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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2004 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2004 Week 5 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 33–27 in Week 5

M.Bulger led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 33–27 Week 5 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 33 3–2 Winner
Final 33–27
Seattle Seahawks 27 3–1
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
33–27
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 7–24 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Bulger
Game date
October 10, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 24/44 · 317 YDS · 3 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McDonald 2 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 6 REC · 78 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 5 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 20/38 · 204 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Stevens 3 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 33–27 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
LA 7–24 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Bulger
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2004-10-10

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 33–27 on 2004-10-10, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 24–7 halftime lead. M. Bulger posted a game-high +12.24 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
LA07317633
Seattle Seahawks71703027

Scoring Map

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

LALA
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 9:56TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    0-6

    (9:56) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 9:52XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 14:22FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    0-10

    (14:22) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  4. LALA
    Q2 11:36TD
    MBM. Bulger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 9
    Score
    6-10

    (11:36) 10-M.Bulger right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q2 11:29XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-10

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

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:00TD
    JSJ. Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 24
    Score
    7-16

    (9:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:54XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-17

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

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:58TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 56
    Score
    7-23

    (:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:50XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-24

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

  10. LALA
    Q3 1:01FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    10-24

    (1:01) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:47FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    10-27

    (8:47) 3-J.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.

  12. LALA
    Q4 5:43TD
    BMB. Manumaleuna

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    16-27

    (5:43) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 5:34XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-27

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

  14. LALA
    Q4 3:37TD
    KCK. Curtis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 41
    Score
    23-27

    (3:37) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LALA
    Q4 3:30XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    24-27

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

  16. LALA
    Q4 0:13FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    27-27

    (:13) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  17. LALA
    OT 12:17TD
    SMS. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 52
    Score
    33-27

    (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +12.24 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  3. 3S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.22 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.15 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 (+12.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

M. Bulger's top snap (+6.13 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.24 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.222+0.106
Offensive success rate50.0%44.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.290+0.167
Rush EPA/play+0.051+0.171
Defensive EPA/play-0.106-0.222
Defensive success rate55.1%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.22 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.11 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • LA: 13 drives, +19.11 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, +9.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 9:56)
  • LA — M. Bulger (Q2 11:36)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 9:00)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:58)
  • LA — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:43)
  • LA — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 3:37)
  • LA — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (OT 12:17)

Field goals

  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 14:22)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 1:01)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 8:47)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q4 0:13)
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 LA 1 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 9:52) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) 10-M.Bulger right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 11:29) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 8:54) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 56 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:50) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 17–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 3-J.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 5:34) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 41 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 3:30) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Overtime: LA won the period 6–0. LA found the end zone from the SEA 52 (OT 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (OT 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +46.2% · EPA +6.13]
  • LA (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce to SEA 37 for 27 yards (21-K.Lucas). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +1.46]
  • LA (OT 14:15) — (14:15) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to LA 46 for 13 yards (23-M.Trufant). [WPA +19.3% · EPA +2.02]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) 3-J.Brown punts 35 yards to LA 36, Center-52-J.Darche. 84-S.McDonald to LA 36 for no gain (59-T.White). Seattle punter Rouen injured on previous punt. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -0.34]
  • LA (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 89-D.Looker ran ob at SEA 18 for 16 yards. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +0.97]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (OT 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +46.2% · EPA +6.13]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +5.56]
  • LA (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +4.41]
  • LA (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Lucas at SEA 43. 21-K.Lucas to SEA 43 for no gain (80-I.Bruce). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.76]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 9:56 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
    (9:56) 37-S.Alexander right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 14:22 · LA 30 · Score 0-10
    (14:22) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q2 11:36 · SEA 9 · Score 6-10
    (11:36) 10-M.Bulger right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:29 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:00 · LA 24 · Score 7-16
    (9:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 8:54 · LA 2 · Score 7-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · LA 56 · Score 7-23
    (:58) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · LA 2 · Score 7-24
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 1:01 · SEA 21 · Score 10-24
    (1:01) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 8:47 · LA 16 · Score 10-27
    (8:47) 3-J.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 5:43 · SEA 8 · Score 16-27
    (5:43) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 5:34 · SEA 2 · Score 17-27
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  14. LA TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · SEA 41 · Score 23-27
    (3:37) 10-M.Bulger pass to 83-K.Curtis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. LA XP (+1) — Q4 3:30 · SEA 2 · Score 24-27
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  16. LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · SEA 18 · Score 27-27
    (:13) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  17. LA TD (+6) — OT 12:17 · SEA 52 · Score 33-27
    (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2004-10-10?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-27 in Week 5, 2004.

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

Q1: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q3: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: LA 17, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q5: LA 6, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: LA 33, Seattle Seahawks 27.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 9:56) LA touchdown — M. Bulger (Q2 11:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 9:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:58) LA touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 5:43) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 3:37) LA touchdown — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (OT 12:17) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 14:22, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 1:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 8:47, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Bulger (LA), 54.5% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.24 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 52.6% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.22 total passing EPA.

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

M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass to 84-S.McDonald for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was LA vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. LA won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

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