The Denver Broncos leaned on a dominant defensive finish and Wil Lutz’s long right leg to beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime Thursday night.
Broncos defense creates overtime winner
- Denver’s defense kept pressure on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throughout the game, recording five sacks and two interceptions.
- Seattle and Denver remained locked in a low-scoring contest through regulation, sending the game to overtime tied at 14.
- Cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Darnold in overtime, giving the Broncos a short path to a potential walk-off score.
- Lutz converted a 53-yard field goal to end the game and secure Denver’s 17-14 victory.
Denver stays perfect at home
The win moved the Broncos to 4-2 overall and kept them unbeaten at home, where they are now 3-0. Seattle fell to 3-3 despite entering the Thursday night matchup as the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Vance Joseph’s unit supplied the difference for Denver, repeatedly disrupting Darnold and producing the turnover that set up Lutz’s decisive kick.
