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Seattle, Sam Darnold Are Struggling: 3 Takeaways From Broncos' OT Win vs. Seahawks

The Denver Broncos secured a hard-fought 17-14 overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a primetime matchup that highlighted the struggles of both teams. Seattle’s offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, faltered under pressure, completing just 27 of 51 passes for 278 yards while throwing two costly interceptions—one in the fourth quarter and another in overtime—that sealed the game.

Darnold’s performance, marked by five sacks and limited production under duress, has raised questions about his durability and effectiveness since returning from injury, with his seven interceptions this season drawing concern. Meanwhile, Denver’s offense, despite a strong first-half showing, stalled in the second half, managing only 30 yards and six punts while failing to capitalize on a double-digit halftime lead.

The win improved Denver’s home record to 17-3 since the start of 2024, while Seattle dropped to a .500 mark at 3-3 for the first time this season, continuing a three-game losing streak that has intensified scrutiny of the Seahawks’ quarterback situation.

Denver’s defense, though missing key players Patrick Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga, stifled Seattle’s star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba early but allowed him to finish with 12 catches for 134 yards. Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham, under new offensive coordinator Sean Payton, showed efficiency in the first half with 17 completions on 27 attempts for 107 yards, though Denver’s inability to sustain momentum in the second half proved costly.

The victory marked Denver’s fourth narrow win this season, continuing a trend of clutch performances in close games, while Seattle’s struggles deepen speculation about a potential quarterback change, with Drew Lock emerging as a viable alternative.

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