Broncos vs Seahawks Thursday night football with defensive absences
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will meet Thursday night, with both teams missing key defensive players as the game heads into Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
Key points
- Seattle’s running back Zach Charbonnet is out with a knee injury.
- Denver’s cornerback Patrick Surtain II is sidelined by an ankle injury.
- A second Denver defensive starter, a safety, will also miss the game.
- Jaxon Smith‑Njigba is expected to play for Seattle.
- Both teams will contend with reduced defensive depth.
The Seattle Seahawks traveled to Denver to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
Seattle ruled out running back Zach Charbonnet (knee).
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba was expected to play.
Denver listed cornerback Patrick Surtain II as a non‑participant due to an ankle injury.
A second defensive starter, a safety, was also listed as a non‑participant for Denver.
Your questions, answered
Why is Zach Charbonnet out for the Seahawks?
He is ruled out with a knee injury.
Which Denver defensive players are missing?
Cornerback Patrick Surtain II and a safety are listed as non‑participants.
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