Game story
In Week 8 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-30, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 34–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -0.59 total EPA, and -3.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Obomanu (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (10:41) SEA #7 Jackson in at QB. 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SEA 28 for no gain (53-T.Howard). FUMBLES (53-T.Howard), RECOVERED by CIN-27-G.Wilson at SEA 31. 27-G.Wilson to SEA 31 for no gain (72-R.Ga
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 34 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2 D. Lee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4 S. Rice · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.56 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7 A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 J. Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Obomanu — SEA · Receiving
B. Obomanu posted the highest total EPA (+6.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.68 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 16-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [97-G.Atkins] at CIN 25. 20-R.Nelson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Simpson (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Tate
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Nelson
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 16 (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q1 48:52) — (3:52) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 89-J.Simpson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 48:47) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 43 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q3 15:08) — (:08) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–6. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 93 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 9-J.Ryan punts 49 yards to CIN 44, Center-49-C.Gresham. 19-B.Tate for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 3:22) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 44 (Q4 0:49); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:36) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) SEA #7 Jackson in at QB. 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SEA 28 for no gain (53-T.Howard). FUMBLES (53-T.Howard), RECOVERED by CIN-27-G.Wilson at SEA 31. 27-G.Wilson to SEA 31 for no gain (72-R.Ga
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 50:18) — (5:18) 9-J.Ryan punts 65 yards to CIN 11, Center-49-C.Gresham. 24-A.Jones pushed ob at SEA 26 for 63 yards (9-J.Ryan).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice to CIN 14 for 35 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 87-B.Obomanu to CIN 27 for 32 yards (29-L.Hall).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 16-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [97-G.Atkins] at CIN 25. 20-R.Nelson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 9-J.Ryan punts 49 yards to CIN 44, Center-49-C.Gresham. 19-B.Tate for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) SEA #7 Jackson in at QB. 24-M.Lynch up the middle to SEA 28 for no gain (53-T.Howard). FUMBLES (53-T.Howard), RECOVERED by CIN-27-G.Wilson at SEA 31. 27-G.Wilson to SEA 31 for no gain (72-R.Ga
Quarterback report card
T.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.59 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.251 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.164 | -0.540 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +2.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -23.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Obomanu (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Jackson (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- A. Dalton (CIN) 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 51:48 · SEA 16 · Score 3-0
(6:48) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 48:52 · SEA 14 · Score 9-0
(3:52) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 89-J.Simpson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 48:47 · SEA 2 · Score 10-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · CIN 29 · Score 10-3
(15:00) 4-S.Hauschka 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · SEA 43 · Score 16-3
(2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:51 · SEA 2 · Score 17-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 15:08 · CIN 7 · Score 17-6
(:08) 4-S.Hauschka 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:59 · CIN 2 · Score 17-12
(8:59) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 5:01 · SEA 30 · Score 20-12
(5:01) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · CIN 93 · Score 26-12
(3:39) 9-J.Ryan punts 49 yards to CIN 44, Center-49-C.Gresham. 19-B.Tate for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · SEA 2 · Score 27-12
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:49 · CIN 44 · Score 33-12
(:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 16-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [97-G.Atkins] at CIN 25. 20-R.Nelson for 75 yards, TOU - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:36 · SEA 2 · Score 34-12
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Seattle Seahawks 34-12 in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 34, Seattle Seahawks 12 (CIN 34-12 SEA) in Week 8, 2011 on 2011-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 34, Seattle Seahawks 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 48:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 32:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 8:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Tate (Q4 3:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Nelson (Q4 0:49) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 51:48, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 15:08, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 5:01, 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?
T. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks), 48.8% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.59 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.6% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks?
B. Obomanu (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +6.13 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.68 EPA): (:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 16-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [97-G.Atkins] at CIN 25. 20-R.Nelson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.1%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
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