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PHOTOS: Denver Broncos drop season opener to Seattle Seahawks 26-20 in week 1 of the NFL season

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos gets popped by Leonard Williams (99) and Derick Hall (58) of the Seattle Seahawksduring the third quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tyler Lockett (16) of the Seattle Seahawks makes a game-sealing catch as Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos defends during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos puts his hands on his hips as the Seattle Seahawks drive during the third quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Brandon Jones (22) and Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos tackle Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kenneth Walker III (9) of the Seattle Seahawks blows up Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos with a stiff arm during the third quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos leaves the field after the fourth quarter of the Seattle Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos fans Matt and his son, Evan, Spotanski watch players warm up before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch walks onto the field before the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos owners Carrie Walton Penner and Greg Penner stand on the field before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos puts his helmet on before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass by Geno Smith (7) of the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Geno Smith (7) of the Seattle Seahawks gets sacked on the first play from scrimmage by Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for DK Metcalf (14) of the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph draws up plays during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Geno Smith (7) of the Seattle Seahawks rolls out before a holding penalty results in a safety during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

JL Skinner (34) of the Denver Broncos recovers a muffed punt by Dee Williams (33) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos goes airborne against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos works against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Leonard Williams (99), Byron Murphy II (91) and Devon Witherspoon (21) of the Seattle Seahawks tackle Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tyrel Dodson (0) of the Seattle Seahawks tackles Greg Dulcich (80) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rubs his head during the third quarter of the Seattle Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tyler Lockett (16) of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch as Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos defends during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos wraps up the leg of Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kristian Welch (57) of the Denver Broncos tackles Zach Charbonnet (26) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field during the late fourth quarter of the Seattle Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field as the seconds tick off the clock against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

A Seattle Seahawks fan and a Denver Broncos fan sit in the stands after the crowd leaves at the completion of the fourth quarter of the Seahawks’ 26-20 win at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)