Final2021 Week 1

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Seattle Seahawks vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 1 2021

Seattle Seahawks

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28

Indianapolis Colts

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16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Seahawks7140728
Colts370616

SEA 28IND 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Russell Wilson

    SEA · QB

    27.1PPR pts

    18/23, 254 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyler Lockett

    SEA · WR

    26.0PPR pts

    4 REC, 100 YDS, 2 TD

  • Colts leader

    Zach Pascal

    IND · WR

    20.3PPR pts

    4 REC, 43 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    DeForest Buckner

    IND

    1 SACK, 6 TKL

Seahawks 28, Colts 16: Seattle beats Indianapolis

Seattle led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Indianapolis 7–6 after the break to win 28–16. The Seahawks finished with a 381–336 edge in total offense and averaged 7.2 yards per play.

The Colts went 5-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover.

Key advantages

  • +2.5 yards/play SEA 7.2 · IND 4.7
  • +45 total yards SEA 381 · IND 336
  • +6% third-down rate SEA 44% · IND 38%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Seahawks Won

Seattle won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs Colts
SeahawksStatColts
7.2Yards per play4.7
381Total yards336
44%Third-down conversion38%
Other team stats
53Plays71
1Turnovers1
24:13Time of possession35:47

Scoring Summary

The Seahawks scored four touchdowns; the Colts scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs Colts
TimeTeamPlaySEAIND
1st quarter
5:41INDRodrigo Blankenship 21-yard FG Takes lead03
1:26SEARussell Wilson → Tyler Lockett, 23-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP73
2nd quarter
11:22SEARussell Wilson → Gerald Everett, 9-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP143
7:04INDCarson Wentz → Zach Pascal, 10-yard TDRodrigo Blankenship XP1410
0:41SEARussell Wilson → Tyler Lockett, 69-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP2110
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
6:41SEARussell Wilson → DK Metcalf, 15-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP2810
2:08INDCarson Wentz → Zach Pascal, 11-yard TD2816

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs Colts, Week 1 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Russell WilsonSEAQB27.1 PTSQB8
  2. Tyler LockettSEAWR26.0 PTSWR7
  3. Zach PascalINDWR20.3 PTSWR16
  4. Jonathan TaylorINDRB17.6 PTSRB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Russell WilsonSEAQB27.1QB818/2325440590152.3
Carson WentzINDQB17.3QB1925/38251204230102.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyler LockettSEAWR26.0WR7WR———541002
Zach PascalINDWR20.3WR16WR———54432
Jonathan TaylorINDRB17.6RB11RB1756076600Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfSEAWR16.0WR27WR———54601Start/Sit →
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB14.2RB19RB934086480
Chris CarsonSEARB11.7RB25RB1691033260
Gerald EverettSEATE10.0TE16TE———22201
Will DisslySEATE6.7TE25TE———33370
Michael PittmanINDWR5.9WR77WR———43290
Jack DoyleINDTE5.1TE32TE———43210
Michael StrachanINDWR4.6WR88WR———22260
Dee EskridgeSEAWR3.8WR93WR22201160
Parris CampbellINDWR3.4WR96WR———31240
DeeJay DallasSEARB2.0RB62RB1501150Start/Sit →
Rashaad PennySEARB0.8RB72RB280————
Freddie SwainSEAWR0.5WR120WR1501000
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE0.0—TE———2000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. DK MetcalfWR50 snaps93%
  2. Tyler LockettWR46 snaps85%
  3. Chris CarsonRB42 snaps78%
  4. Gerald EverettTE39 snaps72%
  5. Will DisslyTE38 snaps70%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Tyler Lockett24%, 5 targets
  2. DK Metcalf24%, 5 targets
  3. Chris Carson14%, 3 targets
  4. Will Dissly14%, 3 targets
  5. Gerald Everett10%, 2 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Chris Carson59%, 16 carries
  2. Russell Wilson19%, 5 carries
  3. Rashaad Penny7%, 2 carries
  4. Dee Eskridge7%, 2 carries
  5. DeeJay Dallas4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR74 snaps97%
  2. Zach PascalWR69 snaps91%
  3. Parris CampbellWR46 snaps61%
  4. Jack DoyleTE45 snaps59%
  5. Jonathan TaylorRB42 snaps55%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Nyheim Miller-Hines23%, 8 targets
  2. Jonathan Taylor20%, 7 targets
  3. Zach Pascal14%, 5 targets
  4. Jack Doyle11%, 4 targets
  5. Michael Pittman11%, 4 targets
  6. Other20%, 7 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor57%, 17 carries
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines30%, 9 carries
  3. Carson Wentz13%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR7497%411%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR5093%524%0
Zach PascalINDWR6991%514%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR4685%524%0
Chris CarsonSEARB4278%314%16
Gerald EverettSEATE3972%210%0
Will DisslySEATE3870%314%0
Parris CampbellINDWR4661%39%0
Jack DoyleINDTE4559%411%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4255%720%17
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3951%26%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB3445%823%9
Freddie SwainSEAWR2343%15%1
Michael StrachanINDWR1824%26%0
Dee EskridgeSEAWR1222%15%2
Rashaad PennySEARB713%00%2
Tyler MabrySEATE611%00%0
Kylen GransonINDTE79%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR68%00%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB36%15%1
Penny HartSEAWR24%00%0
Travis HomerSEARB24%00%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+17.6Tyler Lockett26.0 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.1Jonathan Taylor17.6 PTS vs 22.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.7 xFPJonathan Taylor17.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB17.622.7−5.155%57% car—01757%720%
Carson WentzIND · QB18.319.3−1.0100%38 att—38413%00%
Nyheim HinesIND · —14.219.3−5.1—30% car—0930%823%
Chris CarsonSEA · RB12.715.3−2.678%59% car—01659%314%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB27.113.3+13.8100%23 att—23519%00%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR16.08.4+7.693%24% tgt—000%524%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR26.08.4+17.685%24% tgt—000%524%
Zach PascalIND · WR20.38.4+11.991%14% tgt—000%514%
Jack DoyleIND · TE5.16.7−1.659%11% tgt—000%411%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR5.96.7−0.897%11% tgt—000%411%
Parris CampbellIND · WR3.45.1−1.761%9% tgt—000%39%
Will DisslySEA · TE6.75.1+1.670%14% tgt—000%314%
Gerald EverettSEA · TE10.03.4+6.672%10% tgt—000%210%
Michael StrachanIND · WR4.63.4+1.224%6% tgt—000%26%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE0.03.4−3.451%6% tgt—000%26%
Dee EskridgeSEA · WR3.83.0+0.822%7% car—027%15%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB2.02.3−0.36%5% tgt—014%15%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR0.52.3−1.843%5% tgt—014%15%
Rashaad PennySEA · RB0.81.3−0.513%7% car—027%00%

Team totals: Seahawks 21 targets and 27 carries; Colts 35 targets and 30 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 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson Ran hot

SEA · QB · 27.1 pts on 13.3 expected

18 of 23 passing for 254 yards, 4 touchdowns; 5 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Carson Wentz

IND · QB · 18.3 pts on 19.3 expected

25 of 38 passing for 251 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Chris Carson

SEA · RB · 12.7 pts on 15.3 expected

3 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 26 yards; 16 carries (59% of the team's) for 91 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

DK Metcalf Ran hot

SEA · WR · 16.0 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Jonathan Taylor Unlucky

IND · RB · 17.6 pts on 22.7 expected

7 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 60 yards; 17 carries (57% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Nyheim Hines Unlucky

IND · — · 14.2 pts on 19.3 expected

8 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 48 yards; 9 carries (30% of the team's) for 34 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyler Lockett Ran hot

SEA · WR · 26.0 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Zach Pascal Ran hot

IND · WR · 20.3 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toSeahawks DColts D
QBs17.216.6
RBs28.919.5
WRs33.232.8
TEs14.414.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 41%, stood at 10% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +10Blankenship 21-yd FG42% → 51%Q1 5:41
  2. −23Wilson → Lockett, 23-yd TD52% → 30%Q1 1:26
  3. −17Wilson → Everett, 9-yd TD29% → 12%Q2 11:22
  4. +18Wentz → Pascal, 10-yd TD11% → 29%Q2 7:04
  5. −19Wilson → Lockett, 69-yd TD28% → 10%Q2 0:41

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs Colts
Seattle SeahawksMeasureIndianapolis Colts
53Plays71
49%Pass rate58%
9.3Yds / dropback5.4
5.2Yds / carry3.8
4/9Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Seattle ran 18 fewer plays but gained 3.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Metcalf 24% · Lockett 24% · Carson 14%
  • IND Hines 23% · Taylor 20% · Pascal 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs Colts
ResultSEAIND
Touchdowns42
Field goals01
Punts54
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs02
  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Seahawks scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:0014729:19Field goal
SEAQ1 5:419814:15Touchdown
INDQ1 1:263-41:36Punt
SEAQ2 14:507613:28Touchdown
INDQ2 11:227684:18Touchdown
SEAQ2 7:044221:53Punt
INDQ2 5:11332:11Punt
SEAQ2 3:006832:19Touchdown
INDQ2 0:41490:41Downs
SEAQ3 15:005212:41Punt
INDQ3 12:19371:13Punt
SEAQ3 11:06573:10Punt
INDQ3 7:563-81:40Punt
SEAQ3 6:16240:39Fumble
INDQ3 5:375242:10Fumble
SEAQ3 3:275192:05Punt
INDQ3 1:2214596:26Downs
SEAQ4 9:567733:15Touchdown
INDQ4 6:4110754:33Touchdown
SEAQ4 2:08300:28Punt
INDQ4 1:406381:40End 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.

Seahawks vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and Colts 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 Seahawks win
46–182017
Largest Colts win
34–172009

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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Seahawks vs Colts
SeahawksStatColts
7-10Record9-8
23.2Points per game26.5
323.9Yards per game347.1
5.8Yards per play5.6
21.5Points allowed per game21.5
379.1Yards allowed per game343.2

Seahawks vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SEA −3Seahawks covered by 9
Total
49Under: 44 points scored (by 5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Seahawks26.028+2.0
Colts23.016−7.0

The Seahawks beat their implied total and the Colts fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Seahawks and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Seahawk or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Seahawks vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Seahawks vs Colts Week 1 game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–16 in Week 1 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 12, 2021. See the Seahawks' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Colts?

The final score was Seahawks 28, Colts 16. The Seahawks led 21–10 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 7, Colts 6.

What happened in the Seahawks vs Colts game?

Seattle led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Indianapolis 7–6 after the break to win 28–16. The Seahawks finished with a 381–336 edge in total offense and averaged 7.2 yards per play. Russell Wilson led all players with 18 of 23 passing for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 9 rushing yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs Colts?

Russell Wilson led the game with 27.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB8 of Week 1, on 18 of 23 passing for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 9 rushing yards. Tyler Lockett was next with 26.0 (WR7).

Who led Seahawks vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Russell Wilson (SEA) led all passers with 18 of 23 for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns. Chris Carson (SEA) led in rushing with 16 carries for 91 yards. Tyler Lockett (SEA) led in receiving with 4 catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Russell Wilson score against the Colts?

Russell Wilson scored 27.1 fantasy points against the Colts in Week 1 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 18 of 23 passing for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 5 carries for 9 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Seahawks vs Colts?

Tyler Lockett outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.0 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+17.6). Jonathan Taylor fell furthest short, with 17.6 points on 22.7 xFP (−5.1). 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 Seahawks vs Colts?

Jonathan Taylor had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Seahawks beat the Colts?

The Seahawks beat the Colts 28–16 because they averaged 7.2 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 381–336.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs Colts record?

The all-time series is tied 7–7 across 14 meetings since 1977.

When did the Seahawks and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on October 1, 2017, when the Seahawks beat the Colts 46–18.

What is the Seahawks vs Colts record since 2021?

The Seahawks lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Seahawks −3, making the Seattle Seahawks 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 49. That implied about 26.0 points for the Seahawks and 23.0 for the Colts.

Did Seahawks vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 49, and the teams combined for 44 points, 5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs Colts?

The Seahawks covered by 9 against the closing line of Seahawks −3. The final margin was 12 points.