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Instant reaction: Broncos upend Seahawks in overtime thriller on Thursday Night Football

The Denver Broncos secured a dramatic 17–14 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, defying expectations against one of the NFL’s top defenses. Denver’s offense, led by quarterback Bo Nix, started strong with two first-half scoring drives—including a 19-play, 79-yard sequence—and converted three third downs while controlling time of possession.

However, the Broncos collapsed in the second half, managing just 36 total yards across eight drives and failing to convert a single third down, with Nix’s struggles underpinning the offensive struggles. Meanwhile, Denver’s defense stifled Seattle early, holding the Seahawks to 91 yards and limiting star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to 11 yards on two catches before the break, with defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s gameplan limiting Smith-Njigba’s impact at the boundary.

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