Vikings 7–21 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 54.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.80 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 38.5% completion, +2.2% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.93 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

S. Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (12:43) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs to SEA 17 for 48 yards (37-T.Flowers)..

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Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 21–7 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 0–3 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Stefon Diggs
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (2:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (59-J.Martin). FUMBLES (59-J.Ma…
Game date: 2018-12-10

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 21–7 on 2018-12-10. Stefon Diggs posted a game-high +3.83 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q4	—	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	7	0	0	0	7
Seattle Seahawks	3	18	0	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 2

+2MIN 2

SEA 75

SEA 6

+1SEA 15

SEASeattle Seahawks

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 14:15FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
0-3
(14:15) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:26FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 17
Score
0-6
(13:26) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:57TD
Caelen Carson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-12
(2:57) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:53Safety
Russell Wilson
Points+2
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:49TD
JCJonah Coleman
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 75
Score
0-20
(2:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (59-J.Martin). FUMBLES (59-J.Martin) [59-J.Martin], RECOVERED by SEA-28-J.Coleman at MIN 29. 28-J.Coleman for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:35XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:17TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 6
Score
6-21
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 33-D.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:10XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2Caelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
4Michael Davis · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8Tyler Conklin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 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

Stefon Diggs — MIN · Receiving

Stefon Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+3.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Stefon Diggs's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (12:43) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs to SEA 17 for 48 yards (37-T.Flowers).

Biggest single play (-8.04 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (2:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (59-J.Martin). FUMBLES (59-J.Martin) [59-J.Martin], RECOVERED by SEA-28-J.Coleman at MIN 29. 28-J.Coleman for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.80 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +2.2% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	-0.264	-0.015
Offensive success rate	43.7%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.238	-0.228
Rush EPA/play	-0.237	+0.111
Defensive EPA/play	+0.015	+0.264
Defensive success rate	57.7%	56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -18.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -1.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q4 2:57)
Seattle Seahawks — Jonah Coleman (Q4 2:49)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:15)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q4 13:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 18–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q4 2:49); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 2:35) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 33-D.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 1:10) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks [99-D.Hunter] at MIN 15. 54-E.Kendricks to MIN 18 for 3 yards (65-G.Ifedi). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.46]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 82-K.Rudolph (30-B.McDougald). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs to SEA 17 for 48 yards (37-T.Flowers). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.25]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 16-T.Lockett [55-A.Barr]. PENALTY on MIN-29-X.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at MIN 41 - No Play. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.20]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) 69-R.Hill reported in as eligible. 25-L.Murray right guard to SEA 40 for no gain (54-B.Wagner; 55-F.Clark). Penalty on MIN-69-R.Hill, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (59-J.Martin). FUMBLES (59-J.Martin) [59-J.Martin], RECOVERED by SEA-28-J.Coleman at MIN 29. 28-J.Coleman for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.6% · EPA -8.04]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks [99-D.Hunter] at MIN 15. 54-E.Kendricks to MIN 18 for 3 yards (65-G.Ifedi). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.46]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 82-K.Rudolph (30-B.McDougald). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) 5-D.Bailey 47 yard field goal is BLOCKED (54-B.Wagner), Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 14:15 · MIN 19 · Score 0-3
(14:15) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · MIN 17 · Score 0-6
(13:26) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · MIN 2 · Score 0-12
(2:57) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 2:53 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 16-T.Lockett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · SEA 75 · Score 0-20
(2:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 18 for -7 yards (59-J.Martin). FUMBLES (59-J.Martin) [59-J.Martin], RECOVERED by SEA-28-J.Coleman at MIN 29. 28-J.Coleman for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · MIN 15 · Score 0-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · SEA 6 · Score 6-21
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 33-D.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · SEA 15 · Score 7-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

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.
Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks on 2018-12-10?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 21-7 in Week 14, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 18; Final: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q4 2:57) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Coleman (Q4 2:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 1:17) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:15, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 13:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 54.1% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.80 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 38.5% completion, +2.2% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.93 total passing EPA.

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

Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (12:43) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs to SEA 17 for 48 yards (37-T.Flowers)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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