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Wil Lutz addresses confusion after shushing Broncos fans following game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Wil Lutz addresses confusion after shushing Broncos fans following game

Summary

Wil Lutz kicked a game-winning field goal for the Denver Broncos in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks on October 17. His celebration, which included shushing the home crowd, prompted questions about his intentions. Lutz later clarified on X that he meant to address outside criticism and emphasized his appreciation for the fans. The Broncos' quarterback performance was criticized, particularly Bo Nix, who has struggled in recent games. Lutz's comments came amid a mixed reaction to the team’s overall performance this season.

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•Wil Lutz secured a win with an overtime field goal.
•His celebration included shushing Broncos fans, causing confusion.
•Lutz emphasized his love for the Broncos fans in his clarification.
•Bo Nix's performance faced heavy criticism post-game.
•The Broncos are playing without some star defenders.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Wil Lutz clarifies ‘any misunderstanding’ after shushing Broncos fans vs. Seahawks

What they're saying

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The Denver Broncos beat the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football following an overtime field goal from kicker Wil Lutz but his celebration did cause quite a lot of confusion. It was not a Thursday Night Football for the ages with the quarterback play from both Sam Darnold and Bo Nix receiving a lot of criticism in the hours following.
— Yahoo Sports

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