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NFL · Week 16 · December 27, 2015 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Week 16 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 23–17 in Week 16

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 23–17 Week 16 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 23 7–8 Winner
Final 23–17
Seattle Seahawks 17 9–6
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
23–17
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 16–3 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 27, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • K.J. Britt
    K.J. Britt 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Cunningham 3 REC · 14 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gurley 20 CAR · 83 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 25/54 · 291 YDS · 2 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 8 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Helfet 4 REC · 43 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 23–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
LA 16–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain…
Game date
2015-12-27

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 23–17 on 2015-12-27. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +11.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA10607023
Seattle Seahawks0377017

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

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 8:15FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 25
    Score
    3-0

    (8:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. LALA
    Q1 6:47TD
    WTW. Tukuafu

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 50
    Score
    9-0

    (6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at SEA 45. 56-A.Ayers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 6:34XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    10-0

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. LALA
    Q2 6:49TD
    K.J. Britt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 28
    Score
    16-0

    (6:49) 17-C.Keenum pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:19FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 8
    Score
    16-3

    (:19) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:28TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 25
    Score
    16-9

    (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:23XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    16-10

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

  8. LALA
    Q4 10:37TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    22-10

    (10:37) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q4 10:34XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    23-10

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:27TD
    Jayron Kearse

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 18
    Score
    23-16

    (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:17XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    23-17

    4-S.Hauschka extra point 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 · +11.20 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Helfet · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4K.J. BrittK.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Cunningham · LA · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Gurley · LA · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 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 (+11.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-9.66 EPA): L. Jeanpierre — (6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at SEA 45. 56-A.Ayers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOW

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 WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 54 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +11.20 total EPA
  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (LA) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.012-0.119
Offensive success rate40.8%43.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.052+0.207
Rush EPA/play+0.033-1.159
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.012
Defensive success rate56.2%59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -0.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -10.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — W. Tukuafu (Q1 6:47)
  • K.J. BrittLA — K.J. Britt (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 6:49)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 8:28)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q4 10:37)
  • Jayron KearseSeattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 0:27)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 8:15)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 50 (Q1 6:47); LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 6:34) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 6–3. LA found the end zone from the SEA 28 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 17-C.Keenum pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 8:23) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 10:34) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q4 0:27); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 0:17) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at SEA 45. 56-A.Ayers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOW [WPA -24.1% · EPA -9.66]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.10]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 84-C.Helfet to LA 17 for 13 yards (31-M.Alexander). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.96]
  • LA (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.06]
  • LA (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short middle to 36-B.Cunningham to LA 29 for 10 yards (54-B.Wagner). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +2.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at SEA 45. 56-A.Ayers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOW [WPA -24.1% · EPA -9.66]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.10]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson Aborted. 65-P.Lewis FUMBLES at LA 39, recovered by SEA-22-F.Jackson at LA 49. 22-F.Jackson to LA 49 for no gain (95-W.Hayes). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -3.29]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field w [WPA +0.9% · EPA +3.25]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 8:15 · SEA 25 · Score 3-0
    (8:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:47 · LA 50 · Score 9-0
    (6:47) 61-L.Jeanpierre reported in as eligible. 46-W.Tukuafu right guard to 50 for no gain (26-M.Barron). FUMBLES (26-M.Barron), RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at SEA 45. 56-A.Ayers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOW
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 6:34 · SEA 15 · Score 10-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q2 6:49 · SEA 28 · Score 16-0
    (6:49) 17-C.Keenum pass deep right to 18-K.Britt for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · LA 8 · Score 16-3
    (:19) 4-S.Hauschka 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:28 · LA 25 · Score 16-9
    (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:23 · LA 15 · Score 16-10
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:37 · SEA 2 · Score 22-10
    (10:37) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · SEA 15 · Score 23-10
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · LA 18 · Score 23-16
    (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field w
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · LA 15 · Score 23-17
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Case Keenum (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2015-12-27?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 23-17 in Week 16, 2015.

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

Q1: LA 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: LA 6, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: LA 23, Seattle Seahawks 17.

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

LA touchdown — W. Tukuafu (Q1 6:47) LA touchdown — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 6:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 8:28) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 10:37) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:27) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 8:15, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 46.3% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +11.20 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (LA), 53.8% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.35 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (8:28) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-31-M.Alexander, Illegal Contact, declined..

Was LA vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. LA won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L

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