Broncos Score Two Safeties In First Half Against Seahawks

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The Denver Broncos will take points any way they can get them.

In their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, Denver's defense came up big with — not one — but TWO safeties in the first half.

The first one came early in the second quarter, when the Seahawks were backed up at their own 1-yard line and guard Anthony Bradford was called for holding in the end zone.

Then, late in the second quarter, the Seahawks had the ball on their own 1-yard line again, and running back Zach Charbonnet was hit in the end zone and tackled just before he could break the goal line.

Fun Facts about Safeties:

  • The last time a team scored two safeties in one game was Dec. 3 2017, when the Miami Dolphins did it against the Broncos.
  • This is the first time since Jan. 2, 1983 (in Seattle) that the Broncos have had two safeties in a game. Denver won that game 13-11.
  • Per Stathead, this is the 26th time an NFL team has had at least two safeties in a game as far back as their database goes.
  • While 18 teams have had two safeties in a game, only one has had three: the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 30, 1984 in a 33-12 win over the New York Giants.
Broncos Score Two Safeties In First Half Vs. Seahawks

The Broncos' defense recorded two safeties in the first half of the season opener.

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Led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos' offense did not find the end zone in the first half. But kicker Wil Lutz added three field goals to give Denver a 13-9 lead over Seattle at halftime.