Seahawks at Broncos
Denver Broncos 44, Seattle Seahawks 43 · War Room
Final Score
Seahawks 43 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Broncos 44 6 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPFernando Mendoza 320 yds passingJonathan Taylor 178 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 105 yds receivingJosh Jobe 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 473 · 399Passing yards 203 · 320Rushing yards 270 · 79Completions 16/28 · 25/26Yards per carry 11.3 · 7.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8h ago
In a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 44-43, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams. The outcome held significant implications in the playoff race, emphasizing the importance of every game in this tightly contested season.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who delivered a standout performance with 320 passing yards and five touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers, including Jaylen Waddle, who racked up 105 receiving yards, proved crucial in securing the win. On the other side, Seattle's Jonathan Taylor kept the game close with an impressive 178 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory.
Defensively, the Broncos were bolstered by Josh Jobe, who made a key interception that helped shift momentum in favor of Denver. Although Seattle's defense, led by Trenton Simpson's five total tackles and Brian Burns' sack, put up a fight, the Broncos capitalized on critical opportunities. The game's turning point came when Mendoza's final touchdown pass put Denver ahead, allowing them to hold off a late surge from the Seahawks.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 16/28 | 57% | 203 | 3 | 1 | 100.7 |
Broncos | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 25/26 | 96% | 320 | 5 | 0 | 157.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 18 | 178 | 9.9 | 40 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 82 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 26 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 21 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 36 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Broncos | |||||
| Josh JobeCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Seahawks | |||
| Cam LittleK | 2/2 | 5 | 55 |
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
