Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2005 NFL season on 2006-01-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -3.20 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (14:13) 4-D.Frost punts 42 yards to SEA 41, Center-71-E.Albright. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-20-P.Prioleau at SEA 39. 20-P.Prioleau to SEA 39 for no gain (53-N.Koutouvides).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 2 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +11.28 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5 J. Jurevicius · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 6 M. Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7 M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — SEA · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+12.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.13 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (14:13) 4-D.Frost punts 42 yards to SEA 41, Center-71-E.Albright. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-20-P.Prioleau at SEA 39. 20-P.Prioleau to SEA 39 for no gain (53-N.Koutouvides).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Hasselbeck
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- 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 second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 33:22) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 24:43) — (9:43) 8-M.Hasselbeck right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.WAS-24-S.Springs was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 24:35) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 11:59) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:13) — (14:13) 4-D.Frost punts 42 yards to SEA 41, Center-71-E.Albright. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-20-P.Prioleau at SEA 39. 20-P.Prioleau to SEA 39 for no gain (53-N.Koutouvides).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) 37-S.Alexander to WAS 12 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-98-L.Marshall at WAS 11. 98-L.Marshall to WAS 11 for no gain (37-S.Alexander). Officially a zero yard rush
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson ran ob at WAS 23 for 37 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 10-J.Hall 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:13) — (14:13) 4-D.Frost punts 42 yards to SEA 41, Center-71-E.Albright. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-20-P.Prioleau at SEA 39. 20-P.Prioleau to SEA 39 for no gain (53-N.Koutouvides).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) 37-S.Alexander to WAS 12 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-98-L.Marshall at WAS 11. 98-L.Marshall to WAS 11 for no gain (37-S.Alexander). Officially a zero yard rush
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley to SEA 24 for 52 yards (28-M.Boulware, 33-M.Manuel).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.20 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +11.28 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 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 63.6% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +4.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -3.91 total EPA, 2 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.
- D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) 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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 39:03 · SEA 7 · Score 3-0
(9:03) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 33:29 · WAS 29 · Score 3-6
(3:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 33:22 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 24:43 · WAS 6 · Score 3-13
(9:43) 8-M.Hasselbeck right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.WAS-24-S.Springs was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 24:35 · WAS 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:20 · WAS 15 · Score 3-17
(14:20) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · SEA 20 · Score 9-17
(12:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:59 · SEA 2 · Score 10-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · WAS 13 · Score 10-20
(2:58) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Commanders 20-10 in Wild Card, 2005 on 2006-01-14.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Washington Commanders 10, Seattle Seahawks 20 (WAS 10-20 SEA) in Wild Card, 2005 on 2006-01-14.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 33:29) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Hasselbeck (Q3 24:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass) (Q4 12:11) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 39:03, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:20, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 2:58, 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?
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 47.8% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.20 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 51.6% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +11.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +12.40 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.13 EPA): (14:13) 4-D.Frost punts 42 yards to SEA 41, Center-71-E.Albright. 22-J.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-20-P.Prioleau at SEA 39. 20-P.Prioleau to SEA 39 for no gain (53-N.Kou. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.2%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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