Game story
In Week 3 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-23, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +10.34 total EPA, and +8.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (1:41) 37-S.Alexander right tackle to CIN 22 for 14 yards (59-L.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 2 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.34 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 4 N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 5 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 7 K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 R. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — CIN · Receiving
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+14.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.58 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.41 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Watson
- Seattle Seahawks — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 84-B.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 58:31); Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 35 (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 51:18) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 25 (Q2 40:26) — (10:26) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 42 (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 32:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 2–0. Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the CIN 94 (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (52-L.Marshall)..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–9. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 6 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 33-K.Watson right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:00) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:41) — (1:41) 37-S.Alexander right tackle to CIN 22 for 14 yards (59-L.Johnson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 40-M.Williams (22-J.Joseph) at CIN 21. 40-M.Williams pushed ob at SEA 44 for 35 yards (65-C.Spencer).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:00) — 3-J.Brown kicks 69 yards from SEA 30 to CIN 1. 16-G.Holt to CIN 29 for 28 yards (50-L.Laury, 36-A.Pearman). FUMBLES (50-L.Laury), RECOVERED by SEA-24-D.Grant at CIN 33. 24-D.Grant to CIN 33 for no gai
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 40-M.Williams (22-J.Joseph) at CIN 21. 40-M.Williams pushed ob at SEA 44 for 35 yards (65-C.Spencer).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 88-M.Pollard INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at CIN 30. 29-L.Hall to CIN 32 for 2 yards (88-M.Pollard).
Quarterback report card
C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.34 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.211 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.074 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.05, Seattle Seahawks +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +5.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +5.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 58:38 · CIN 18 · Score 0-6
(13:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 84-B.Engram for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 58:31 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. PENALTY on CIN, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 51:25 · SEA 35 · Score 6-7
(6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 51:18 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:26 · SEA 25 · Score 10-7
(10:26) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 32:13 · CIN 42 · Score 10-13
(2:13) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 83-D.Branch for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 32:06 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 26:25 · CIN 94 · Score 12-14
(11:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (52-L.Marshall). - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:00 · SEA 6 · Score 15-14
(10:00) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 6:04 · CIN 5 · Score 15-17
(6:04) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · SEA 8 · Score 21-17
(2:48) 33-K.Watson right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · CIN 22 · Score 21-23
(1:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 81-N.Burleson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 1:00 · CIN 2 · Score 21-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 21, Seattle Seahawks 24 (CIN 21-24 SEA) in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 2, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Seattle Seahawks 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — B. Engram (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 58:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 51:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Branch (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 32:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Watson (Q4 2:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 1:06) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 40:26, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 10:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 6:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.1% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.34 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 61.5% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +14.20 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.41 EPA): (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.7%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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