In a dramatic season opener, the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the Denver Broncos 26-20, marking the first victory for new head coach Mike Macdonald. After a sloppy first half, where the Seahawks trailed 13-9 due to mistakes, Kenneth Walker III rallied the team with 84 of his 103 rushing yards and a touchdown in the second half. Walker's momentum shift included a 23-yard touchdown run and significant contributions that solidified his seventh career 100-yard game. Despite suffering an abdominal injury late in the game, quarterback Geno Smith also stepped up, scoring a touchdown and connecting with Zach Charbonnet for another. The Broncos, led by rookie QB Bo Nix, struggled offensively and committed three turnovers, including two interceptions. Nix managed a late 4-yard touchdown run, but the Seahawks successfully ran out the clock to secure the win.