The Denver Broncos (4-2) survived a late Seattle comeback to defeat the Seahawks (3-3) 17-14 in overtime at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026, as Ja’Quan McMillian’s interception set up Wil Lutz’s game-winning 53-yard field goal.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 14 |
| DEN | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
Denver’s offense nearly wasted another outstanding defensive performance, but the Broncos somehow escaped with a victory over the defending Super Bowl champions. After Seattle opened with a field goal, J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey delivered second-quarter rushing touchdowns to give Denver a 14-3 halftime lead. Then the offense practically disappeared. Bo Nix finished with just 107 passing yards, Dobbins managed 41 rushing yards, and Denver repeatedly went three-and-out while its defense fought to preserve the lead. George Holani’s fourth-quarter touchdown and a two-point conversion to Rashid Shaheed brought Seattle within three before Jason Myers forced overtime with a field goal in the final seconds. Fortunately for Denver, Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold in overtime, setting up Wil Lutz’s 53-yard winner. McMillian also recorded a sack, Kris Abrams-Draine added another interception, and Denver’s defense generated five sacks despite missing Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga.
Seattle’s defense deserved better after holding Denver to 168 total yards, 13 first downs and just 3-of-14 on third down. Nick Emmanwori and Ernest Jones IV each recorded a sack, while linebacker Tyrice Knight helped fill in for the injured Drake Thomas. Unfortunately, Darnold’s mistakes overshadowed an otherwise productive offensive showing. He threw for 278 yards but completed just 27 of 51 passes, surrendered five sacks and tossed two costly interceptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba dominated with 12 receptions for 134 yards, while Shaheed contributed 66 receiving yards and Cooper Kupp added 50. The Seahawks outgained Denver 353-168 and controlled possession, yet three turnovers ultimately erased those advantages. Denver’s offense remains a serious concern despite consecutive victories, but Seattle’s inability to capitalize on a dominant defensive performance made this loss especially difficult to explain.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 14 | 17 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 353 | 168 |
| Passing Yards | 240 | 94 |
| Rushing Yards | 113 | 74 |
| Total Plays | 82 | 57 |
| Yards Per Play | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| First Downs | 24 | 13 |
| Third Downs | 7-17 | 3-14 |
| Third-Down % | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| Fourth Downs | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 5 | 2 |
| Penalties | 7 | 8 |
| Penalty Yards | 75 | 42 |
| Time of Possession | 35:38 | 29:29 |
Passing
Seattle Seahawks
- Sam Darnold — 27/51, 52.9%, 278 YDS, 0 TD, 2 INT, 5.5 YPA, 5 SACK, 52.6 RTG
Denver Broncos
- Bo Nix — 17/27, 63.0%, 107 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT, 4.0 YPA, 2 SACK, 71.1 RTG
Rushing
Seattle Seahawks
- Emanuel Wilson — 14 CAR, 52 YDS, 3.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
- George Holani — 5 CAR, 20 YDS, 4.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 13
Denver Broncos
- J.K. Dobbins — 17 CAR, 41 YDS, 2.4 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 16
- RJ Harvey — 6 CAR, 25 YDS, 4.2 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 9
Receiving
Seattle Seahawks
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba — 12 REC, 16 TGT, 134 YDS, 11.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 32
- Rashid Shaheed — 5 REC, 8 TGT, 66 YDS, 13.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 42
- Cooper Kupp — 5 REC, 10 TGT, 50 YDS, 10.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 17
- AJ Barner — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 16 YDS, 5.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
- Tory Horton — 1 REC, 5 TGT, 13 YDS, 13.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 13
Denver Broncos
- RJ Harvey — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 31 YDS, 10.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Jaylen Waddle — 4 REC, 7 TGT, 24 YDS, 6.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
- Courtland Sutton — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 19 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 13 YDS, 6.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
- Evan Engram — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 13 YDS, 6.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 6:31 | Seattle Seahawks | Jason Myers 55-yard field goal | SEA 3, DEN 0 |
| Q2 | 12:52 | Denver Broncos | J.K. Dobbins 4-yard run (Wil Lutz kick) | SEA 3, DEN 7 |
| Q2 | 5:15 | Denver Broncos | RJ Harvey 1-yard run (Wil Lutz kick) | SEA 3, DEN 14 |
| Q4 | 5:41 | Seattle Seahawks | George Holani 1-yard run (Sam Darnold pass to Rashid Shaheed for Two-Point Conversion) | SEA 11, DEN 14 |
| Q4 | 0:03 | Seattle Seahawks | Jason Myers 34-yard field goal | SEA 14, DEN 14 |
| OT | 4:53 | Denver Broncos | Wil Lutz 53-yard field goal | SEA 14, DEN 17 |
Defense
Seattle Seahawks
- Nick Emmanwori — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH
- Ernest Jones IV — 9 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK
- Leonard Williams — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 QBH
- Devon Witherspoon — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO, 2 PD
- Tyrice Knight — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Ty Okada — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Julian Love — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
- Josh Jobe — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Byron Murphy II — 3 TOT, 1 SOLO
- DeMarcus Lawrence — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
Denver Broncos
- Ja’Quan McMillian — 5 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 INT, 2 PD
- Kris Abrams-Draine — 6 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 INT, 3 PD
- Alex Singleton — 13 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 2 QBH
- Que Robinson — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH, 1 PD
- Justin Strnad — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 1 FR
- Zach Allen — 5 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH, 2 PD
- Jonah Elliss — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Malcolm Roach — 1 TOT, 0.5 SACK, 4 QBH
- Nik Bonitto — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- Brandon Jones — 8 TOT, 3 SOLO
Kick Returns
Seattle Seahawks
- Rashid Shaheed — 3 KR, 77 YDS, 25.7 AVG, LONG 39, 0 TD
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 1 KR, 24 YDS, 24.0 AVG, LONG 24, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Seattle Seahawks
- Rashid Shaheed — 3 PR, 39 YDS, 13.0 AVG, LONG 31, 0 TD
Denver Broncos
- Marvin Mims Jr. — 1 PR, 11 YDS, 11.0 AVG, LONG 11, 0 TD
