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NFL · Week 18 · January 8, 2023 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2022 Week 18 Recap

Seahawks defeat Rams 19–16 in Week 18

Colby Parkinson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 16–19 Week 18 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 16 5–12
Final 16–19
Seattle Seahawks 19 9–8 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
16–19
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 13–6 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Geno Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Colby Parkinson
Game date
January 8, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Tutu Atwell
    Tutu Atwell 1 CAR · 11 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 3 REC · 61 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Powell
    Brandon Powell 1 CAR · 15 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Colby Parkinson
    Colby Parkinson 2 REC · 47 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 4 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dareke Young
    Dareke Young 2 REC · 24 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 19–16 LA
Halftime
LA 13–6 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Colby Parkinson
Top passer
Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at…
Game date
2023-01-08

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 19–16 on 2023-01-08, overcoming LA's 13–6 halftime lead. Colby Parkinson posted a game-high +3.07 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
LA31030016
Seattle Seahawks6073619

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 13:31FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 4
    Score
    3-0

    (13:31) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 7:13FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    3-3

    (7:13) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 0:20FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 18
    Score
    3-6

    (:20) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  4. LALA
    Q2 12:02FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 27
    Score
    6-6

    (12:02) 8-M.Gay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  5. LALA
    Q2 0:45TD
    Tutu Atwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 11
    Score
    12-6

    (:45) 15-T.Atwell left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 0:39XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    13-6

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:16TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 36
    Score
    13-12

    (9:16) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:09XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    13-13

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  9. LALA
    Q3 4:17FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 19
    Score
    16-13

    (4:17) 8-M.Gay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 2:23FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    16-16

    (2:23) 61-K.Fuller and 72-A.Lucas reported in as eligible. 5-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    OT 4:38FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 14
    Score
    16-19

    (4:38) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    OT 4:34FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    —
    Score
    16-19

    END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Colby ParkinsonColby Parkinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  2. 2Tutu AtwellTutu Atwell · LA · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Dareke YoungDareke Young · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  7. 7Brandon PowellBrandon Powell · LA · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  8. 8DeeJay DallasDeeJay Dallas · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 2 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.

Colby Parkinson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Colby Parkinson — SEA · Receiving

Colby Parkinson posted the highest total EPA (+3.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

Colby Parkinson's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-C.Parkinson to LA 43 for 32 yards (24-T.Rapp).

Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): Geno Smith — (15:00) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at SEA 39. 5-J.Ramsey ran ob at SEA 11 for 28 yards (9-K.Walker).

Quarterback report card

Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Geno SmithGeno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.84 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -10.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLASeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.085-0.073
Offensive success rate34.6%45.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.309-0.077
Rush EPA/play+0.148-0.133
Defensive EPA/play+0.073+0.085
Defensive success rate54.9%65.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA -0.09, Seattle Seahawks -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -6.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -6.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tutu AtwellLA — Tutu Atwell (Q2 0:45)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) (Q3 9:16)

Field goals

  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 13:31)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 7:13)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 0:20)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q2 12:02)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q3 4:17)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 2:23)
  • Josh MyersSeattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (OT 4:38)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (OT 4:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 4 (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 8-M.Gay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; LA found the end zone from the SEA 11 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 15-T.Atwell left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:39) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 36 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 9:09) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; LA connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) 8-M.Gay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) 61-K.Fuller and 72-A.Lucas reported in as eligible. 5-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (OT 4:38) — (4:38) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal (OT 4:34) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA -23.6% · EPA -2.23]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle ran ob at LA 45 for 25 yards (5-J.Ramsey). PENALTY on LA-5-J.Ramsey, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LA 45. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +2.34]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 9:26) — (9:26) 4-M.Dickson punts 52 yards to LA 20, Center-46-C.Tinker. 19-B.Powell to LA 26 for 6 yards (83-D.Young). [WPA +20.2% · EPA +0.04]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.16]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 7:52) — (7:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-K.Walker right guard pushed ob at LA 27 for 20 yards (37-Q.Lake). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +1.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at SEA 39. 5-J.Ramsey ran ob at SEA 11 for 28 yards (9-K.Walker). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -6.46]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 14-D.Metcalf INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [54-L.Floyd] at LA 41. 5-J.Ramsey to LA 41 for no gain (14-D.Metcalf). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.99]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.16]
  • LA (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LA 23 for -10 yards (51-B.Irvin). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -2.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 13:31 · SEA 4 · Score 3-0
    (13:31) 8-M.Gay 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 7:13 · LA 19 · Score 3-3
    (7:13) 5-J.Myers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 0:20 · LA 18 · Score 3-6
    (:20) 5-J.Myers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q2 12:02 · SEA 27 · Score 6-6
    (12:02) 8-M.Gay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · SEA 11 · Score 12-6
    (:45) 15-T.Atwell left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · SEA 15 · Score 13-6
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · LA 36 · Score 13-12
    (9:16) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 9:09 · LA 15 · Score 13-13
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q3 4:17 · SEA 19 · Score 16-13
    (4:17) 8-M.Gay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · LA 4 · Score 16-16
    (2:23) 61-K.Fuller and 72-A.Lucas reported in as eligible. 5-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — OT 4:38 · LA 14 · Score 16-19
    (4:38) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — OT 4:34 · Score 16-19
    END GAME

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.
  • Colby Parkinson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Seattle Seahawks on 2023-01-08?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the LA 19-16 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q1: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q2: LA 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: LA 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q5: LA 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: LA 16, Seattle Seahawks 19.

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

LA touchdown — T. Atwell (Q2 0:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q3 9:16) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 13:31, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 7:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 0:20, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q2 12:02, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q3 4:17, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (OT 4:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (OT 4:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Seattle Seahawks?

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 51.4% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.84 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (LA), 38.2% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -10.52 total passing EPA.

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

Colby Parkinson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 84-C.Parkinson to LA 43 for 32 yards (24-T.Rapp)..

Was LA vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-11 Now 5-12 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

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