Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–20 LA
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–17 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Holt
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tap…
- Game date
- 2008-12-14
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 23–20 on 2008-12-14, overcoming LA's 17–7 halftime lead. T. Holt posted a game-high +10.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
 LA | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was injured during the play.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(6:58) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(3:51) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(9:59) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(4:40) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(11:09) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:54) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:47.)
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:03) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-75-S.Locklear was injured during the play.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 10:17TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 31
- Score
- 0-6
(10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 10:11XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SEA 77
- Score
- 6-7
(6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was injured during the play.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:39XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- LALA
Q2 6:58TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 6
- Score
- 7-13
(6:58) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 6:41XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LALA
Q2 3:51FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 17
- Score
- 7-17
(3:51) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:59FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 10-17
(9:59) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 4:40FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 32
- Score
- 13-17
(4:40) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- LALA
Q4 11:09FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 29
- Score
- 13-20
(11:09) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:54TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 19-20
(2:54) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:47.)
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:47XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 20-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:03FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 23-20
(:03) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-75-S.Locklear was injured during the play.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +10.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 2J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 4D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7S. Wallace · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.11 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8
Keilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 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
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+10.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.62 EPA per play.
T. Holt's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 81-T.Holt to SEA 29 for 8 yards (23-M.Trufant).
Biggest single play (-8.05 EPA): Dimitri Stanley — (6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was inju
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) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.45 total EPA
- S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.220 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, -6.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -0.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Dimitri Stanley
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett
Field goals
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the SEA 31 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 10:11) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 77 (Q1 6:46); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 6:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:41) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 2:54); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:47) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-75-S.Locklear was injured during the play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:54) — (:54) 15-S.Wallace pass deep right to 83-D.Branch pushed ob at LA 9 for 45 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 15-S.Wallace pass deep right to 84-B.Engram to LA 12 for 37 yards (52-C.Draft).
- LA (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was inju
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-75-S.Locklear was injured during the play.
- LA (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) 39-S.Jackson left tackle to SEA 29 for 14 yards (25-B.Russell, 24-D.Grant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was inju
- LA (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 88-J.Klopfenstein to SEA 15 for 12 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson), RECOVERED by SEA-23-M.Trufant at SEA 16. 23-M.Trufant to SEA 48 for 32 yards (4
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 15-S.Wallace sacked at SEA 17 for -8 yards (31-J.Craft). FUMBLES (31-J.Craft), touched at SEA 17, RECOVERED by LA-51-W.Witherspoon at SEA 21. 51-W.Witherspoon to SEA 21 for no gain (69-S.Vallos
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 15-S.Wallace pass deep right to 89-J.Carlson to SEA 49 for 28 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · SEA 31 · Score 0-6
(10:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 81-T.Holt for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 10:11 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:46 · SEA 77 · Score 6-7
(6:46) (Shotgun) 19-D.Stanley left end to LA 23 for no gain (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by SEA-27-J.Babineaux at LA 24. 27-J.Babineaux for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-19-D.Stanley was inju - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:39 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 6:58 · SEA 6 · Score 7-13
(6:58) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 6:41 · SEA 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 3:51 · SEA 17 · Score 7-17
(3:51) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:59 · LA 9 · Score 10-17
(9:59) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 4:40 · LA 32 · Score 13-17
(4:40) 10-O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 11:09 · SEA 29 · Score 13-20
(11:09) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:54 · LA 1 · Score 19-20
(2:54) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:47.) - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:47 · LA 2 · Score 20-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LA 8 · Score 23-20
(:03) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. SEA-75-S.Locklear was injured during the play.
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.
- T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2008-12-14?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 23-20 in Week 15, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, LA 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 6, LA 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, LA 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, LA 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 10:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Stanley (Q1 6:46) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 6:58) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 2:54) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q2 3:51, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 9:59, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 4:40, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q4 11:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
M. Bulger (LA), 51.4% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.45 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks), 53.6% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?
T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 81-T.Holt to SEA 29 for 8 yards (23-M.Trufant)..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-11 Now 3-11 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
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