Seahawks 10–9 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2015

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

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 40.6% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.39 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 58.6% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.

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

D. Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.56 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin to SEA 37 for 17 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [97-E.Griffen]..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 10–9 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: Daylen Baldwin
Top passer: Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play: (10:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 28-A.Peterson to MIN 35 for 8 yards (31-K.Chan…
Game date: 2016-01-10

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 10–9 on 2016-01-10. Daylen Baldwin posted a game-high +2.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	0	0	10	0	0	10
Minnesota Vikings	3	6	0	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

+3SEA 4

+3SEA 26

+3SEA 29

MIN 3

+1MIN 15

+3MIN 28

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:06FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 4
Score
0-3
(1:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:09FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 26
Score
0-6
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:07FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 29
Score
0-9
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 11:41TD
Daylen Baldwin
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
6-9
(11:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 11:37XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-9
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:09FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 28
Score
10-9
(8:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 46 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).

1Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
5C. Michael · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
6Jayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7M. Wallace · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
8Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 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

Daylen Baldwin — SEA · Receiving

Daylen Baldwin posted the highest total EPA (+2.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Daylen Baldwin's top snap (+2.56 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin to SEA 37 for 17 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [97-E.Griffen].

Biggest single play (-4.25 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (10:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 28-A.Peterson to MIN 35 for 8 yards (31-K.Chancellor). FUMBLES (31-K.Chancellor), RECOVERED by SEA-77-A.Rubin at MIN 40. 77-A.Rubin to MIN 40 for no gain (1

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) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.39 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.201	-0.244
Offensive success rate	29.2%	38.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.106	-0.213
Rush EPA/play	-0.287	-0.262
Defensive EPA/play	+0.244	+0.201
Defensive success rate	62.0%	70.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks -0.20, Minnesota Vikings -0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -17.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -14.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 11:41)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 1:06)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 7:09)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 0:07)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 8:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 11:37) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. [WPA -58.8% · EPA -2.91]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 28-A.Peterson to MIN 35 for 8 yards (31-K.Chancellor). FUMBLES (31-K.Chancellor), RECOVERED by SEA-77-A.Rubin at MIN 40. 77-A.Rubin to MIN 40 for no gain (1 [WPA -21.5% · EPA -4.25]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 41 yards to MIN 29, Center-49-C.Gresham. 35-M.Sherels pushed ob at MIN 39 for 10 yards (33-K.McCray). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -0.81]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Punt formation) 9-J.Ryan punts 41 yards to MIN 19, Center-49-C.Gresham, downed by SEA-91-C.Marsh. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -0.53]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 16-T.Lockett [55-A.Barr]. PENALTY on MIN-29-X.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at SEA 19 - No Play. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +2.17]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 28-A.Peterson to MIN 35 for 8 yards (31-K.Chancellor). FUMBLES (31-K.Chancellor), RECOVERED by SEA-77-A.Rubin at MIN 40. 77-A.Rubin to MIN 40 for no gain (1 [WPA -21.5% · EPA -4.25]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 86-C.Coffman INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Waynes at MIN 22. 26-T.Waynes to MIN 46 for 24 yards (22-F.Jackson). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -3.05]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. [WPA -58.8% · EPA -2.91]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson to MIN 23 for 7 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -2.89]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:06 · SEA 4 · Score 0-3
(1:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · SEA 26 · Score 0-6
(7:09) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 0:07 · SEA 29 · Score 0-9
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:41 · MIN 3 · Score 6-9
(11:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 11:37 · MIN 15 · Score 7-9
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 8:09 · MIN 28 · Score 10-9
(8:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 46 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Daylen Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Russell Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings on 2016-01-10?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 10-9 in Week 18, 2015.

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

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 10, Minnesota Vikings 9.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:41) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 1:06, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 0:07, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 8:09, 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?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 40.6% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.39 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 58.6% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.

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

Daylen Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.56 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin to SEA 37 for 17 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [97-E.Griffen]..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Seattle Seahawks won 10-9 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

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