The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Thursday night in Denver after cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold, setting up Wil Lutz's 53-yard field goal. The Broncos improved to 4-2, while Seattle fell to .500.

How did the Broncos force overtime?

Denver led 14-3 through three quarters before its offense stalled. Seattle scored 11 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, tying the game on a field goal in the final minute.

According to Denver Sports, the Broncos had little business being in overtime at all, and McMillian responded by making a play on a Darnold throw. The interception gave Denver the ball inside the Seattle 45, and the offense gained eight yards before Lutz came on.

Lutz had missed two kicks over the previous two weeks, Broncos Wire reported. He made the 53-yard attempt, then removed his helmet and gestured toward the crowd.

A familiar moment for McMillian

The overtime pick was not McMillian's first. According to Denver Sports, he also intercepted Josh Allen in overtime during Denver's playoff win over Buffalo last season.

  • Denver moves to 4-2 on the season
  • Seattle has lost three of its last four games
  • The Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions

Quarterback Bo Nix, who struggled at times but did not turn the ball over, ran onto the field to celebrate with Lutz after the kick, according to Broncos Wire.

What comes next for both teams?

Denver now has 10 days before its next game, a Week 7 trip to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25, per Broncos Wire. It is the Broncos' final NFC West opponent of the season.

Seattle's loss drops the Seahawks to .500 after a stretch in which they have lost three of four games. The Broncos, meanwhile, came out of what Broncos Wire described as their toughest stretch of the season with a winning record.

FAQ

Who intercepted Sam Darnold in overtime?

Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Darnold's throw in overtime, setting up Denver's game-winning drive.

How far was Wil Lutz's game-winning field goal?

Lutz made a 53-yard field goal in overtime to give the Broncos a 17-14 win over the Seahawks.