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NFL · Week 15 · December 15, 2019 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers: 2019 Week 15 Recap

Seahawks defeat Panthers 30–24 in Week 15

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 30–24 Week 15 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 30 11–3 Winner
Final 30–24
Carolina Panthers 24 5–9
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
30–24
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 20–7 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Kyle Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 15, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 20/30 · 275 YDS · 2 TD +18.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 8 REC · 120 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gordon 1 REC · 58 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 5 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 8 REC · 113 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Isaiah Thomas
    Isaiah Thomas 2 REC · 23 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 30–24 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 20–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Kyle Allen
Biggest EPA play
(4:32) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright …
Game date
2019-12-15

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 30–24 on 2019-12-15. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +18.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks13737030
Carolina Panthers07314024

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:34TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    6-0

    (10:34) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:27TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 19
    Score
    12-0

    (5:27) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 5:22XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    13-0

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:46TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    13-6

    (13:46) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:43XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    13-7

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:15TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 19
    Score
    19-7

    (10:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:09XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    20-7

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 11:40FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 34
    Score
    20-10

    (11:40) 4-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 0:32FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    23-10

    (:32) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:23TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 6
    Score
    29-10

    (7:23) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:18XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    30-10

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:58TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    30-16

    (4:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:53XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    30-17

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:19TD
    Curtis Samuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    30-23

    (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:14XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    30-24

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +18.52 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Gordon · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.73 EPA/play
  4. 4Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  5. 5David MooreDavid Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  6. 6Jacob HollisterJacob Hollister · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  7. 7DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  8. 8Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 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 (+18.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.73 EPA): (12:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon to CAR 25 for 58 yards (25-E.Reid).

Biggest single play (-5.59 EPA): Kyle Allen — (4:32) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright (97-P.Ford) at SEA 39. 50-K.Wright to 50 for 11 yards (72-T.Moton).

Quarterback report card

Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kyle AllenKyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.74 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +23.6% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +18.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.168+0.042
Offensive success rate44.6%51.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.505-0.027
Rush EPA/play+0.002+0.090
Defensive EPA/play-0.042-0.168
Defensive success rate48.9%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +3.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +13.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q1 10:34)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q1 5:27)
  • Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (Q2 13:46)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 10:15)
  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q4 7:23)
  • Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (Q4 4:58)
  • Curtis SamuelCarolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Kyle Allen pass) (Q4 3:19)

Field goals

  • Joey SlyeCarolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q3 11:40)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 0:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 5:22) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 13:43) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 10:09) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SEA 34 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 4-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 7:18) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:53) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:14) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon to CAR 25 for 58 yards (25-E.Reid). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.73]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright (97-P.Ford) at SEA 39. 50-K.Wright to 50 for 11 yards (72-T.Moton). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.59]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Wagner at SEA 20. 54-B.Wagner to SEA 26 for 6 yards (12-D.Moore). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -2.75]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 16-T.Lockett to CAR 26 for 44 yards (26-D.Jackson). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.06]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright (97-P.Ford) at SEA 39. 50-K.Wright to 50 for 11 yards (72-T.Moton). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.59]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) 7-K.Allen pass short right intended for 13-J.Wright INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Wright [91-J.Reed] at CAR 20. 50-K.Wright to CAR 21 for -1 yards (65-D.Daley). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.92]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon to CAR 25 for 58 yards (25-E.Reid). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.73]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · CAR 16 · Score 6-0
    (10:34) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:27 · CAR 19 · Score 12-0
    (5:27) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:22 · CAR 15 · Score 13-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:46 · SEA 1 · Score 13-6
    (13:46) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:43 · SEA 15 · Score 13-7
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · CAR 19 · Score 19-7
    (10:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 10:09 · CAR 15 · Score 20-7
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 11:40 · SEA 34 · Score 20-10
    (11:40) 4-J.Slye 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 0:32 · CAR 12 · Score 23-10
    (:32) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · CAR 6 · Score 29-10
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · CAR 15 · Score 30-10
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:58 · SEA 15 · Score 30-16
    (4:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:53 · SEA 15 · Score 30-17
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  14. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · SEA 5 · Score 30-23
    (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · SEA 15 · Score 30-24
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kyle Allen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers on 2019-12-15?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 30-24 in Week 15, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 13, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Carolina Panthers 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q1 10:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q1 5:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q2 13:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 10:15) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q4 7:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q4 4:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (K. Allen pass) (Q4 3:19) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 11:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 0:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 55.6% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.74 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 66.7% completion, +23.6% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +18.52 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+4.73 EPA): (12:38) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Gordon to CAR 25 for 58 yards (25-E.Reid)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

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