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Broncos batter Sam Darnold, outlast Seahawks in defensive slugfest: TNF winners, losers

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks delivered a gritty, low-scoring showdown in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, with Denver edging out the defending Super Bowl champions 17-14 in overtime. The win dropped Seattle to a .500 record (3-3) and kept the Broncos (4-2) just one game behind the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West.

Both teams, who were playoff finalists last year, faced lingering questions after a sluggish start, with injuries and inconsistency plaguing their rosters. The Broncos’ defense, which had allowed at least 24 points in three of their first five games, stepped up dramatically, recording five sacks and three turnovers—including a crucial interception in overtime that sealed the victory.

Seattle’s offense, meanwhile, was stifled to just 168 yards on the ground, while the Seahawks’ defense held Denver to a similarly modest 168 yards in a game that saw both units dominate in key moments. The matchup also brought back a touch of football nostalgia, as both teams wore retro uniforms reminiscent of their AFC West rivalry in the late 20th century, adding a stylish contrast to the physical battle on the field.

The overtime finish capped off a week of prime-time drama, marking the NFL’s third straight high-profile game to extend into extra time, drawing in viewers as baseball’s NLCS concluded just hours earlier.

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