FantasyHQ+

FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 5 · October 7, 2018 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2018 Week 5 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 33–31 in Week 5

Jared Goff led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 33–31 Week 5 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 33 5–0 Winner
Final 33–31
Seattle Seahawks 31 2–3
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
33–31
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
Jared Goff
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Game date
October 7, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 23/38 · 328 YDS · 2 TD +15.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 6 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 5 REC · 92 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 13/26 · 183 YDS · 3 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 3 REC · 98 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 3 REC · 38 YDS · 2 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
View Rams vs Seahawks box score View all 2018 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 33–31 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Top passer
Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play
(10:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 55-F…
Game date
2018-10-07

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 33–31 on 2018-10-07. Jared Goff posted a game-high +15.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA71079033
Seattle Seahawks710140031

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

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 4:32TD
    Michael Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    0-6

    (4:32) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 4:30XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. LALA
    Q1 2:03TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    6-7

    (2:03) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q1 2:00XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-7

    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  5. LALA
    Q2 11:16FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    10-7

    (11:16) 3-C.Santos 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:19TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 39
    Score
    10-13

    (9:19) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:11XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    10-14

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

  8. LALA
    Q2 6:08TD
    Cooper Kupp

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    16-14

    (6:08) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q2 6:02XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    17-14

    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 2:00FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 34
    Score
    17-17

    (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:43TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    17-23

    (10:43) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:34XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    17-24

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

  13. LALA
    Q3 5:08TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    23-24

    (5:08) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q3 5:04XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    24-24

    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:41TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    24-30

    (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 1:35XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    24-31

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

  17. LALA
    Q4 14:57TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    30-31

    (14:57) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. LALA
    Q4 6:09FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    33-31

    (6:09) 3-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jared GoffJared Goff · LA · Passing · +15.45 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +10.53 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  4. 4Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  5. 5David MooreDavid Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  8. 8Nick VannettNick Vannett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jared Goff

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jared Goff — LA · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+15.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (-7.22 EPA): (10:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 55-F.Clark (37-T.Flowers) at SEA 0. 55-F.Clark to SEA 26 for 26 yards (30-T.Gurley).

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.45 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +10.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.230+0.166
Offensive success rate55.4%45.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.407+0.405
Rush EPA/play+0.066+0.101
Defensive EPA/play-0.166-0.230
Defensive success rate54.4%44.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +19.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +13.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Michael DavisSeattle Seahawks — Michael Davis (Q1 4:32)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q1 2:03)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 9:19)
  • Cooper KuppLA — Cooper Kupp (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 6:08)
  • David MooreSeattle Seahawks — David Moore (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 10:43)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q3 5:08)
  • David MooreSeattle Seahawks — David Moore (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 1:41)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q4 14:57)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosLA — Cairo Santos (Q2 11:16)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 2:00)
  • Cairo SantosLA — Cairo Santos (Q4 6:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 4:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q1 2:03) — (2:03) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 2:00) — 3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 1 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 3-C.Santos 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 39 (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 9:11) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 6:02) — 3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 10:43); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 10:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 5:04) — 3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 1:35) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 9–0. LA found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 3-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 55-F.Clark (37-T.Flowers) at SEA 0. 55-F.Clark to SEA 26 for 26 yards (30-T.Gurley). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -7.22]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett to LA 32 for 44 yards (32-T.Hill; 23-N.Robey). [WPA +18.5% · EPA +2.60]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +3.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 4-M.Dickson punts 5 yards to SEA 23, Center-69-T.Ott. 41-M.Christian to SEA 12 for 11 yards (59-J.Martin). Punt was deflected by LA 58 Littleton [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.17]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to LA 38 for 15 yards (41-M.Christian; 22-M.Peters). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 55-F.Clark (37-T.Flowers) at SEA 0. 55-F.Clark to SEA 26 for 26 yards (30-T.Gurley). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -7.22]
  • LA (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) 17-R.Woods right end to SEA 18 for 56 yards (26-LA.Griffin). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.09]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +3.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 4:32 · LA 6 · Score 0-6
    (4:32) (Shotgun) 27-M.Davis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 4:30 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q1 2:03 · SEA 2 · Score 6-7
    (2:03) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q1 2:00 · SEA 15 · Score 7-7
    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 11:16 · SEA 1 · Score 10-7
    (11:16) 3-C.Santos 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:19 · LA 39 · Score 10-13
    (9:19) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:11 · LA 15 · Score 10-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q2 6:08 · SEA 6 · Score 16-14
    (6:08) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 6:02 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · LA 34 · Score 17-17
    (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · LA 3 · Score 17-23
    (10:43) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 10:34 · LA 15 · Score 17-24
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q3 5:08 · SEA 2 · Score 23-24
    (5:08) 30-T.Gurley left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q3 5:04 · SEA 15 · Score 24-24
    3-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  15. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 1:41 · LA 30 · Score 24-30
    (1:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · LA 15 · Score 24-31
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  17. LA TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · SEA 5 · Score 30-31
    (14:57) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. LA FG (+3) — Q4 6:09 · SEA 21 · Score 33-31
    (6:09) 3-C.Santos 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jared Goff (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2018-10-07?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 in Week 5, 2018.

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

Q1: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: LA 10, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: LA 7, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: LA 9, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: LA 33, Seattle Seahawks 31.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 4:32) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q1 2:03) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 9:19) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q2 6:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 10:43) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 5:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 1:41) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 14:57) LA field goal — C. Santos (Q2 11:16, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Santos (Q4 6:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Jared Goff (LA), 60.5% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.45 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +10.53 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-7.22 EPA): (10:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 30-T.Gurley INTERCEPTED by 55-F.Clark (37-T.Flowers) at SEA 0. 55-F.Clark to SEA 26 for 26 yards (30-T.Gurley)..

Was LA vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. LA won 33-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

FantasyHQ · fantasyhq.co

More 2018 game recaps

Week 5 · Oct 8, 2018

Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 7, 2018

Tennessee Titans vs Buffalo Bills

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 7, 2018

Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 7, 2018

New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 7, 2018

Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles

Read full recap →

Week 5 · Oct 7, 2018

Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals

Read full recap →