Broncos win consecutive games under 120 net passing yards for first time since 2011

Denver stands 4-2 after edging Seattle 17-14 on 168 yards.

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What happened: Denver defeated the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 on Thursday night to complete consecutive victories with fewer than 120 net passing yards in each contest, per Josh Dubow. The Broncos totaled 168 yards in the win, marking the lowest single-game output of the Sean Payton era.

Why it matters: The two-game stretch marks the first time the franchise has won back-to-back games with fewer than 120 net passing yards since Weeks 9 through 11 of the 2011 season, when Tim Tebow started three straight wins. Despite the limited passing production, the victories move Denver to 4-2 in the regular season.

By the numbers: Denver logged 168 total yards in the 17-14 win over Seattle, its lowest single-game total since recording 158 yards against the Raiders in 2021. Both victories fell below the 120-yard net passing mark last matched across Weeks 9-11 in 2011.

What to watch: Denver carries a 4-2 record into Week 7 as the offense looks to rebound from consecutive sub-120-yard passing outings.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-17T00:03:50.983154+00:00

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