Seahawks at Bengals
Seattle Seahawks 31, Cincinnati Bengals 26 · COC $$ deadline to join is 7pm ct Thursday
Final Score
Seahawks 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 26 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPSam Darnold 265 yds passingBrandon Alexander 76 yds rushingTory Horton 102 yds receivingBud Clark 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 329Passing yards 265 · 214Rushing yards 60 · 115Completions 17/25 · 21/26Yards per carry 3.8 · 9.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 31-26, enhancing their playoff aspirations as the season progresses. Both teams fought hard, but the Seahawks emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Seattle was quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns, delivering a standout performance. Tory Horton was instrumental in the passing game, racking up 102 receiving yards, while the Bengals' Brandon Alexander contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards. The Seahawks' offense demonstrated balance and efficiency, ultimately making the difference in this closely contested battle.
Defensively, Seattle's performance was pivotal, with Bud Clark leading the team in tackles and Byron Murphy II recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt Cincinnati's rhythm. The turning point came when Ernest Jones IV intercepted a crucial pass, shifting momentum back to the Seahawks late in the game. This defensive effort was key in securing the win and keeping the Bengals at bay, solidifying Seattle's position in the league standings.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 17/25 | 68% | 265 | 3 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 20/26 | 77% | 234 | 1 | 2 | 84.4 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis MillsQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Brandon AlexanderHB | 11 | 76 | 6.9 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | — | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 47 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. BarnerTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| KJ HamlerWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brandon AlexanderHB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | |||||
| Bud ClarkFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin ThomasREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick HallLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh JobeCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius RushFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin WhiteMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | |||
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason MyersK | 1/1 | 4 | 24 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 2 | 51 |