Game story
In Week 10 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Miller (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +5.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: T.Peterson kicks 57 yards from SEA 30 to DEN 13. C.Watson to DEN 13 for no gain (M.Hanks).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.35 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 C. Miller · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.73 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 S. Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 J. Galloway · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6 H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 A. Green · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8 C. Miller · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Kitna — SEA · Passing
J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+6.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.01 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: J.Elam kicks 60 yards from DEN 30 to SEA 10. A.Green to SEA 24 for 14 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Lynn at SEA 25. A.Lynn to SEA 25 for no gain (A.Green).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) T.Peterson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 42:52) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 23 (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 20:29) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 16:35) — (1:35) C.Miller pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 15:50) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:19) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — T.Peterson kicks 57 yards from SEA 30 to DEN 13. C.Watson to DEN 13 for no gain (M.Hanks).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) C.Miller up the middle to SEA 47 for 13 yards (J.Bellamy).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 18:41) — (3:41) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey to SEA 3 for 36 yards (W.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 30:00) — J.Elam kicks 60 yards from DEN 30 to SEA 10. A.Green to SEA 24 for 14 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Lynn at SEA 25. A.Lynn to SEA 25 for no gain (A.Green).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) C.Miller pass intended for E.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by K.Joseph at SEA 1. K.Joseph pushed ob at SEA 30 for 29 yards (D.Neil).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 18:41) — (3:41) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey to SEA 3 for 36 yards (W.Williams).
Quarterback report card
C.Miller led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Miller (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.73 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 34.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.308 | -0.265 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.3% | 61.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.04, Seattle Seahawks -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -3.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -1.64 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 57:17 · DEN 17 · Score 0-3
(12:17) T.Peterson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · DEN 10 · Score 0-9
(15:00) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 42:52 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 29:51 · SEA 7 · Score 3-10
(14:51) J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 22:32 · SEA 23 · Score 9-10
(7:32) C.Miller pass to E.McCaffrey for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:29 · SEA 2 · Score 10-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 16:35 · SEA 1 · Score 16-10
(1:35) C.Miller pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 15:50 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 25 · Score 17-13
(15:00) T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · DEN 20 · Score 17-19
(10:01) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:19 · DEN 2 · Score 17-20
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 20-17 in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Denver Broncos 17, Seattle Seahawks 20 (DEN 17-20 SEA) in Week 10, 1999 on 1999-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 17, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 16:35) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:01) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 57:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q3 29:51, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. Miller (Denver Broncos), 55.6% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.73 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 47.1% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +6.35 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.01 EPA): J.Elam kicks 60 yards from DEN 30 to SEA 10. A.Green to SEA 24 for 14 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Lynn at SEA 25. A.Lynn to SEA 25 for no gain (A.Green).. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.6%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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