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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2008 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2008 Week 12 Recap

Commanders defeat Seahawks 20–17 in Week 12

Jihaad Campbell led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 20–17 Week 12 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 7–4 Winner
Final 20–17
Seattle Seahawks 17 2–9
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Game date
November 23, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jihaad Campbell
    Jihaad Campbell 20/39 · 221 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Moss 4 REC · 72 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 2 REC · 18 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • B.Engram 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Morris
    Mike Morris 14 CAR · 103 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Carlson 2 REC · 14 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 20–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play
(3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Hold…
Game date
2008-11-23

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 20–17 on 2008-11-23, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 10–7 halftime lead. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +10.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders07103020
Seattle Seahawks3707017

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:24FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 26
    Score
    0-3

    (7:24) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 4:37TD
    LBL. Betts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    6-3

    (4:37) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 4:32XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-3

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:35TD
    Mike Morris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    7-9

    (:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:29XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-10

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 7:24FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    10-10

    (7:24) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 3:31TD
    ARA. Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    16-10

    (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 3:25XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    17-10

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 13:30TD
    JCJ. Carlson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    17-16

    (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 13:24XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    17-17

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:23FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    20-17

    (9:23) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.04 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  3. 3A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  6. 6Mike MorrisMike Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jihaad Campbell

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing

Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+10.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+2.92 EPA): (6:44) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep left to 89-S.Moss. PENALTY on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at SEA 35 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-3.81 EPA): S. Suisham — (3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.04 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -8.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.044-0.031
Offensive success rate48.4%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.257-0.297
Rush EPA/play-0.005+0.191
Defensive EPA/play+0.031-0.044
Defensive success rate51.6%51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -1.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q2 4:37)
  • Mike MorrisSeattle Seahawks — Mike Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:35)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Randle (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q3 3:31)
  • Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 13:30)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q1 7:24)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q3 7:24)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q4 9:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 4:32) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 3:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at SEA 44. 24-S.Springs to SEA 44 for no gain. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -1.89]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 46-L.Betts left guard to SEA 22 for 1 yard (25-B.Russell). FUMBLES (25-B.Russell), RECOVERED by SEA-91-B.Atkins at SEA 22. 91-B.Atkins to SEA 22 for no gain (46-L.Betts). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -2.78]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +2.05]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.42]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at SEA 27 for 24 yards (24-D.Grant). Play Challenged by SEA and Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +12.9% · EPA +2.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.81]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry [92-D.Evans] at SEA 48. 30-L.Landry to SEA 35 for 13 yards (20-M.Morris). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.54]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep left to 89-S.Moss. PENALTY on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at SEA 35 - No Play. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.92]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 46-L.Betts left guard to SEA 22 for 1 yard (25-B.Russell). FUMBLES (25-B.Russell), RECOVERED by SEA-91-B.Atkins at SEA 22. 91-B.Atkins to SEA 22 for no gain (46-L.Betts). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -2.78]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 7:24 · WAS 26 · Score 0-3
    (7:24) 10-O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:37 · SEA 1 · Score 6-3
    (4:37) 46-L.Betts left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 4:32 · SEA 2 · Score 7-3
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · WAS 4 · Score 7-9
    (:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 20-M.Morris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 7:24 · SEA 8 · Score 10-10
    (7:24) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:31 · SEA 8 · Score 16-10
    (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:25 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:30 · WAS 10 · Score 17-16
    (13:30) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 13:24 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 9:23 · SEA 5 · Score 20-17
    (9:23) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks on 2008-11-23?

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 in Week 12, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Seattle Seahawks 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q2 4:37) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Morris (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:35) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 3:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 13:30) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 7:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 7:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 9:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 51.3% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.04 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 42.9% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -8.33 total passing EPA.

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

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+2.92 EPA): (6:44) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep left to 89-S.Moss. PENALTY on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at SEA 35 - No Play..

Was Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L