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NFL · Week 15 · December 18, 2005 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans: 2005 Week 15 Recap

Seahawks defeat Titans 28–24 in Week 15

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 28–24 Week 15 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 28 12–2 Winner
Final 28–24
Tennessee Titans 24 4–10
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
28–24
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
December 18, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 21/29 · 281 YDS · 3 TD +24.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 6 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 6 REC · 95 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 23/41 · 321 YDS · 2 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bennett 8 REC · 93 YDS · 2 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Troupe 6 REC · 116 YDS +8.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 28–24 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(6:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to TEN 27 for 56 yards (59-P.Sirmon).
Game date
2005-12-18

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tennessee Titans 28–24 on 2005-12-18. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +24.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks14077028
Tennessee Titans014100024

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:42TD
    JSJ. Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 22
    Score
    6-0

    (11:42) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:35XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:56TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    13-0

    (5:56) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:54XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 6:08TD
    JPJ. Payton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    14-6

    (6:08) 33-J.Payton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 6:05XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-7

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:08TD
    DBD. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    14-13

    (:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:04XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-14

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 11:00TD
    DBD. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    14-20

    (11:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 10:55XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    14-21

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 6:19FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    14-24

    (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:54TD
    JJJ. Jurevicius

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    20-24

    (4:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 87-J.Jurevicius for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-92-A.Haynesworth, Defensive Offside, declined.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:51XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    21-24

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

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 9:04TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    27-24

    (9:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:59XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    28-24

    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).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +24.01 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  2. 2S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +15.81 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +12.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  4. 4Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Troupe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.51 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 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 (+24.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (6:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to TEN 27 for 56 yards (59-P.Sirmon).

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.81 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 72.4% completion · +0.83 EPA/play · +24.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.333+0.214
Offensive success rate55.3%53.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.828+0.465
Rush EPA/play+0.164-0.227
Defensive EPA/play-0.214-0.333
Defensive success rate46.3%44.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.33 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +25.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 8 drives, +17.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 11:42)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 5:56)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Payton (Q2 6:08)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:08)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 11:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Jurevicius (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 4:54)
  • Drake JacksonSeattle Seahawks — Drake Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 9:04)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q3 6:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 11:35) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 5:54) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) 33-J.Payton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:05) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:04) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 10:55) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 87-J.Jurevicius for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-92-A.Haynesworth, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 4:51) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 8:59) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-C.Brown right end to SEA 7 for -1 yards (28-M.Boulware, 98-G.Wistrom). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -2.94]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 37-S.Alexander right end to TEN 15 for 33 yards (32-A.Jones, 28-L.Thompson). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.64]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (No Huddle) 9-S.McNair up the middle to SEA 42 for 2 yards (28-M.Boulware). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.05]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.28]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to TEN 27 for 56 yards (59-P.Sirmon). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +4.00]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 37-S.Alexander right tackle pushed ob at TEN 13 for 52 yards (28-L.Thompson). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.90]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 3:13) — (3:13) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich pass to 23-D.Nickey pushed ob at SEA 37 for 26 yards (39-J.Scobey). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.73]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.28]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 11:42 · TEN 22 · Score 6-0
    (11:42) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 86-J.Stevens for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 11:35 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:56 · TEN 1 · Score 13-0
    (5:56) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · TEN 2 · Score 14-0
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  5. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 6:08 · SEA 3 · Score 14-6
    (6:08) 33-J.Payton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 6:05 · SEA 2 · Score 14-7
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · SEA 4 · Score 14-13
    (:08) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · SEA 2 · Score 14-14
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  9. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 11:00 · SEA 14 · Score 14-20
    (11:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 10:55 · SEA 2 · Score 14-21
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  11. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · SEA 20 · Score 14-24
    (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:54 · TEN 4 · Score 20-24
    (4:54) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 87-J.Jurevicius for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-92-A.Haynesworth, Defensive Offside, declined.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:51 · TEN 2 · Score 21-24
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 9:04 · TEN 2 · Score 27-24
    (9:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:59 · TEN 2 · Score 28-24
    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.
  • 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 Tennessee Titans on 2005-12-18?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tennessee Titans 28-24 in Week 15, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 28, Tennessee Titans 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Stevens (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 11:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 5:56) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Payton (Q2 6:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:08) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 11:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Jurevicius (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 4:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 9:04) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 56.1% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.81 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 72.4% completion, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +24.01 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (6:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 84-B.Engram to TEN 27 for 56 yards (59-P.Sirmon)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Seattle Seahawks won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

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