The Denver Broncos defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime Thursday night, surviving an 11-point fourth-quarter comeback before securing the deciding three points at Empower Field at Mile High. Seattle erased a 14-3 deficit to extend the game, but Denver delivered the only scoring of the extra period to improve to 4-2.
The Week 6 finish gave an announced crowd of 76,973 plenty of late tension. Denver went scoreless throughout the second half, leaving its defense to protect a lead that eventually disappeared. Once regulation ended at 14-14, however, the Broncos found the difference between a frustrating home loss and a valuable regular-season victory.
Seattle’s rally forces an extra period
Seattle opened with a 3-0 first-quarter advantage, but Denver reversed the game with 14 unanswered points in the second quarter. That burst established a 14-3 halftime lead and accounted for all of the Broncos’ scoring through regulation.
A scoreless third quarter kept Seattle within reach without bringing the Seahawks any closer. Entering the fourth, the visitors still needed 11 points just to draw even. They produced exactly that, while holding Denver scoreless for a second consecutive quarter.
It was a substantial comeback, but not a completed one. Overtime began with the teams level, and Denver’s decisive three points settled a game that Seattle had worked hard to extend. The supplied scoring summary does not identify the winning kick’s distance or provide the overtime drive sequence, so the finish cannot be reconstructed snap by snap.
Key performers: Seattle’s leaders carry the workload
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 12 REC, 134 YDS. Seattle’s receiving leader supplied the most productive individual yardage total among the listed skill players. His 12 catches accounted for 44.4% of Sam Darnold’s completions, underscoring how heavily the passing game leaned on him.
Sam Darnold: 27/51, 278 YDS, 2 INT. Darnold generated enough passing production to help Seattle stay competitive, but his two interceptions were costly turnover entries on a night decided by three points. He completed 52.9% of his attempts. The supplied line does not specify his passing-touchdown total or when the interceptions occurred.
Emanuel Wilson: 14 CAR, 52 YDS. Wilson led Seattle’s rushing attack at approximately 3.7 yards per carry. Rushing and receiving touchdown totals were not included in the supplied leader data, and Denver’s individual passing, rushing and receiving lines were unavailable.
NerdSports Stat: Smith-Njigba’s 134 receiving yards represented 48.2% of Darnold’s 278 passing yards.
What the result means
Denver remains unbeaten at home at 3-0, while Seattle falls to 3-3 overall and 1-2 away. The Broncos now turn toward an October 25 home matchup with Arizona; Seattle hosts Kansas City that evening. Both teams have room to improve as the division races develop, with Denver building momentum and Seattle needing to turn competitive stretches into complete victories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Denver Broncos defeated Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on October 15, 2026.
Denver’s passing leader, yardage and touchdown total were not included in the supplied game data.
Yes. Regulation ended 14-14, and Denver scored three unanswered points in one overtime period.
Seattle Seahawks is now 3-3; Denver Broncos is 4-2.
Denver hosts the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:05 PM PDT.
