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NFL · Week 3 · September 27, 2015 · 12 min read

Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2015 Week 3 Recap

Seahawks defeat Bears 26–0 in Week 3

Jimmy Graham led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 0–26 Week 3 finish.

Chicago Bears 0 0–3
Final 0–26
Seattle Seahawks 26 1–2 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
0–26
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–9 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Game date
September 27, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • Z.Miller 1 REC · 21 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royal 3 REC · 17 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Rodgers 1 REC · 10 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 7 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 20/37 · 238 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 3 REC · 35 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 26–0 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Chicago Bears 0–9 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2015-09-27

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 26–0 on 2015-09-27. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +7.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Chicago Bears000000
Seattle Seahawks36146026

Scoring Map

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

CHIChicago Bears
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:20FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 13
    Score
    0-3

    (5:20) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:02FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 3
    Score
    0-6

    (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    0-6

    END QUARTER 2

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 15:00TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 35
    Score
    0-12

    9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 14:48XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-13

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

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:36TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 30
    Score
    0-19

    (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 4:28XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    0-20

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

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:08FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 27
    Score
    0-23

    (14:08) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 6:21FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 30
    Score
    0-26

    (6:21) 4-S.Hauschka 48 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. 1Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  2. 2Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.36 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jimmy Graham

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jimmy Graham — SEA · Receiving

Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+7.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

Jimmy Graham's top snap (+3.88 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.02 EPA): R. Gould — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 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 WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.36 total EPA
  • J. Clausen (Chicago Bears) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -9.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatChicago BearsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.257+0.135
Offensive success rate28.4%48.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.436+0.145
Rush EPA/play-0.169-0.049
Defensive EPA/play-0.135+0.257
Defensive success rate51.9%71.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Chicago Bears: -0.26 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -17.19 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +10.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Q3 15:00)
  • Jimmy GrahamSeattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 4:36)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 5:20)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:02)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 14:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 6:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 13 (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 3 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 35 (Q3 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 14:48) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CHI 30 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q3 4:28) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 27 (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CHI 30 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 4-S.Hauschka 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +6.02]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 42 yards to SEA 17, Center-43-T.Gafford. 25-R.Sherman to CHI 19 for 64 yards (57-L.Barrow). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.83]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 45 for -8 yards (96-J.Jenkins). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.97]
  • Chicago Bears (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 8-J.Clausen scrambles left guard to 50 for 11 yards (50-K.Wright). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.23]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch pushed ob at CHI 18 for 9 yards (24-A.Ball). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:00) — 9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +6.02]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.88]
  • Chicago Bears (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) 16-P.O'Donnell punts 42 yards to SEA 17, Center-43-T.Gafford. 25-R.Sherman to CHI 19 for 64 yards (57-L.Barrow). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.83]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-J.Graham to CHI 37 for 6 yards (92-P.McPhee) [99-L.Houston]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +2.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 5:20 · CHI 13 · Score 0-3
    (5:20) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CHI 3 · Score 0-6
    (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-6
    END QUARTER 2
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · CHI 35 · Score 0-12
    9-R.Gould kicks 70 yards from CHI 35 to SEA -5. 16-T.Lockett for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · CHI 15 · Score 0-13
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:36 · CHI 30 · Score 0-19
    (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:28 · CHI 15 · Score 0-20
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:08 · CHI 27 · Score 0-23
    (14:08) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · CHI 30 · Score 0-26
    (6:21) 4-S.Hauschka 48 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.
  • Jimmy Graham (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • J. Clausen (CHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks on 2015-09-27?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Chicago Bears 26-0 in Week 3, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Chicago Bears 0, Seattle Seahawks 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (Q3 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 4:36) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 5:20, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 14:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 6:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 54.1% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.36 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Chicago Bears), 40.9% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -9.59 total passing EPA.

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

Jimmy Graham (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.88 EPA): (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 88-J.Graham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Chicago Bears

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W