Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks
Indianapolis Colts
Away
16
Seattle Seahawks
HomeWon
18
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
IND 16SEA 18 Final
Passing leader
11.3PPR pts
22/36, 271 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
18.3PPR pts
7 REC, 113 YDS
Colts leader
13.1PPR pts
25 ATT, 87 YDS, 3 REC, 14 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Coby Bryant
1 INT, 3 TKL
Seahawks 18, Colts 16: Seattle rallies from 7 down at halftime
Seattle erased a 13–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 12–3 after the break to win 18–16. The Seahawks finished with a 314–220 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.
The Colts went 5-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Seahawks finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +1.5 yards/play SEA 5.3 · IND 3.8
- +1 turnover margin SEA 0 turnovers
- +94 total yards SEA 314 · IND 220
Game Highlights
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Why the Seahawks Won
Seattle won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Colts | Stat | Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 220 | Total yards | 314 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 58 | Plays | 59 |
| 38% | Third-down conversion | 15% |
| 31:05 | Time of possession | 28:55 |
Scoring Summary
The Seahawks scored six field goals; the Colts scored one touchdown and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | IND | SEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 3:40 | IND | Blake Grupe 42-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 0:50 | SEA | Jason Myers 47-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:26 | IND | Blake Grupe 54-yard FG Takes lead | 6 | 3 |
| 1:33 | IND | Philip Rivers → Josh Downs, 8-yard TD Extends leadBlake Grupe XP | 13 | 3 |
| 0:00 | SEA | Jason Myers 52-yard FG | 13 | 6 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:49 | SEA | Jason Myers 46-yard FG | 13 | 9 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:24 | SEA | Jason Myers 32-yard FG | 13 | 12 |
| 2:27 | SEA | Jason Myers 30-yard FG Takes lead | 13 | 15 |
| 0:47 | IND | Blake Grupe 60-yard FG Takes lead | 16 | 15 |
| 0:18 | SEA | Jason Myers 56-yard FG Game winner | 16 | 18 |
Fantasy Points: Colts vs Seahawks, Week 15 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba18.3 PTSWR13
- Jonathan Taylor13.1 PTSRB20
- Rashid Shaheed12.1 PTSWR30
- Sam Darnold11.3 PTSQB28
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | 11.3 | QB28 | 22/36 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 84.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Philip Rivers | 7.8 | QB29 | 18/27 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 73.1 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 18.3 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 113 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jonathan Taylor | 13.1 | RB20 | RB | 25 | 87 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rashid Shaheed | 12.1 | WR30 | WR | 1 | -3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 74 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Downs | 10.3 | WR39 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Ameer Abdullah | 9.7 | RB31 | RB | 4 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Cooper Kupp | 9.6 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 46 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| AJ Barner | 5.7 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Michael Pittman | 5.6 | WR66 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 26 | 0 | |
| Tyler Warren | 4.9 | TE29 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Charbonnet | 3.1 | RB54 | RB | 8 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kenneth Walker | 2.9 | RB56 | RB | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Alec Pierce | 2.6 | WR88 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | |
| Eric Saubert | 1.9 | TE52 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brady Russell | 0.0 | — | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Indianapolis Colts
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Tyler Warren23%, 6 targets
- Ameer Abdullah19%, 5 targets
- Michael Pittman19%, 5 targets
- Josh Downs19%, 5 targets
- Jonathan Taylor15%, 4 targets
- Other4%, 1 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- , 25 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
Seattle Seahawks
Snap Share
Target Share33 targets
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba27%, 9 targets
- Cooper Kupp21%, 7 targets
- Rashid Shaheed21%, 7 targets
- AJ Barner18%, 6 targets
- Eric Saubert3%, 1 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | 60 | 100% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | 56 | 93% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 55 | 92% | 9 | 27% | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 51 | 85% | 4 | 15% | 25 |
| AJ Barner | 50 | 83% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | 49 | 82% | 6 | 23% | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | 45 | 75% | 7 | 21% | 0 |
| Josh Downs | 43 | 72% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 41 | 68% | 7 | 21% | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | 33 | 55% | 1 | 3% | 8 |
| Kenneth Walker | 25 | 42% | 1 | 3% | 9 |
| Eric Saubert | 22 | 37% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 14 | 23% | 5 | 19% | 4 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | 14 | 23% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Nick Kallerup | 10 | 17% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cody White | 9 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Drew Ogletree | 9 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Brady Russell | 5 | 8% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Laquon Treadwell | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jake Bobo | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Velus Jones | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+3.0Jaxon Smith-Njigba18.3 PTS vs 15.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.9Jonathan Taylor13.1 PTS vs 23.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.0 xFPJonathan Taylor13.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan TaylorIND · RB | 13.1 | 23.0 | −9.9 | 85% | 83% car | — | 0 | 25 | 83% | 4 | 15% |
| Sam DarnoldSEA · QB | 11.3 | 18.6 | −7.3 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 4 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR | 18.3 | 15.3 | +3.0 | 92% | 27% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 27% |
| Philip RiversIND · QB | 7.8 | 12.6 | −4.8 | 100% | 27 att | — | 27 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Rashid ShaheedSEA · WR | 12.1 | 12.6 | −0.5 | 68% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 7 | 21% |
| Cooper KuppSEA · WR | 9.6 | 11.9 | −2.3 | 75% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Ameer AbdullahIND · RB | 9.7 | 11.1 | −1.4 | 23% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 4 | 13% | 5 | 19% |
| AJ BarnerSEA · TE | 5.7 | 10.2 | −4.5 | 83% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Tyler WarrenIND · TE | 4.9 | 10.2 | −5.3 | 82% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 23% |
| Josh DownsIND · WR | 10.3 | 8.5 | +1.8 | 72% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR | 5.6 | 8.5 | −2.9 | 93% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Kenneth Walker IIISEA · — | 2.9 | 7.5 | −4.6 | 42% | 41% car | — | 0 | 9 | 41% | 1 | 3% |
| Zach CharbonnetSEA · RB | 3.1 | 6.9 | −3.8 | 55% | 36% car | — | 0 | 8 | 36% | 1 | 3% |
| Alec PierceIND · WR | 2.6 | 1.7 | +0.9 | 100% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Brady RussellSEA · RB | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 8% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Eric SaubertSEA · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 37% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Colts 26 targets and 30 carries; Seahawks 33 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Philip Rivers
18 of 27 passing for 120 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.
Sam Darnold Unlucky
22 of 36 passing for 271 yards; 4 carries for 5 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
No interceptions after 5 in the previous four games.
Jonathan Taylor Volume, no payoff
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards; 25 carries (83% of the team's) for 87 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Ameer Abdullah
5 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 32 yards; 4 carries (13% of the team's) for 15 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.1 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
9 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 113 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.
Rashid Shaheed
7 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 74 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for -3 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.
Tyler Warren Unlucky
6 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Josh Downs Short-yardage role
5 targets (19% of the team's), 3 catches for 13 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Best score since Week 9.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Indianapolis Colts
- Stock up: Josh Downs played 72% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
- Stock up: Alec Pierce played 100% of the snaps, up from a 85% season average.
Seattle Seahawks
- Stock up: Jaxon Smith-Njigba played 92% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Colts D | Seahawks D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.4 | 14.7 |
| RBs | 19.1 | 18.7 |
| WRs | 35.8 | 25.9 |
| TEs | 15.1 | 14.6 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Seattle opened at 82% win probability, fell as low as 16%, then rallied to win.
Seahawks win probability
Key Swings
- −28Rivers → Downs, 8-yd TD64% → 36%Q2 1:33
- +19Myers 32-yd FG42% → 61%Q4 13:24
- +39Myers 30-yd FG43% → 82%Q4 2:27
- −63Grupe 60-yd FG92% → 29%Q4 0:47
- +82Myers 56-yd FG16% → 98%Q4 0:18
Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Indianapolis Colts | Measure | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Plays | 59 |
| 48% | Pass rate | 63% |
| 4.2 | Yds / dropback | 7.1 |
| 3.4 | Yds / carry | 2.3 |
| 5/13 | Third downs | 2/13 |
Efficiency edge Seattle ran 1 more plays and gained 2.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- IND Warren 23% · Abdullah 19% · Downs 19%
- SEA Smith-Njigba 27% · Kupp 21% · Shaheed 21%
Possession Results
| Result | IND | SEA |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 0 |
| Field goals | 3 | 6 |
| Punts | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
SEA turnover edge: +1
- The Colts opened the scoring on their second possession, a 11-play, 41-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Seahawks drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 27 | 4:00 | Punt |
| SEA | Q1 11:00 | 3 | 7 | 2:03 | Punt |
| IND | Q1 8:57 | 11 | 41 | 5:17 | Field goal |
| SEA | Q1 3:40 | 6 | 34 | 2:50 | Field goal |
| IND | Q1 0:50 | 3 | 5 | 1:03 | Punt |
| SEA | Q2 14:47 | 3 | -5 | 1:55 | Punt |
| IND | Q2 12:52 | 6 | 17 | 4:26 | Field goal |
| SEA | Q2 8:26 | 3 | -10 | 2:37 | Punt |
| IND | Q2 5:49 | 10 | 58 | 4:16 | Touchdown |
| SEA | Q2 1:33 | 9 | 44 | 1:33 | Field goal |
| SEA | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 43 | 5:11 | Field goal |
| IND | Q3 9:49 | 3 | 1 | 1:44 | Punt |
| SEA | Q3 8:05 | 5 | 19 | 2:21 | Punt |
| IND | Q3 5:44 | 5 | 17 | 3:10 | Punt |
| SEA | Q3 2:34 | 8 | 66 | 4:10 | Field goal |
| IND | Q4 13:24 | 7 | 23 | 5:15 | Punt |
| SEA | Q4 8:09 | 11 | 82 | 5:42 | Field goal |
| IND | Q4 2:27 | 7 | 26 | 1:40 | Field goal |
| SEA | Q4 0:47 | 5 | 25 | 0:29 | Field goal |
| IND | Q4 0:18 | 1 | 0 | 0:14 | Interception |
| SEA | Q4 0:04 | 1 | -1 | 0:04 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Colts vs Seahawks Head-to-Head
The Colts and Seahawks first met in 1977 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 7–7Series tied, 14 meetings since 1977
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Colts win
- 34–172009
- Largest Seahawks win
- 46–182017
Since 2021
2–0 Seahawks lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, C = Colts win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 15 Colts at Seahawks, 2025 Wk 15 recap SEA 18 IND 16 SEA W
- 2021 Wk 1 Seahawks at Colts, 2021 Wk 1 recap SEA 28 IND 16 SEA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Colts | Stat | Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 14-3 |
| 27.4 | Points per game | 28.4 |
| 345.9 | Yards per game | 351.4 |
| 5.8 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 24.2 | Points allowed per game | 17.2 |
| 349.8 | Yards allowed per game | 285.9 |
Colts vs Seahawks Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- SEA −12.5Seahawks failed to cover by 10.5
- Total
- 41.5Under: 34 points scored (by 7.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | 27.0 | 18 | −9.0 |
| Colts | 14.5 | 16 | +1.5 |
The Colts beat their implied total and the Seahawks fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Colts 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Indianapolis Colts
- Against the spread
- 1–2
- Over/under
- 1–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–1
Seattle Seahawks
- Against the spread
- 2–1
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 2–1
- ATS at home
- 1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Colts and Seahawks in Fantasy
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Colts and Seahawks defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere each team's remaining games fall in your fantasy playoff run.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Colts vs Seahawks Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Colts vs Seahawks Week 15 game?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 18–16 in Week 15 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on December 14, 2025. See the Seahawks' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Colts vs Seahawks?
The final score was Seahawks 18, Colts 16. The Colts led 13–6 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 3, Seahawks 12.
What happened in the Colts vs Seahawks game?
Seattle erased a 13–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Indianapolis 12–3 after the break to win 18–16. The Seahawks finished with a 314–220 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led all players with 7 catches for 113 yards. The Colts committed 1 turnover, the Seahawks none.
What was the game-winning score in Colts vs Seahawks?
Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal with 0:18 left in the fourth quarter gave the Seahawks a 18–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Seahawks?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the game with 18.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR13 of Week 15, on 7 catches for 113 yards. Jonathan Taylor was next with 13.1 (RB20). See Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2025 game log.
Who led Colts vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?
Sam Darnold (SEA) led all passers with 22 of 36 for 271 yards. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 25 carries for 87 yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) led in receiving with 7 catches for 113 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs Seahawks?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.3 PPR points on 15.3 xFP (+3.0). Jonathan Taylor fell furthest short, with 13.1 points on 23.0 xFP (−9.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Colts vs Seahawks?
Jonathan Taylor had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 13.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Seahawks come back to beat the Colts?
The Seahawks' chances of winning fell as low as 16% in the fourth quarter. Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Seahawks?
The Seahawks won the turnover battle 1–0: the Colts gave the ball away 1 time and the Seahawks not at all. The Seahawks won the game.
What is the all-time Colts vs Seahawks record?
The all-time series is tied 7–7 across 14 meetings since 1977.
When did the Colts and Seahawks last play before this game?
Before Week 15 of 2025, they last met in the 2021 season on September 12, 2021, when the Seahawks beat the Colts 28–16.
What was the closing spread for Colts vs Seahawks?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Seahawks −12.5, making the Seattle Seahawks 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Seahawks and 14.5 for the Colts.
Did Colts vs Seahawks go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, 7.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Colts vs Seahawks?
The Colts covered as 12.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Seahawks −12.5. The final margin was 2 points.