By Shivam Das | October 16, 2026
The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday night, October 15, after a late Seattle rally forced the game beyond regulation. Wil Lutz's 53-yard field goal delivered the win, but the final score only tells part of the story: Seattle generated far more offense, while Denver's defense made the decisive plays when the game was on the line.
Quick answer: Denver won 17-14 in overtime. Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold in overtime to set up Lutz's winning kick. Darnold finished with 278 passing yards, two interceptions and no touchdown passes; Seattle receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 12 catches for 134 yards.
Seahawks vs. Broncos final score and key stats
Denver improved to 4-2, while Seattle fell to 3-3 after its second straight defeat. The Seahawks had the stronger overall yardage numbers, but turnovers and pressure swings shaped the result. Seattle's offense recorded 278 passing yards from Darnold and 113 rushing yards as a team. Denver's offense managed 107 passing yards, yet its defense came through with two interceptions and five sacks of Darnold.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 14 | 17 |
| Passing yards | 278 | 107 |
| Rushing yards | 113 | 74 |
| First downs | 24 | 13 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
Stats are drawn from published game reporting and the NFL game center. See the NFL game center for the official recap and highlights.
How Denver survived Seattle's late comeback
The Broncos built a 14-3 halftime lead through second-quarter rushing touchdowns by J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Seattle struggled to turn possession into points for much of the middle of the game, but the Seahawks made a fourth-quarter push. George Holani scored from one yard out, and a two-point conversion pass from Darnold to Rashid Shaheed cut the gap to three.
Jason Myers then connected on a 34-yard field goal with three seconds remaining to tie the game at 14-14. That comeback gave Seattle a chance to steal a road win despite its earlier offensive problems. In overtime, however, Darnold's pass was intercepted by Denver cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian at Seattle's 43-yard line. The Broncos moved into range, and Lutz converted from 53 yards to end the game.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered the biggest receiving performance
Smith-Njigba was Seattle's leading receiver, finishing with 12 receptions for 134 yards. His production kept the Seahawks moving even as Denver's pass rush made life difficult for Darnold. The quarterback completed 27 of 51 attempts, threw no touchdown passes and was intercepted twice. Those turnovers proved especially costly because Seattle had enough yardage and late-game momentum to make the finish competitive.
For Denver, the win was an example of defense and field position compensating for a limited passing attack. Bo Nix completed 17 of 27 passes for 107 yards without an interception. Dobbins and Harvey supplied the Broncos' touchdowns on the ground, and the defense delivered the two takeaways that ultimately decided the night.
What the result means for both teams
Denver can take confidence from winning a close game despite producing only 168 yards of total offense according to Reuters' game report. The defense created the key turnover, and Lutz handled the pressure of a long kick in overtime. Still, the Broncos will have questions about sustaining drives if the passing game remains quiet.
Seattle's concern is different: the offense moved the ball and had a chance to win, but interceptions and sacks undermined that work. A 3-3 record leaves the Seahawks with room to recover, yet consecutive losses make ball security and pass protection immediate priorities. The takeaway is not that one team dominated every phase. Denver won the decisive moments; Seattle's yardage advantage did not translate into enough points.
Watch the official game highlights
Watch the league's official Seahawks vs. Broncos Week 6 highlights, including the overtime interception and Lutz's game-winning field goal. The Seahawks photo gallery also contains additional game-action images.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seahawks vs. Broncos on October 15, 2026?
The Denver Broncos won 17-14 in overtime.
How did the Broncos beat the Seahawks?
Denver's Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold in overtime, setting up Wil Lutz's 53-yard game-winning field goal.
How many yards did Jaxon Smith-Njigba have?
Smith-Njigba recorded 134 receiving yards on 12 catches.
What was Sam Darnold's stat line?
Darnold completed 27 of 51 passes for 278 yards, with no touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Where can I watch Seahawks vs. Broncos highlights?
The NFL published official Week 6 highlights at NFL.com.
Sources
- Reuters: Broncos' overtime interception sets up winning field goal
- NFL official game center
- Seattle Seahawks official photo gallery
Author: Shivam Das
