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The Denver Broncos defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday Night Football. Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal after a Ja'Quan McMillian interception of Sam Darnold.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday Night Football, improving their record to 4-2 while the Seahawks fell to 3-3. The game was decided by a 53-yard field goal by Wil Lutz, which followed a critical interception by Denver defender Ja'Quan McMillian.
The Broncos secured the victory through defensive plays in the final minutes of regulation and overtime. With 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter, Kris Abrams-Draine intercepted a pass from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold at the Denver 31-yard line. However, the Broncos offense failed to capitalize, going three-and-out and leaving just 28 seconds on the clock.
Rashid Shaheed returned the subsequent punt 31 yards to the Seattle 46-yard line, setting up a drive that resulted in Jason Myers tying the game with a 34-yard field goal as time expired. In overtime, McMillian intercepted Darnold at the Seattle 43-yard line, giving Denver possession. Lutz then kicked the game-winning 53-yard field goal.
"A defensive battle and that's how we wanted it, and we finished on top," said Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton after the game.
Despite the win, the Broncos' offense struggled significantly, particularly in the second half. Denver quarterback Bo Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards. The team punted on all six of their second-half possessions, excluding a one-play kneel-down, and produced just 168 yards of total offense for the game. According to NFL.com, the Broncos mustered only two first downs and 30 yards of offense in the second half.
Denver's scoring came from the ground in the second quarter. J.K. Dobbins scored on a 4-yard run, and RJ Harvey added a 1-yard touchdown run. Dobbins finished with a team-high 41 rushing yards on 17 attempts, while Harvey had three catches for 31 yards.
For the Seahawks, Darnold threw for 278 yards on 27 completions from 51 attempts, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the Seahawks with 12 receptions for 134 yards. Seattle's only touchdown came from George Holani, who scored on a 1-yard run with 5:41 remaining in regulation. Darnold connected with Shaheed for a two-point conversion to pull Seattle within 14-11 before Myers' late field goal tied the game.
This victory marks the Broncos' fourth win in a one-score game this season and their third overtime win since the start of the 2025 season, including playoffs. The Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, have now matched their loss total from the previous season. Seattle has committed 12 turnovers over six games, seven of which were interceptions by Darnold.
The result highlights the Broncos' ability to win close games despite offensive inconsistencies, a trend that has defined their season so far. For the Seahawks, the loss underscores ongoing issues with turnovers and offensive execution, as they struggle to replicate their success from the previous championship season.
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