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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2020 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders: 2020 Week 15 Recap

Seahawks defeat Commanders 20–15 in Week 15

Terry McLaurin led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 20–15 Week 15 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 20 10–4 Winner
Final 20–15
Washington Commanders 15 6–8
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
20–15
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 13–3 Washington Commanders
Top passer
D. Haskins
FantasyHQ MVP
Terry McLaurin
Game date
December 20, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • C.Hyde 2 CAR · 55 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacob Hollister
    Jacob Hollister 2 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 5 REC · 43 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 7 REC · 77 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Logan Thomas
    Logan Thomas 13 REC · 101 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McKissic 9 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 20–15 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 13–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Terry McLaurin
Top passer
D. Haskins
Biggest EPA play
(11:10) 7-D.Haskins pass deep left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Reed at SEA …
Game date
2020-12-20

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Commanders 20–15 on 2020-12-20. Terry McLaurin posted a game-high +5.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks31070020
Washington Commanders03012015

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 8:55FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 25
    Score
    3-0

    (8:55) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:55FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 22
    Score
    6-0

    (10:55) 5-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:49TD
    Jacob Hollister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    12-0

    (1:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 86-J.Hollister for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:45XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    13-0

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

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:11FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    13-3

    (:11) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 13:23TD
    CHC. Hyde

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 50
    Score
    19-3

    (13:23) 30-C.Hyde right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 13:12XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    20-3

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

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 14:17TD
    PBP. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    20-9

    (14:17) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:21TD
    JMJ. McKissic

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    20-15

    (7:21) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 41-J.McKissic for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  2. 2Logan ThomasLogan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Hyde · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
  4. 4Jacob HollisterJacob Hollister · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  5. 5J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Haskins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.98 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  7. 7DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.92 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Terry McLaurin

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Terry McLaurin — WAS · Receiving

Terry McLaurin posted the highest total EPA (+5.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

Terry McLaurin's top snap (+3.00 EPA): (11:48) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to SEA 43 for 30 yards (28-U.Amadi).

Biggest single play (-5.22 EPA): D. Haskins — (11:10) 7-D.Haskins pass deep left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Reed at SEA 21. 29-D.Reed to SEA 41 for 20 yards (82-L.Thomas).

Quarterback report card

D. Haskins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 62 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.98 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.109-0.015
Offensive success rate47.9%41.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.058+0.032
Rush EPA/play+0.157-0.096
Defensive EPA/play+0.015-0.109
Defensive success rate58.5%52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +7.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -1.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacob HollisterSeattle Seahawks — Jacob Hollister (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 1:49)
  • Seattle Seahawks — C. Hyde (Q3 13:23)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Barber (Q4 14:17)
  • Washington Commanders — J. McKissic (D. Haskins pass) (Q4 7:21)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 8:55)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 10:55)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 5-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 86-J.Hollister for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:45) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 30-C.Hyde right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 13:12) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 41-J.McKissic for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass incomplete deep middle (26-Sq.Griffin) [94-R.Green]. Penalty on WAS-71-W.Schweitzer, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -16.7% · EPA -0.56]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at SEA 28 for -5 yards (91-L.Collier). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -1.17]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle to 15-S.Sims to SEA 23 for 11 yards (28-U.Amadi) [99-Da.Moore]. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +0.89]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 46 for 9 yards (50-K.Wright). PENALTY on SEA-50-K.Wright, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 46. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.32]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at SEA 37 for -9 yards (43-C.Dunlap). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -1.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 7-D.Haskins pass deep left intended for 89-C.Sims INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Reed at SEA 21. 29-D.Reed to SEA 41 for 20 yards (82-L.Thomas). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.22]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 32-C.Carson INTERCEPTED by 94-D.Payne (90-M.Sweat) at WAS 36. 94-D.Payne to WAS 36 for no gain (68-D.Lewis). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.20]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 30-C.Hyde right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +4.23]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 86-J.Hollister for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +3.30]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 8:55 · WAS 25 · Score 3-0
    (8:55) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 10:55 · WAS 22 · Score 6-0
    (10:55) 5-J.Myers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · WAS 10 · Score 12-0
    (1:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 86-J.Hollister for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · WAS 15 · Score 13-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · SEA 30 · Score 13-3
    (:11) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 13:23 · WAS 50 · Score 19-3
    (13:23) 30-C.Hyde right guard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 13:12 · WAS 15 · Score 20-3
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · SEA 1 · Score 20-9
    (14:17) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:21 · SEA 6 · Score 20-15
    (7:21) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 41-J.McKissic for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders on 2020-12-20?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Commanders 20-15 in Week 15, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Washington Commanders 12; Final: Seattle Seahawks 20, Washington Commanders 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Hollister (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 1:49) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Hyde (Q3 13:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Barber (Q4 14:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McKissic (D. Haskins pass) (Q4 7:21) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 8:55, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 10:55, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders?

D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 61.3% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.98 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 54.5% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA.

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

Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (11:48) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to SEA 43 for 30 yards (28-U.Amadi)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-15 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L