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NFL · Week 1 · September 9, 2001 · 10 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Cleveland Browns: 2001 Week 1 Recap

Seahawks defeat Browns 9–6 in Week 1

Keilan Robinson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 9–6 Week 1 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 9 1–0 Winner
Final 9–6
Cleveland Browns 6 0–1
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
9–6
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
Keilan Robinson
Game date
September 9, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Engram 2 REC · 18 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Mili 2 REC · 21 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Dawson 5 REC · 46 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan White
    Jordan White 11 CAR · 52 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Jackson
    Josh Jackson 14 CAR · 37 YDS -0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 9–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Keilan Robinson
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(3:21) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 81-K.Robinson to CLE 35 for 15 yards (24-C.Fuller). FUMBLES …
Game date
2001-09-09

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 9–6 on 2001-09-09. Keilan Robinson posted a game-high +2.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks333009
Cleveland Browns303006

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 11:10FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 30
    Score
    0-3

    (11:10) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:21FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 31
    Score
    3-3

    (3:21) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:02FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    6-3

    (9:02) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:21FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    6-6

    (2:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 0:08FG
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 34
    Score
    9-6

    (:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  4. 4Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5I. Mili · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.58 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Keilan Robinson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Keilan Robinson — SEA · Receiving

Keilan Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+2.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Keilan Robinson's top snap (+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 ran ob at CLE 25 for 7 yards.

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
  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory 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.

StatSeattle SeahawksCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.036-0.096
Offensive success rate41.0%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 rate59.7%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -7.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 11:10)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q2 3:21)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q3 9:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 2:21)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell (Q4 0:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 11:10) — (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 3:21) — (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 9:02) — (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.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 9-R.Lindell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +1.56]
  • 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. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -2.65]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to SEA 17 for 31 yards (21-K.Lucas). [WPA +16.7% · EPA +2.34]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 32-R.Watters to CLE 35 for 34 yards (33-D.McCutcheon). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.09]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:25) — (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). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -2.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 3:21) — (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 [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.55]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:06) — (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. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 32-R.Watters to CLE 35 for 34 yards (33-D.McCutcheon). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 11:10 · SEA 30 · Score 0-3
    (11:10) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 3:21 · CLE 31 · Score 3-3
    (3:21) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 9:02 · CLE 5 · Score 6-3
    (9:02) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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.
  • Keilan Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns on 2001-09-09?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 9-6 in Week 1, 2001.

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 11:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 3:21, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 9:02, 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. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 47.2% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?

Keilan Robinson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+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 .

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