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Broncos Edge Seahawks in Overtime Thriller
16 Oct
Summary
- Denver secured a 17-14 overtime win against Seattle.
- McMillian's interception led to Lutz's game-winning field goal.
- The Broncos defense sacked Sam Darnold five times.
The Denver Broncos achieved a 17-14 overtime victory against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, advancing their season record to 4-2. The decisive moment came when Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold's pass, leading to Wil Lutz kicking a 53-yard field goal.
Denver's defense proved instrumental, sacking Darnold five times and limiting the Seahawks' offense throughout the game. Despite an injury-riddled roster, the Broncos managed to hold a 14-3 lead for much of the contest.
Seattle mounted an 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter, tying the game with a field goal in the final seconds of regulation. However, McMillian's overtime interception halted their momentum and secured the win for Denver.
The Seahawks, now 3-3, lost for the second time in five days, while the Broncos demonstrated resilience in a challenging six-week opening stretch of their schedule.
