Seahawks 38–25 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 62.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 73.8% completion, +19.8% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +23.70 total passing EPA.

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

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.73 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 38–25 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 14–15 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Russell Wilson
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2020-09-13

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–25 on 2020-09-13, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 15–14 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +23.70 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	14	0	14	17	0	38
Atlanta Falcons	3	12	0	13	0	25

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

+3SEA 31

ATL 19

SEA 1

+3SEA 31

ATL 38

+3ATL 23

SEA 7

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:17FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 31
Score
0-3
(11:17) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:48TD
Caelen Carson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
6-3
(4:48) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 4:43XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:01TD
Caelen Carson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 19
Score
13-3
(1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 32-C.Carson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 0:53XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:30TD
TGT. Gurley
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
14-9
(11:30) 73-M.Gono reported in as eligible. 21-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 31
Score
14-12
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
14-12
END QUARTER 2
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:49TD
DK Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 38
Score
20-12
(9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:41XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
21-12
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:09TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
27-12
(5:09) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 5:05XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
28-12
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 11:24FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
31-12
(11:24) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:42TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 18
Score
31-18
(9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:48TD
CHC. Hyde
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
37-18
(3:48) 30-C.Hyde left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:45XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
38-18
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 1:38TD
Irv Smith Jr.
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 20
Score
38-18
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 25-I.Smith to SEA 18 for 2 yards (54-B.Wagner).
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:39TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
38-24
(:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:33XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
38-25
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +23.70 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
2Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
4Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
5Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8Caelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 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

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+23.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+6.73 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 59 dropbacks · 62.7% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 42 dropbacks · 73.8% completion · +19.8% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +23.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.223	-0.011
Offensive success rate	45.7%	41.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.564	+0.105
Rush EPA/play	-0.114	-0.334
Defensive EPA/play	+0.011	-0.223
Defensive success rate	58.3%	54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.22 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -1.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +18.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 4:48)
Seattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 1:01)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gurley (Q2 11:30)
Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 9:49)
Seattle Seahawks — G. Olsen (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 5:09)
Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 9:42)
Seattle Seahawks — C. Hyde (Q4 3:48)
Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q1 11:17)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:02)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 11:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:43) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 19 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 32-C.Carson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 0:53) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 12–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 73-M.Gono reported in as eligible. 21-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 38 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 9:41) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:05) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–13. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 30-C.Hyde left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:45) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 25-I.Smith to SEA 18 for 2 yards (54-B.Wagner).; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:33) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +6.73]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 16-T.Lockett. PENALTY on ATL-37-R.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at SEA 49 - No Play. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.54]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 18-C.Ridley ran ob at SEA 37 for 19 yards. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.77]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right [91-L.Collier]. PENALTY on ATL-2-M.Ryan, Intentional Grounding, 11 yards, enforced at SEA 32. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.59]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) 73-M.Gono reported in as eligible. 23-B.Hill right guard to SEA 40 for -2 yards (54-B.Wagner, 33-J.Adams). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +6.73]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep left to 16-T.Lockett. PENALTY on ATL-37-R.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at SEA 49 - No Play. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.54]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) 2-M.Ryan sacked at SEA 20 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.78]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 18-C.Ridley. [WPA -3.0% · EPA -3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:17 · SEA 31 · Score 0-3
(11:17) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 4:48 · ATL 3 · Score 6-3
(4:48) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 4:43 · ATL 15 · Score 7-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:01 · ATL 19 · Score 13-3
(1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 32-C.Carson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 0:53 · ATL 15 · Score 14-3
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:30 · SEA 1 · Score 14-9
(11:30) 73-M.Gono reported in as eligible. 21-T.Gurley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · SEA 31 · Score 14-12
(:02) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 14-12
END QUARTER 2
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · ATL 38 · Score 20-12
(9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 9:41 · ATL 15 · Score 21-12
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 5:09 · ATL 7 · Score 27-12
(5:09) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · ATL 15 · Score 28-12
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · ATL 23 · Score 31-12
(11:24) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · SEA 18 · Score 31-18
(9:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 18-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · ATL 1 · Score 37-18
(3:48) 30-C.Hyde left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · ATL 15 · Score 38-18
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q4 1:38 · SEA 20 · Score 38-18
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 25-I.Smith to SEA 18 for 2 yards (54-B.Wagner).
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · SEA 7 · Score 38-24
(:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:33 · SEA 15 · Score 38-25
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-4-S.Hofrichter.

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.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons on 2020-09-13?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-25 in Week 1, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Atlanta Falcons 12; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 17, Atlanta Falcons 13; Final: Seattle Seahawks 38, Atlanta Falcons 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 4:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 1:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 11:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 9:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Olsen (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 5:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 9:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 3:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:39) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 11:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 62.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 73.8% completion, +19.8% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +23.70 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.73 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Now 1-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Now 0-1 L

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