Broncos vs Seahawks Thursday Night Football: Key Defensive Absences
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will face off on Thursday night, with both teams missing key defensive players due to injuries.
Key points
- Seattle will miss running back Zach Charbonnet, linebacker Chazz Surratt and linebacker Drake Thomas.
- Denver will not play cornerback Patrick Surtain II and a safety starter.
- Both teams have overall health scores in the mid‑80s, with Denver’s offense slightly higher.
- Other players with limited practice include Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, Drew Lock and Leonard Williams.
- The game is Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Seattle Seahawks traveled to Denver to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
According to SIC Scores, Seattle entered the game with an overall health score of 87.3, while Denver’s was 85.4.
Seattle’s defensive health score was 87.7 compared with Denver’s 80.9, and Denver’s offensive health score was 90.0 versus Seattle’s 86.8.
Seattle ruled out three players: running back Zach Charbonnet (knee), linebacker Chazz Surratt (calf) and linebacker Drake Thomas (ankle).
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, who had limited practice early in the week because of an ankle issue, carried no game designation and was expected to play.
Quarterback Drew Lock (right forearm) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle) were limited in practice but also carried no game designations.
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
Which players are out for the Seahawks?
The Seahawks are missing running back Zach Charbonnet, linebacker Chazz Surratt and linebacker Drake Thomas.
Which Broncos players are not playing?
Denver will not play cornerback Patrick Surtain II and a safety starter.
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