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Broncos edge Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Wil Lutz 53-yard field goal

Denver improve to 4-2 after Ja'Quan McMillian intercepts Sam Darnold in the extra period. Seattle drop to 3-3.

Broncos edge Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Wil Lutz 53-yard field goal

Overtime drama at Empower Field

The Week 6 Thursday Night Football contest ended in Denver with the Broncos defeating the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime. Denver built a 14-3 lead in the opening half behind rushing touchdowns from J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Seattle mounted a second-half response, culminating in a 34-yard field goal by Jason Myers with three seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime at 14-14.

In the extra period, Denver cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted a pass from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. The takeaway set up veteran kicker Wil Lutz, who connected on a 53-yard game-winning field goal to seal the victory for Denver.

Standings shift in the AFC and NFC West

With the win, the Broncos improved their record to 4-2, maintaining their pursuit of the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) in the AFC West. The Seahawks fell to 3-3, trailing the San Francisco 49ers (5-0) in the NFC West.

Elsewhere across the league, the Minnesota Vikings stand at 5-0 alongside the 49ers as the NFL’s remaining unbeaten clubs, while the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars enter Sunday at 4-1. Sunday’s Week 6 action features Kansas City hosting the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo visiting Las Vegas.

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