The Denver Broncos list Bo Nix as their starting quarterback and Jarrett Stidham as his backup, while the Seattle Seahawks list Sam Darnold as their starter and Drew Lock as their backup heading into Week 6 Thursday Night Football.
Seattle visits Denver on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. The game airs on Prime Video. Official game details
Broncos vs. Seahawks Quarterback Depth Charts
Here is the quarterback order on both teams’ published depth charts:
| Depth-chart position | Denver Broncos | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Starter — QB1 | Bo Nix | Sam Darnold |
| Primary backup — QB2 | Jarrett Stidham | Drew Lock |
| Third-string — QB3 | Sam Ehlinger | Jalen Milroe |
Sources: Broncos depth chart and Seahawks depth chart.
Denver Broncos: Who Backs Up Bo Nix?
Jarrett Stidham is the Broncos’ primary backup quarterback behind Bo Nix. Denver lists Sam Ehlinger third in its quarterback order.
That makes Stidham the next quarterback on the published depth chart if Nix needs to leave the game. Ehlinger provides additional depth at QB3. These rankings reflect Denver’s listed order and do not independently confirm game-day availability. Denver’s published depth chart
Seattle Seahawks: Who Backs Up Sam Darnold?
Drew Lock is the Seahawks’ primary backup quarterback behind Sam Darnold. Jalen Milroe occupies the third spot on Seattle’s quarterback depth chart.
Lock is therefore the next listed option behind Darnold, with Milroe providing depth at QB3. As with Denver, the depth chart should be distinguished from the final game-day active and inactive list. Seattle’s published depth chart
What Time Is Broncos vs. Seahawks Tonight?
The Week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup takes place in Denver:
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 6:15 p.m. MT / 5:15 p.m. PT
- Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
- Broadcast: Prime Video
Seattle is the visiting team, and Denver is the home team. Official matchup information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Broncos’ starting quarterback for Week 6 TNF?
Bo Nix is listed as Denver’s starting quarterback, ahead of Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger.
Who is the Seahawks’ starting quarterback against Denver?
Sam Darnold is listed as Seattle’s starting quarterback, followed by Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe.
Is Drew Lock the Seahawks’ backup quarterback?
Yes. Seattle lists Drew Lock second on its quarterback depth chart, behind Sam Darnold.
Who are the third-string quarterbacks for Denver and Seattle?
Sam Ehlinger is Denver’s listed third-string quarterback, while Jalen Milroe is Seattle’s QB3.
Quarterback rankings above reflect the teams’ published depth charts checked on October 15, 2026. Depth-chart placement does not guarantee that a player will be active for the game.