Seahawks 31–34 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 59.3% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.65 total passing EPA. N. Foles (LA), 56.2% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.48 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: LA
Final score: LA 34–31 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: N. Foles
Top passer: Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26…
Game date: 2015-09-13

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 34–31 on 2015-09-13. N. Foles posted a game-high +6.48 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Seattle Seahawks	7	3	3	18	0	31
LA	0	10	14	7	3	34

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

SEA 1

SEA 37

LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:45TD
Tyler Lockett
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 98
Score
6-0
(4:45) 6-J.Hekker punts 55 yards to SEA 43, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-34-C.Reynolds was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:31XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LALA
Q2 15:00TD
TAT. Austin
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 16
Score
7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 11-T.Austin left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 14:55XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q2 7:34FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-10
(7:34) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:04FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
LA 7
Score
10-10
(:04) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:46FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
LA 9
Score
13-10
(9:46) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LALA
Q3 6:18TD
NFN. Foles
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
13-16
(6:18) 5-N.Foles scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 6:10XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
13-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q3 4:49TD
TAT. Austin
Points+6
Yard line
LA 82
Score
13-23
(4:49) 9-J.Ryan punts 57 yards to LA 25, Center-49-C.Gresham. 11-T.Austin for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-58-K.Pierre-Louis, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
LALA
Q3 4:30XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
13-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 12:08TD
Jimmy Graham
Points+6
Yard line
LA 7
Score
19-24
(12:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-A.Ogletree].
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 12:04Safety
MLM. Lynch
Points+2
Yard line
LA 2
Score
21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Lynch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:50FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
LA 17
Score
24-24
(4:50) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:46TD
Connor Williams
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 80
Score
30-24
(4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:39XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
31-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LALA
Q4 0:59TD
LKL. Kendricks
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 37
Score
31-30
(:59) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q4 0:53XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
31-31
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
OT 12:10FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 19
Score
31-34
(12:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1N. Foles · LA · Passing · +6.48 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2B. Cunningham · LA · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
3L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
4James Cook III · LA · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
5Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6S. Bailey · LA · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
8K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 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

N. Foles — LA · Passing

N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+6.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

N. Foles's top snap (-7.94 EPA): (4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 54 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.65 total EPA
N. Foles (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.48 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	LA
Offensive EPA/play	-0.090	-0.129
Offensive success rate	44.6%	45.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.068	+0.203
Rush EPA/play	-0.003	-0.504
Defensive EPA/play	+0.129	+0.090
Defensive success rate	54.5%	55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks -0.09, LA -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
LA: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

LA: 13 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -9.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Q1 4:45)
LA — T. Austin (Q2 15:00)
LA — N. Foles (Q3 6:18)
LA — T. Austin (Q3 4:49)
Seattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 12:08)
Seattle Seahawks — Connor Williams (Q4 4:46)
LA — L. Kendricks (N. Foles pass) (Q4 0:59)

Field goals

LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 7:34)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:04)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 9:46)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 4:50)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (OT 12:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 98 (Q1 4:45); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 4:31) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–3. LA found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-T.Austin left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 14:55) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 7 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: LA won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 5-N.Foles scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 6:10) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 82 (Q3 4:49); LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 4:30) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 18–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-A.Ogletree].; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 12:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Lynch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 80 (Q4 4:46); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 4:39) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 37 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:53) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Overtime: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (OT 12:10) — (12:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (OT 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch left guard to LA 43 for -1 yards (90-M.Brockers; 99-A.Donald). [WPA -53.1% · EPA -1.12]
LA (OT 12:10) — (12:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA -46.0% · EPA +0.47]
LA (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -37.9% · EPA -7.94]
LA (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.7% · EPA +4.62]
LA (OT 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep right to 12-S.Bailey to SEA 25 for 22 yards (25-R.Sherman; 29-E.Thomas). [WPA +17.7% · EPA +1.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -37.9% · EPA -7.94]
LA (Q3 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at LA 38, RECOVERED by SEA-97-J.Hill at LA 39. 97-J.Hill to LA 39 for no gain (68-J.Brown). Penalty on LA-5-N.Foles, Illegal Motion, declined. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.53]
LA (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 24-I.Pead left tackle to SEA 22 for 6 yards (29-E.Thomas). FUMBLES (29-E.Thomas), RECOVERED by SEA-51-B.Irvin at SEA 24. 51-B.Irvin to SEA 25 for 1 yard (76-R.Saffold). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -5.43]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at SEA 41. 22-T.Johnson to SEA 26 for 15 yards (24-M.Lynch). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 4:45 · SEA 98 · Score 6-0
(4:45) 6-J.Hekker punts 55 yards to SEA 43, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 16-T.Lockett for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LA-34-C.Reynolds was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 4:31 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · SEA 16 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 11-T.Austin left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 7:34 · SEA 15 · Score 7-10
(7:34) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LA 7 · Score 10-10
(:04) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:46 · LA 9 · Score 13-10
(9:46) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:18 · SEA 1 · Score 13-16
(6:18) 5-N.Foles scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · SEA 15 · Score 13-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 4:49 · LA 82 · Score 13-23
(4:49) 9-J.Ryan punts 57 yards to LA 25, Center-49-C.Gresham. 11-T.Austin for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-58-K.Pierre-Louis, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined. The Replay Official reviewed t
LA XP (+1) — Q3 4:30 · SEA 15 · Score 13-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:08 · LA 7 · Score 19-24
(12:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-A.Ogletree].
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 12:04 · LA 2 · Score 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-M.Lynch rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 4:50 · LA 17 · Score 24-24
(4:50) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · SEA 80 · Score 30-24
(4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 4:39 · LA 15 · Score 31-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 0:59 · SEA 37 · Score 31-30
(:59) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q4 0:53 · SEA 15 · Score 31-31
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — OT 12:10 · SEA 19 · Score 31-34
(12:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Key takeaways

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

LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
N. Foles (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs LA on 2015-09-13?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 in Week 1, 2015.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, LA 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, LA 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 18, LA 7; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 0, LA 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 31, LA 34.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (Q1 4:45) LA touchdown — T. Austin (Q2 15:00) LA touchdown — N. Foles (Q3 6:18) LA touchdown — T. Austin (Q3 4:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 12:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 4:46) LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (N. Foles pass) (Q4 0:59) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 7:34, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 9:46, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 4:50, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (OT 12:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs LA?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 59.3% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.65 total passing EPA. N. Foles (LA), 56.2% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.48 total passing EPA.

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

N. Foles (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-7.94 EPA): (4:46) 5-N.Foles sacked at LA 12 for -8 yards (26-C.Williams). FUMBLES (26-C.Williams) [26-C.Williams], RECOVERED by SEA-26-C.Williams at LA 8. 26-C.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

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Now 1-0 W

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