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NFL · Week 4 · October 4, 2020 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Miami Dolphins: 2020 Week 4 Recap

Seahawks defeat Dolphins 31–23 in Week 4

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 31–23 Week 4 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 31 4–0 Winner
Final 31–23
Miami Dolphins 23 1–3
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
31–23
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 18–9 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
October 4, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 24/38 · 351 YDS · 2 TD +13.7 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 3 REC · 95 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Caelen Carson
    Caelen Carson 16 CAR · 80 YDS · 2 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • DeVante Parker
    DeVante Parker 10 REC · 110 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Fitzpatrick 29/53 · 351 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Durham Smythe
    Durham Smythe 2 REC · 30 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 31–23 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 18–9 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play
(10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 25…
Game date
2020-10-04

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Miami Dolphins 31–23 on 2020-10-04. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +13.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks117014031
Miami Dolphins36311023

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:00TD
    Josh Myers

    Points+7

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:59XP
    Russell Wilson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 57
    Score
    7-0

    (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:38FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 23
    Score
    7-3

    (2:38) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:11FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 36
    Score
    10-3

    (:11) 5-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. Penalty on MIA-98-R.Davis, Illegal Formation, declined.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 11:28FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    10-6

    (11:28) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:29FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 27
    Score
    10-9

    (:29) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:06TD
    Travis Homer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    16-9

    (:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 25-T.Homer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:03XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    17-9

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

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 4:12FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 25
    Score
    17-12

    (4:12) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 8:35FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    17-15

    (8:35) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:30TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 17
    Score
    23-15

    (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:24XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    24-15

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

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:05TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    30-15

    (4:05) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 4:00XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    31-15

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

  15. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:55TD
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 10
    Score
    31-21

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:50Safety
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    31-23

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 18-P.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +13.71 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2David MooreDavid Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  3. 3DeVante ParkerDeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.66 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5Caelen CarsonCaelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.19 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Travis HomerTravis Homer · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
  8. 8Durham SmytheDurham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+13.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (-5.21 EPA): (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA -5. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.66 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.214+0.082
Offensive success rate55.8%52.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.361+0.088
Rush EPA/play+0.053-0.072
Defensive EPA/play-0.082-0.214
Defensive success rate47.1%44.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.21 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +16.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Travis HomerSeattle Seahawks — Travis Homer (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:06)
  • David MooreSeattle Seahawks — David Moore (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 5:30)
  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q4 4:05)
  • Miami Dolphins — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 1:55)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 2:38)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 0:11)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 11:28)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:29)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 4:12)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 8:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 11–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q1 10:00) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 57 (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q1 0:11) — (:11) 5-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. Penalty on MIA-98-R.Davis, Illegal Formation, declined..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 25-T.Homer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:03) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–11. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q4 5:30); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 5:24) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:00) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:50) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 18-P.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 37-M.Gaskin left tackle to SEA 11 for -2 yards (98-A.Robinson). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -1.51]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at MIA 25 for -7 yards (91-E.Ogbah). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.47]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA -5. Touchback. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.21]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to SEA 30 for 10 yards (35-R.Neal). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +1.88]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA -5. Touchback. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.21]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 84-I.Ford INTERCEPTED by 26-Sq.Griffin at MIA 49. 26-Sq.Griffin to MIA 33 for 16 yards (18-P.Williams). [WPA -4.7% · EPA -5.02]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 19-J.Grant INTERCEPTED by 35-R.Neal (95-B.Mayowa) at SEA 42. 35-R.Neal to SEA 43 for 1 yard (19-J.Grant). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore pushed ob at MIA 7 for 57 yards (33-J.Perry). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+7) — Q1 10:00 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:59 · MIA 57 · Score 7-0
    (6:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 2:38 · SEA 23 · Score 7-3
    (2:38) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  4. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 0:11 · MIA 36 · Score 10-3
    (:11) 5-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. Penalty on MIA-98-R.Davis, Illegal Formation, declined.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:28 · SEA 11 · Score 10-6
    (11:28) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · SEA 27 · Score 10-9
    (:29) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · MIA 3 · Score 16-9
    (:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 25-T.Homer for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 15 · Score 17-9
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 4:12 · SEA 25 · Score 17-12
    (4:12) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:35 · SEA 11 · Score 17-15
    (8:35) 7-J.Sanders 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  11. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 5:30 · MIA 17 · Score 23-15
    (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
  12. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:24 · MIA 15 · Score 24-15
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · MIA 1 · Score 30-15
    (4:05) (Shotgun) 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · MIA 15 · Score 31-15
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  15. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · SEA 10 · Score 31-21
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:50 · SEA 2 · Score 31-23
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 18-P.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins on 2020-10-04?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Miami Dolphins 31-23 in Week 4, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 11, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Miami Dolphins 6; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 14, Miami Dolphins 11; Final: Seattle Seahawks 31, Miami Dolphins 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Homer (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 5:30) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q4 4:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 1:55) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 2:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 0:11, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 11:28, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 4:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 8:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 54.7% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.66 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 63.2% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.71 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.21 EPA): (10:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA -5. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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