Game story
In Week 12 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-11-27, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +9.30 total EPA, and +18.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+36.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Grossman · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.30 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 A. Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.15 EPA/play
- 3 F. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7 A. McCoy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8 D. Young · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Grossman — WAS · Passing
R. Grossman posted the highest total EPA (+9.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.15 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — F. Davis (R. Grossman pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (T. Jackson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — G. Tate (T. Jackson pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Helu
- Washington Commanders — A. Armstrong (R. Grossman pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Washington Commanders — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 83-F.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 52:11) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q2 41:08) — (11:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 24-M.Lynch for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 41:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q3 21:01) — (6:01) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 12:49); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:45) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 28 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:51) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 50 (Q4 6:26); Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass incomplete short right [92-B.Mebane]. PENALTY on WAS-8-R.Grossman, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at SEA 38.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson sacked at SEA 14 for -9 yards (sack split by 98-B.Orakpo and 91-R.Kerrigan).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 35:23) — (5:23) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is BLOCKED (79-R.Bryant), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 41:08) — (11:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 24-M.Lynch for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 41:19) — (11:19) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Browner at WAS 36. 39-B.Browner to WAS 20 for 16 yards (79-M.Hurt).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson sacked at SEA 14 for -9 yards (sack split by 98-B.Orakpo and 91-R.Kerrigan).
Quarterback report card
R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.30 total EPA
- T.Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -16.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.227 | -0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 57.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -3.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +4.64 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.
- R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Grossman (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Jackson (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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 52:16 · SEA 2 · Score 6-0
(7:16) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 83-F.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 52:11 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 41:08 · WAS 20 · Score 7-6
(11:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 24-M.Lynch for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 41:01 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 21:01 · WAS 18 · Score 7-10
(6:01) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · WAS 15 · Score 7-16
(12:49) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 81-G.Tate for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-81-G.Tate, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced betw - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:45 · WAS 2 · Score 7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:57 · SEA 28 · Score 13-17
(9:57) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:51 · SEA 2 · Score 14-17
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · SEA 50 · Score 20-17
(6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:09 · SEA 7 · Score 23-17
(1:09) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 23-17 in Week 12, 2011 on 2011-11-27.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Washington Commanders 23, Seattle Seahawks 17 (WAS 23-17 SEA) in Week 12, 2011 on 2011-11-27.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 16, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Washington Commanders 23, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 52:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 41:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Tate (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 12:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Helu (Q4 9:57) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Armstrong (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 6:26) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 21:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:09, 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?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 63.4% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.30 total passing EPA. T. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks), 38.9% completion, -16.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +9.30 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.15 EPA): (6:26) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left to 13-A.Armstrong for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-39-B.Browner, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was +36.8%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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