Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–3 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 13–0 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Hasselbeck
- Top passer
- T. Dilfer
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:28) 12-T.Dilfer pass short right intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant …
- Game date
- 2007-09-30
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–3 on 2007-09-30. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +10.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.80 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 2
D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play - 3
B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 4
M. Pollard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 5

Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 6
S. Wallace · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play - 7

Drake Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8
M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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 (+10.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
M. Hasselbeck's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (7:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 83-D.Branch to SF 17 for 65 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught at SF 38.
Biggest single play (-6.05 EPA): T. Dilfer — (1:28) 12-T.Dilfer pass short right intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 47. 23-M.Trufant pushed ob at SF 23 for 30 yards (12-T.Dilfer).
Quarterback report card
T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -23.3% CPOE · -0.70 EPA/play · -29.42 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.415 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.293 | -0.737 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.326 | -0.453 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.415 | +0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.41), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.41 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -10.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 16 drives, -34.84 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Seattle Seahawks — M. Pollard (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown 
Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney 
Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 84-B.Engram for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 6:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 14 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-M.Pollard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 12:11) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 3-J.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) 21-F.Gore right tackle to SEA 41 for 4 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), touched at SEA 38, RECOVERED by SEA-25-B.Russell at SEA 38. 25-B.Russell to SEA 38 for no gain (74-J.Staley). 3-y
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 83-D.Branch to SF 17 for 65 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught at SF 38.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 12-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [55-D.Tapp] at SEA 32. 23-M.Trufant to SF 44 for 24 yards (21-F.Gore).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 6 yards to SEA 48, Center-48-D.Rackley, out of bounds. K.Lewis deflected punt.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 15-S.Wallace to SF 24 for 18 yards (27-W.Harris).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 12-T.Dilfer pass short right intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant at SEA 47. 23-M.Trufant pushed ob at SF 23 for 30 yards (12-T.Dilfer).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 12-T.Dilfer pass intended for 82-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Trufant [55-D.Tapp] at SEA 32. 23-M.Trufant to SF 44 for 24 yards (21-F.Gore).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) 21-F.Gore right tackle to SEA 41 for 4 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), touched at SEA 38, RECOVERED by SEA-25-B.Russell at SEA 38. 25-B.Russell to SEA 38 for no gain (74-J.Staley). 3-y
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 83-D.Branch to SF 17 for 65 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught at SF 38.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 13:00 · SF 5 · Score 3-0
(13:00) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · SF 17 · Score 9-0
(6:15) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 84-B.Engram for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 6:10 · SF 2 · Score 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · SF 12 · Score 13-0
(1:00) 3-J.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 12:22 · SF 14 · Score 19-0
(12:22) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-M.Pollard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 3.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · SF 2 · Score 20-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 4:40 · SEA 25 · Score 20-3
(4:40) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · SF 6 · Score 23-3
(14:51) 3-J.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Dilfer (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers on 2007-09-30?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-3 in Week 4, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 13, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, San Francisco 49ers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 6:15) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Pollard (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 12:22) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 13:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 4:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers), 28.6% completion, -23.3% CPOE, -0.70 EPA per dropback, -29.42 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 67.6% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (7:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 83-D.Branch to SF 17 for 65 yards (22-N.Clements). Caught at SF 38..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L