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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2017 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Commanders defeat Seahawks 17–14 in Week 9

Richie Grant led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 17–14 Week 9 finish.

Washington Commanders 17 4–4 Winner
Final 17–14
Seattle Seahawks 14 5–3
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
17–14
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–2 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Richie Grant
Game date
November 5, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Richie Grant
    Richie Grant 3 REC · 39 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Doctson 3 REC · 59 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Quick 3 REC · 49 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • T.Rawls 2 REC · 31 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Richardson 3 REC · 41 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Lacy 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 17–14 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–2 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Richie Grant
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-…
Game date
2017-11-05

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 17–14 on 2017-11-05. Richie Grant posted a game-high +4.10 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders0737017
Seattle Seahawks20012014

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:52Safety
    Kirk Cousins

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 94
    Score
    0-2

    (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (54-B.Wagner).

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:55TD
    RKR. Kelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    6-2

    (2:55) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:52XP
    NRN. Rose

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 20
    Score
    7-2

    6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 10:22FG
    NRN. Rose

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 10
    Score
    10-2

    (10:22) 6-N.Rose 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:53TD
    LWL. Willson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    10-8

    (11:53) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:40TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 30
    Score
    10-14

    (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 1:02TD
    RKR. Kelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    16-14

    (1:02) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:59XP
    NRN. Rose

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    17-14

    6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Richie GrantRichie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Doctson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Quick · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Pryor · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Lacy · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Richie Grant

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Richie Grant — WAS · Receiving

Richie Grant posted the highest total EPA (+4.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.

Richie Grant's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (12:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant to SEA 27 for 23 yards (26-S.Griffin) [90-J.Reed]. PENALTY on SEA-90-J.Reed, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at SEA 27.

Biggest single play (-5.71 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-N.Jones to WAS 42 for no gain (73-C.Roullier).

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) · 61 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -4.43 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.149-0.186
Offensive success rate34.1%37.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.037-0.073
Rush EPA/play-0.478-0.091
Defensive EPA/play+0.186+0.149
Defensive success rate62.4%65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.15, Seattle Seahawks -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.15 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.19 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -18.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -12.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q2 2:55)
  • Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 11:53)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 1:40)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q4 1:02)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — N. Rose (Q3 10:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 2–0. Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the SEA 94 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (54-B.Wagner)..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 20 (Q2 2:52) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q3 10:22) — (10:22) 6-N.Rose 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 12–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:59) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Doctson to SEA 1 for 38 yards (30-B.McDougald). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the [WPA +31.0% · EPA +3.21]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.57]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 19-T.McEvoy (23-D.Hall). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -0.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 43. 29-K.Fuller to SEA 33 for 24 yards (76-D.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner wa [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.91]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 83-B.Quick pushed ob at SEA 39 for 31 yards (28-J.Coleman; 31-K.Chancellor) [72-M.Bennett]. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +1.83]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 47, RECOVERED by SEA-92-N.Jones at WAS 42. 92-N.Jones to WAS 42 for no gain (73-C.Roullier). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.71]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 51-W.Compton at WAS 44. 51-W.Compton to WAS 46 for 2 yards (34-T.Rawls). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.66]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Baldwin INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS 43. 29-K.Fuller to SEA 33 for 24 yards (76-D.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner wa [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.91]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q1 6:52 · SEA 94 · Score 0-2
    (6:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (54-B.Wagner).
  2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · SEA 1 · Score 6-2
    (2:55) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:52 · SEA 20 · Score 7-2
    6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:22 · SEA 10 · Score 10-2
    (10:22) 6-N.Rose 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · WAS 10 · Score 10-8
    (11:53) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-L.Willson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:40 · WAS 30 · Score 10-14
    (1:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · SEA 1 · Score 16-14
    (1:02) 66-T.Bergstrom and 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 20-R.Kelley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:59 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
    6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Richie Grant (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks on 2017-11-05?

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in Week 9, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Seattle Seahawks 2; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Seattle Seahawks 12; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Seattle Seahawks 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q2 2:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q4 1:02) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Rose (Q3 10:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 39.3% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -4.43 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 53.8% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA.

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

Richie Grant (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (12:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 14-R.Grant to SEA 27 for 23 yards (26-S.Griffin) [90-J.Reed]. PENALTY on SEA-90-J.Reed, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, enforced at SEA 27..

Was Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L