Seahawks aim to limit Broncos' rushing attack in TNF matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are preparing to confront the Denver Broncos in Week 6 on Thursday Night Football. The Seahawks rank 11th in rushing defense, allowing 100.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, the Broncos struggle offensively, sitting 25th in rushing with just 86.2 yards per game. Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman remains on IR, and starter J.K. Dobbins averages only 3.6 yards per carry. The Seahawks’ defensive strategy will focus on shutting down the ground game to force reliance on quarterback Bo Nix, who is currently underperforming.
- •Seahawks face Broncos on October 14.
- •Seattle allows 100.4 rushing yards per game.
- •Denver ranks 25th in rushing with 86.2 yards per game.
- •Rookie running back Jonah Coleman is on IR.
- •J.K. Dobbins averages 3.6 yards per carry.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks can make Broncos offense one dimensional on TNF
"Analyzing how the Seattle Seahawks can make the Denver Broncos offense one dimensional in Week 6.
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