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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2017 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2017 Week 15 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 42–7 in Week 15

T.Gurley led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 42–7 Week 15 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 42 10–4 Winner
Final 42–7
Seattle Seahawks 7 8–6
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
42–7
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 34–0 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Gurley
Game date
December 17, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Gurley 21 CAR · 152 YDS · 3 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 6 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 14/23 · 104 YDS · 2 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.McKissic 3 REC · 38 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Willson 1 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Davis
    Michael Davis 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 42–7 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
LA 34–0 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Gurley
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2017-12-17

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 42–7 on 2017-12-17. T. Gurley posted a game-high +7.57 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA132162042
Seattle Seahawks007007

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 12:09FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    3-0

    (12:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. LALA
    Q1 8:24FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    6-0

    (8:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  3. LALA
    Q1 6:00TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    12-0

    (6:00) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q1 5:57XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    13-0

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

  5. LALA
    Q2 8:16TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    19-0

    (8:16) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 8:13XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    20-0

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

  7. LALA
    Q2 3:29TD
    Robert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    26-0

    (3:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 3:26XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    27-0

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

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:37TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 57
    Score
    33-0

    (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q2 0:28XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    34-0

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

  11. LALA
    Q3 7:10TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    40-0

    (7:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:28TD
    LWL. Willson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 26
    Score
    40-6

    (1:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 82-L.Willson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:23XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    40-7

    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  14. LALA
    Q4 10:19Safety
    Russell Wilson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 95
    Score
    42-7

    (10:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on SEA-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Gurley · LA · Rushing · +7.57 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2J. McKissic · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  4. 4Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Jared GoffJared Goff · LA · Passing · +2.07 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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

T. Gurley — LA · Rushing

T. Gurley posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

T. Gurley's top snap (+6.32 EPA): (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 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) · 43 dropbacks · 32.6% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -24.75 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.049-0.508
Offensive success rate43.8%26.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.055-0.576
Rush EPA/play+0.130-0.366
Defensive EPA/play+0.508-0.049
Defensive success rate73.7%56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.51), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.51 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • LA: 14 drives, +4.40 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -38.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — T. Gurley (Q1 6:00)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q2 8:16)
  • Robert WoodsLA — Robert Woods (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 3:29)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q2 0:37)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 7:10)
  • Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 1:28)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 12:09)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 8:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 13–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 5:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 21–0. LA found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 8:13) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 3:26) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 57 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:28) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. LA found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 26 (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 82-L.Willson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 1:23) — 7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 2–0. LA registered a safety from the LA 95 (Q4 10:19).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 19-T.McEvoy to SEA 43 for 22 yards (20-L.Joyner). FUMBLES (20-L.Joyner), RECOVERED by LA-52-A.Ogletree at SEA 40. 52-A.Ogletree to SEA 40 for no gain [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) 9-J.Ryan punts 44 yards to LA 46, Center-69-T.Ott. 10-P.Cooper to SEA 1 for 53 yards (23-N.Thorpe). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.84]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 38 for -13 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-97-M.Fox at SEA 39. 97-M.Fox to SEA 39 for no gain (78-L.Joeckel). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -6.23]
  • LA (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +0.18]
  • LA (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 81-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Wilhoite (30-B.McDougald) at SEA 13. 57-M.Wilhoite ran ob at SEA 13 for no gain. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -3.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +6.32]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 38 for -13 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-97-M.Fox at SEA 39. 97-M.Fox to SEA 39 for no gain (78-L.Joeckel). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -6.23]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) 9-J.Ryan punts 44 yards to LA 46, Center-69-T.Ott. 10-P.Cooper to SEA 1 for 53 yards (23-N.Thorpe). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.84]
  • LA (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 12:09 · SEA 18 · Score 3-0
    (12:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · SEA 13 · Score 6-0
    (8:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:00 · SEA 1 · Score 12-0
    (6:00) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q1 5:57 · SEA 15 · Score 13-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:16 · SEA 1 · Score 19-0
    (8:16) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 8:13 · SEA 15 · Score 20-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:29 · SEA 1 · Score 26-0
    (3:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:26 · SEA 15 · Score 27-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · SEA 57 · Score 33-0
    (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · SEA 15 · Score 34-0
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · SEA 14 · Score 40-0
    (7:10) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 1:28 · LA 26 · Score 40-6
    (1:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 82-L.Willson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 1:23 · LA 15 · Score 40-7
    7-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  14. LA Safety (+2) — Q4 10:19 · LA 95 · Score 42-7
    (10:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on SEA-3-R.Wilson, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

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.
  • T. Gurley (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2017-12-17?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-7 in Week 15, 2017.

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

Q1: LA 13, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: LA 21, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: LA 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: LA 2, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: LA 42, Seattle Seahawks 7.

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

LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q1 6:00) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 8:16) LA touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q2 3:29) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 0:37) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q3 7:10) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 1:28) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 12:09, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 8:24, 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), 32.6% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -24.75 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 60.9% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.07 total passing EPA.

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

T. Gurley (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+6.32 EPA): (:37) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

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