Seattle Seahawks Edge Out Denver Broncos at Lumen Field in Season Opener

In a closely contested season opener at Lumen Field, the Seattle Seahawks secured a narrow victory over the Denver Broncos with a final score of 17-16. The Seahawks now hold a 9-8 record, while the Broncos fall to 5-12.

The Seattle crowd of 68,965 witnessed their team's defense put up an impressive display, registering two sacks and forcing two fumbles which they recovered both times. The defensive effort was complemented by six tackles for loss and four passes defended. On offense, the Seahawks' passing game was notably efficient; their quarterback completed 23 out of 28 attempts for a total of 195 yards and two touchdowns, achieving an impressive passer rating of nearly 120.

The rushing attack added another dimension to the Seahawks' offense with a total of 76 yards on the ground over nineteen attempts. This included one scramble that contributed to their average gain per play being over five yards. Special teams also played its part with successful field goal from forty-nine yards out and all extra point kicks converted.

On the other side, despite using all three timeouts and not challenging any plays which left them with two remaining challenges unused, the Broncos were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Their defense managed eight quarterback hits but could not secure any interceptions or force more than ten missed tackles by Seattle players.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought win at home, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to face off against San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on September 18th at an evening kickoff time scheduled for just past eight o'clock Eastern Time. Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on FOX network as Seattle looks to build upon their opening victory.