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NFL · Week 18 · January 9, 2021 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2020 Week 18 Recap

Rams defeat Seahawks 30–20 in Week 18

Freddie Swain led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 30–20 Week 18 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 30 11–6 Winner
Final 30–20
Seattle Seahawks 20 12–5
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
30–20
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 20–10 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Freddie Swain
Game date
January 9, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Cam Akers
    Cam Akers 2 REC · 45 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 4 REC · 78 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 9/22 · 146 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Freddie Swain
    Freddie Swain 1 REC · 28 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 2 REC · 43 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 1 CAR · 4 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 30–20 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
LA 20–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Freddie Swain
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.…
Game date
2021-01-09

Game summary

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 30–20 on 2021-01-09. Freddie Swain posted a game-high +2.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA317010030
Seattle Seahawks01037020

Scoring Map

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

LALA
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 3:56FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 22
    Score
    3-0

    (3:56) 1-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 10:34FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 32
    Score
    3-3

    (10:34) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. LALA
    Q2 7:54FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    6-3

    (7:54) 1-M.Gay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. LALA
    Q2 6:46TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 53
    Score
    12-3

    (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at SEA 42. 31-D.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q2 6:40XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    13-3

    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:53TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 51
    Score
    13-9

    (3:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:43XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    13-10

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

  8. LALA
    Q2 2:00TD
    Cam Akers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    19-10

    (2:00) 23-C.Akers left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q2 1:57XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    20-10

    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 13:50FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 34
    Score
    20-13

    (13:50) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  11. LALA
    Q4 11:37FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 18
    Score
    23-13

    (11:37) 1-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  12. LALA
    Q4 4:52TD
    Robert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    29-13

    (4:52) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 4:46XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    30-13

    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:34TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    30-19

    (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:28XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    30-20

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Freddie SwainFreddie Swain · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
  2. 2Cam AkersCam Akers · LA · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  4. 4Jared GoffJared Goff · LA · Passing · +2.35 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  5. 5Cam AkersCam Akers · LA · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  7. 7Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · LA · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Freddie Swain

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Freddie Swain — SEA · Receiving

Freddie Swain posted the highest total EPA (+2.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +2.86 EPA per play.

Freddie Swain's top snap (+2.86 EPA): (2:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-F.Swain ran ob at LA 12 for 28 yards [51-T.Reeder]. Los Angeles Rams challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta

Biggest single play (-9.07 EPA): Russell Wilson — (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at SEA 42. 31-D.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 28.2% completion · -15.2% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.95 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -12.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.021-0.138
Offensive success rate48.9%35.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.031-0.383
Rush EPA/play-0.130-0.183
Defensive EPA/play+0.138-0.021
Defensive success rate64.3%51.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.14 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • LA: 16 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -11.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dorian WilliamsLA — Dorian Williams (Q2 6:46)
  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 3:53)
  • Cam AkersLA — Cam Akers (Q2 2:00)
  • Robert WoodsLA — Robert Woods (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 4:52)
  • DK MetcalfSeattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 2:34)

Field goals

  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 3:56)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 10:34)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q2 7:54)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 13:50)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q4 11:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 22 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 1-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 17–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 1-M.Gay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the LA 53 (Q2 6:46); LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 6:40) — 1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 51 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 3:43) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 23-C.Akers left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 1:57) — 1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q3 13:50) — (13:50) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 18 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 1-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:46) — 1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:28) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at SEA 42. 31-D.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.4% · EPA -9.07]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +5.40]
  • LA (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 10-C.Kupp to SEA 28 for 44 yards (37-Q.Diggs). LA-73-D.Edwards was injured during the play. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.27]
  • LA (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 23-C.Akers to SEA 30 for 44 yards (37-Q.Diggs). Seattle challenged the legal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.51]
  • LA (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Wolford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp ran ob at SEA 35 for 13 yards. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at SEA 42. 31-D.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.4% · EPA -9.07]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +5.40]
  • LA (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) 6-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to SEA 27, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 29-D.Reed to SEA 35 for 8 yards (33-N.Scott, 50-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (50-S.Ebukam), RECOVERED by LA-59-M.Kiser at SEA 36. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.87]
  • LA (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 23-C.Akers to SEA 30 for 44 yards (37-Q.Diggs). Seattle challenged the legal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 3:56 · SEA 22 · Score 3-0
    (3:56) 1-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 10:34 · LA 32 · Score 3-3
    (10:34) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. LA FG (+3) — Q2 7:54 · SEA 21 · Score 6-3
    (7:54) 1-M.Gay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · LA 53 · Score 12-3
    (6:46) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at SEA 42. 31-D.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q2 6:40 · SEA 15 · Score 13-3
    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:53 · LA 51 · Score 13-9
    (3:53) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-D.Metcalf for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:43 · LA 15 · Score 13-10
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · SEA 5 · Score 19-10
    (2:00) 23-C.Akers left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · SEA 15 · Score 20-10
    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 13:50 · LA 34 · Score 20-13
    (13:50) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. LA FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · SEA 18 · Score 23-13
    (11:37) 1-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · SEA 15 · Score 29-13
    (4:52) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 17-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:46 · SEA 15 · Score 30-13
    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  14. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · LA 12 · Score 30-19
    (2:34) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · LA 15 · Score 30-20
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Freddie Swain (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2021-01-09?

The LA beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-20 in Week 18, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: LA 17, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q3: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: LA 10, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: LA 30, Seattle Seahawks 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

LA touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 6:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 3:53) LA touchdown — C. Akers (Q2 2:00) LA touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q4 4:52) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:34) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 3:56, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 10:34, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 7:54, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 13:50, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 11:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 28.2% completion, -15.2% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -14.95 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 40.9% completion, -12.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.35 total passing EPA.

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

Freddie Swain (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (2:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 18-F.Swain ran ob at LA 12 for 28 yards [51-T.Reeder]. Los Angeles Rams challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

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