Final2021 Week 12

Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

Seattle Seahawks vs Washington Commanders, Week 12 2021

Seattle Seahawks

Away

15

Washington Commanders

HomeWon

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Seahawks720615
Commanders368017

SEA 15WAS 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Russell Wilson

    SEA · QB

    19.5PPR pts

    20/31, 247 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Antonio Gibson

    WAS · RB

    23.6PPR pts

    29 ATT, 111 YDS, 7 REC, 35 REC YDS

  • Seahawks leader

    Gerald Everett

    SEA · TE

    14.7PPR pts

    5 REC, 37 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jamal Adams

    SEA

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Commanders 17, Seahawks 15: Washington holds off Seattle

Washington broke a 9–9 halftime tie, outscoring Seattle 8–6 after the break to win 17–15. The Commanders finished with a 371–267 edge in total offense.

The Seahawks went 4-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Commanders kept the ball for 41:40.

Key advantages

  • +104 total yards WAS 371 · SEA 267
  • +5% third-down rate WAS 38% · SEA 33%
  • +23:20 time of possession WAS 41:40 · SEA 18:20

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs Commanders
SeahawksStatCommanders
267Total yards371
33%Third-down conversion38%
18:20Time of possession41:40
Other team stats
5.9Yards per play4.7
45Plays79
1Turnovers1

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Seahawks scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs Commanders
TimeTeamPlaySEAWAS
1st quarter
2:59WASJoey Slye 23-yard FG Takes lead03
0:20SEARussell Wilson → Gerald Everett, 6-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP73
2nd quarter
0:56WASTaylor Heinicke → J.D. McKissic, 10-yard TD Takes leadXP missed79
0:56SEASeahawks TD Takes lead139
3rd quarter
8:30WASJ.D. McKissic 10-yard TD run Takes leadAntonio Gibson 2-pt run1317
4th quarter
0:15SEARussell Wilson → Freddie Swain, 32-yard TD Takes lead2-pt try failed1917

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs Commanders, Week 12 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Antonio GibsonWASRB23.6 PTSRB5
  2. J.D. McKissicWASRB22.6 PTSRB6
  3. Russell WilsonSEAQB19.5 PTSQB9
  4. Gerald EverettSEATE14.7 PTSTE6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Russell WilsonSEAQB19.5QB920/31247202160110.6
Taylor HeinickeWASQB12.2QB1927/352231143090.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Antonio GibsonWASRB23.6RB5RB29111077350
J.D. McKissicWASRB22.6RB6RB730155261
Gerald EverettSEATE14.7TE6TE———95371
Tyler LockettSEAWR12.6WR29WR———53960
Freddie SwainSEAWR10.2WR36WR———21321
Terry McLaurinWASWR9.1WR42WR———74510Start/Sit →
DeeJay DallasSEARB8.1RB34RB34055270Start/Sit →
DeAndre CarterWASWR7.6WR50WR14054420
Logan ThomasWASTE6.1TE23TE———63310
Will DisslySEATE3.9TE32TE———22190
Adam HumphriesWASWR3.4WR81WR———22140
Dee EskridgeSEAWR3.0WR86WR———32100
John BatesWASTE2.5TE37TE———11150Start/Sit →
Curtis SamuelWASWR2.3WR91WR1401190
DK MetcalfSEAWR2.3WR92WR———41130Start/Sit →
Alex CollinsSEARB0.7RB69RB714011130
Jaret PattersonWASRB0.0—RB100————

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Tyler LockettWR47 snaps100%
  2. DK MetcalfWR44 snaps94%
  3. Gerald EverettTE37 snaps79%
  4. Freddie SwainWR31 snaps66%
  5. DeeJay DallasRB28 snaps60%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Gerald Everett29%, 9 targets
  2. Tyler Lockett16%, 5 targets
  3. DeeJay Dallas16%, 5 targets
  4. DK Metcalf13%, 4 targets
  5. Dee Eskridge10%, 3 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share12 carries

  1. Alex Collins58%, 7 carries
  2. DeeJay Dallas25%, 3 carries
  3. Russell Wilson17%, 2 carries

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR76 snaps90%
  2. Logan ThomasTE66 snaps79%
  3. DeAndre CarterWR61 snaps73%
  4. Antonio GibsonRB57 snaps68%
  5. John BatesTE48 snaps57%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin21%, 7 targets
  2. Antonio Gibson21%, 7 targets
  3. Logan Thomas18%, 6 targets
  4. DeAndre Carter15%, 5 targets
  5. J.D. McKissic15%, 5 targets
  6. Other12%, 4 targets

Carry Share43 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson67%, 29 carries
  2. J.D. McKissic16%, 7 carries
  3. Taylor Heinicke9%, 4 carries
  4. DeAndre Carter2%, 1 carries
  5. Curtis Samuel2%, 1 carries
  6. Other2%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler LockettSEAWR47100%516%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4494%413%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR7690%721%0
Gerald EverettSEATE3779%929%0
Logan ThomasWASTE6679%618%0
DeAndre CarterWASWR6173%515%1
Antonio GibsonWASRB5768%721%29
Freddie SwainSEAWR3166%26%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB2860%516%3
John BatesWASTE4857%13%0
Alex CollinsSEARB1940%13%7
J.D. McKissicWASRB3339%515%7
Adam HumphriesWASWR3238%26%0
Will DisslySEATE1634%26%0
Dee EskridgeSEAWR1328%310%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR2024%13%1
Cam SimsWASWR1214%00%0
Dyami BrownWASWR78%00%0
Jaret PattersonWASRB34%00%1
Sammis ReyesWASTE34%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+9.7J.D. McKissic22.6 PTS vs 12.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.8Antonio Gibson23.6 PTS vs 30.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume30.4 xFPAntonio Gibson23.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB23.630.4−6.868%67% car—02967%721%
Taylor HeinickeWAS · QB12.218.0−5.8100%35 att—3549%00%
Gerald EverettSEA · TE14.715.2−0.579%29% tgt—000%929%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB19.514.9+4.6100%31 att—31217%00%
J.D. McKissicWAS · RB22.612.9+9.739%16% car—0716%515%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR9.111.8−2.790%21% tgt—000%721%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB8.110.3−2.260%25% car—0325%516%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE6.110.1−4.079%18% tgt—000%618%
DeAndre CarterWAS · WR8.69.1−0.573%15% tgt—012%515%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR12.68.4+4.2100%16% tgt—000%516%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR2.36.7−4.494%13% tgt—000%413%
Alex CollinsSEA · RB1.76.2−4.540%58% car—0758%13%
Dee EskridgeSEA · WR3.05.1−2.128%10% tgt—000%310%
Adam HumphriesWAS · WR3.43.40.038%6% tgt—000%26%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR10.23.4+6.866%6% tgt—000%26%
Will DisslySEA · TE3.93.4+0.534%6% tgt—000%26%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR2.32.30.024%3% tgt—012%13%
John BatesWAS · TE2.51.7+0.857%3% tgt—000%13%
Jaret PattersonWAS · RB0.00.6−0.64%2% car—012%00%

Team totals: Seahawks 31 targets and 12 carries; Commanders 34 targets and 43 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

SEA · QB · 19.5 pts on 14.9 expected

20 of 31 passing for 247 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 16 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Taylor Heinicke Unlucky

WAS · QB · 12.2 pts on 18.0 expected

27 of 35 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Gerald Everett

SEA · TE · 14.7 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

DeeJay Dallas

SEA · RB · 8.1 pts on 10.3 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards; 3 carries (25% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.

Start/Sit: DeeJay Dallas →

Antonio Gibson Volume, no payoff

WAS · RB · 23.6 pts on 30.4 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 35 yards; 29 carries (67% of the team's) for 111 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 30.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

J.D. McKissic Ran hot

WAS · RB · 22.6 pts on 12.9 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 26 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (16% of the team's) for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Freddie Swain Ran hot

SEA · WR · 10.2 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 32 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Alex Collins

SEA · RB · 1.7 pts on 6.2 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 13 yards; 7 carries (58% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.2 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: DeeJay Dallas led the backfield with 60% of the snaps after trailing Alex Collins before this game.
  • Stock down: Alex Collins lost the backfield lead: 40% of the snaps to DeeJay Dallas's 60%.
  • Stock down: Will Dissly played 34% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Antonio Gibson played 68% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.
  • Stock up: DeAndre Carter played 73% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
  • Stock up: John Bates played 57% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and Commanders defense
Points allowed toSeahawks DCommanders D
QBs17.222.1
RBs28.921.9
WRs33.236.0
TEs14.412.9

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

How the Game Swung

Washington opened at 46% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Commanders win probability

Commanders win probability by game minuteCommanders started at 46%, stood at 31% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Wilson → Everett, 6-yd TD56% → 33%Q1 0:20
  2. +24Heinicke → McKissic, 10-yd TD31% → 55%Q2 0:56
  3. −24Seahawks TD55% → 31%Q2 0:56
  4. +36McKissic 10-yd TD run29% → 66%Q3 8:30
  5. −99Wilson → Swain, 32-yd TD>99% → 1%Q4 0:15

Swing in Commanders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs Commanders
Seattle SeahawksMeasureWashington Commanders
45Plays79
73%Pass rate46%
7.1Yds / dropback6.1
2.8Yds / carry3.5
4/12Third downs5/13

Efficiency edge Washington ran 34 more plays and gained 0.7 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Everett 29% · Dallas 16% · Lockett 16%
  • WAS Gibson 21% · McLaurin 21% · Thomas 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs Commanders
ResultSEAWAS
Touchdowns22
Field goals01
Punts85
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs01
  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 15-play, 68-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Commanders drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to nine minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
WASQ1 15:00361:01Punt
SEAQ1 13:59311:35Punt
WASQ1 12:2415689:25Field goal
SEAQ1 2:596752:39Touchdown
WASQ1 0:205181:58Punt
SEAQ2 13:224222:39Punt
WASQ2 10:4310506:03Interception
SEAQ2 4:402520:48Fumble
WASQ2 3:529732:56Touchdown
SEAQ2 0:56390:40Punt
WASQ2 0:161-10:16End of half
SEAQ3 15:00351:34Punt
WASQ3 13:2611734:56Touchdown
SEAQ3 8:30371:36Punt
WASQ3 6:54391:56Punt
SEAQ3 4:58360:48Punt
WASQ3 4:10392:07Punt
SEAQ3 2:033-32:13Punt
WASQ4 14:50302:10Punt
SEAQ4 12:405161:44Punt
WASQ4 10:5616848:37Downs
SEAQ4 2:1910962:04Touchdown
WASQ4 0:151-10:15End 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 Commanders Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and Commanders first met in 1976 and have played 25 times since.

All-time series
14–11Commanders lead, 25 meetings since 1976
Postseason
3–0Seahawks won in 2005, 2007, and 2012
Largest Seahawks win
38–142025
Largest Commanders win
29–01989

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, C = Commanders 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 Commanders
SeahawksStatCommanders
7-10Record7-10
23.2Points per game19.7
323.9Yards per game323.6
5.8Yards per play5.1
21.5Points allowed per game25.5
379.1Yards allowed per game359.3

Seahawks vs Commanders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SEA −1.5Seahawks failed to cover by 3.5
Total
46.5Under: 32 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Seahawks24.015−9.0
Commanders22.517−5.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

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

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
5–6
Over/under
1–9–1
ATS as favorite
2–4
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
3–3

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
4–7
Over/under
5–6
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
3–5
ATS at home
2–4

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

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Seahawks and Commanders in Fantasy

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

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Seahawks vs Commanders Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Seahawks vs Commanders Week 12 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Seattle Seahawks 17–15 in Week 12 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on November 29, 2021. See the Commanders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Commanders?

The final score was Commanders 17, Seahawks 15. The teams were tied 9–9 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 6, Commanders 8.

What happened in the Seahawks vs Commanders game?

Washington broke a 9–9 halftime tie, outscoring Seattle 8–6 after the break to win 17–15. The Commanders finished with a 371–267 edge in total offense. Antonio Gibson led all players with 7 catches for 35 yards, plus 29 carries for 111 rushing yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs Commanders?

Antonio Gibson led the game with 23.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB5 of Week 12, on 7 catches for 35 yards, plus 29 carries for 111 rushing yards. J.D. McKissic was next with 22.6 (RB6).

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

Russell Wilson (SEA) led all passers with 20 of 31 for 247 yards and 2 touchdowns. Antonio Gibson (WAS) led in rushing with 29 carries for 111 yards. Tyler Lockett (SEA) led in receiving with 3 catches for 96 yards.

How many fantasy points did Antonio Gibson score against the Seahawks?

Antonio Gibson scored 23.6 points in PPR leagues, 20.1 in half-PPR and 16.6 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 12 of the 2021 season, on 7 catches for 35 yards, plus 29 carries for 111 rushing yards. He drew 21% of his team's targets.

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

J.D. McKissic outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.6 PPR points on 12.9 xFP (+9.7). Antonio Gibson fell furthest short, with 23.6 points on 30.4 xFP (−6.8). 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 Commanders?

Antonio Gibson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 30.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Commanders beat the Seahawks?

The Commanders beat the Seahawks 17–15 because they outgained them 371–267.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs Commanders record?

The Commanders lead the all-time series 14–11 across 25 meetings since 1976, including a 0–3 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 12 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 20, 2020, when the Seahawks beat the Commanders 20–15.

Have the Seahawks and Commanders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The Seahawks are 3–0 against the Commanders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs Commanders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Seahawks −1.5, making the Seattle Seahawks 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 24.0 points for the Seahawks and 22.5 for the Commanders.

Did Seahawks vs Commanders go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 32 points, 14.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs Commanders?

The Commanders covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Seahawks −1.5. The final margin was 2 points.