Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos prepares to shake hands with head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks after the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos hugs head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks after the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Seattle Seahawks faithful make noise as Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos leads a failed game-winning drive during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos reacts to missing a 64-yard game-winning field goal attempt against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos jukes as Uchenna Nwosu (10) of the Seattle Seahawks closes in after Jordyn Brooks (56) missed a tackle during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Albert Okwuegbunam (85) of the Denver Broncos stretches for a first down as Quandre Diggs (6) of the Seattle Seahawks makes the stop during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos works against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble, while sacking Geno Smith (7) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch as Eric Tomlinson (87) leads with a block against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos works against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Alex Singleton (49) and Ronald Darby (23) of the Denver Broncos tackle Geno Smith (7) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ronald Darby (23) of the Denver Broncos tackles DK Metcalf (14) of the Seattle Seahawks seconds before K’Waun Williams (21) and Randy Gregory (5) join to strip the receiver of the ball during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Randy Gregory (5), K’Waun Williams (21) and Ronald Darby (23) of the Denver Broncos force a fumble by DK Metcalf (14) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of Seattle’s 17-16 win at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Mike Jackson (30) of the Seattle Seahawks tackles Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Jordyn Brooks (56) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Randy Gregory (5) and Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos line up against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos takes a moment during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Mike Purcell (98), Randy Gregory (5) and Aaron Patrick (94) of the Denver Broncos take the field before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos owners Carrie Walton-Penner and Greg Penner before the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
A fan holds a Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos jersey with a Seattle Seahawks Wilson jersey sewn to the opposite side before the first quarter at Lumen Field on Monday, September 12, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quarterback Russell Wilson made his debut with the Denver Broncos, taking on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Seattle won 17-16.
AAron Ontiveroz is a photographer for The Denver Post, specializing in sports and portraiture.
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