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NFL · Week 12 · December 2, 2001 · 11 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Seahawks defeat Chargers 13–10 in Week 12

T.Dwight led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 10–13 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 10 5–7
Final 10–13
Seattle Seahawks 13 6–5 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
10–13
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 3–7 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Dwight
Game date
December 2, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • T.Dwight 5 REC · 59 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Flutie +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 4 REC · 26 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • B.Engram 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 6 REC · 76 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 13–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 3–7 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Dwight
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(6:13) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Williams at SEA 41. 27…
Game date
2001-12-02

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13–10 on 2001-12-02. T. Dwight posted a game-high +4.21 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3OTT
Los Angeles Chargers0370010
Seattle Seahawks7033013

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:33TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    0-6

    (7:33) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:29XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. PENALTY on LAC-47-R.McNeil, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 5:50FG
    SCS. Christie

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    3-7

    (5:50) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:22TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    9-7

    (6:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:18XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-7

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 3:23FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 25
    Score
    10-10

    (3:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    OT 8:40FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 6
    Score
    10-13

    (8:40) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  5. 5Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Dwight — LAC · Receiving

T. Dwight posted the highest total EPA (+4.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

T. Dwight's top snap (-2.43 EPA): (11:56) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham to SEA 34 for 8 yards (23-I.Charlton). FUMBLES (23-I.Charlton), RECOVERED by SEA-25-R.Tongue at SEA 31. 25-R.Tongue to SEA 31 for no gain (85-T.Dwight).

Biggest single play (-3.73 EPA): D. Flutie — (6:13) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Williams at SEA 41. 27-W.Williams to SEA 41 for no gain (80-C.Conway).

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.68 total EPA
  • D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.080-0.061
Offensive success rate44.3%41.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.059-0.050
Rush EPA/play-0.087-0.053
Defensive EPA/play+0.061+0.080
Defensive success rate58.7%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.08, Seattle Seahawks -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -6.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -5.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 7:33)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 6:22)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q2 5:50)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q3 3:23)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (OT 8:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 7:29).

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 6:22) — (6:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 6:18) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 25 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (OT 8:40) — (8:40) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to LAC 36 for 45 yards (42-R.Beckett). [WPA +22.6% · EPA +2.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 9-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. [WPA -21.1% · EPA -1.72]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 88-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Robertson (94-C.Brown) at SEA 2. 31-M.Robertson to SEA 7 for 5 yards (40-D.Harris). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.69]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 14:49) — (14:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to 50 for 18 yards (37-R.Harrison). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +1.20]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 85-A.Bannister (37-R.Harrison). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -0.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Williams at SEA 41. 27-W.Williams to SEA 41 for no gain (80-C.Conway). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.73]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 88-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Robertson (94-C.Brown) at SEA 2. 31-M.Robertson to SEA 7 for 5 yards (40-D.Harris). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.69]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to LAC 36 for 45 yards (42-R.Beckett). [WPA +22.6% · EPA +2.71]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones pushed ob at LAC 44 for 25 yards (55-M.Bell). Penalty on SEA-27-W.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 7:33 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
    (7:33) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 7:29 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. PENALTY on LAC-47-R.McNeil, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 5:50 · SEA 8 · Score 3-7
    (5:50) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:22 · SEA 1 · Score 9-7
    (6:22) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:18 · SEA 2 · Score 10-7
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  6. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 3:23 · LAC 25 · Score 10-10
    (3:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — OT 8:40 · LAC 6 · Score 10-13
    (8:40) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

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.
  • T. Dwight (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2001-12-02?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13-10 in Week 12, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Seattle Seahawks 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 7:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 6:22) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 5:50, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 3:23, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (OT 8:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 46.3% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.68 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.4% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

T. Dwight (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-2.43 EPA): (11:56) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham to SEA 34 for 8 yards (23-I.Charlton). FUMBLES (23-I.Charlton), RECOVERED by SEA-25-R.Tongue at SEA 31. 25-R.Tongue to SEA 31 for no gain (85.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W