Seahawks 21–7 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (3:14) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NO 40 for 37 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 24, Run 13.

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 21–7 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 14–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Drake Jackson
Top passer: A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play: (13:10) 26-D.McAllister left end to SEA 35 for 3 yards (34-T.Bierria). FUMBLES (34-T.Bierr…
Game date: 2004-09-12

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 21–7 on 2004-09-12. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +8.95 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	—	—	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	14	7	0	0	0	21
New Orleans Saints	7	0	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

NO 14

SEA 6

+1SEA 2

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 15:00TD
SAS. Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
NO 14
Score
6-0
(15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 14
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:52XP
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 6:45TD
SAS. Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
NO 6
Score
13-0
(6:45) 37-S.Alexander left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 6:38XP
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
14-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:59TD
ECE. Conwell
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 6
Score
14-6
(2:59) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:54XP
JCJ. Carney
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 3:13TD
SAS. Alexander
Points+6
Yard line
NO 9
Score
20-7
(3:13) 37-S.Alexander left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 3:06XP
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Drake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
2Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
3M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.59 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4E. Conwell · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
5Keilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
6S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
7D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
8S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 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

Drake Jackson — SEA · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+8.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (3:14) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NO 40 for 37 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 24, Run 13

Biggest single play (-3.89 EPA): D. McAllister — (13:10) 26-D.McAllister left end to SEA 35 for 3 yards (34-T.Bierria). FUMBLES (34-T.Bierria), RECOVERED by SEA-57-O.Huff at SEA 31. 57-O.Huff to SEA 31 for no gain (44-M.Karney).

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.23 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.018	-0.214
Offensive success rate	40.0%	35.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.130	-0.248
Rush EPA/play	+0.036	-0.518
Defensive EPA/play	+0.214	-0.018
Defensive success rate	64.9%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -15.85 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +1.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 15:00)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q2 6:45)
New Orleans Saints — E. Conwell (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 2:59)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 3:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 14; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:52) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 37-S.Alexander left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 6:38) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 2:54) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 3:13) — (3:13) 37-S.Alexander left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 3:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NO 40 for 37 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 24, Run 13 [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.26]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to SEA 28 for 7 yards (24-B.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-B.Taylor), touched at SEA 21, RECOVERED by SEA-21-K.Lucas at SEA 21. 21-K.Lucas ran ob at SEA 24 for [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.48]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 26-D.McAllister left end to SEA 35 for 3 yards (34-T.Bierria). FUMBLES (34-T.Bierria), RECOVERED by SEA-57-O.Huff at SEA 31. 57-O.Huff to SEA 31 for no gain (44-M.Karney). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.89]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to SEA 34 for 29 yards (98-C.Woodard). Pass 13, Run 16 [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.68]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.91]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 26-D.McAllister left end to SEA 35 for 3 yards (34-T.Bierria). FUMBLES (34-T.Bierria), RECOVERED by SEA-57-O.Huff at SEA 31. 57-O.Huff to SEA 31 for no gain (44-M.Karney). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.89]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NO 40 for 37 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 24, Run 13 [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.26]
New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Boulware (96-G.Wistrom) at NO 26. 28-M.Boulware to NO 26 for no gain (82-B.Williams). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -2.91]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0 [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.91]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NO 14 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, Run 14
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 6:45 · NO 6 · Score 13-0
(6:45) 37-S.Alexander left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · SEA 6 · Score 14-6
(2:59) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 85-E.Conwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 6, Run 0
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:54 · SEA 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 3:13 · NO 9 · Score 20-7
(3:13) 37-S.Alexander left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 3:06 · NO 2 · Score 21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

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.
Drake Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints on 2004-09-12?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints 21-7 in Week 1, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?

Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, New Orleans Saints 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q2 6:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Conwell (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 2:59) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 3:13) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 45.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -11.23 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 63.3% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New Orleans Saints?

Drake Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (3:14) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson to NO 40 for 37 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 24, Run 13.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Now 1-0 W

New Orleans Saints

Now 0-1 L

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