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NFL · Week 17 · January 3, 2021 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2020 Week 17 Recap

Seahawks defeat 49ers 26–23 in Week 17

Tyler Lockett led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 26–23 Week 17 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 26 12–4 Winner
Final 26–23
San Francisco 49ers 23 6–10
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
26–23
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 6–3 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Lockett
Game date
January 3, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 12 REC · 90 YDS · 2 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Alfred Collins
    Alfred Collins 5 CAR · 29 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Caelen Carson
    Caelen Carson 2 REC · 39 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Kendrick Bourne
    Kendrick Bourne 5 REC · 76 YDS +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Beathard
    C.J. Beathard 25/42 · 249 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Richie James
    Richie James 3 REC · 66 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 26–23 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 6–3 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Lockett
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Ma…
Game date
2021-01-03

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 26–23 on 2021-01-03. Tyler Lockett posted a game-high +11.78 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks33020026
San Francisco 49ers03614023

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 2:13FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 17
    Score
    3-0

    (2:13) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:31FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 12
    Score
    6-0

    (9:31) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:29FG
    TVT. Vizcaino

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    6-3

    (:29) 7-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 9:36FG
    TVT. Vizcaino

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 29
    Score
    6-6

    (9:36) 7-T.Vizcaino 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 6:23FG
    TVT. Vizcaino

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    6-9

    (6:23) 7-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  6. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:26TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    6-15

    (14:26) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 14:22XP
    TVT. Vizcaino

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    6-16

    7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:04TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 6
    Score
    12-16

    (11:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-F.Warner, Defensive Holding, declined.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:26TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    18-16

    (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:20XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    19-16

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

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:54TD
    Alfred Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    25-16

    (1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:49XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    26-16

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

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 0:26TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    26-22

    (:26) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 0:23XP
    TVT. Vizcaino

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    26-23

    7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  2. 2Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  3. 3C.J. BeathardC.J. Beathard · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.99 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  4. 4Richie JamesRichie James · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5Alfred CollinsAlfred Collins · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  6. 6Caelen CarsonCaelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8River CracraftRiver Cracraft · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyler Lockett

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Lockett — SEA · Receiving

Tyler Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+11.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

Tyler Lockett's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].

Biggest single play (-5.25 EPA): C.J. Beathard — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
  • C.J. BeathardC.J. Beathard (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play+0.068+0.009
Offensive success rate47.6%43.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.054+0.166
Rush EPA/play+0.144-0.298
Defensive EPA/play-0.009-0.068
Defensive success rate56.6%52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.07 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +5.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +0.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (Q4 14:26)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 11:04)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 2:26)
  • Alfred CollinsSeattle Seahawks — Alfred Collins (Q4 1:54)
  • Johnny WilsonSan Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (C.J. Beathard pass) (Q4 0:26)

Field goals

  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 2:13)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 9:31)
  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q2 0:29)
  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q3 9:36)
  • San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino (Q3 6:23)
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 SF 17 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 7-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 29 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 7-T.Vizcaino 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) 7-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 20–14. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 14:22) — 7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q4 11:04); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 2:20) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 1:49) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:23) — 7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.25]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +4.21]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles right end ran ob at SF 20 for 16 yards (54-F.Warner). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +1.46]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 13-R.James to SEA 38 for 45 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.69]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 85-G.Kittle to SEA 8 for 41 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). SEA-90-J.Reed was injured during the play. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.82]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard sacked at SF 16 for -9 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by SEA-94-R.Green at SF 17. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.25]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass deep right to 13-R.James to SEA 38 for 45 yards (26-Sq.Griffin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.69]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +4.21]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short left to 84-K.Bourne ran ob at SEA 26 for 11 yards. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 2:13 · SF 17 · Score 3-0
    (2:13) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 9:31 · SF 12 · Score 6-0
    (9:31) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · SEA 18 · Score 6-3
    (:29) 7-T.Vizcaino 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 9:36 · SEA 29 · Score 6-6
    (9:36) 7-T.Vizcaino 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  5. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 6:23 · SEA 15 · Score 6-9
    (6:23) 7-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  6. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 14:26 · SEA 7 · Score 6-15
    (14:26) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 14:22 · SEA 15 · Score 6-16
    7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · SF 6 · Score 12-16
    (11:04) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 16-T.Lockett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-54-F.Warner, Defensive Holding, declined.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · SF 4 · Score 18-16
    (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner].
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:20 · SF 15 · Score 19-16
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · SF 8 · Score 25-16
    (1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · SF 15 · Score 26-16
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · SEA 3 · Score 26-22
    (:26) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 30-J.Wilson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · SEA 15 · Score 26-23
    7-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-40-C.Holba, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.

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.
  • Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers on 2021-01-03?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-23 in Week 17, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 20, San Francisco 49ers 14; Final: Seattle Seahawks 26, San Francisco 49ers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (Q4 14:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:26) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Collins (Q4 1:54) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Wilson (C. Beathard pass) (Q4 0:26) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 2:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 9:31, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q3 9:36, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Vizcaino (Q3 6:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 47.6% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA. C.J. Beathard (San Francisco 49ers), 59.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?

Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (2:26) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-F.Warner]..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L