If you absolutely must blame something for the impressive 26-20 overtime game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, then blame fate. Fate caused the coin to fall in the Seahawks favor to start overtime. It couldn't have been a worse outcome for the Broncos defenders who were desperate for an inkling of a breather after a very taxing fourth quarter of football. Unfortunately, that was where they left it all out there.

It's never a good sign when backups like Corey Nelson and Lamin Barrow are playing in overtime against the defending Super Bowl champions, but Jack Del Rio had little choice in the matter. Those two didn't lose the game, but rather it just goes to show how depleted the defensive unit was after the end of regulation.

Either way, we as a fan base have got to be pleased with the overall performance of the team. With the offense and defense both laying eggs in the first half, it was very nice to see first the defense come together and then the offense to overcome a 17-3 fourth quarter deficit. That 80 yard, 41 second drive capped by a two point conversion to Demaryius Thomas was something special. I know I had pretty much packed it in at that point, so that offensive explosion really made the game for me. In fact, up until that point I felt like Peyton Manning was just old.

All in all, how many of you actually thought the Broncos would go into Seattle and do what few other teams do and beat the Seahawks on CenturyLink Field? I didn't.

Looking ahead, I believe we got a look at the two best teams in the NFL this week in the Seahawks and Broncos. However, the gap is quickly closing with the Cincinnati Bengals peaking here early in the season. Outside of the Bengals, I have not been too impressed with the Philadelphia Eagles outside of their ability to comeback to win games. The other item of complete clarity is that the disparity of the AFC and NFC no longer exists. We have two equal conferences again.

Player of the Game: DeMarcus Ware. He had just one tackle, which came off a momentum changing sack at the goal line and diverted the runner on the very next play into a safety that help catapult the Broncos towards that thrilling finish. Way to step up at just the right time DeMarcus! Chris Harris Jr. also balled out last night, along with Von Miller.

The NFL Needed This | The MMQB with Peter King

Those were the words of Russell Wilson, after Seattle edged Denver in a thrilling Super Bowl redux. An action-packed Sunday—which included surprise teams moving to 3-0—diverted focus on the league's off-field problems, if only for a day.

Game Recaps

3 things we learned from a wild Broncos-Seahawks game - SBNation.com

Denver traveled to Seattle in a rematch of last year's Super Bowl, with the same result: a wild win for the Seahawks.

Seahawks clip Broncos in OT, win rubber match of three-game series - Field Gulls

After opening up a 14-point halftime lead, the Seahawks had to withstand a furious fourth-quarter comeback from Peyton Manning to beat the Broncos 26-20 in overtime.

Manning, Broncos' O uneven in loss to Seahawks - NFL.com

The Denver Broncos spent the offseason making their defense tougher. It worked for 60 minutes Sunday in Seattle, but they needed more.

Broncos Fall To Seahawks In Overtime 26-20 - Broncos - Scout

After a reality-defying 4th quarter comeback, the Denver Broncos fell to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime 26-20. MHH Publisher, Chad Jensen, gives you quick reaction.

Seahawks win Super Bowl rematch with Broncos in overtime thriller - SI.com

As it was in Super Bowl XLVIII, the first snap of this rematch of February's blowout was not good for the Denver Broncos. And as it was in Super Bowl XLVIII, the Seahawks and Broncos took time to feel each other out on both sides of the ball before any fireworks happened.

After late rally, Broncos fall to Seahawks in OT - The Denver Post

Marshawn Lynch finished off the first drive of overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run to give Seattle a 26-20 win against the spirited Broncos, but make no mistake: Denver has closed the gap considerably on Seattle.

Seahawks beat Broncos in Super Bowl rematch | ProFootballTalk

It was a lot more competitive than the Super Bowl, but the end result was the same: The Seahawks beat the Broncos.

Seahawks overcome Broncos in overtime thriller - NFL.com

The Seattle Seahawks fended off a furious forth-quarter rally for a 26-20 overtime victory over the Denver Broncos in Sunday's Super Bowl rematch.

Seahawks escape Broncos on Lynch overtime touchdown - CBS News

Marshawn Lynch scored on a 6-yard run on the first possession of overtime as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in the NFL on Sunday in a Super Bowl rematch that lived up to expectations.

Broncos News

Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks highlights - DenverBroncos.com

Four quarters was not enough time to decide this thriller as the Seattle Seahawks marched down the field in overtime to defeat the Denver Broncos 26-20 in front of the home crowd.

Chris Harris: Russell Wilson "better than" Andrew Luck | ProFootballTalk

For the second time in calendar year 2014, the Seahawks beat the Broncos on Sunday, and as was the case in Super Bowl XLVIII, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was impressive in victory.

Fox: 'Tough place to play'

Coach Fox talks to the press after the overtime loss.

Manning: 'It's a disappointing loss'

Peyton Manning meets the media following the overtime loss to Seattle.

NFL News

Here's the report the Ravens and the NFL feared - SBNation.com

A report by Outside the Lines claims Ravens executives were given a detailed report of the second Ray Rice video and were granted leniency from Roger Goodell as a "favor."

Adrian Peterson not expected to return to Vikings, per report - SBNation.com

Chris Mortensen says a team source doesn't envision the star running back to return to the team after being indicted on child abuse charges.

Former Titans kicker Rob Bironas dies in car accident - Music City Miracles

Former Titans kicker Rob Bironas passed away last night after being involved in a single car accident in Nashville, per multiple reports.

Football has never been good - SBNation.com

This happened Wednesday. In a week when the NFL would rather broadcast a blackface production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on live television than have another incident of domestic violence go public, this still happened.

Eagles-Washington brawl after Nick Foles hurt - SBNation.com

Nick Foles took a blindside hit from Washington defensive lineman Chris Baker at the end of a near interception. What followed was the biggest brawl of the NFL season so far.

Drew Brees gets suplexed, tries to start a fight - SBNation.com

Clearly Vikings defensive back Captain Munnerlyn is channeling his inner Brock Lesnar ahead of his WWE World Title match against John Cena.