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NFL · Week 15 · December 15, 2002 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2002 Week 15 Recap

Seahawks defeat Falcons 30–24 in Week 15

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 30–24 Week 15 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 30 5–9 Winner
Final 30–24
Atlanta Falcons 24 8–5
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
30–24
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–17 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
December 15, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 22/36 · 304 YDS · 1 TD +19.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 9 REC · 143 YDS +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 7 REC · 99 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • A.Crumpler 5 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Dunn 20 CAR · 101 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Finneran 4 REC · 45 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 30–24 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
M. Vick
Biggest EPA play
(4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RE…
Game date
2002-12-15

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–24 on 2002-12-15, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 17–7 halftime lead. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +19.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Seattle Seahawks70143630
Atlanta Falcons14307024

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 8:53TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 3
    Score
    6-0

    (8:53) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 8:48XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    7-0

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:48TD
    ARA. Rossum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    7-6

    9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from SEA 30 to ATL 9. 20-A.Rossum for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 8:35XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-7

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:22TD
    ACA. Crumpler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    7-13

    (:22) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 0:13XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-14

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:27FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    7-17

    (:27) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:05TD
    JSJ. Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 5
    Score
    13-17

    (11:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 11:01XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    14-17

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:12TD
    WJWydett Williams Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 66
    Score
    20-17

    (4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RECOVERED by SEA-27-W.Williams at ATL 25. 27-W.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sack is 9 yards by rule.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:02XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    21-17

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:00FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 26
    Score
    24-17

    (2:00) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 0:21TD
    TGT. Gaylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 12
    Score
    24-23

    (:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-T.Gaylor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 0:17XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    24-24

    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    OT 4:32TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 27
    Score
    30-24

    (4:32) 37-S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +19.20 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  2. 2Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.38 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  5. 5Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
  6. 6W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 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

M. Hasselbeck — SEA · Passing

M. Hasselbeck posted the highest total EPA (+19.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (-3.87 EPA): (2:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 19 for -5 yards (95-E.Jasper). FUMBLES (95-E.Jasper), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at SEA 24.

Biggest single play (-7.66 EPA): M. Vick — (4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RECOVERED by SEA-27-W.Williams at ATL 25. 27-W.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sack is 9 yards by rule.

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.88 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +19.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play+0.037-0.092
Offensive success rate47.7%44.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.533-0.221
Rush EPA/play-0.441-0.047
Defensive EPA/play+0.092-0.037
Defensive success rate55.6%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, +3.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 8:53)
  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Rossum (Q1 8:48)
  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 0:22)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 11:05)
  • Seattle Seahawks — Wydett Williams Jr. (Q3 4:12)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gaylor (M. Vick pass) (Q4 0:21)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (OT 4:32)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 0:27)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 8:48) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q1 8:48) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from SEA 30 to ATL 9. 20-A.Rossum for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 8:35) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q1 0:22) — (:22) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 0:13) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q3 11:05) — (11:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 11:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 66 (Q3 4:12); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 4:02) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-T.Gaylor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:17) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 27 (OT 4:32) — (4:32) 37-S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (OT 8:18) — (8:18) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. [WPA -37.2% · EPA -3.51]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RECOVERED by SEA-27-W.Williams at ATL 25. 27-W.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sack is 9 yards by rule. [WPA -34.1% · EPA -7.66]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-T.Gaylor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.1% · EPA +4.55]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 4:32) — (4:32) 37-S.Alexander for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.1% · EPA +3.76]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 6:58) — (6:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to ATL 49 for 21 yards (56-K.Brooking). [WPA +21.3% · EPA +2.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RECOVERED by SEA-27-W.Williams at ATL 25. 27-W.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sack is 9 yards by rule. [WPA -34.1% · EPA -7.66]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 81-T.Gaylor INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Lucas at SEA 27. 21-K.Lucas to ATL 33 for 40 yards (28-W.Dunn). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.17]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 8:48) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from SEA 30 to ATL 9. 20-A.Rossum for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +5.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 44-H.Evans up the middle to ATL 2 for 2 yards (22-G.McBurrows, 54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (22-G.McBurrows), RECOVERED by ATL-97-P.Kerney at ATL 3. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 8:53 · ATL 3 · Score 6-0
    (8:53) 37-S.Alexander up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  3. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:48 · SEA 30 · Score 7-6
    9-R.Lindell kicks 61 yards from SEA 30 to ATL 9. 20-A.Rossum for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:35 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:22 · SEA 20 · Score 7-13
    (:22) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · SEA 2 · Score 7-14
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  7. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · SEA 4 · Score 7-17
    (:27) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 11:05 · ATL 5 · Score 13-17
    (11:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 11:01 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:12 · SEA 66 · Score 20-17
    (4:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 27 for -7 yards (27-W.Williams). FUMBLES (27-W.Williams), RECOVERED by SEA-27-W.Williams at ATL 25. 27-W.Williams for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sack is 9 yards by rule.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:02 · ATL 2 · Score 21-17
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  12. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · ATL 26 · Score 24-17
    (2:00) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  13. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · SEA 12 · Score 24-23
    (:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-T.Gaylor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · SEA 2 · Score 24-24
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — OT 4:32 · ATL 27 · Score 30-24
    (4:32) 37-S.Alexander for 27 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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons on 2002-12-15?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in Week 15, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Atlanta Falcons 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 8:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Rossum (Q1 8:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 0:22) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 11:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Williams (Q3 4:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gaylor (M. Vick pass) (Q4 0:21) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (OT 4:32) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 47.7% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.88 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 61.1% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +19.20 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.87 EPA): (2:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 19 for -5 yards (95-E.Jasper). FUMBLES (95-E.Jasper), RECOVERED by ATL-54-C.Draft at SEA 24..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

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