Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–20 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 7–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Marshall
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.…
- Game date
- 2006-12-03
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on 2006-12-03, overcoming Denver Broncos's 13–7 halftime lead. B. Marshall posted a game-high +5.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(4:03) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(6:21) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(:01) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(8:17) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(4:13) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(3:01) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(:10) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:03FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 19
- Score
- 0-3
(4:03) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:21TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 7
- Score
- 0-9
(6:21) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 0-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:11TD DTD. TappPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 69
- Score
- 6-10
(5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:00XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:01FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 23
- Score
- 7-13
(:01) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:17TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 13-13
(8:17) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 8:13XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:13FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 26
- Score
- 17-13
(4:13) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:01FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 20-13
(3:01) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:51TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 71
- Score
- 20-19
(2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:37XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 20-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:10FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 23-20
(:10) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.80 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 3S. Alexander · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 4
Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 5T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 6N. Burleson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 7C. Sapp · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 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
B. Marshall — DEN · Receiving
B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+5.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.80 EPA per play.
B. Marshall's top snap (+5.80 EPA): (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.31 EPA): J. Cutler — (5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.78 EPA/play · -20.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.218 | -0.311 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.783 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.311 | +0.218 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 61.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.22 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.31 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 17 drives, -23.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -18.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — S. Alexander (J. Cutler pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Tapp
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 19 (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 6:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 69 (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 5:00) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 16–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:13) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 71 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 2:37) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:13) — 3-J.Brown kicks 58 yards from SEA 30 to DEN 12. 19-B.Clark to DEN 34 for 22 yards (21-K.Jennings). FUMBLES (21-K.Jennings), RECOVERED by SEA-69-J.Tafoya at DEN 40. 69-J.Tafoya to DEN 40 for no gain (5
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-R.Smith to SEA 40 for 6 yards (23-M.Trufant). FUMBLES (23-M.Trufant), RECOVERED by SEA-59-J.Peterson at SEA 40. 59-J.Peterson to DEN 35 for 25 yards (89-N.Jacks
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux (98-G.Wistrom) at DEN 34. 27-J.Babineaux pushed ob at DEN 14 for 20 yards (39-K.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux (98-G.Wistrom) at DEN 34. 27-J.Babineaux pushed ob at DEN 14 for 20 yards (39-K.Johnson).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) 6-J.Cutler FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 42, touched at SEA 45, RECOVERED by SEA-99-R.Bernard at SEA 46. 99-R.Bernard to SEA 46 for no gain (6-J.Cutler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 4:03 · SEA 19 · Score 0-3
(4:03) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · SEA 7 · Score 0-9
(6:21) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 82-S.Alexander for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · SEA 2 · Score 0-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 5:11 · SEA 69 · Score 6-10
(5:11) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Tapp [91-C.Darby] at DEN 25. 55-D.Tapp for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 5:00 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · SEA 23 · Score 7-13
(:01) 1-J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · DEN 1 · Score 13-13
(8:17) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 8:13 · DEN 2 · Score 14-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 4:13 · DEN 26 · Score 17-13
(4:13) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · DEN 5 · Score 20-13
(3:01) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · SEA 71 · Score 20-19
(2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · SEA 2 · Score 20-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · DEN 32 · Score 23-20
(:10) 3-J.Brown 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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.
- B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos on 2006-12-03?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 in Week 13, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 16, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Alexander (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 6:21) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Tapp (Q2 5:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 8:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 2:51) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 4:03, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 4:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 3:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 57.1% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 38.5% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.78 EPA per dropback, -20.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos?
B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.80 EPA): (2:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos 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 7-4 Now 8-4 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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