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NFL · Week 7 · October 22, 2015 · 11 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2015 Week 7 Recap

Seahawks defeat 49ers 20–3 in Week 7

Tyler Lockett led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 20–3 Week 7 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 20 3–4 Winner
Final 20–3
San Francisco 49ers 3 2–5
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
20–3
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–0 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Lockett
Game date
October 22, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 5 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jayron Kearse
    Jayron Kearse 3 REC · 64 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 18/32 · 227 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • V.Davis 4 REC · 61 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Celek 1 REC · 8 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Bush 4 CAR · 21 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 20–3 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 17–0 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Lockett
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2015-10-22

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–3 on 2015-10-22. Tyler Lockett posted a game-high +6.63 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks71003020
San Francisco 49ers003003

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:05TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    6-0

    (7:05) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:01XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:43FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 31
    Score
    10-0

    (9:43) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:53TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 43
    Score
    16-0

    (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:44XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    17-0

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

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 1:26FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 17
    Score
    17-3

    (1:26) 9-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 9:29FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 28
    Score
    20-3

    (9:29) 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).

  1. 1Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.42 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5F. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  7. 7Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  8. 8G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyler Lockett

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Lockett — SEA · Receiving

Tyler Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+6.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.33 EPA per play.

Tyler Lockett's top snap (+4.38 EPA): (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 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) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.42 total EPA
  • C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -11.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.091-0.212
Offensive success rate40.5%35.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.138-0.377
Rush EPA/play+0.008-0.244
Defensive EPA/play+0.212-0.091
Defensive success rate64.1%59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +7.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -13.57 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Q1 7:05)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 2:53)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 9:43)
  • San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson (Q3 1:26)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:29)
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 SF 1 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 7:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 43 (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 2:44) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) 9-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 28 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 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.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SF 1 for 2 yards (95-C.Carradine). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.45]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SF 39 for 17 yards (41-A.Bethea). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.53]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin to SEA 42 for 15 yards (41-A.Bethea). PENALTY on SF-41-A.Bethea, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at SEA 42. Caught at SEA 42. 7-yd [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.41]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +1.36]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Brock at SF -5. Touchback (13-C.Matthews). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.89]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 2:53) — (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.2% · EPA +4.38]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Brock at SF -5. Touchback (13-C.Matthews). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.89]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep left to 85-V.Davis to SF 48 for 27 yards (26-C.Williams, 29-E.Thomas). SEA-26-C.Williams was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Caught at SF 37. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +2.49]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SF 1 for 2 yards (95-C.Carradine). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · SF 1 · Score 6-0
    (7:05) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 7:01 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 9:43 · SF 31 · Score 10-0
    (9:43) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:53 · SF 43 · Score 16-0
    (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:44 · SF 15 · Score 17-0
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 1:26 · SEA 17 · Score 17-3
    (1:26) 9-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:29 · SF 28 · Score 20-3
    (9:29) 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.
  • Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Kaepernick (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers on 2015-10-22?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-3 in Week 7, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, San Francisco 49ers 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 7:05) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 2:53) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 9:43, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 1:26, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 56.2% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.42 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 43.3% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -11.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (2:53) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L