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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2018 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Chargers defeat Seahawks 25–17 in Week 9

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 25–17 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 25 6–2 Winner
Final 25–17
Seattle Seahawks 17 4–4
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
25–17
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 19–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
November 4, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 6 REC · 124 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 13/29 · 215 YDS · 2 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ty.Williams 2 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Nick Vannett
    Nick Vannett 6 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 4 REC · 77 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Caelen Carson
    Caelen Carson 8 CAR · 40 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 25–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 19–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED…
Game date
2018-11-04

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 25–17 on 2018-11-04. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +6.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers61360025
Seattle Seahawks7370017

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:02TD
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 10
    Score
    0-6

    (7:02) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-J.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:55XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 0:01TD
    Philip Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 12
    Score
    6-7

    (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:44TD
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 34
    Score
    12-7

    (11:44) 28-M.Gordon right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-98-S.Stephen, Defensive Holding, declined.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:17TD
    Mykel Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    18-7

    (1:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:10XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    19-7

    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:04FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 26
    Score
    19-10

    (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 6:52TD
    Desmond King II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 64
    Score
    25-10

    (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:53TD
    Nick Vannett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 6
    Score
    25-16

    (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:50XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    25-17

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.55 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Nick VannettNick Vannett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  5. 5Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6Melvin GordonMelvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Caelen CarsonCaelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kyle Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kyle Allen — LAC · Receiving

Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+6.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Kyle Allen's top snap (+5.06 EPA): (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin).

Biggest single play (-8.84 EPA): Russell Wilson — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 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) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.70 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -13.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.060-0.074
Offensive success rate39.7%49.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.226-0.134
Rush EPA/play+0.159-0.023
Defensive EPA/play+0.074-0.060
Defensive success rate50.5%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -7.50 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 7:02)
  • Philip RiversLos Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q1 0:01)
  • Melvin GordonLos Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q2 11:44)
  • Mykel WilliamsLos Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:17)
  • Desmond King IILos Angeles Chargers — Desmond King II (Q4 6:52)
  • Nick VannettSeattle Seahawks — Nick Vannett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 1:53)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-J.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 6:55) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 34 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) 28-M.Gordon right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-98-S.Stephen, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 30 (Q2 1:17); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 1:10) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q4 6:52); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:50) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin). [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.06]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.12]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -8.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.12]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin pushed ob at LAC 28 for no gain (20-D.King). PENALTY on SEA-83-D.Moore, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 28 - No Play [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -8.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin). [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.06]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +4.21]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 7:02 · LAC 10 · Score 0-6
    (7:02) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-J.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:55 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:01 · SEA 12 · Score 6-7
    (:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:44 · SEA 34 · Score 12-7
    (11:44) 28-M.Gordon right end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-98-S.Stephen, Defensive Holding, declined.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:17 · SEA 30 · Score 18-7
    (1:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · SEA 15 · Score 19-7
    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LAC 26 · Score 19-10
    (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · LAC 64 · Score 25-10
    (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 83-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at SEA 42. 20-D.King for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · LAC 6 · Score 25-16
    (1:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 81-N.Vannett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:50 · LAC 15 · Score 25-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2018-11-04?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 25-17 in Week 9, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 25, Seattle Seahawks 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Brown (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 7:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q1 0:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 11:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. King (Q4 6:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Vannett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 1:53) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.0% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.70 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.8% completion, -13.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.06 EPA): (12:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen to SEA 34 for 54 yards (26-LA.Griffin)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L