DENVER — For the second consecutive week, Denver's defense made plays when it mattered most.
During a seemingly promising Seattle drive in the second quarter.
Late in the fourth quarter to stop what could have been a game-winning Seahawks drive.
And in overtime, to set up a game-winning field goal.
Wearing their 1977-inspired throwback uniforms, the Broncos' defense honored the Orange Crush era the best way they knew how: with yet another dominant defensive performance.
"Defensively, we were magnificent," Head Coach Sean Payton said following the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. "I don't know how many times we hit the quarterback. We got three takeaways. We felt like that was going to be a big deal in this game, being smart with the football. … Two years in a row, we beat the [reigning] Super Bowl team, and that's not easy to do."
For the third time in six games this season, the Broncos' defense generated two turnovers following the start of the fourth quarter. Late in the final frame of Thursday's win, quarterback Sam Darnold seemed well-positioned to lead the Seahawks down the field to secure the go-ahead score. Seattle was tr...