Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 26–20 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 13–9 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Reynolds
- Top passer
- Bo Nix
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 54 yards to SEA 10, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 33-D.Williams MUFFS catch…
- Game date
- 2024-09-08
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 26–20 on 2024-09-08, overcoming Denver Broncos's 13–9 halftime lead. Josh Reynolds posted a game-high +3.59 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(12:40) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(2:46) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(11:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (6-P.Locke). PENALTY on SEA-75-A.Bradford, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
(8:48) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:36) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-Z.Allen, 0-J.Cooper).
(:07) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(10:51) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(4:12) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 26-Z.Charbonnet for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-J.Cooper].
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
(2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:40FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 17
- Score
- 3-0
(12:40) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 2:46FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 3-3
(2:46) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:28Safety Geno SmithPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 99
- Score
- 5-3
(11:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (6-P.Locke). PENALTY on SEA-75-A.Bradford, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:48FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 11
- Score
- 8-3
(8:48) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 6:04TD Geno SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 34
- Score
- 8-9
(6:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:36Safety Zach CharbonnetPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 99
- Score
- 10-9
(4:36) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-Z.Allen, 0-J.Cooper).
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:07FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 27
- Score
- 13-9
(:07) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 10:51TD Kenneth Walker IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 13-15
(10:51) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 10:44XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 13-16
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 4:12FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 13-19
(4:12) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 15:00TD Zach CharbonnetPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 13-25
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 26-Z.Charbonnet for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-J.Cooper].
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 14:54XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 13-26
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:17TD Bo NixPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 4
- Score
- 19-26
(2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:09XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 20-26
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Josh Reynolds · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 2Kenneth Walker III · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 3
Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 4
DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5Zach Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6A. Estime · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8
Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · -0.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.43 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Josh Reynolds — DEN · Receiving
Josh Reynolds posted the highest total EPA (+3.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Josh Reynolds's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:07) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 11-J.Reynolds to SEA 49 for 7 yards (2-R.Jenkins).
Biggest single play (+5.72 EPA): Riley Dixon — (10:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 54 yards to SEA 10, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 33-D.Williams MUFFS catch, touched at SEA 10, RECOVERED by DEN-34-J.Skinner at SEA 9.
Quarterback report card
Bo Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -17.57 total EPA
- Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.6% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.359 | -0.055 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.195 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 62.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.13 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.05 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -12.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -4.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — Geno Smith
- Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III
- Seattle Seahawks — Zach Charbonnet (Geno Smith pass)
- Denver Broncos — Bo Nix
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–6. Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 99 (Q2 11:28); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 34 (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 99 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-Z.Allen, 0-J.Cooper).; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 10:44) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 26-Z.Charbonnet for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-J.Cooper].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:54) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:09) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-Z.Allen, 0-J.Cooper).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (6-P.Locke). PENALTY on SEA-75-A.Bradford, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton [93-D.Jones] at SEA 41. 49-A.Singleton pushed ob at SEA 20 for 21 yards (11-J.Smith-Njig
- Denver Broncos (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 54 yards to SEA 10, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 33-D.Williams MUFFS catch, touched at SEA 10, RECOVERED by DEN-34-J.Skinner at SEA 9.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 9-R.Dixon punts 54 yards to SEA 10, Center-48-M.Fraboni. 33-D.Williams MUFFS catch, touched at SEA 10, RECOVERED by DEN-34-J.Skinner at SEA 9.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 16-T.Lockett INTERCEPTED by 49-A.Singleton [93-D.Jones] at SEA 41. 49-A.Singleton pushed ob at SEA 20 for 21 yards (11-J.Smith-Njig
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right intended for 14-C.Sutton INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at SEA 34. 27-T.Woolen to SEA 38 for 4 yards.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 8:12) — (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 38-J.McLaughlin to DEN 48 for 2 yards (24-K.Wallace) [58-D.Hall]. FUMBLES (24-K.Wallace), RECOVERED by SEA-17-J.Baker at DEN 47.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 12:40 · SEA 17 · Score 3-0
(12:40) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 2:46 · DEN 32 · Score 3-3
(2:46) 5-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q2 11:28 · DEN 99 · Score 5-3
(11:28) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete short left to 14-D.Metcalf (6-P.Locke). PENALTY on SEA-75-A.Bradford, Offensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 8:48 · SEA 11 · Score 8-3
(8:48) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 6:04 · DEN 34 · Score 8-9
(6:04) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q2 4:36 · DEN 99 · Score 10-9
(4:36) (Shotgun) 26-Z.Charbonnet right guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-Z.Allen, 0-J.Cooper). - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · SEA 27 · Score 13-9
(:07) 3-W.Lutz 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 10:51 · DEN 23 · Score 13-15
(10:51) (Shotgun) 9-K.Walker up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 10:44 · DEN 15 · Score 13-16
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 4:12 · DEN 10 · Score 13-19
(4:12) 5-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 30 · Score 13-25
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 26-Z.Charbonnet for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-J.Cooper]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · DEN 15 · Score 13-26
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · SEA 4 · Score 19-26
(2:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · SEA 15 · Score 20-26
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Josh Reynolds (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Bo Nix (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks on 2024-09-08?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in Week 1, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Seattle Seahawks 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — G. Smith (Q2 6:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q3 10:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — Z. Charbonnet (G. Smith pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Nix (Q4 2:17) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 12:40, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 2:46, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 8:48, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 4:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 53.1% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -17.57 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 51.4% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks?
Josh Reynolds (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:07) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 11-J.Reynolds to SEA 49 for 7 yards (2-R.Jenkins)..
Was Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Seattle Seahawks won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Now 0-1 L
Seattle Seahawks
Now 1-0 W
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