Broncos host Seahawks in Thursday Night Football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks meet for a Thursday Night Football game on October 15 at Empower Field at Mile High, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the game with a 3-2 record. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is active after recovering from an ankle injury and will participate in the game. Seattle defensive tackle Leonard Williams will also play, despite dealing with an ankle issue from Week 4. This is the first matchup between the two teams since 2024.
- •Game time is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on October 15.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba is cleared to play for the Seahawks.
- •Leonard Williams will also feature despite an injury.
- •Both teams have matching 3-2 records.
- •This is their first meeting since 2024.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos vs. Seahawks on 'Thursday Night Football.' Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba play?
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