Thursday Night Football hits Lumen Field with your 3-2 Seahawks fresh off a tough loss to the 49ers, setting up a showdown against the Denver Broncos, who also sit at 3-2 after an uninspiring win over the winless Los Angeles Chargers. Both squads have seen their offenses struggle to match their 2025 firepower, hinting at a grind-it-out battle under the lights.
JSN Carries The Load While Offenses Search For Spark
It’s no secret that both Seattle and Denver have had their offensive issues this season. Compared to what we saw in 2025, neither team is exactly lighting up the scoreboard. For your Seahawks, the rushing attack has been frustratingly inefficient, one of the least effective in the entire NFL. That means the ball has been funneled through Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and man, has he delivered! Through just four games, JSN has racked up 49 catches for 583 yards and an incredible seven touchdowns. That’s a ridiculous pace, and he’s been the undeniable bright spot for Sam Darnold and this offense. Over on the Denver side, quarterback Bo Nix has been struggling to get their air game off the ground, even with Sean Payton calling plays. Payton took over playcalling duties last week, but it didn’t seem to ignite anything for them on Sunday.
Defense Wins The Day?
While the offenses have been sputtering, both defenses have been quietly excellent. Denver’s defense, however, is coming into this game a bit banged up, missing key players Patrick Surtain and Talanoa Hufanga. This has made them susceptible to the run at times this season. Now, here’s where it gets interesting: despite Denver’s vulnerability on the ground, your Seahawks have one of the most inefficient rushing attacks out there. This dynamic really sets the stage for what could be a physical, low-scoring affair. Don’t expect a shootout, 12s, prepare for a defensive slugfest!
It’s going to be a battle, a real old-school slugfest on Thursday night. This Thursday Night Game thread is open and active, so let’s get ready for some football!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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