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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 26 | |
| 0 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2

Kendrick Bourne · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play - 3
C.J. Beathard · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.99 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 4
Richie James · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 5

Alfred Collins · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 6

Caelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 7

Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 8

River 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.

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 Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
C.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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 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 rate | 56.6% | 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

San Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Alfred Collins 
San Francisco 49ers — Johnny Wilson (C.J. Beathard pass)
Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers 
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino
San Francisco 49ers — T. Vizcaino
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.
- 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].
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
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.
- 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).
- 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].
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · SF 8 · Score 25-16
(1:54) 41-A.Collins left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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