First-place Seahawks relish unexpected 1-0 start to season

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, is hit by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, left, after gettin a pass off during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks fans celebrate after the Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 17-16 in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) watches as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Mike Jackson, front, recovered the football after it was fumbled by Broncos running back Javonte Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, left, talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, center, after an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 17-16. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford (97) celebrates with teammates after a field goal attempt by Denver Broncos Wendt wide during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 17-16. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

A fan holds up a sign with a photo of Seattle Mariners MLB baseball outfielder Julio Rodriguez that reads "Russell Who-Lio?" in reference to the status in Seattle of former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who now plays for the Denver Broncos, during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seahawks and Broncos, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, second from left, celebrates with wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) after tight end Colby Parkinson (84) caught a pass for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)