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NFL · Week 15 · December 14, 2003 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2003 Week 15 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 27–22 in Week 15

M.Bulger led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 22–27 Week 15 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 22 8–6
Final 22–27
Los Angeles Rams 27 11–3 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
22–27
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 12–21 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Bulger
Game date
December 14, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 6 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Mili 5 REC · 69 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 5 REC · 47 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 20/37 · 230 YDS · 2 TD +14.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 6 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Furrey 4 REC · 45 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 27–22 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 12–21 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Bulger
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-12-14

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–22 on 2003-12-14. M. Bulger posted a game-high +14.77 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks21037022
LA14706027

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:43Safety
    MBM. Bulger

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 94
    Score
    2-0

    (11:43) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (57-O.Huff).

  2. LALA
    Q1 3:10TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    2-6

    (3:10) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 3:05XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    2-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  4. LALA
    Q1 1:15TD
    IBI. Bruce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    2-13

    (1:15) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q1 1:10XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    2-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 7:59TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 9
    Score
    8-14

    (7:59) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-82-D.Jackson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 7:53XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    9-14

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  8. LALA
    Q2 5:16TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 40
    Score
    9-20

    (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q2 5:06XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    9-21

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:23FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    12-21

    (:23) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 5:44FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    15-21

    (5:44) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  12. LALA
    Q4 14:23FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    15-24

    (14:23) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 10:22TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    21-24

    (10:22) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 10:18XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    22-24

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  15. LALA
    Q4 1:42FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 28
    Score
    22-27

    (1:42) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +14.77 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +11.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  3. 3Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Furrey · LA · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  6. 6I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  8. 8Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 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. Bulger — LA · Passing

M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+14.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

M. Bulger's top snap (+5.39 EPA): (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.27 total EPA
  • M. Bulger (LA) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +14.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.082+0.130
Offensive success rate53.3%48.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.054+0.399
Rush EPA/play+0.109-0.240
Defensive EPA/play-0.130-0.082
Defensive success rate51.2%46.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.08, LA +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, +10.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +7.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — M. Faulk (Q1 3:10)
  • LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 1:15)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 7:59)
  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 5:16)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q4 10:22)

Field goals

  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 0:23)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q3 5:44)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 14:23)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 1:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–2. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 94 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (57-O.Huff).; LA found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 3:05) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 1:10) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 7:59); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 7:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 40 (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:06) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 81-K.Robinson (24-D.Groce). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -1.37]
  • LA (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (57-O.Huff). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -1.46]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to LA 21 for 27 yards (24-D.Groce). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.70]
  • LA (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. [WPA -9.4% · EPA +1.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 37-S.Alexander up the middle to SEA 44 for -3 yards (91-L.Little, 66-B.Young). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -1.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +5.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 86-J.Stevens INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Fisher at SEA 33. 22-T.Fisher to SEA 24 for 9 yards (61-R.Tobeck). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.14]
  • LA (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 82-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 53-R.Godfrey at LA 43. 53-R.Godfrey to LA 36 for 7 yards (28-M.Faulk). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -3.88]
  • LA (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q1 11:43 · SEA 94 · Score 2-0
    (11:43) 10-M.Bulger sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (57-O.Huff).
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · SEA 5 · Score 2-6
    (3:10) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 3:05 · SEA 2 · Score 2-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q1 1:15 · SEA 18 · Score 2-13
    (1:15) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q1 1:10 · SEA 2 · Score 2-14
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · LA 9 · Score 8-14
    (7:59) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SEA-82-D.Jackson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 7:53 · LA 2 · Score 9-14
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q2 5:16 · SEA 40 · Score 9-20
    (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 5:06 · SEA 2 · Score 9-21
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · LA 13 · Score 12-21
    (:23) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 5:44 · LA 20 · Score 15-21
    (5:44) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  12. LA FG (+3) — Q4 14:23 · SEA 15 · Score 15-24
    (14:23) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · LA 2 · Score 21-24
    (10:22) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · LA 2 · Score 22-24
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  15. LA FG (+3) — Q4 1:42 · SEA 28 · Score 22-27
    (1:42) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2003-12-14?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-22 in Week 15, 2003.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 2, LA 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, LA 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 6; Final: Seattle Seahawks 22, LA 27.

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

LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 3:10) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 1:15) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 7:59) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 5:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 10:22) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 5:44, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 14:23, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 1:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.27 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 54.1% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +14.77 total passing EPA.

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

M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.39 EPA): (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. LA won 27-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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