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NFL · Week 13 · December 6, 2015 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2015 Week 13 Recap

Seahawks defeat Vikings 38–7 in Week 13

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 38–7 Week 13 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 38 7–5 Winner
Final 38–7
Minnesota Vikings 7 8–4
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
38–7
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 21–0 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 6, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 21/33 · 294 YDS · 4 TD +30.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 7 REC · 90 YDS +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 5 REC · 94 YDS · 2 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 2 REC · 24 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 2 REC · 43 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jerick McKinnon
    Jerick McKinnon 4 CAR · 18 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 38–7 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 21–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
Biggest EPA play
4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
Game date
2015-12-06

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–7 on 2015-12-06. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +30.15 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks714143038
Minnesota Vikings007007

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:42TD
    TRT. Rawls

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    6-0

    (3:42) 34-T.Rawls left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:36XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    7-0

    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:11TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    13-0

    (2:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:04XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    14-0

    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:08TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 20
    Score
    20-0

    (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:04XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    21-0

    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:17TD
    FJF. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    27-0

    (9:17) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:12XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    28-0

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:08TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 53
    Score
    34-0

    (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks].

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:01XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    35-0

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 1:01TD
    Cordarrelle Patterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 35
    Score
    35-6

    4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 0:48XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    35-7

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 8:04FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    38-7

    (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +30.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  4. 4F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Wallace · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+30.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.58 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks].

Biggest single play (+6.08 EPA): S. Hauschka — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -17.85 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.91 EPA/play · +30.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.289-0.194
Offensive success rate53.0%29.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.787-0.483
Rush EPA/play-0.061-0.315
Defensive EPA/play+0.194-0.289
Defensive success rate70.1%47.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.29 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -13.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +23.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Rawls (Q1 3:42)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q2 2:11)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 1:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — F. Jackson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 9:17)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 1:08)
  • Cordarrelle PattersonMinnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q3 1:01)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 8:04)
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 MIN 5 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 34-T.Rawls left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 3:36) — (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 2:04) — (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:04) — (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 9:17) — (9:17) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 9:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 53 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 1:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q3 1:01) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 0:48) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls left guard to MIN 30 for 9 yards (32-A.Exum). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls left guard to MIN [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.57]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett to MIN 28 for 29 yards (32-A.Exum, 36-R.Blanton). PENALTY on MIN-32-A.Exum, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at MIN 28. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.08]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 40. 29-E.Thomas to MIN 35 for 25 yards (14-S.Diggs). PENALTY on MIN-14-S.Diggs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson to MIN 32 for 22 yards (54-E.Kendricks). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.55]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 11-M.Wallace pushed ob at SEA 36 for 25 yards (31-K.Chancellor). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.23]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:01) — 4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +6.08]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 40. 29-E.Thomas to MIN 35 for 25 yards (14-S.Diggs). PENALTY on MIN-14-S.Diggs, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.58]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls left guard to MIN 30 for 9 yards (32-A.Exum). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls left guard to MIN [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · MIN 5 · Score 6-0
    (3:42) 34-T.Rawls left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 3:36 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:11 · MIN 8 · Score 13-0
    (2:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:04 · MIN 15 · Score 14-0
    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · MIN 20 · Score 20-0
    (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · MIN 15 · Score 21-0
    (Kick formation) 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 9:17 · MIN 5 · Score 27-0
    (9:17) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-F.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · MIN 15 · Score 28-0
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 1:08 · MIN 53 · Score 34-0
    (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks].
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 1:01 · MIN 15 · Score 35-0
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · SEA 35 · Score 35-6
    4-S.Hauschka kicks 66 yards from SEA 35 to MIN -1. 84-C.Patterson for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:48 · SEA 15 · Score 35-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  13. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 8:04 · MIN 5 · Score 38-7
    (8:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, 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.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings on 2015-12-06?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in Week 13, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 38, Minnesota Vikings 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Rawls (Q1 3:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 2:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 1:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — F. Jackson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 9:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 1:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q3 1:01) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 8:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings?

Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 45.9% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -17.85 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 63.6% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.91 EPA per dropback, +30.15 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.58 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-E.Kendricks]..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L