Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 28–21 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Deebo Samuel Sr.
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- 5-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from SEA 35 to SF 5. 49-T.Cannon MUFFS catch, and recovers at SF …
- Game date
- 2021-10-03
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 28–21 on 2021-10-03. Deebo Samuel Sr. posted a game-high +9.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 | |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.60 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 2

Trey Lance · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 3
M. Sanu · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 4

Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 5

Ross Dwelley · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play - 6

Alfred Collins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 7

DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8

Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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
Deebo Samuel Sr. — SF · Receiving
Deebo Samuel Sr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s top snap (+5.91 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC
Biggest single play (-6.34 EPA): Josh Myers — 5-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from SEA 35 to SF 5. 49-T.Cannon MUFFS catch, and recovers at SF 11. 49-T.Cannon to SF 13 for 2 yards (31-D.Dallas). FUMBLES (31-D.Dallas), RECOVERED by SEA-59-J.Rhattigan at
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) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.23 total EPA
Trey Lance (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 34.6% completion · -12.8% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.108 | +0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -0.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -10.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Ross Dwelley (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Russell Wilson pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks — Freddie Swain (Russell Wilson pass) 
San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Trey Lance pass) 
Seattle Seahawks — Alfred Collins 
San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Trey Lance pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 82-R.Dwelley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Woods].; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 9:35) — 18-M.Wishnowsky extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 12 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 7. 7-YAC; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 1:54) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 16 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-99-J.Kinlaw was injured during the play.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 5:22) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 13 (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-F.Swain for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 4:26) — 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 76 (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC.
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 8–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SF 14 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) 41-A.Collins up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 12:07) — 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 8 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SEA 12. 12-YAC; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Lance rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:22) — 5-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from SEA 35 to SF 5. 49-T.Cannon MUFFS catch, and recovers at SF 11. 49-T.Cannon to SF 13 for 2 yards (31-D.Dallas). FUMBLES (31-D.Dallas), RECOVERED by SEA-59-J.Rhattigan at
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-99-J.Kinlaw was injured during the play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SF 43. 6-Q.Diggs to SF 38 for 5 yards (60-D.Brunskill).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) 4-M.Dickson punts 51 yards to SF 26, Center-69-T.Ott, downed by SEA-26-R.Neal.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:22) — 5-J.Myers kicks 60 yards from SEA 35 to SF 5. 49-T.Cannon MUFFS catch, and recovers at SF 11. 49-T.Cannon to SF 13 for 2 yards (31-D.Dallas). FUMBLES (31-D.Dallas), RECOVERED by SEA-59-J.Rhattigan at
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 6-Q.Diggs at SF 43. 6-Q.Diggs to SF 38 for 5 yards (60-D.Brunskill).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:36) — (13:36) 18-M.Wishnowsky 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · SEA 21 · Score 0-6
(9:40) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 82-R.Dwelley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Woods].
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
18-M.Wishnowsky extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · SF 12 · Score 6-7
(2:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 14-D.Metcalf for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 7. 7-YAC
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · SF 15 · Score 7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · SF 16 · Score 13-7
(5:31) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SF-99-J.Kinlaw was injured during the play.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 5:22 · SF 15 · Score 14-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 4:32 · SF 13 · Score 20-7
(4:32) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 18-F.Swain for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 4:26 · SF 15 · Score 21-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 2:22 · SEA 76 · Score 21-13
(2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:14 · SF 14 · Score 27-13
(12:14) 41-A.Collins up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · SF 15 · Score 28-13
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · SEA 8 · Score 28-19
(1:26) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass short left to 19-D.Samuel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SEA 12. 12-YAC
San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:20 · SEA 2 · Score 28-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Lance rushes up the middle. 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Deebo Samuel Sr. (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers on 2021-10-03?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 28-21 in Week 4, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, San Francisco 49ers 8; Final: Seattle Seahawks 28, San Francisco 49ers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — R. Dwelley (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 9:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 2:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q3 5:31) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — F. Swain (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 4:32) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (T. Lance pass) (Q3 2:22) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Collins (Q4 12:14) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (T. Lance pass) (Q4 1:26) 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), 53.3% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.23 total passing EPA. Trey Lance (San Francisco 49ers), 34.6% completion, -12.8% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers?
Deebo Samuel Sr. (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.91 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Lance pass deep right to 19-D.Samuel for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 48. 52-YAC.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Seattle Seahawks won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L