Game story
In Week 9 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-05, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -4.43 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Grant (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+31.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Doctson to SEA 1 for 38 yards (30-B.McDougald). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 2 J. Doctson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3 B. Quick · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 T. Pryor · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 E. Lacy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Grant — WAS · Receiving
R. Grant posted the highest total EPA (+4.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.71 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-N.Jones to WAS 42 for no gain (73-C.Roullier).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — R. Kelley
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Kelley
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — N. Rose
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 2–0. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 94 (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (54-B.Wagner)..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 20 (Q2 32:52) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q3 25:22) — (10:22) 6-N.Rose 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 12–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:59) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Doctson to SEA 1 for 38 yards (30-B.McDougald). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 19-T.McEvoy (23-D.Hall).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 43. 29-K.Fuller to SEA 33 for 24 yards (76-D.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner wa
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 83-B.Quick pushed ob at SEA 39 for 31 yards (28-J.Coleman; 31-K.Chancellor) [72-M.Bennett].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-N.Jones to WAS 42 for no gain (73-C.Roullier).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 20:56) — (5:56) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 51-W.Compton at WAS 44. 51-W.Compton to WAS 46 for 2 yards (34-T.Rawls).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 43. 29-K.Fuller to SEA 33 for 24 yards (76-D.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner wa
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 61 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -4.43 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.478 | -0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.15, Seattle Seahawks -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -18.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -12.22 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. Grant (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q1 51:52 · SEA 94 · Score 0-2
(6:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (54-B.Wagner). - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:55 · SEA 1 · Score 6-2
(2:55) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:52 · SEA 20 · Score 7-2
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:22 · SEA 10 · Score 10-2
(10:22) 6-N.Rose 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · WAS 10 · Score 10-8
(11:53) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:40 · WAS 30 · Score 10-14
(1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · SEA 1 · Score 16-14
(1:02) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:59 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in Week 9, 2017 on 2017-11-05.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Washington Commanders 17, Seattle Seahawks 14 (WAS 17-14 SEA) in Week 9, 2017 on 2017-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 2; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 12; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Seattle Seahawks 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q2 32:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q4 1:02) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Rose (Q3 25:22, 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. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 39.3% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -4.43 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 53.8% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Grant (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.10 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.71 EPA): (8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-N.Jones to WAS 42 for no gain (73-C.Roullier).. The biggest win-probability swing was +31.0%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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