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NFL · Week 16 · December 22, 2002 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2002 Week 16 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 30–10 in Week 16

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 10–30 Week 16 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 10 6–9
Final 10–30
Seattle Seahawks 30 6–9 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
10–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 3–13 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Jeremiah Martin
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
December 22, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Gordon +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bulger 1/2 · 3 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 20/38 · 299 YDS · 1 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Stevens 4 REC · 70 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 4 REC · 94 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 30–10 LA
Halftime
LA 3–13 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
Jeremiah Martin
Biggest EPA play
(11:23) 12-J.Martin pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Simmons at SEA …
Game date
2002-12-22

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 30–10 on 2002-12-22. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +12.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA0370010
Seattle Seahawks310107030

Scoring Map

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

LALA
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 8:49FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    0-3

    (8:49) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:16FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    0-6

    (12:16) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  3. LALA
    Q2 5:47FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 28
    Score
    3-6

    (5:47) 14-J.Wilkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:48TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-12

    (3:48) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:43XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-13

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

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:02TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-19

    (9:02) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:58XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-20

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

  8. LALA
    Q3 3:23TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    9-20

    (3:23) 12-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q3 3:17XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-20

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 0:09FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    10-23

    (:09) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:23TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 38
    Score
    10-29

    (11:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:16XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-30

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.37 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +9.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  6. 6Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Gordon · LA · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 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 (+12.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (-4.33 EPA): (12:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at LA 49 for -1 yards (90-J.Zgonina). FUMBLES (90-J.Zgonina), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Fisher at LA 49. 22-T.Fisher to LA 49 for no gain (82-D.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-5.58 EPA): Jeremiah Martin — (11:23) 12-J.Martin pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Simmons at SEA 42. 51-A.Simmons to LA 43 for 15 yards (84-E.Conwell). PENALTY on LA-52-T.Polley, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enf

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jeremiah MartinJeremiah Martin (LA) · 49 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.82 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.083+0.129
Offensive success rate44.6%52.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.046+0.326
Rush EPA/play-0.751-0.094
Defensive EPA/play-0.129+0.083
Defensive success rate47.1%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.08 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • LA: 11 drives, -6.86 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +11.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q2 3:48)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 9:02)
  • LA — T. Holt (Jeremiah Martin pass) (Q3 3:23)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 11:23)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q1 8:49)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q2 12:16)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 5:47)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q3 0:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 14-J.Wilkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 3:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 8:58) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) 12-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 3:17) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q3 0:09) — (:09) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 38 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 11:16) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) 12-J.Martin up the middle to SEA 12 for no gain (51-A.Simmons, 54-D.Lewis). Official measurement. Play Challenged by LA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:37.) [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.66]
  • LA (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 24-T.Canidate right end to LA 43 for -3 yards (51-A.Simmons). FUMBLES (51-A.Simmons), RECOVERED by SEA-31-M.Robertson at LA 43. 31-M.Robertson to LA 43 for no gain (65-F.Garcia). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.04]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at LA 49 for -1 yards (90-J.Zgonina). FUMBLES (90-J.Zgonina), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Fisher at LA 49. 22-T.Fisher to LA 49 for no gain (82-D.Jackson). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.33]
  • LA (Q3 11:23) — (11:23) 12-J.Martin pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Simmons at SEA 42. 51-A.Simmons to LA 43 for 15 yards (84-E.Conwell). PENALTY on LA-52-T.Polley, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enf [WPA -8.9% · EPA -5.58]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at LA 19 for -10 yards (97-T.Jackson). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -1.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 11:23) — (11:23) 12-J.Martin pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Simmons at SEA 42. 51-A.Simmons to LA 43 for 15 yards (84-E.Conwell). PENALTY on LA-52-T.Polley, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enf [WPA -8.9% · EPA -5.58]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at LA 49 for -1 yards (90-J.Zgonina). FUMBLES (90-J.Zgonina), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Fisher at LA 49. 22-T.Fisher to LA 49 for no gain (82-D.Jackson). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.33]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.6% · EPA +4.13]
  • LA (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 24-T.Canidate right end to LA 43 for -3 yards (51-A.Simmons). FUMBLES (51-A.Simmons), RECOVERED by SEA-31-M.Robertson at LA 43. 31-M.Robertson to LA 43 for no gain (65-F.Garcia). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.04]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 8:49 · LA 13 · Score 0-3
    (8:49) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 12:16 · LA 19 · Score 0-6
    (12:16) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  3. LA FG (+3) — Q2 5:47 · SEA 28 · Score 3-6
    (5:47) 14-J.Wilkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · LA 1 · Score 3-12
    (3:48) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:43 · LA 2 · Score 3-13
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 9:02 · LA 1 · Score 3-19
    (9:02) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:58 · LA 2 · Score 3-20
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · SEA 5 · Score 9-20
    (3:23) 12-J.Martin pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q3 3:17 · SEA 2 · Score 10-20
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 0:09 · LA 4 · Score 10-23
    (:09) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:23 · LA 38 · Score 10-29
    (11:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · LA 2 · Score 10-30
    9-R.Lindell extra point 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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2002-12-22?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 30-10 in Week 16, 2002.

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

Q1: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: LA 10, Seattle Seahawks 30.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q2 3:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 9:02) LA touchdown — T. Holt (J. Martin pass) (Q3 3:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 11:23) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 8:49, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 12:16, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 5:47, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 0:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Jeremiah Martin (LA), 63.3% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.82 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 52.6% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.37 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.33 EPA): (12:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at LA 49 for -1 yards (90-J.Zgonina). FUMBLES (90-J.Zgonina), RECOVERED by LA-22-T.Fisher at LA 49. 22-T.Fisher to LA 49 for no gain (82-D.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W

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