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NFL · Week 1 · September 8, 2019 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Seahawks defeat Bengals 21–20 in Week 1

Josh Ross led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 20–21 Week 1 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 0–1
Final 20–21
Seattle Seahawks 21 1–0 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
20–21
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Ross
Game date
September 8, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Josh Ross
    Josh Ross 7 REC · 158 YDS · 2 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 35/59 · 395 YDS · 2 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Uzomah
    C.J. Uzomah 4 REC · 66 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 4 REC · 89 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 1 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Will Dissly
    Will Dissly 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
View Bengals vs Seahawks box score View all 2019 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 21–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Ross
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-09-08

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cincinnati Bengals 21–20 on 2019-09-08, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 17–14 halftime lead. Josh Ross posted a game-high +12.97 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Cincinnati Bengals31430020
Seattle Seahawks01470021

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:52FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    3-0

    (2:52) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 6:39TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    3-6

    (6:39) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 6:36XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    3-7

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:20TD
    Josh Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 33
    Score
    9-7

    (5:20) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-J.Ross III for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:12XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    10-7

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:59TD
    Caelen Carson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    10-13

    (:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:52XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-14

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:16TD
    Josh Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 55
    Score
    16-14

    (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:07XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    17-14

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 15:00TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 44
    Score
    17-20

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 14:53XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-21

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:03FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    20-21

    (7:03) 4-R.Bullock 27 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. 1Josh RossJosh Ross · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.97 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  2. 2Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.39 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  6. 6Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  8. 8Alex EricksonAlex Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.08 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.

Josh Ross

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Josh Ross — CIN · Receiving

Josh Ross posted the highest total EPA (+12.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

Josh Ross's top snap (+6.57 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 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) · 59 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +10.39 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +12.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.015-0.036
Offensive success rate40.7%33.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.176-0.039
Rush EPA/play-0.686-0.289
Defensive EPA/play+0.036+0.015
Defensive success rate66.7%59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Seattle Seahawks -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -1.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 14 drives, -2.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q2 6:39)
  • Josh RossCincinnati Bengals — Josh Ross (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 5:20)
  • Caelen CarsonSeattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:59)
  • Josh RossCincinnati Bengals — Josh Ross (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 0:16)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q1 2:52)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 7:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 6:36) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 33 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-J.Ross III for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 5:12) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 0:59); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:52) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SEA 55 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:07) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CIN 44 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:53) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +6.57]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 23 for -8 yards (98-R.Green). FUMBLES (98-R.Green), RECOVERED by SEA-21-T.Flowers at CIN 44. 21-T.Flowers to CIN 44 for no gain (11-J.Ross III). The Replay Of [WPA -22.0% · EPA -0.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +4.30]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 4-M.Dickson punts 43 yards to CIN 34, Center-69-T.Ott. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 43 for 9 yards (55-B.Burr-Kirven). FUMBLES (55-B.Burr-Kirven), RECOVERED by SEA-44-N.Bellore at CIN 43. 44-N.Bellore t [WPA +16.2% · EPA +4.87]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 4-M.Dickson punts 40 yards to CIN 25, Center-69-T.Ott, fair catch by 12-A.Erickson. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -0.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +6.57]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 14-A.Dalton sacked at SEA 19 for -7 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by SEA-72-A.Woods at SEA 19. 72-A.Woods to SEA 24 for 5 yards (14-A.Dalton). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.77]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 32-C.Carson to SEA 35 for 10 yards (52-P.Brown). FUMBLES (52-P.Brown), RECOVERED by CIN-27-D.Kirkpatrick at SEA 39. 27-D.Kirkpatrick ran ob at SEA 28 for 11 yards [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.54]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 4-M.Dickson punts 43 yards to CIN 34, Center-69-T.Ott. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 43 for 9 yards (55-B.Burr-Kirven). FUMBLES (55-B.Burr-Kirven), RECOVERED by SEA-44-N.Bellore at CIN 43. 44-N.Bellore t [WPA +16.2% · EPA +4.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 2:52 · SEA 21 · Score 3-0
    (2:52) 4-R.Bullock 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 6:39 · CIN 1 · Score 3-6
    (6:39) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 6:36 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:20 · SEA 33 · Score 9-7
    (5:20) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-J.Ross III for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:12 · SEA 15 · Score 10-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:59 · CIN 10 · Score 10-13
    (:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 32-C.Carson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:52 · CIN 15 · Score 10-14
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · SEA 55 · Score 16-14
    (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 44 · Score 17-20
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 16-T.Lockett for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · CIN 15 · Score 17-21
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:03 · SEA 8 · Score 20-21
    (7:03) 4-R.Bullock 27 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.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Josh Ross (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks on 2019-09-08?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cincinnati Bengals 21-20 in Week 1, 2019.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Seattle Seahawks 21.

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

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q2 6:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Ross (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 5:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Ross (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:16) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 2:52, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 7:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.3% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +10.39 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 56.0% completion, +12.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.99 total passing EPA.

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

Josh Ross (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+6.57 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-J.Ross III for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Seattle Seahawks won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 0-1 L

Seattle Seahawks

Now 1-0 W

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