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Denver Broncos Narrowly Defeated at Lumen Field by Seattle Seahawks in Season Opener

The Denver Broncos, with a record of 5-12, faced off against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. In a closely contested match, the final score read 17-16 in favor of the home team.


Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

In front of an energetic crowd of 68,965 spectators, the Denver Broncos showcased a robust offensive performance. The team accumulated a total of 433 yards with an average gain of six yards per play over 64 plays. The passing game was particularly effective as they amassed 340 yards through the air. Quarterback play was impressive with a completion percentage of nearly 69 and a quarterback rating over 101. Notably, one pass resulted in an explosive touchdown covering 67 yards.


The ground game also contributed significantly to the offense with more than five yards per carry for a total of 103 rushing yards. Despite these efforts, red zone efficiency was lacking; none of their four attempts resulted in scores.


Penalties proved costly for the Broncos as they incurred twelve penalties amounting to over one hundred penalty yards which impacted their momentum throughout the game.


Defensively, Denver managed to apply pressure on Seattle's offense by recording two sacks and forcing three fumbles; however, only one fumble recovery materialized from these opportunities. The defense also forced one fourth down stop and limited Seattle's third-down conversion rate to just above fifty percent.


Special teams had mixed results for Denver as well; while field goal kicking saw three successful attempts out of four with a longest made field goal from forty yards out, kickoff returns averaged seventeen yards across three returns.


Looking ahead after this narrow defeat, fans can anticipate seeing their team back in action at Empower Field at Mile High when they host the Houston Texans on September 18th at 8:25 PM local time (MDT). This upcoming contest will be broadcasted on CBS where fans can tune in to support their team as they seek to secure their first win of the season.

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