Final2022 Week 1

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 1 2022

Denver Broncos

Away

16

Seattle Seahawks

HomeWon

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos3100316
Seahawks7100017

DEN 16SEA 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    17.8PPR pts

    29/42, 340 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jerry Jeudy

    DEN · WR

    20.2PPR pts

    4 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD

  • Broncos leader

    Javonte Williams

    DEN · RB

    19.8PPR pts

    7 ATT, 43 YDS, 11 REC, 65 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Bradley Chubb

    DEN

    2 SACK, 5 TKL

Seahawks 17, Broncos 16: Seattle holds off Denver

Seattle led 17–13 at halftime and won 17–16, though Denver took the second half 3–0. Denver outgained the Seahawks 433–253.

The Broncos went 8-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin SEA 1 · DEN 2 turnovers
  • +2% third-down rate SEA 55% · DEN 53%

Game Highlights

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Why the Seahawks Won

Seattle won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Seahawks
BroncosStatSeahawks
2Turnovers1
53%Third-down conversion55%
Other team stats
433Total yards253
6.8Yards per play5.2
64Plays49
33:39Time of possession26:21

Scoring Summary

The Seahawks scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Broncos scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlayDENSEA
1st quarter
11:26SEAGeno Smith → Will Dissly, 38-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP07
6:55DENBrandon McManus 30-yard FG37
2nd quarter
7:20SEAJason Myers 49-yard FG Extends lead310
5:34DENRussell Wilson → Jerry Jeudy, 67-yard TD Ties gameBrandon McManus XP1010
2:24SEAGeno Smith → Colby Parkinson, 25-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP1017
0:00DENBrandon McManus 40-yard FG1317
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
6:13DENBrandon McManus 26-yard FG1617

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Seahawks, Week 1 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jerry JeudyDENWR20.2 PTSWR12
  2. Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.8 PTSRB12
  3. Russell WilsonDENQB17.8 PTSQB12
  4. Geno SmithSEAQB16.2 PTSQB14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Russell WilsonDENQB17.8QB1229/4234010120101.3
Geno SmithSEAQB16.2QB1423/28195206140119.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jerry JeudyDENWR20.2WR12WR———741021Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.8RB12RB74301211650Start/Sit →
Will DisslySEATE13.3TE5TE———33431
Colby ParkinsonSEATE12.3TE8TE———22431Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR11.2WR39WR———74720Start/Sit →
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE8.3TE16TE———65330
Rashaad PennySEARB7.7RB42RB126003270
DK MetcalfSEAWR7.6WR59WR———77360Start/Sit →
Andrew BeckDENRB7.2RB46RB———32520
Melvin GordonDENRB6.2RB50RB1258022140
Tyler LockettSEAWR5.8WR70WR———43280
Noah FantSEATE4.6TE32TE———43160Start/Sit →
Marquise GoodwinSEAWR4.2WR82WR———22220
Mike BooneDENRB1.2RB67RB———1120
Dee EskridgeSEAWR1.0WR117WR———2100
Travis HomerSEARB0.2RB73RB120————Start/Sit →
Eric TomlinsonDENTE0.0—TE———1000
Eric SaubertDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
KJ HamlerDENWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR63 snaps95%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR59 snaps89%
  3. Albert OkwuegbunamTE44 snaps67%
  4. KJ HamlerWR40 snaps61%
  5. Javonte WilliamsRB38 snaps58%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Javonte Williams29%, 12 targets
  2. Courtland Sutton17%, 7 targets
  3. Jerry Jeudy17%, 7 targets
  4. Albert Okwuegbunam15%, 6 targets
  5. Andrew Beck7%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Melvin Gordon60%, 12 carries
  2. Javonte Williams35%, 7 carries
  3. Russell Wilson5%, 1 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. DK MetcalfWR45 snaps82%
  2. Tyler LockettWR44 snaps80%
  3. Rashaad PennyRB38 snaps69%
  4. Will DisslyTE37 snaps67%
  5. Noah FantTE31 snaps56%

Target Share27 targets

  1. DK Metcalf26%, 7 targets
  2. Tyler Lockett15%, 4 targets
  3. Noah Fant15%, 4 targets
  4. Rashaad Penny11%, 3 targets
  5. Will Dissly11%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 6 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Rashaad Penny63%, 12 carries
  2. Geno Smith32%, 6 carries
  3. Travis Homer5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR6395%717%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR5989%717%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4582%726%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR4480%415%0
Rashaad PennySEARB3869%311%12
Will DisslySEATE3767%311%0
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE4467%615%0
KJ HamlerDENWR4061%12%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3858%1229%7
Noah FantSEATE3156%415%0
Marquise GoodwinSEAWR2851%27%0
Melvin GordonDENRB2741%25%12
Colby ParkinsonSEATE2036%27%0
Travis HomerSEARB1935%00%1
Eric TomlinsonDENTE2030%12%0
Eric SaubertDENTE1827%12%0
Andrew BeckDENRB1015%37%0
Tyrie ClevelandDENWR812%00%0
Dee EskridgeSEAWR59%27%0
Dareke YoungSEAWR47%00%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB35%00%0
Mike BooneDENRB35%12%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB19.824.5−4.758%35% car—0735%1229%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB17.818.4−0.6100%42 att—4215%00%
Geno SmithSEA · QB17.215.7+1.5100%28 att—28632%00%
Rashaad PennySEA · RB8.712.7−4.069%63% car—01263%311%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR11.211.7−0.595%17% tgt—000%717%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR8.611.7−3.182%26% tgt—000%726%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR20.211.7+8.589%17% tgt—000%717%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB7.211.1−3.941%60% car—01260%25%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE8.310.0−1.767%15% tgt—000%615%
Noah FantSEA · TE4.66.7−2.156%15% tgt—000%415%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR5.86.7−0.980%15% tgt—000%415%
Andrew BeckDEN · RB7.25.0+2.215%7% tgt—000%37%
Will DisslySEA · TE13.35.0+8.367%11% tgt—000%311%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE12.33.3+9.036%7% tgt—000%27%
Dee EskridgeSEA · WR1.03.3−2.39%7% tgt—000%27%
Marquise GoodwinSEA · WR4.23.3+0.951%7% tgt—000%27%
Eric SaubertDEN · TE0.01.7−1.727%2% tgt—000%12%
Eric TomlinsonDEN · TE0.01.7−1.730%2% tgt—000%12%
KJ HamlerDEN · WR0.01.7−1.761%2% tgt—000%12%
Mike BooneDEN · RB1.21.7−0.55%2% tgt—000%12%
Travis HomerSEA · RB0.20.6−0.435%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Broncos 41 targets and 20 carries; Seahawks 27 targets and 19 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 17.8 pts on 18.4 expected

29 of 42 passing for 340 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 17.2 pts on 15.7 expected

23 of 28 passing for 195 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 19.8 pts on 24.5 expected

12 targets (29% of the team's), 11 catches for 65 yards; 7 carries (35% of the team's) for 43 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Rashaad Penny Volume, no payoff

SEA · RB · 8.7 pts on 12.7 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards; 12 carries (63% of the team's) for 60 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.7 expected.

DK Metcalf

SEA · WR · 8.6 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 36 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Jerry Jeudy Ran hot

DEN · WR · 20.2 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 102 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Will Dissly Ran hot

SEA · TE · 13.3 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed toBroncos DSeahawks D
QBs14.615.9
RBs23.527.0
WRs26.024.7
TEs14.516.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 33% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 33%, stood at 54% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Smith → Dissly, 38-yd TD33% → 54%Q1 11:26
  2. −26Wilson → Jeudy, 67-yd TD63% → 37%Q2 5:34
  3. +28Smith → Parkinson, 25-yd TD37% → 65%Q2 2:24
  4. −12McManus 40-yd FG66% → 54%Q2 0:00
  5. −25McManus 26-yd FG78% → 53%Q4 6:13

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Seahawks
Denver BroncosMeasureSeattle Seahawks
64Plays49
69%Pass rate61%
7.5Yds / dropback5.9
5.2Yds / carry4.0
8/15Third downs6/11

Efficiency edge Seattle ran 15 fewer plays than Denver.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Williams 29% · Sutton 17% · Jeudy 17%
  • SEA Metcalf 26% · Fant 15% · Lockett 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Seahawks
ResultDENSEA
Touchdowns12
Field goals31
Punts12
Turnovers21
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals10

SEA turnover edge: +1

  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:006703:34Touchdown
DENQ1 11:269774:31Field goal
SEAQ1 6:557724:00Downs
DENQ1 2:557384:41Punt
SEAQ2 13:149505:54Field goal
DENQ2 7:203751:46Touchdown
SEAQ2 5:347753:10Touchdown
DENQ2 2:249572:24Field goal
DENQ3 15:0010787:27Fumble
SEAQ3 7:336372:02Fumble
DENQ3 5:315312:26Fumble
SEAQ3 3:059165:15Punt
DENQ4 12:5015726:37Field goal
SEAQ4 6:133-62:11Punt
DENQ4 4:0210323:47Missed FG
SEAQ4 0:153-30:15End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Seahawks first met in 1977 and have played 58 times since.

All-time series
35–23Broncos lead, 58 meetings since 1977
Postseason
2–0Seahawks won in 1983 and 2013
Largest Broncos win
34–71996
Largest Seahawks win
43–82013

Since 2021

2–0 Seahawks lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Seahawks at Broncos Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Seahawks
BroncosStatSeahawks
5-12Record9-8
16.9Points per game23.9
325.1Yards per game351.5
5.1Yards per play5.7
21.1Points allowed per game23.6
320.0Yards allowed per game361.7

Broncos vs Seahawks Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DEN −6Broncos failed to cover by 7
Total
43.5Under: 33 points scored (by 10.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Broncos24.816−8.8
Seahawks18.817−1.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Broncos vs Seahawks Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Broncos vs Seahawks Week 1 game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 17–16 in Week 1 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on September 12, 2022. See the Seahawks' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Seahawks?

The final score was Seahawks 17, Broncos 16. The Seahawks led 17–13 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 3, Seahawks 0.

What happened in the Broncos vs Seahawks game?

Seattle led 17–13 at halftime and won 17–16, though Denver took the second half 3–0. Denver outgained the Seahawks 433–253. Jerry Jeudy led all players with 4 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos committed 2 turnovers, the Seahawks 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Seahawks?

Jerry Jeudy led the game with 20.2 PPR fantasy points, the WR12 of Week 1, on 4 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams was next with 18.8 (RB12). See Jerry Jeudy's 2022 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?

Russell Wilson (DEN) led all passers with 29 of 42 for 340 yards and a touchdown. Rashaad Penny (SEA) led in rushing with 12 carries for 60 yards. Jerry Jeudy (DEN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jerry Jeudy score against the Seahawks?

Jerry Jeudy scored 20.2 points in PPR leagues, 18.2 in half-PPR and 16.2 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 1 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Seahawks?

Colby Parkinson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.3 PPR points on 3.3 xFP (+9.0). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 19.8 points on 24.5 xFP (−4.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Seahawks beat the Broncos?

The Seahawks beat the Broncos 17–16 because they won the turnover battle 2–1.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Seahawks?

The Seahawks won the turnover battle 2–1: the Broncos gave the ball away 2 times and the Seahawks 1 time. The Seahawks won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Seahawks record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 35–23 across 58 meetings since 1977, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

Have the Broncos and Seahawks played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII 43–8 over the Broncos after the 2013 season.

When did the Broncos and Seahawks last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on September 9, 2018, when the Broncos beat the Seahawks 27–24.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Seahawks?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −6, making the Denver Broncos 6-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 24.8 points for the Broncos and 18.8 for the Seahawks.

Did Broncos vs Seahawks go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 33 points, 10.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Seahawks?

The Seahawks covered as 6-point underdogs against the closing line of Broncos −6. The final margin was 1 point.