Broncos fans got the news they wanted on Monday: Denver is bringing back the “Orange Crush” throwbacks for its Week 6 showdown with the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football.
That makes the primetime meeting in Denver even juicier. The Broncos and Seahawks already looked like they were headed for one of the season’s best uniform matchups, and now both sides will be rolling out their classic looks under the lights.
Denver made the announcement with a simple message: “You asked for it, you got it. 🤝
We’re going old school with the @Seahawks for #SEAvsDEN! pic.twitter.com/3E5VsGqMcL”
The throwbacks add another layer to a game that already has plenty going for it. Last season, both teams were among the NFL’s most dominant, each earning the No. 1 seed in its conference. Seattle enters as the reigning Super Bowl champion, while Denver was right there in the AFC before falling 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game.
There’s also real bite to the matchup on the field. Both defenses finished in the top three in scoring defense and rushing defense a year ago, which sets the stage for a game that could get rugged in a hurry. If it turns into a low-scoring defensive grind, at least the uniforms will give it some extra shine.
The individual matchups are worth circling, too. One of the headliners will be Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II going against reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
For Bo Nix, the night carries another layer. He’s back from the heartbreaking injury he suffered in the playoffs and will face Seattle for the first time since losing to the Seahawks in his NFL debut. Nix is also looking for his first shot at revenge against the team that handed him his first NFL loss.
And then there’s the throwback record, which gives Denver even more reason to lean into the look. Since the Broncos brought the “Orange Crush” uniforms back in 2024, they are 5-0 when wearing them, with an average margin of victory of 18.6 points.
That’s a spotless run, and it only adds to the appeal of breaking them out against one of the toughest opponents on Denver’s schedule.
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