Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 31–28 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-I.Mili INTERCEPTED by 57-Z.Moreno (59-D.Edwards…
- Game date
- 2002-12-29
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–28 on 2002-12-29, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–7 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 31 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(10:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
(12:05) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(8:26) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(12:10) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(14:31) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
(8:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
(:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
(5:04) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:54TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 6-0
(10:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:49XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:05TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 26
- Score
- 7-6
(12:05) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:59XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:26FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 8
- Score
- 7-10
(8:26) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:10FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 11
- Score
- 7-13
(12:10) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:05TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 31
- Score
- 7-19
(1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:59XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 14:31TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 13-20
(14:31) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:59XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:42TD FMF. McCraryPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 14-26
(8:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:37Safety DBD. BreesPoints+2
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 14-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:20TD Keilan RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 19
- Score
- 20-28
(6:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:14XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:05TD MHM. HasselbeckPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 27-28
(:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:01XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 28-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
OT 5:04FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 31-28
(5:04) 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).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +11.07 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2S. Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3Keilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.52 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +5.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 6E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 7M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.52 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 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
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+11.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.10 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (7:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-I.Mili INTERCEPTED by 57-Z.Moreno (59-D.Edwards) at LAC 35. 57-Z.Moreno to LAC 43 for 8 yards (61-R.Tobeck).
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) · 61 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.52 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 56 dropbacks · 48.2% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +11.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 52.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.202 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.148 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.9% | 47.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.15, Los Angeles Chargers +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +12.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +16.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Alexander (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Los Angeles Chargers — F. McCrary (D. Brees pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Keilan Robinson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Hasselbeck
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
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 14 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:49) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 26 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 11:59) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q2 8:26) — (8:26) 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 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 31 (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 0:59) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 21–8. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:31) — (14:31) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:59) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 8:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point 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 5:04) — (5:04) 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 (OT 9:09) — (9:09) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle to LAC 33 for 21 yards (37-R.Harrison).
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 10:42) — (10:42) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Molden at LAC 20. 25-A.Molden to LAC 21 for 1 yard (81-K.Robinson).
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 12:06) — (12:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to LAC 31 for 9 yards (47-R.McNeil).
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 10:04) — (10:04) 2-D.Bennett punts 48 yards to SEA 40, Center-50-D.Binn. 84-B.Engram to SEA 48 for 8 yards (45-J.Goodspeed).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-I.Mili INTERCEPTED by 57-Z.Moreno (59-D.Edwards) at LAC 35. 57-Z.Moreno to LAC 43 for 8 yards (61-R.Tobeck).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili to LAC 2 for 49 yards (35-K.Lyle). PENALTY on LAC-35-K.Lyle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 1 yard, enforced at LAC 2.
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 10:42) — (10:42) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Molden at LAC 20. 25-A.Molden to LAC 21 for 1 yard (81-K.Robinson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:54 · LAC 14 · Score 6-0
(10:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 10:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:05 · SEA 26 · Score 7-6
(12:05) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:59 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:26 · SEA 8 · Score 7-10
(8:26) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 12:10 · SEA 11 · Score 7-13
(12:10) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:05 · SEA 31 · Score 7-19
(1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:59 · SEA 2 · Score 7-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:31 · LAC 2 · Score 13-20
(14:31) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:59 · LAC 2 · Score 14-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · SEA 1 · Score 14-26
(8:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 44-F.McCrary for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 8:37 · SEA 2 · Score 14-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · LAC 19 · Score 20-28
(6:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:14 · LAC 2 · Score 21-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · LAC 1 · Score 27-28
(:05) 8-M.Hasselbeck up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:01 · LAC 2 · Score 28-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — OT 5:04 · LAC 6 · Score 31-28
(5:04) 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.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2002-12-29?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-28 in Week 17, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 21, Los Angeles Chargers 8; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 31, Los Angeles Chargers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 10:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Alexander (D. Brees pass) (Q2 12:05) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q3 1:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 14:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — F. McCrary (D. Brees pass) (Q4 8:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Robinson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 6:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Hasselbeck (Q4 0:05) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 8:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 12:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (OT 5:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 59.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.2% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +11.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (1:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
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