Commanders 14–3 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 14–3 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Washington Commanders 14–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: I. Mili
Top passer: M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play: (9:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 28 for -7 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RE…
Game date: 2002-11-03

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 14–3 on 2002-11-03. I. Mili posted a game-high +5.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	—	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	7	0	0	0	14
Seattle Seahawks	0	3	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

SEA 11

+1SEA 2

+3WAS 5

SEA 19

+1SEA 2

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:39TD
DMD. McCants
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 11
Score
6-0
(7:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 85-D.McCants for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-31-M.Robertson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:34XP
JTJ. Tuthill
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
7-0
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 15:00FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
7-3
(15:00) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:39TD
RGR. Gardner
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 19
Score
13-3
(12:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:34XP
JTJ. Tuthill
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
14-3
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2K. Watson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
3R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
4K. Watson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
5Keilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
7R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
8L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 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

I. Mili — SEA · Receiving

I. Mili posted the highest total EPA (+5.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

I. Mili's top snap (+3.01 EPA): (5:57) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili to SEA 35 for 31 yards (31-D.Terrell).

Biggest single play (-4.30 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (9:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 28 for -7 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-97-R.Wynn at WAS 32. 97-R.Wynn to WAS 32 for no gain (81-K.Robinson).

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) · 52 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.90 total EPA
S. Matthews (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.061	-0.109
Offensive success rate	40.8%	42.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.018	-0.152
Rush EPA/play	+0.143	-0.018
Defensive EPA/play	+0.109	-0.061
Defensive success rate	57.6%	59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +4.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — D. McCants (S. Matthews pass) (Q1 7:39)
Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (S. Matthews pass) (Q2 12:39)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q2 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 11 (Q1 7:39); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 7:34) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 12:34) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.79]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 28 for -7 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-97-R.Wynn at WAS 32. 97-R.Wynn to WAS 32 for no gain (81-K.Robinson). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.30]
Washington Commanders (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 32-K.Watson up the middle to SEA 23 for 23 yards (21-K.Lucas, 27-W.Williams). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.14]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili to SEA 35 for 31 yards (31-D.Terrell). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.01]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:59) — (10:59) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 88-J.Williams (28-D.Green). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -1.09]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 28 for -7 yards (78-B.Smith). FUMBLES (78-B.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-97-R.Wynn at WAS 32. 97-R.Wynn to WAS 32 for no gain (81-K.Robinson). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.30]
Washington Commanders (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.79]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 37-S.Alexander. PENALTY on WAS-54-J.Trotter, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at SEA 43 - No Play. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.55]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 46 for -4 yards (29-S.Shade). FUMBLES (29-S.Shade), RECOVERED by WAS-92-D.Gardener at WAS 46. 92-D.Gardener to WAS 46 for no gain (8-M.Hasselbeck). Ball p [WPA -4.9% · EPA -3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:39 · SEA 11 · Score 6-0
(7:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 85-D.McCants for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-31-M.Robertson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 5 · Score 7-3
(15:00) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:39 · SEA 19 · Score 13-3
(12:39) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:34 · SEA 2 · Score 14-3
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
I. Mili (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks on 2002-11-03?

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 14-3 in Week 9, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Washington Commanders 14, Seattle Seahawks 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (S. Matthews pass) (Q1 7:39) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (S. Matthews pass) (Q2 12:39) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 53.8% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.90 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Washington Commanders), 34.5% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.52 total passing EPA.

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

I. Mili (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (5:57) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 89-I.Mili to SEA 35 for 31 yards (31-D.Terrell)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

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