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NFL · Week 5 · October 11, 2015 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2015 Week 5 Recap

Bengals defeat Seahawks 27–24 in Week 5

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 24–27 Week 5 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 24 2–3
Final 24–27
Cincinnati Bengals 27 5–0 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 10–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
October 11, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • T.Rawls 24 CAR · 169 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Daylen Baldwin
    Daylen Baldwin 3 REC · 70 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jayron Kearse
    Jayron Kearse 2 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 30/56 · 314 YDS · 3 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Sanu 5 REC · 69 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Eifert 8 REC · 90 YDS · 2 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 10–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(6:47) 33-R.Burkhead right end to CIN 22 for -3 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennet…
Game date
2015-10-11

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–24 on 2015-10-11, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 10–7 halftime lead. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +7.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Seattle Seahawks73140024
Cincinnati Bengals70017327

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:06TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    0-6

    (11:06) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:02XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:39TD
    Jayron Kearse

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    6-7

    (6:39) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:32XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:02FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    10-7

    (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:51TD
    TRT. Rawls

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 69
    Score
    16-7

    (8:51) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 8:38XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-7

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

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:47TD
    RBR. Burkhead

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 75
    Score
    23-7

    (6:47) 33-R.Burkhead right end to CIN 22 for -3 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at CIN 23. 54-B.Wagner for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:41XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    24-7

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

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:23TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 10
    Score
    24-13

    (12:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:18XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    24-14

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:41TD
    Andy Dalton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 5
    Score
    24-20

    (3:41) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:38XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    24-21

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:03FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 13
    Score
    24-24

    (:03) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    OT 3:42FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 24
    Score
    24-27

    (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.66 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +6.20 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  6. 6Jayron KearseJayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+7.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (-3.76 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 1. 29-E.Thomas to CIN 31 for 68 yards (18-A.Green). PENALTY on SEA-72-M.Bennett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enf

Biggest single play (-8.39 EPA): R. Burkhead — (6:47) 33-R.Burkhead right end to CIN 22 for -3 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at CIN 23. 54-B.Wagner for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 56 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.66 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +12.0% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.016+0.003
Offensive success rate46.2%48.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.017+0.137
Rush EPA/play+0.121-0.344
Defensive EPA/play-0.003+0.016
Defensive success rate51.5%53.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks -0.02, Cincinnati Bengals +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +0.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -1.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 11:06)
  • Jayron KearseSeattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 6:39)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Rawls (Q3 8:51)
  • Seattle Seahawks — R. Burkhead (Q3 6:47)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 12:23)
  • Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q4 3:41)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:02)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 0:03)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (OT 3:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 11:02) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 6:32) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 69 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 8:38) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 75 (Q3 6:47); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 6:41) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 12:18) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:38) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Overtime: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (OT 3:42) — (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 7:14) — (7:14) 9-J.Ryan punts 62 yards to CIN 24, Center-49-C.Gresham. 24-A.Jones to CIN 43 for 19 yards (35-D.Shead). [WPA +20.1% · EPA -0.20]
  • Seattle Seahawks (OT 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at SEA 14 for -8 yards (sack split by 96-C.Dunlap and 59-E.Lamur). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -1.76]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.95]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 3:42) — (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +0.81]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles right end to 50 for 1 yard (56-C.Avril). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -1.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) 33-R.Burkhead right end to CIN 22 for -3 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at CIN 23. 54-B.Wagner for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -8.39]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.95]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 88-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Jones (58-R.Maualuga) at CIN 2. 24-A.Jones to CIN 2 for no gain (16-T.Lockett). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.40]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 89-D.Baldwin to CIN 16 for 46 yards (21-D.Dennard) [96-C.Dunlap]. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · SEA 14 · Score 0-6
    (11:06) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:02 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · CIN 30 · Score 6-7
    (6:39) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:32 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CIN 6 · Score 10-7
    (:02) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · CIN 69 · Score 16-7
    (8:51) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · CIN 15 · Score 17-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:47 · SEA 75 · Score 23-7
    (6:47) 33-R.Burkhead right end to CIN 22 for -3 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett), RECOVERED by SEA-54-B.Wagner at CIN 23. 54-B.Wagner for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:41 · CIN 15 · Score 24-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:23 · SEA 10 · Score 24-13
    (12:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:18 · SEA 15 · Score 24-14
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · SEA 5 · Score 24-20
    (3:41) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:38 · SEA 15 · Score 24-21
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · SEA 13 · Score 24-24
    (:03) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — OT 3:42 · SEA 24 · Score 24-27
    (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) 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 Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2015-10-11?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 in Week 5, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Q5: Seattle Seahawks 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 11:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 6:39) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Rawls (Q3 8:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Burkhead (Q3 6:47) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 12:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q4 3:41) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (OT 3:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.6% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.66 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, +12.0% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.50 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (-3.76 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at SEA 1. 29-E.Thomas to CIN 31 for 68 yards (18-A.Green). PENALTY on SEA-72-M.Benne.

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

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