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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2008 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 37–13 in Week 3

M.Hasselbeck led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 13–37 Week 3 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 13 0–3
Final 13–37
Seattle Seahawks 37 1–2 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
13–37
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 6–27 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Hasselbeck
Game date
September 21, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • D.Looker 1 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 5 REC · 62 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Avery 3 REC · 24 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 12/25 · 181 YDS · 1 TD +12.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.McMullen 4 REC · 76 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Duckett 19 CAR · 79 YDS · 2 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 37–13 LA
Halftime
LA 6–27 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Hasselbeck
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, R…
Game date
2008-09-21

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 37–13 on 2008-09-21. M. Hasselbeck posted a game-high +12.86 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA0670013
Seattle Seahawks1710010037

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:22FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    0-3

    (11:22) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:50TD
    MBM. Bumpus

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    0-9

    (6:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 16-M.Bumpus for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:44XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:27TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 29
    Score
    0-16

    (1:27) 22-J.Jones up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:16XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-17

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

  6. LALA
    Q2 13:30FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 25
    Score
    3-17

    (13:30) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:45TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    3-23

    (8:45) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:39XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-24

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

  9. LALA
    Q2 2:55FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    6-24

    (2:55) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:08FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    6-27

    (:08) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. LALA
    Q3 9:16TD
    DLD. Looker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    12-27

    (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q3 9:07XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    13-27

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

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:44TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    13-33

    (8:44) 42-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:39XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    13-34

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

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:50FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    13-37

    (4:50) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  2. 2B. McMullen · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Duckett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.66 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bumpus · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 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 (+12.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.

M. Hasselbeck's top snap (+2.81 EPA): (9:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-B.McMullen ran ob at LA 6 for 34 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.31 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace).

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) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.12 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.014+0.248
Offensive success rate38.7%51.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.125+0.514
Rush EPA/play-0.206+0.115
Defensive EPA/play-0.248+0.014
Defensive success rate48.3%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.25 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -1.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +21.55 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Bumpus (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 6:50)
  • Justin JonesSeattle Seahawks — Justin Jones (Q1 1:27)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett (Q2 8:45)
  • LA — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 9:16)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Duckett (Q4 8:44)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q1 11:22)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownLA — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 13:30)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownLA — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q2 2:55)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 0:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q4 4:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 16-M.Bumpus for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 6:44) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 22-J.Jones up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 1:16) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–6. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 8:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 9:07) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 42-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:39) — 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 19 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 24 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-98-J.Peterson at LA 24. 98-J.Peterson to LA 24 for no gain (10-M.Bulger). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.46]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) 42-T.Duckett right tackle to LA 12 for 3 yards (21-O.Atogwe). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.44]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete short right to 22-J.Jones. [WPA -5.3% · EPA -1.48]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 16-M.Bumpus to LA 34 for 19 yards (26-T.Hill). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.09]
  • LA (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +6.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 5-D.Jones punts 61 yards to SEA 21, Center-45-C.Massey. 16-M.Bumpus MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-55-G.Stills at SEA 23. 55-G.Stills to SEA 23 for no gain (39-C.Wallace). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +6.31]
  • LA (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 17-D.Avery INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Grant at SEA 36. 24-D.Grant to LA 33 for 31 yards (76-O.Pace). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.56]
  • LA (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 24 for -9 yards (98-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (98-J.Peterson) [98-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by SEA-98-J.Peterson at LA 24. 98-J.Peterson to LA 24 for no gain (10-M.Bulger). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.46]
  • LA (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +4.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 11:22 · LA 10 · Score 0-3
    (11:22) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:50 · LA 10 · Score 0-9
    (6:50) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 16-M.Bumpus for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:44 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:27 · LA 29 · Score 0-16
    (1:27) 22-J.Jones up the middle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 1:16 · LA 2 · Score 0-17
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:30 · SEA 25 · Score 3-17
    (13:30) 3-J.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 8:45 · LA 4 · Score 3-23
    (8:45) 42-T.Duckett left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 8:39 · LA 2 · Score 3-24
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q2 2:55 · SEA 11 · Score 6-24
    (2:55) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · LA 20 · Score 6-27
    (:08) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · SEA 21 · Score 12-27
    (9:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 89-D.Looker for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q3 9:07 · SEA 2 · Score 13-27
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · LA 1 · Score 13-33
    (8:44) 42-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · LA 2 · Score 13-34
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  15. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 4:50 · LA 19 · Score 13-37
    (4:50) 10-O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2008-09-21?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 37-13 in Week 3, 2008.

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

Q1: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q2: LA 6, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: LA 13, Seattle Seahawks 37.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Bumpus (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 6:50) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Jones (Q1 1:27) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 8:45) LA touchdown — D. Looker (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 9:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 8:44) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 11:22, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q2 13:30, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q2 2:55, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q4 4:50, 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, +0.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.12 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 48.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA.

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

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.81 EPA): (9:44) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-B.McMullen ran ob at LA 6 for 34 yards..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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