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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2014 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2014 Week 3 Recap

Seahawks defeat Broncos 26–20 in Week 3

Eli Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 20–26 Week 3 finish.

Denver Broncos 20 2–1
Final 20–26
Seattle Seahawks 26 2–1 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
20–26
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–17 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Game date
September 21, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Eli Sanders 11 REC · 149 YDS +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Paul Manning 31/51 · 298 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Juanyeh Thomas
    Juanyeh Thomas 3 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • R.Lockette 1 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Lynch 3 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 4 REC · 56 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 26–20 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–17 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(2:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 31…
Game date
2014-09-21

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 26–20 on 2014-09-21. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +9.91 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4OT—T
Denver Broncos30170020
Seattle Seahawks31436026

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 10:36FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-3

    (10:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 3:31FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    3-3

    (3:31) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:12TD
    RLR. Lockette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 39
    Score
    3-9

    (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-R.Lockette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 3:05XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-10

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:17TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    3-16

    (:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 24-M.Lynch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-C.Harris, Defensive Holding, declined.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:12XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    3-17

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 13:22Safety
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 99
    Score
    5-17

    (13:22) 24-M.Lynch left tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-N.Irving, 43-T.Ward).

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 9:24TD
    Juanyeh Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    11-17

    (9:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 9:20XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    12-17

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 1:04FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    12-20

    (1:04) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:24TD
    JTJ. Tamme

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 26
    Score
    18-20

    (:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 84-J.Tamme for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:18Safety
    PMPaul Manning

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    20-20

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    OT 9:19TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 6
    Score
    20-26

    (9:19) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.91 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  2. 2Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.95 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.78 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.09 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  7. 7Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Juanyeh ThomasJuanyeh Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 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

Eli Sanders — DEN · Receiving

Eli Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+9.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.99 EPA): Paul Manning — (2:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 13. 31-K.Chancellor to DEN 35 for 52 yards (66-M.Ramirez).

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.95 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.087-0.029
Offensive success rate43.0%45.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.097+0.067
Rush EPA/play-0.704-0.115
Defensive EPA/play+0.029+0.087
Defensive success rate54.2%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.09 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -8.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -2.74 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Lockette (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 3:12)
  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:17)
  • Juanyeh ThomasDenver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 9:24)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Tamme (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 0:24)
  • Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (OT 9:19)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 10:36)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 3:31)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 1:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 5 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 39 (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-R.Lockette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:05) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 24-M.Lynch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-C.Harris, Defensive Holding, declined.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–3. Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 99 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 24-M.Lynch left tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-N.Irving, 43-T.Ward).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:20) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 26 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 84-J.Tamme for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:18).

Overtime: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 6 (OT 9:19) — (9:19) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 13. 31-K.Chancellor to DEN 35 for 52 yards (66-M.Ramirez). [WPA -27.6% · EPA -5.99]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 28-M.Ball up the middle to DEN 23 for 9 yards (31-K.Chancellor). FUMBLES (31-K.Chancellor), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at DEN 23. 50-K.Wright to DEN 23 for no gain (78-R.Clady). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.43]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles left end to SEA 43 for 5 yards (56-N.Irving). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +1.29]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.05]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-W.Welker pushed ob at SEA 23 for 13 yards (28-M.Burley). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +0.75]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 13. 31-K.Chancellor to DEN 35 for 52 yards (66-M.Ramirez). [WPA -27.6% · EPA -5.99]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right intended for 11-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris (21-A.Talib) at SEA 32. 25-C.Harris to SEA 19 for 13 yards (11-P.Harvin). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.99]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) 28-M.Ball up the middle to DEN 23 for 9 yards (31-K.Chancellor). FUMBLES (31-K.Chancellor), RECOVERED by SEA-50-K.Wright at DEN 23. 50-K.Wright to DEN 23 for no gain (78-R.Clady). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.43]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 84-J.Tamme for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 10:36 · DEN 2 · Score 0-3
    (10:36) 4-S.Hauschka 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 3:31 · SEA 5 · Score 3-3
    (3:31) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:12 · DEN 39 · Score 3-9
    (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-R.Lockette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:05 · DEN 2 · Score 3-10
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · DEN 5 · Score 3-16
    (:17) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 24-M.Lynch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-25-C.Harris, Defensive Holding, declined.
  6. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · DEN 2 · Score 3-17
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 13:22 · DEN 99 · Score 5-17
    (13:22) 24-M.Lynch left tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (56-N.Irving, 43-T.Ward).
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · SEA 3 · Score 11-17
    (9:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:20 · SEA 2 · Score 12-17
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:04 · DEN 10 · Score 12-20
    (1:04) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · SEA 26 · Score 18-20
    (:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 84-J.Tamme for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 0:18 · SEA 2 · Score 20-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 88-D.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel
  13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — OT 9:19 · DEN 6 · Score 20-26
    (9:19) 24-M.Lynch left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks on 2014-09-21?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in Week 3, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 17, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q5: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Seattle Seahawks 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Lockette (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 3:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Tamme (P. Manning pass) (Q4 0:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (OT 9:19) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 10:36, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 3:31, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 1:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 60.8% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.95 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.2% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?

Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps.

Was Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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