Denver's run game and pass rush dominated Thursday night as the Broncos beat Seattle in overtime. Two rushing touchdowns and a suffocating defense that recorded five sacks were too much for the Seahawks to overcome.
The ground attack set the tone early. Denver leaned on its backs to control the line of scrimmage and keep Seattle's offense off the field. That defensive approach paid dividends when the pass rush took over in the second half. Five sacks wreaked havoc on the Seahawks' rhythm and forced them into third-and-long situations all night.
The game went to overtime, but Denver had already established the formula. The Broncos' ability to win the battle in the trenches on both sides of the ball proved decisive. Seattle couldn't generate enough consistent offense to keep pace, and the Seahawks' defense couldn't slow down a Broncos team that committed to power football.
This was vintage defensive football mixed with old-school rushing attacks. Denver didn't need flashy passing plays. The Broncos imposed their will with bodies and execution. For a team that just took down a division rival in overtime, that's the kind of identity that wins games down the stretch.