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NFL · Week 10 · November 18, 2001 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Buffalo Bills: 2001 Week 10 Recap

Seahawks defeat Bills 23–20 in Week 10

A.Van Pelt led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 23–20 Week 10 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 23 5–4 Winner
Final 23–20
Buffalo Bills 20 1–8
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
A.Van Pelt
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Van Pelt
Game date
November 18, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • M.Hasselbeck 16/24 · 140 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 2 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • A.Van Pelt 28/46 · 303 YDS · 2 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Price 10 REC · 138 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Centers 8 REC · 66 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 23–20 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Van Pelt
Top passer
A.Van Pelt
Biggest EPA play
(4:23) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at BUF 33 for -3 yards (94-C.Brown). FUMBLES (94-C.Brown), REC…
Game date
2001-11-18

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 23–20 on 2001-11-18. A.Van Pelt posted a game-high +7.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Seattle Seahawks3776023
Buffalo Bills01037020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 3:02FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 22
    Score
    3-0

    (3:02) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:17TD
    Keilan Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 7
    Score
    9-0

    (9:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in rear of end zone.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:10XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    10-0

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 7:45TD
    PPP. Price

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    10-6

    (7:45) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 3 yds. into end zone. Key block at line: C.Hulsey.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 7:40XP
    JAJ. Arians

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    10-7

    9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:22FG
    JAJ. Arians

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 7
    Score
    10-10

    (:22) 9-J.Arians 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:45TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 1
    Score
    16-10

    (10:45) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 10:41XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    17-10

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 4:56FG
    JAJ. Arians

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    17-13

    (4:56) 9-J.Arians 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:27FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 20
    Score
    20-13

    (5:27) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:19FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 33
    Score
    23-13

    (3:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:27TD
    JRJ. Riemersma

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 6
    Score
    23-19

    (1:27) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone, right side.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:23XP
    JAJ. Arians

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    23-20

    9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A.Van Pelt · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.28 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  4. 4Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Centers · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

A.Van Pelt — BUF · Passing

A.Van Pelt posted the highest total EPA (+7.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

A.Van Pelt's top snap (-3.94 EPA): (4:23) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at BUF 33 for -3 yards (94-C.Brown). FUMBLES (94-C.Brown), RECOVERED by SEA-78-A.Cochran at BUF 33. 78-A.Cochran to BUF 33 for no gain (71-C.Hulsey).

Quarterback report card

A.Van Pelt led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +6.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.168+0.065
Offensive success rate51.4%51.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.262+0.168
Rush EPA/play-0.045-0.139
Defensive EPA/play-0.065-0.168
Defensive success rate48.3%48.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +5.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +12.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Keilan RobinsonSeattle Seahawks — Keilan Robinson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 9:17)
  • Buffalo Bills — P. Price (Q2 7:45)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 10:45)
  • Buffalo Bills — J. Riemersma (Q4 1:27)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q1 3:02)
  • Buffalo Bills — J. Arians (Q2 0:22)
  • Buffalo Bills — J. Arians (Q3 4:56)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 5:27)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 3:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in rear of end zone.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 3 yds. into end zone. Key block at line: C.Hulsey.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 7:40) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 9-J.Arians 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:41) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) 9-J.Arians 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone, right side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:23) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at BUF 33 for -3 yards (94-C.Brown). FUMBLES (94-C.Brown), RECOVERED by SEA-78-A.Cochran at BUF 33. 78-A.Cochran to BUF 33 for no gain (71-C.Hulsey). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.94]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) 20-T.Henry left tackle to SEA 30 for 3 yards (99-L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (99-L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by SEA-24-S.Springs at SEA 28. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.74]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 9-J.Arians 45 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -1.97]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at SEA 30 for -8 yards (59-T.Terry). FUMBLES (59-T.Terry), recovered by BUF-63-B.Conaty at SEA 32. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -1.26]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds to SEA 17 for 51 yards (29-C.Fuller). Caught in coverage at SEA38, left sideline. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.01]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at BUF 33 for -3 yards (94-C.Brown). FUMBLES (94-C.Brown), RECOVERED by SEA-78-A.Cochran at BUF 33. 78-A.Cochran to BUF 33 for no gain (71-C.Hulsey). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.94]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) 20-T.Henry left tackle to SEA 30 for 3 yards (99-L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (99-L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by SEA-24-S.Springs at SEA 28. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.74]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in rear of end zone. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.28]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 3 yds. into end zone. Key block at line: C.Hulsey. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +3.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 3:02 · BUF 22 · Score 3-0
    (3:02) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:17 · BUF 7 · Score 9-0
    (9:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle in rear of end zone.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · BUF 2 · Score 10-0
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 7:45 · SEA 16 · Score 10-6
    (7:45) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, 3 yds. into end zone. Key block at line: C.Hulsey.
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · SEA 2 · Score 10-7
    9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
  6. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · SEA 7 · Score 10-10
    (:22) 9-J.Arians 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · BUF 1 · Score 16-10
    (10:45) 37-S.Alexander left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 10:41 · BUF 2 · Score 17-10
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  9. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 4:56 · SEA 8 · Score 17-13
    (4:56) 9-J.Arians 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:27 · BUF 20 · Score 20-13
    (5:27) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:19 · BUF 33 · Score 23-13
    (3:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-8-M.Hasselbeck.
  12. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · SEA 6 · Score 23-19
    (1:27) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone, right side.
  13. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · SEA 2 · Score 23-20
    9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills on 2001-11-18?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Buffalo Bills 23-20 in Week 10, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Buffalo Bills 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Robinson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 9:17) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (Q2 7:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 10:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Riemersma (Q4 1:27) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 3:02, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q3 4:56, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 5:27, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 3:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills), 60.9% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 66.7% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills?

A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-3.94 EPA): (4:23) 10-A.Van Pelt sacked at BUF 33 for -3 yards (94-C.Brown). FUMBLES (94-C.Brown), RECOVERED by SEA-78-A.Cochran at BUF 33. 78-A.Cochran to BUF 33 for no gain (71-C.Hulsey)..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L

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