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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2018 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Seahawks defeat 49ers 43–16 in Week 13

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 16–43 Week 13 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 16 2–10
Final 16–43
Seattle Seahawks 43 7–5 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
16–43
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–20 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Nick Mullens
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 2, 2018

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Dante Pettis
    Dante Pettis 5 REC · 129 YDS · 2 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Mullens
    Nick Mullens 30/51 · 387 YDS · 3 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • George Kittle
    George Kittle 6 REC · 70 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 11/27 · 178 YDS · 4 TD +18.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ji'Ayir Brown
    Ji'Ayir Brown 3 REC · 67 YDS · 2 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 1 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 43–16 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–20 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Nick Mullens
Biggest EPA play
(4:20) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 41-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-…
Game date
2018-12-02

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 43–16 on 2018-12-02. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +18.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers0376016
Seattle Seahawks614716043

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 1:32TD
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    0-6

    (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-J.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-24-K.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:49TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 52
    Score
    0-12

    (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas].

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 13:41XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    0-13

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:20TD
    Daylen Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    0-19

    (1:20) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:17XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    0-20

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:05FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 27
    Score
    3-20

    (:05) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 14:50TD
    Rashaad Penny

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 20
    Score
    3-26

    (14:50) 20-R.Penny left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 14:44XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-27

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 11:31TD
    Dante Pettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 17
    Score
    9-27

    (11:31) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 18-D.Pettis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 11:24XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    10-27

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:24TD
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 18
    Score
    10-33

    (14:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 18-J.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:17XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    10-34

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:17TD
    Dante Pettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 75
    Score
    16-34

    (14:17) 4-N.Mullens pass deep middle to 18-D.Pettis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:53FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 22
    Score
    16-37

    (7:53) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:20TD
    Bobby Wagner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    16-43

    (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 41-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at SEA 2. 54-B.Wagner for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +18.87 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  2. 2Dante PettisDante Pettis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +11.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  3. 3Ji'Ayir BrownJi'Ayir Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
  4. 4Nick MullensNick Mullens · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.64 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
  6. 6George KittleGeorge Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  7. 7Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  8. 8Matt BreidaMatt Breida · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+18.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas].

Biggest single play (-11.20 EPA): Nick Mullens — (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 41-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at SEA 2. 54-B.Wagner for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Nick Mullens led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Nick MullensNick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.64 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +18.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.058+0.340
Offensive success rate41.2%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.130+0.699
Rush EPA/play-0.520+0.018
Defensive EPA/play-0.340+0.058
Defensive success rate54.7%58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +25.50 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -5.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 1:32)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 13:49)
  • Daylen BaldwinSeattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 1:20)
  • Rashaad PennySeattle Seahawks — Rashaad Penny (Q3 14:50)
  • Dante PettisSan Francisco 49ers — Dante Pettis (Nick Mullens pass) (Q3 11:31)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 14:24)
  • Dante PettisSan Francisco 49ers — Dante Pettis (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 14:17)
  • Bobby WagnerSeattle Seahawks — Bobby Wagner (Q4 4:20)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q2 0:05)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-J.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-24-K.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 52 (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 13:41) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 1:17) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q3 14:50) — (14:50) 20-R.Penny left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 14:44) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 17 (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 18-D.Pettis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 11:24) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 18 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 18-J.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 14:17) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 4-N.Mullens pass deep middle to 18-D.Pettis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 22 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 4:20).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-J.Brown pushed ob at SF 25 for 45 yards (29-J.Tartt). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.34]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas]. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +4.80]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 41-J.Wilson left guard to SEA 5 for 9 yards (54-B.Wagner; 33-T.Thompson). FUMBLES (54-B.Wagner), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 3. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 14 for 11 yards (69-M.McGlinchey). The [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.06]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle to SF 24 for 14 yards (37-T.Flowers; 42-D.Hill) [54-B.Wagner]. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.08]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-J.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-24-K.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.37]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 41-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at SEA 2. 54-B.Wagner for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.5% · EPA -11.20]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 4-N.Mullens pass deep middle to 18-D.Pettis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +5.87]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 41-J.Wilson left guard to SEA 5 for 9 yards (54-B.Wagner; 33-T.Thompson). FUMBLES (54-B.Wagner), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at SEA 3. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 14 for 11 yards (69-M.McGlinchey). The [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.06]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas]. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +4.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:32 · SF 4 · Score 0-6
    (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 18-J.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-24-K.Williams, Illegal Contact, declined.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 13:49 · SF 52 · Score 0-12
    (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas].
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 13:41 · SF 15 · Score 0-13
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:20 · SF 1 · Score 0-19
    (1:20) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · SF 15 · Score 0-20
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  6. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · SEA 27 · Score 3-20
    (:05) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 14:50 · SF 20 · Score 3-26
    (14:50) 20-R.Penny left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 14:44 · SF 15 · Score 3-27
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:31 · SEA 17 · Score 9-27
    (11:31) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 18-D.Pettis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:24 · SEA 15 · Score 10-27
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · SF 18 · Score 10-33
    (14:24) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 18-J.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · SF 15 · Score 10-34
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · SEA 75 · Score 16-34
    (14:17) 4-N.Mullens pass deep middle to 18-D.Pettis for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 7:53 · SF 22 · Score 16-37
    (7:53) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · SEA 5 · Score 16-43
    (4:20) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 41-J.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at SEA 2. 54-B.Wagner for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Nick Mullens (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2018-12-02?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 43-16 in Week 13, 2018.

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

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 6, Seattle Seahawks 16; Final: San Francisco 49ers 16, Seattle Seahawks 43.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 1:32) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 13:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 1:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Penny (Q3 14:50) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Pettis (N. Mullens pass) (Q3 11:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 14:24) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Pettis (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 14:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Wagner (Q4 4:20) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 58.8% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.64 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 40.7% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +18.87 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Thomas]..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W