Seahawks vs. Broncos odds opened with Seattle as a short road favorite, and the number has since pushed through a key marker. The defending Super Bowl champions arrive in Denver at 3-2, which matches the Broncos record exactly. Both teams played on Sunday, so neither side gains a preparation edge on this short week. The total has also dropped two full points since the market opened. That move says as much about this Thursday Night Football matchup as the side does. Below is the current line, the movement from the open, and the matchup factors behind both.
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos — Game Info
| Where | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver Colorado |
| When | October 15 – 8:15 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos Odds and Matchup Overview
Two 3-2 teams meet here, but they have arrived in very different ways. Seattle has scored 134 points and allowed 105. Denver has scored 97 and allowed 111. The Seahawks sit second in the NFC West behind an unbeaten San Francisco club. The Broncos are level with Las Vegas in the AFC West, chasing a 4-0 Kansas City team. Denver is 2-0 at home this season and 1-2 on the road. Seattle is 1-1 away from Lumen Field.
Form is where the gap widens. Seattle lost 32-29 to San Francisco on Sunday after committing four turnovers. The week before, the Seahawks beat the Chargers 30-23. Denver, meanwhile, won 23-17 at Los Angeles on Sunday, with its defense closing the game out late. The Broncos have already beaten the Rams and Jaguars at home, and both losses came on the road at Kansas City and San Francisco.
The defensive numbers sharpen the contrast. Seattle has allowed 1,256 yards in five games and forced 11 turnovers. Denver has conceded 1,737 yards and forced seven. Even so, the Broncos have given up only six more points on the season. Seattle’s offense keeps handing opponents short fields, which blunts the value of all that yardage suppression.
Bo Nix has started all five games for Denver, throwing for 942 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Sam Darnold has started four of five for Seattle, with 755 yards, seven touchdowns and five picks. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the engine of the Seattle passing game. He has 37 catches for 583 yards and seven scores, though he was limited with an ankle issue on Monday.
Availability matters more on the Denver side. Cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga were both estimated as nonparticipants on Denver’s initial Week 6 practice report. Cornerback Riley Moss was limited with a rib injury. Seattle’s own report listed linebackers Chazz Surratt and Drake Thomas as nonparticipants. Running back Zach Charbonnet was limited, and head coach Mike Macdonald said he is unlikely to play. Game statuses were due Wednesday.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | -3.0 (+100) | -160 | O 40.5 (-110) |
| Broncos | +3.0 (-120) | +135 | U 40.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of October 15, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NFL Odds – Futures – Props
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Seahawks | 55% | 45% | Broncos |
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Betting Angles for Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos Odds
The side opened at Seattle -2.5, priced at -115. It now sits at Seattle -3.0 at +100. That is a half-point move onto the most common margin in football. Note how the price travelled with it. Books moved the number up and cut the juice at the same time, which is the standard way of handling a line parked on three. Backers of Denver now get +3.0 at -120 rather than +2.5 at -105.
Public spread tickets sit at 55% on Seattle and 45% on Denver. That is close to an even split, so it carries little signal on its own. The line did drift toward the slim majority side, which is the expected pattern rather than a contrarian one. There is no reverse line movement to read here. In contrast, the total has done something more interesting.
The number opened at 42.5 and now sits at 40.5, a two-point drop in a single market cycle. Moves of that size on an NFL total are not routine. Both teams rank among the league’s stingier defenses by yards, and Denver has gone under in four of its five games this season. Seattle’s games have gone over three times in five. Still, Seattle’s defense has allowed just 4.1 yards per play, and Denver’s offense is averaging 19.4 points per game.
Key numbers shape how much that slide is worth. Falling from 42.5 to 40.5 clears both 42 and 41 on the way down. Totals do not cluster as tightly as spreads in football, yet a two-point move still changes the shape of the bet. Anyone who took the under at the open is now holding a materially better number than the one on the board.
The moneyline offers a cleaner read on the market’s true opinion. Seattle at -160 implies a 61.5% win probability. Denver at +135 implies 42.6%. Together those sum to 104.1%, which is the book’s margin. On the spread, Denver at -120 needs to cover 54.5% of the time to break even, while Seattle at +100 needs only 50%. However, the alternative view is straightforward. Denver is unbeaten at home this season and 2-0 against the spread at Empower Field. Seattle, by contrast, is 1-2-2 against the number through five games. Sports Illustrated also lists the Seahawks at 13-5-1 against the spread on the road under Macdonald.
NFL Seahawks vs. Broncos FAQ: October 15, 2026
What time does the Seahawks vs. Broncos game start?
Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM ET on Thursday, October 15, 2026, which is 6:15 PM local time in Denver. The game is the standalone national matchup that night, so it does not share a window with any other contest.
What channel is the Seahawks vs. Broncos game on?
The game streams exclusively on Prime Video rather than airing on a traditional broadcast network. Amazon carries the Thursday package for the 2026 season, so viewers need a Prime subscription to watch the national feed of this matchup.
Where are the Seahawks and Broncos playing?
The game is at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, with the Broncos hosting. Denver has won both of its home games this season, beating the Jaguars and the Rams there before heading out on the road. The stadium’s name reflects its elevation, which is a permanent feature of playing in Denver.
Where do the Seahawks and Broncos stand in their divisions?
Both teams are 3-2. Seattle is second in the NFC West behind a 5-0 San Francisco side, while Denver is level with Las Vegas in the AFC West behind a 4-0 Kansas City team. Neither club leads its division at this stage.
Who won the last meeting between the Seahawks and Broncos?
Seattle won the most recent meeting 26-20 on September 8, 2024, at Lumen Field. Denver still leads the all-time regular season series 35-21, so the Broncos hold a clear historical advantage despite that result. The clubs sit in opposite conferences, so these meetings come around infrequently.
Who is starting at quarterback for the Broncos?
Bo Nix is Denver’s starting quarterback and has started all five games this season. He has thrown for 942 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions, and he does not appear on the Broncos’ Week 6 injury report.