Seattle
Seahawks
3-4
49
FINAL
61
Denver
Broncos
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Denver Broncos outlasted the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 61-49 in Week 8 of the 2028 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in this thrilling matchup.
Jared Lorenzen was the standout for Denver, throwing for an impressive 519 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Brenen Thompson was a key target, racking up 233 receiving yards, creating mismatches in the Seattle secondary. On the other side, Kenneth Walker put up a valiant effort for Seattle, rushing for 187 yards and keeping his team in the game with explosive runs.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Darien Porter’s two interceptions were pivotal, stifling Seattle's momentum at critical junctures. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Porter picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that extended Denver's lead and ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 519 | 5 | 3 | 105.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 12 | 41% | 225 | 3 | 5 | 63.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 187 | 11.0 | 110 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 233 | 38.8 | 54 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 26 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 131 | 43.7 | 26 | 1 | 79 | 1 |
| Asher Adams | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 59 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Trent | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Taz Chism | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Tafoya | P | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

