Game story
In Week 1 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-09, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 9–6 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -4.08 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 J. White · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.58 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 J. White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Robinson — SEA · Receiving
K. Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+2.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.55 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (3:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to CLE 35 for 15 yards (24-C.Fuller). FUMBLES (24-C.Fuller), touched at CLE 32, recovered by SEA-88-J.Williams at CLE 32. 88-J.Williams ran ob at CLE 25 for 7 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 41:10) — (11:10) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 33:21) — (3:21) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 34 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete to 81-K.Robinson (33-D.McCutcheon). Play Challenged by CLE and REVERSED. 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 81-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 34.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to SEA 17 for 31 yards (21-K.Lucas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 32-R.Watters to CLE 35 for 34 yards (33-D.McCutcheon).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 19:25) — (4:25) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue at SEA 20. 25-R.Tongue to SEA 25 for 5 yards (85-K.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 48:21) — (3:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to CLE 35 for 15 yards (24-C.Fuller). FUMBLES (24-C.Fuller), touched at CLE 32, recovered by SEA-88-J.Williams at CLE 32. 88-J.Williams ran ob at CLE 25 for
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 32-R.Watters INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at SEA 47. 20-E.Little to SEA 38 for 9 yards.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 47:02) — (2:02) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 32-R.Watters to CLE 35 for 34 yards (33-D.McCutcheon).
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.08 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -7.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 3 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.
- K. Robinson (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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 41:10 · SEA 30 · Score 0-3
(11:10) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 33:21 · CLE 31 · Score 3-3
(3:21) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 24:02 · CLE 5 · Score 6-3
(9:02) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · SEA 5 · Score 6-6
(2:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · CLE 34 · Score 9-6
(:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 9-6 in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 9, Cleveland Browns 6 (SEA 9-6 CLE) in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 9, Cleveland Browns 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 41:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 33:21, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 24:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 2:21, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 51.3% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.08 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 47.2% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +2.87 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.55 EPA): (3:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to CLE 35 for 15 yards (24-C.Fuller). FUMBLES (24-C.Fuller), touched at CLE 32, recovered by SEA-88-J.Williams at CLE 32. 88-J.Williams . The biggest win-probability swing was +18.0%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 9-6 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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