Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2001 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-14, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 34–21 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -3.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, E. Kennison (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+13.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (12:05) 37-S.Alexander left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Kennison · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
2. 2 T. Dilfer · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.03 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Carter · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q1 57:05)
• Seattle Seahawks — R. Tongue (Q2 45:00)
• Denver Broncos — E. Kennison (B. Griese pass) (Q2 36:26)
• Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q2 33:19)
• Denver Broncos — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 30:15)
• Seattle Seahawks — A. Bannister (Q3 20:47)
• Denver Broncos — D. O'Neal (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q1 50:50)
• Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 11:24)

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 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 60 (Q1 57:05) — (12:05) 37-S.Alexander left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 56:54) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 53 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue at SEA 45. 25-R.Tongue for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 44:48) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) 14-B.Griese pass to 85-E.Kennison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 36:18) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 33:19) — (3:19) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN, Defensive Offside, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 33:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 30:09) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 69 (Q3 20:47); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 20:34) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 61 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-J.Feagles punts 47 yards to DEN 14, Center-52-J.Darche. 24-D.O'Neal for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:40) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:05) — (12:05) 37-S.Alexander left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.24]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue at SEA 45. 25-R.Tongue for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -8.21]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 20:47) — (5:47) 16-T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by 85-A.Bannister, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, RECOVERED by SEA-85-A.Bannister at DEN 9. 85-A.Bannister for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.61]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) 37-S.Alexander to DEN 8 for -2 yards (97-K.Washington). FUMBLES (97-K.Washington), RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 8. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 8 for no gain (37-S.Alexander). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.39]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 30:15) — (:15) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.37]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue at SEA 45. 25-R.Tongue for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -8.21]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-J.Feagles punts 47 yards to DEN 14, Center-52-J.Darche. 24-D.O'Neal for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.48]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 20:47) — (5:47) 16-T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by 85-A.Bannister, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, RECOVERED by SEA-85-A.Bannister at DEN 9. 85-A.Bannister for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.61]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q1 57:05) — (12:05) 37-S.Alexander left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.24]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.17 total EPA
• T.Dilfer (Seattle Seahawks) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -9.07 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +2.39 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.
• E. Kennison (Denver Broncos) 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.

1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 57:05 · DEN 60 · Score 0-6
   (12:05) 37-S.Alexander left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 56:54 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 50:50 · DEN 26 · Score 0-10
   (5:50) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SEA 53 · Score 0-16
   (15:00) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue at SEA 45. 25-R.Tongue for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 44:48 · DEN 2 · Score 0-17
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
6. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 36:26 · SEA 8 · Score 6-17
   (6:26) 14-B.Griese pass to 85-E.Kennison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 36:18 · SEA 2 · Score 7-17
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 33:19 · DEN 1 · Score 7-23
   (3:19) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN, Defensive Offside, declined.
9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 33:14 · DEN 2 · Score 7-24
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
10. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 30:15 · SEA 1 · Score 13-24
    (:15) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 30:09 · SEA 2 · Score 14-24
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 20:47 · SEA 69 · Score 14-30
    (5:47) 16-T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by 85-A.Bannister, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, RECOVERED by SEA-85-A.Bannister at DEN 9. 85-A.Bannister for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 20:34 · DEN 2 · Score 14-31
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · DEN 6 · Score 14-34
    (11:24) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DEN 61 · Score 20-34
    (2:00) 10-J.Feagles punts 47 yards to DEN 14, Center-52-J.Darche. 24-D.O'Neal for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:40 · SEA 2 · Score 21-34
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-16-T.Rouen.