seahawks 17 (WAS 20-17 SEA) in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q2 34:37) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 30:35) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 18:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 13:30) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 52:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 22:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 9:23, 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?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 51.3% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.04 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 42.9% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -8.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +10.04 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.81 EPA): (3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.8%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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