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Super Bowl champions slump again as Darnold’s picks cost Seahawks against Broncos

The Guardian Sport · 16 October 2026 at 05:00

Super Bowl champions slump again as Darnold’s picks cost Seahawks against Broncos

Seattle Seahawks 14-17 Denver Broncos (OT) Darnold intercepted twice late in game Denver move to 4-2 despite offensive struggles Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yard field goal in overtime as the host Denver Broncos defeated the defending ⁠Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-14 on Thursday night.

The result means the Broncos emerged from a tough six-week season-opening stretch with a 4-2 record despite an injury-riddled roster and a shaky offense.

The 3-3 Seahawks, meanwhile, lost for the second time in five days.

They also matched their loss total from last season, when they won their second Super Bowl title .

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Super Bowl champions slump again as Darnold’s picks cost Seahawks against Broncos

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