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NFL · Week 18 · January 5, 2025 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2024 Week 18 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 30–25 in Week 18

Geno Smith led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 30–25 Week 18 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 30 10–7 Winner
Final 30–25
Los Angeles Rams 25 10–7
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
30–25
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–13 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
FantasyHQ MVP
Geno Smith
Game date
January 5, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Geno Smith
    Geno Smith 20/30 · 210 YDS · 4 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Noah Fant
    Noah Fant 5 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenny McIntosh
    Kenny McIntosh 8 CAR · 49 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Tyler Higbee
    Tyler Higbee 5 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Whittington
    Jordan Whittington 3 REC · 86 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Garoppolo
    Jimmy Garoppolo 27/46 · 324 YDS · 2 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 30–25 LA
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–13 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Geno Smith
Top passer
Jimmy Garoppolo
Biggest EPA play
(9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for…
Game date
2025-01-05

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 30–25 on 2025-01-05. Geno Smith posted a game-high +9.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks71076030
LA31039025

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:24TD
    Jake Bobo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    6-0

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Bobo for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:21XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    7-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. LALA
    Q1 0:41FG
    Joshua Karty

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 19
    Score
    7-3

    (:41) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:55TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    13-3

    (12:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:48XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    14-3

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  6. LALA
    Q2 8:51TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    14-9

    (8:51) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 8:47XP
    Joshua Karty

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    14-10

    16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:27FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 38
    Score
    17-10

    (3:27) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:03FG
    Joshua Karty

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 40
    Score
    17-13

    (:03) 16-J.Karty 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  10. LALA
    Q3 7:59FG
    Joshua Karty

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 39
    Score
    17-16

    (7:59) 16-J.Karty 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 3:05TD
    AJ Barner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    23-16

    (3:05) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 3:00XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    24-16

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  13. LALA
    Q4 12:48TD
    Tysheem Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    24-22

    (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 18-T.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q4 7:33FG
    Joshua Karty

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    24-25

    (7:33) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:24TD
    Noah Fant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    30-25

    (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Geno SmithGeno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +9.84 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Noah FantNoah Fant · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  4. 4Jordan WhittingtonJordan Whittington · LA · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  5. 5Kenny McIntoshKenny McIntosh · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6AJ BarnerAJ Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  7. 7DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan WhittingtonJordan Whittington · LA · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Geno Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Geno Smith — SEA · Passing

Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+9.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Geno Smith's top snap (+3.51 EPA): (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht).

Biggest single play (+4.04 EPA): Jimmy Garoppolo — (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love).

Quarterback report card

Jimmy Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo (LA) · 46 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.06 total EPA
  • Geno SmithGeno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.189+0.094
Offensive success rate56.9%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.328+0.045
Rush EPA/play+0.144-0.023
Defensive EPA/play-0.094-0.189
Defensive success rate50.6%43.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.19 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +7.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +13.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jake BoboSeattle Seahawks — Jake Bobo (Geno Smith pass) (Q1 5:24)
  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 12:55)
  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q2 8:51)
  • AJ BarnerSeattle Seahawks — AJ Barner (Geno Smith pass) (Q3 3:05)
  • Tysheem JohnsonLA — Tysheem Johnson (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q4 12:48)
  • Noah FantSeattle Seahawks — Noah Fant (Geno Smith pass) (Q4 3:24)

Field goals

  • Joshua KartyLA — Joshua Karty (Q1 0:41)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 3:27)
  • Joshua KartyLA — Joshua Karty (Q2 0:03)
  • Joshua KartyLA — Joshua Karty (Q3 7:59)
  • Joshua KartyLA — Joshua Karty (Q4 7:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Bobo for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 5:21) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 12:48) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 8:47) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 38 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 40 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 16-J.Karty 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 39 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) 16-J.Karty 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 3:00) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 9–6. LA found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 18-T.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass incomplete short left to 88-J.Whittington. [WPA -33.6% · EPA -2.85]
  • LA (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love). [WPA +20.7% · EPA +4.04]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +2.25]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.51]
  • LA (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 11-J.Garoppolo sacked at SEA 39 for -8 yards (99-L.Williams). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 88-J.Whittington pushed ob at SEA 22 for 50 yards (20-J.Love). [WPA +20.7% · EPA +4.04]
  • LA (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right intended for 18-T.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Love at SEA 38. 20-J.Love to SEA 45 for 7 yards (18-T.Johnson). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.51]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.51]
  • LA (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 11-J.Garoppolo sacked at SEA 39 for -8 yards (99-L.Williams). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:24 · LA 4 · Score 6-0
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Bobo for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:21 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. LA FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · SEA 19 · Score 7-3
    (:41) 16-J.Karty 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 12:55 · LA 20 · Score 13-3
    (12:55) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 12:48 · LA 15 · Score 14-3
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:51 · SEA 6 · Score 14-9
    (8:51) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · SEA 15 · Score 14-10
    16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 3:27 · LA 38 · Score 17-10
    (3:27) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · SEA 40 · Score 17-13
    (:03) 16-J.Karty 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 7:59 · SEA 39 · Score 17-16
    (7:59) 16-J.Karty 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 3:05 · LA 4 · Score 23-16
    (3:05) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 3:00 · LA 15 · Score 24-16
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:48 · SEA 4 · Score 24-22
    (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 18-T.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · SEA 20 · Score 24-25
    (7:33) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · LA 16 · Score 30-25
    (3:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 87-N.Fant for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jimmy Garoppolo (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2025-01-05?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 30-25 in Week 18, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, LA 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, LA 9; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, LA 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Bobo (G. Smith pass) (Q1 5:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 12:55) LA touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 8:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (G. Smith pass) (Q3 3:05) LA touchdown — T. Johnson (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 12:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Fant (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:24) LA field goal — J. Karty (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 3:27, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Karty (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Karty (Q3 7:59, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Karty (Q4 7:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Jimmy Garoppolo (LA), 58.7% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.06 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 66.7% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (7:42) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba to SEA 30 for no gain. Lateral to 26-Z.Charbonnet to LA 38 for 32 yards (97-M.Hoecht)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-25 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

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