Colts 16–18 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?

S. Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 57.9% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.31 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 62.1% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.57 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?

J. Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.73 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at IND 17 for 29 yards (0-C.Bynum)..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 18–16 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 19–9 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Top passer: Sam Darnold
Biggest EPA play: (11:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner to IND 31 for 7 yards (35-J.…
Game date: 2025-12-14

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 18–16 on 2025-12-14, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 19–9 halftime lead. Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted a game-high +6.16 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	16	0	6	0	16
Seattle Seahawks	3	6	3	9	0	18

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3SEA 24

+3IND 28

+3SEA 36

SEA 8

SEA 15

+3IND 28

+3IND 14

+3IND 12

+3SEA 42

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:44FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 24
Score
3-0
(3:44) 10-B.Grupe 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 0:54FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 28
Score
3-3
(:54) 5-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:31FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 36
Score
6-3
(8:31) 10-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:37TD
Josh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 8
Score
12-3
(1:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 2-J.Downs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:33TD
Blake Grupe
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
13-3
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:05FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 34
Score
13-6
(:05) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
13-6
END QUARTER 2
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 9:53FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 28
Score
13-9
(9:53) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:28FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 14
Score
13-12
(13:28) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:30FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 12
Score
13-15
(2:30) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:52FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 42
Score
16-15
(:52) 10-B.Grupe 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:47FG
Blake Grupe
Points+3
Yard line
IND 35
Score
16-15
10-B.Grupe kicks 56 yards from IND 35 to SEA 9. 22-R.Shaheed to SEA 37 for 28 yards (91-J.Tuimoloau).
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:22FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
IND 38
Score
16-18
(:22) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
2Sam Darnold · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.31 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
3Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
5AJ Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
6Rashid Shaheed · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
7Eric Saubert · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8Sam Darnold · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 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

Jaxon Smith-Njigba — SEA · Receiving

Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted the highest total EPA (+6.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's top snap (+2.73 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at IND 17 for 29 yards (0-C.Bynum).

Biggest single play (+3.32 EPA): Sam Darnold — (11:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner to IND 31 for 7 yards (35-J.Edwards).

Quarterback report card

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

Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.31 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.044	+0.058
Offensive success rate	43.0%	51.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.020	+0.087
Rush EPA/play	-0.079	-0.333
Defensive EPA/play	-0.058	-0.044
Defensive success rate	48.1%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.04, Seattle Seahawks +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.06 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +3.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +4.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Josh Downs (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:37)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q1 3:44)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 0:54)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q2 8:31)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q2 0:05)
Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 9:53)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 13:28)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 2:30)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q4 0:52)
Indianapolis Colts — Blake Grupe (Q4 0:47)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 0:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) 10-B.Grupe 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 5-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 16–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 36 (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 10-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 2-J.Downs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 1:33) — 10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 28 (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 9–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the SEA 42 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 10-B.Grupe 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q4 0:47) — 10-B.Grupe kicks 56 yards from IND 35 to SEA 9. 22-R.Shaheed to SEA 37 for 28 yards (91-J.Tuimoloau).; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the IND 38 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA +33.6% · EPA +1.78]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 10-B.Grupe 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +2.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Bryant (21-D.Witherspoon) at SEA 42. 8-C.Bryant to SEA 42 for no gain. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -0.05]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at IND 17 for 29 yards (0-C.Bynum). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.73]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 22-R.Shaheed to IND 46 for 17 yards (35-J.Edwards). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +0.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 88-A.Barner to IND 31 for 7 yards (35-J.Edwards). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.32]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 2-J.Downs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.01]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at IND 17 for 29 yards (0-C.Bynum). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.73]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at IND 32 for 39 yards (0-C.Bynum). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.45]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:44 · SEA 24 · Score 3-0
(3:44) 10-B.Grupe 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 0:54 · IND 28 · Score 3-3
(:54) 5-J.Myers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 8:31 · SEA 36 · Score 6-3
(8:31) 10-B.Grupe 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:37 · SEA 8 · Score 12-3
(1:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 2-J.Downs for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q2 1:33 · SEA 15 · Score 13-3
10-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · IND 34 · Score 13-6
(:05) 5-J.Myers 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 13-6
END QUARTER 2
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:53 · IND 28 · Score 13-9
(9:53) 5-J.Myers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · IND 14 · Score 13-12
(13:28) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:30 · IND 12 · Score 13-15
(2:30) 5-J.Myers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:52 · SEA 42 · Score 16-15
(:52) 10-B.Grupe 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:47 · IND 35 · Score 16-15
10-B.Grupe kicks 56 yards from IND 35 to SEA 9. 22-R.Shaheed to SEA 37 for 28 yards (91-J.Tuimoloau).
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · IND 38 · Score 16-18
(:22) 5-J.Myers 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

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.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks on 2025-12-14?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 18-16 in Week 15, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 16, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Seattle Seahawks 9; Final: Indianapolis Colts 16, Seattle Seahawks 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Downs (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:37) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 3:44, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 0:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q2 8:31, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 9:53, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 13:28, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:30, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 0:52, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — B. Grupe (Q4 0:47, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks?

Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks), 57.9% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.31 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 62.1% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.57 total passing EPA.

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

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.73 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba pushed ob at IND 17 for 29 yards (0-C.Bynum)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Seattle Seahawks won 18-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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