Wil Lutz's 53-yard overtime field goal gives Broncos 17-14 win over Seahawks on Thursday Night Football
Denver blew an 11-point fourth-quarter lead but Ja'Quan McMillian's interception set up Lutz's winner as the Broncos moved to 4-2 and Seattle fell to 3-3.
The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday Night Football, with Wil Lutz kicking a 53-yard field goal with 4:53 left in the extra period. The Week 6 game in Denver was played on Friday morning, 16 October, Malaysia time. The win lifts Denver to 4-2 and keeps them perfect at home at 3-0, while Seattle drop to 3-3.
Denver build a lead, then stall
The Broncos did their scoring on the ground. J.K. Dobbins carried 17 times for 41 yards and a short touchdown, and RJ Harvey added another short rushing score. Seattle managed only 91 yards in the first half, and the home side still led by 11 points in the fourth quarter.
After that, Denver's offence almost disappeared. The Broncos gained just 30 yards in the second half, picked up two first downs and went 0-for-6 on third down. Bo Nix finished 17-of-27 for 107 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions, and was 7-of-12 for 29 yards after half-time. Overall Seattle outgained Denver 353 yards to 168.
Seattle's late rally
Seattle kept knocking on the door. Jason Myers hit the right upright with a 47-yard attempt in the third quarter, but the Seahawks eventually found the end zone through George Holani and converted a two-point try to close within three points in the final six minutes.
Denver looked to have closed the game out when Kris Abrams-Draine intercepted Sam Darnold at the Denver 31 with 1:25 remaining. The Broncos, however, used only 15 seconds before punting, and Rashid Shaheed's 31-yard return set Seattle up at their own 46. Myers then made a 34-yard field goal with three seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
McMillian's interception decides it
Seattle received first in overtime, but Darnold was picked off for a second time, by Ja'Quan McMillian at the Seattle 43. Denver gained only eight yards on the ensuing drive, which was enough for Lutz to win it from 53 yards.
Darnold completed 27 of 51 passes for 278 yards with two interceptions and was sacked five times by Vance Joseph's defence. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the standout receiver on the field with 12 catches for 134 yards, almost all of it after half-time; he had two catches for 11 yards at the break. Jaylen Waddle caught four passes for 24 yards for Denver.
What it means
Denver's defence again carried the team on a night when the offence managed fewer than 200 yards. For Seattle, the defending champions, the result is a missed opportunity in a division where the San Francisco 49ers are 5-0. Both teams now have extra rest before Week 7, when Denver visit the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle host the Kansas City Chiefs.
Key takeaways
- The Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in overtime to improve to 4-2 and 3-0 at home.
- Wil Lutz kicked the 53-yard winner after Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold on Seattle's first overtime possession.
- Seattle came back from 11 points down in the fourth quarter, with Jason Myers forcing overtime with three seconds left.
- Seattle outgained Denver 353-168 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 12 passes for 134 yards, but Darnold threw two interceptions and was sacked five times.
FAQ
What was the final score of Broncos vs Seahawks? Denver won 17-14 in overtime, thanks to a 53-yard field goal from Wil Lutz.
What time was the game in Malaysia? It was played on Thursday night in the US, which was Friday morning, 16 October, in Malaysia.
What are the teams' records now? The Broncos are 4-2 and the Seahawks are 3-3 after six weeks.
Sources: NFL.com, NBC Sports (ProFootballTalk), Bleacher Report