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NFL · Week 14 · December 12, 2004 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2004 Week 14 Recap

Seahawks defeat Vikings 27–23 in Week 14

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 27–23 Week 14 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 27 7–6 Winner
Final 27–23
Minnesota Vikings 23 7–6
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
27–23
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 21–20 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
December 12, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 23/39 · 317 YDS · 3 TD +14.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 10 REC · 135 YDS · 1 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 4 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 4 REC · 104 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Culpepper 21/35 · 261 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 4 REC · 42 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 27–23 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 21–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(6:40) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 27, RECOVERED by SEA-95-R.Moore at MIN 26.
Game date
2004-12-12

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–23 on 2004-12-12. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +14.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks71433027
Minnesota Vikings101030023

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 10:47FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    0-3

    (10:47) 7-M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:47TD
    OJOctavian Smith Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    0-9

    (3:47) 32-O.Smith left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:42XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    0-10

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:21TD
    BEB. Engram

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 35
    Score
    6-10

    (1:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:12XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:20TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    13-10

    (12:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:13XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-10

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:52FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    14-13

    (9:52) 7-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:11TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    14-19

    (5:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:06XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-20

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:10TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 19
    Score
    20-20

    (3:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:05XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    21-20

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 12:02FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    21-23

    (12:02) 7-M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:45FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    24-23

    (6:45) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:43FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 10
    Score
    27-23

    (3:43) 3-J.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +14.89 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +13.47 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.88 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Hannam · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 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 (+14.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (-4.78 EPA): (13:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 45. 27-B.Russell pushed ob at SEA 14 for 41 yards (8-M.Hasselbeck).

Biggest single play (-5.44 EPA): D. Culpepper — (6:40) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 27, RECOVERED by SEA-95-R.Moore at MIN 26.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.89 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.101+0.011
Offensive success rate52.8%48.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.393+0.068
Rush EPA/play-0.097-0.286
Defensive EPA/play-0.011-0.101
Defensive success rate51.2%47.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.10 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +0.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +8.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr. (Q1 3:47)
  • Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:21)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 12:20)
  • Riley MossMinnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 5:11)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 3:10)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen (Q1 10:47)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen (Q2 9:52)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen (Q3 12:02)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q3 6:45)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 3:43)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 7-M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 32-O.Smith left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 3:42) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:12) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:13) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 7-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:06) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:05) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q3 12:02) — (12:02) 7-M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 3-J.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 85-J.Wiggins. [WPA -40.3% · EPA -2.18]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 84-R.Moss pass intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Boulware at SEA -5. Touchback. [WPA -39.6% · EPA -4.59]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 27, RECOVERED by SEA-95-R.Moore at MIN 26. [WPA -30.3% · EPA -5.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to SEA 28 for 36 yards. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +1.48]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:06) — (13:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 45. 27-B.Russell pushed ob at SEA 14 for 41 yards (8-M.Hasselbeck). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 27, RECOVERED by SEA-95-R.Moore at MIN 26. [WPA -30.3% · EPA -5.44]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:06) — (13:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 45. 27-B.Russell pushed ob at SEA 14 for 41 yards (8-M.Hasselbeck). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -4.78]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 84-R.Moss pass intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Boulware at SEA -5. Touchback. [WPA -39.6% · EPA -4.59]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.95]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:47 · SEA 30 · Score 0-3
    (10:47) 7-M.Andersen 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:47 · SEA 5 · Score 0-9
    (3:47) 32-O.Smith left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:42 · SEA 2 · Score 0-10
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:21 · MIN 35 · Score 6-10
    (1:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 1:12 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · MIN 12 · Score 13-10
    (12:20) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · MIN 2 · Score 14-10
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.
  8. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 9:52 · SEA 14 · Score 14-13
    (9:52) 7-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:11 · SEA 3 · Score 14-19
    (5:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:06 · SEA 2 · Score 14-20
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:10 · MIN 19 · Score 20-20
    (3:10) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:05 · MIN 2 · Score 21-20
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 12:02 · SEA 13 · Score 21-23
    (12:02) 7-M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 6:45 · MIN 15 · Score 24-23
    (6:45) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.
  15. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:43 · MIN 10 · Score 27-23
    (3:43) 3-J.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-13-K.Walter.

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.
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings on 2004-12-12?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-23 in Week 14, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 27, Minnesota Vikings 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (Q1 3:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 1:21) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 12:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 5:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 3:10) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 10:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 9:52, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 12:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 6:45, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 3:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 59.0% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.89 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.88 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.78 EPA): (13:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 89-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 45. 27-B.Russell pushed ob at SEA 14 for 41 yards (8-M.Hasselbeck)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Seattle Seahawks won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

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