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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2011 · 9 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Cleveland Browns: 2011 Week 7 Recap

Browns defeat Seahawks 6–3 in Week 7

Luquay Washington led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 3–6 Week 7 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 3 2–4
Final 3–6
Cleveland Browns 6 3–3 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
3–6
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 0–3 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Colt McCoy
FantasyHQ MVP
Luquay Washington
Game date
October 23, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Luquay Washington 7 CAR · 39 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Forsett -0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • C.Ogbonnaya 5 REC · 43 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hardesty 2 REC · 27 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Al.Smith 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 6–3 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 0–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Luquay Washington
Top passer
Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play
(11:34) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst sacked at CLE 48 for -8 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.…
Game date
2011-10-23

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Seattle Seahawks 6–3 on 2011-10-23. Luquay Washington posted a game-high +2.44 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 3 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks030003
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

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:32FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 35
    Score
    0-3

    (7:32) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 2:36FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-3

    (2:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:23FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 35
    Score
    3-6

    (11:23) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Luquay Washington · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  3. 3G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Hardesty · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5Al. Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.09 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

Luquay Washington — SEA · Rushing

Luquay Washington posted the highest total EPA (+2.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-4.15 EPA): C. Whitehurst — (11:34) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst sacked at CLE 48 for -8 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward) [43-T.Ward], RECOVERED by CLE-52-D.Jackson at CLE 47. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 47 for no gain (61-L.Jeanpierr

Quarterback report card

Colt McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Colt McCoyColt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.47 total EPA
  • C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -17.1% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -19.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.288-0.158
Offensive success rate28.8%33.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.516-0.075
Rush EPA/play-0.028-0.177
Defensive EPA/play+0.158+0.288
Defensive success rate66.7%71.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.29 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -16.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -19.03 total EPA, 1 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 7:32)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q3 2:36)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 11:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 2 (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 35 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (79-R.Bryant), Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard, ball out of bounds at SEA 20. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.66]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.23]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 6-C.Whitehurst pass deep right to 18-S.Rice ran ob at CLE 9 for 38 yards. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.83]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 6-C.Whitehurst pass deep left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CLE 19. 24-S.Brown to CLE 19 for no gain (18-S.Rice). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -2.56]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst sacked at CLE 48 for -8 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward) [43-T.Ward], RECOVERED by CLE-52-D.Jackson at CLE 47. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 47 for no gain (61-L.Jeanpierr [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst sacked at CLE 48 for -8 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward) [43-T.Ward], RECOVERED by CLE-52-D.Jackson at CLE 47. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 47 for no gain (61-L.Jeanpierr [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.15]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (79-R.Bryant), Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard, ball out of bounds at SEA 20. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.66]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right intended for 89-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Hawthorne at SEA 12. 57-D.Hawthorne to SEA 12 for no gain (89-E.Moore). Cleveland challenged the pass completion ruling, [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.50]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (79-R.Bryant), Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard, RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at SEA 46. 50-K.Wright to SEA 46 for no gain (4-P.Dawson). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 7:32 · SEA 35 · Score 0-3
    (7:32) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  2. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 2:36 · CLE 2 · Score 3-3
    (2:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · SEA 35 · Score 3-6
    (11:23) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Luquay Washington (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Colt McCoy (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns on 2011-10-23?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Seattle Seahawks 6-3 in Week 7, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cleveland Browns 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 7:32, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 2:36, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 11:23, 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?

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 43.5% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.47 total passing EPA. C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks), 32.4% completion, -17.1% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -19.10 total passing EPA.

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

Luquay Washington (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.44 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 6-3 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W