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On paper, the Broncos<\/a> and Commanders<\/a>‘ Week 13 clash shaped up to be one of the more underwhelming primetime matchups this season. Fortunately, games aren’t played on paper.<\/p>\n Denver and Washington jousted like prizefighters, with each side enjoying moments of bliss and madness. When the dust settled, the Broncos emerged victorious, claiming a 27-26 overtime win over their lowly opposition. But the Commanders arguably were the more impressive of the two teams, showcasing craft and guile not befitting of a 3-9 side that has lost six straight games.<\/p>\n The game was decided in its final moments. Washington saw off death on multiple occasions, from turning third-and-25 to a first down in the fourth quarter to being aided by a pass interference call on an errant fourth down attempt in OT. Marcus Mariota found Terry McLaurin for a would-be equalizing touchdown after RJ Harvey found the end zone to start the extra period. But Washington head coach Dan Quinn sent his offense back on the field, hoping it could produce magic one more time against a Denver unit that entered the outing as one of football’s most dangerous rearguards.<\/p>\n WATCH: Broncos vs. Commanders LIVE with Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n Mariota dropped back to pass and had Jeremy McNichols wide open as the result of a pick play. All he needed was to evade the Broncos’ pass rush and the Commanders would have scored a momentous win.<\/p>\n But Mariota couldn’t clear Nik Bonnito. The Denver star swatted Mariota’s effort like a gnat on a summer day. It wasn’t the most impressive display for the Broncos, who moved to 10-2 with the result. But wins count all the same \u2014 even ones that come in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n Nik Bonitto saves the game for the @Broncos<\/a> in OT! pic.twitter.com\/4vLic6dAks<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Sporting News tracked live updates of the Week 13 iteration of “Sunday Night Football” between Denver and Washington. Below are highlights, analysis and more from one of the most captivating contests of the Week 13 slate.<\/p>\n MORE WEEK 13 NFL:<\/p>\n Broncos vs. Commanders score<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n NFL HQ: Live NFL scores<\/a> | Updated NFL standings<\/a> | Full NFL schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos vs. Commanders updates, results, highlights from Week 13 ‘Sunday Night Football’<\/p>\n (All times ET.)<\/p>\n End of overtime: Broncos 27, Commanders 26<\/p>\n 12:01 a.m.: FAILED TWO-POINT CONVERSION!\u00a0The Commanders had the look on McNichols. But Nik Bonitto makes a leaping stop, swatting the ball away to deliver Denver’s 10th win of the season.<\/p>\n NIK BONITTO. GAME OVER. pic.twitter.com\/wdilygDF1x<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos 27, Commanders 26<\/p>\n 11:59 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Mariota hits McLaurin again, this time on the pick play. The Commanders are going for two!<\/p>\n 11:55 p.m.:\u00a0Another Mariota dot, this one falling in Deebo Samuel’s grasp! The Commanders are on Denver’s one-yard line!<\/p>\n MARIOTA TO DEEBO DOWN TO THE ONE.<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:53 p.m.: Washington thought it found an equalizer in the form of Mariota’s toss to McLaurin! However, Josh Conerly was flagged for holding. We’ll do it again.<\/p>\n 11:51 p.m.: PASS INTERFERENCE!\u00a0Denver appeared to seal a win with a game-ending interception. However. Hufanga was flagged for pass interference! The Commanders get a new set of downs to work with.<\/p>\n 11:50 p.m.:\u00a0Jahdae Barrett deflects Mariota’s pass away. The Commanders are down to their last…down.<\/p>\n 11:47 p.m.:\u00a0Washington collects 20 courtesy of Mariota and McLaurin’s latest connection. Strong start to what could be its final drive.<\/p>\n 11:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Harvey grabs his second score of the day as Denver strikes first in overtime!<\/p>\n Broncos 27, Commanders 20<\/p>\n RJ Harvey! Broncos lead in OT.<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:44 p.m.:\u00a0Nix finds Evan Engram, who rumbles down the plain for 41 yards! Denver is inside Washington’s 10!<\/p>\n Nix to Engram gains 41!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:40 p.m.:\u00a0Denver starts the extra period with possession of the ball.<\/p>\n End of fourth quarter: Broncos 20, Commanders 20<\/p>\n 11:35 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Moody knots things with a 32-yard chip shot. We’re headed to overtime.<\/p>\n JAKE MOODY SENDS IT TO OT.<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos 20, Commanders 20<\/p>\n 11:33 p.m.:\u00a0Mariota gets the first down on the QB draw! More importantly, he somehow gets out of bounds to stop the clock! Washington is inside the red zone with 12 seconds left. No timeouts.<\/p>\n That’s Marcus MarioTa to you.<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:29 p.m.: FIRST DOWN!\u00a0The Commanders move the chains on fourth down! They gobbled up yardage courtesy of an impressive pitch-and-catch between Mariota and McLaurin. Then, Mariota found Ertz to keep Washington alive.<\/p>\n Commanders convert 4th down into field goal range!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:27 p.m.:\u00a0A pair of contentious penalties \u2014 one on a phantom false start, the other on an intentional grounding that never was \u2014 has Washington in a hold on third-and-25.<\/p>\n 11:19 p.m.:\u00a0The Commanders move the chains once more, this time on fourth-and-one. They’re making progress as the two-minute warning washes over proceedings.<\/p>\n 11:17 p.m.:\u00a0Mariota races around the bend to move the chains on second down. Washington gets four more downs to work with as it attempts to level the score.<\/p>\n 11:15 p.m.:\u00a0The Commanders get another stop! They’ll get the ball back with three minutes to go!<\/p>\n 11:08 p.m.:\u00a0A near-perfect throw by Mariota to Ertz threatened to put Washington in Denver territory. But Alex Singleton, the man making his first start after having surgery to remove a tumor from his testicles, rips the ball away to bring out the punt unit! What a play!<\/p>\n Alex Singleton saves the Broncos defense with a huge PBU!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:01 p.m.:\u00a0Washington gets the stop! With five minutes left, we’ll see if the Commanders can make something happen.<\/p>\n 10:59 p.m.:\u00a0Denver’s attack has looked a bit toothless at times. Wagner and Co. have it on the ropes \u2014 facing third-and-long with just a three-point advantage in its possession.<\/p>\n 10:48 p.m.:\u00a0Washington’s defense continues to impress as of late. Nix was cut down behind the line of scrimmage by Frankie Luvu as the Broncos are forced into yet another punt. The Commanders will have a chance to level the score on their next offensive possession \u2014 or take the lead.<\/p>\n 10:42 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Denver holds Washington to a field goal as Mariota is unable to find McLaurin on third down.<\/p>\n Broncos 20, Commanders 17<\/p>\n 10:36 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!\u00a0Washington starts the final frame with a takeaway! Nix failed to look off Bobby Wagner, who proceeded to nab an easy catch to set up the Commanders in Broncos territory.<\/p>\n BOBBY. WAGNER. PICK.<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a>End of third quarter: Broncos 20, Commanders 14<\/p>\n 10:18 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Nix’s brilliance brought the Broncos inside the red zone. RJ Harvey’s hard running results in a score. The Denver tailback climbs into pay dirt from short-range to push the Broncos back in front.<\/p>\n RJ Harvey takes the lead back for the Broncos<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos 20, Commanders 14<\/p>\n 10:15 p.m.:\u00a0It hasn’t been a highlight-laden game for Denver’s attack thus far. But Nix has been effective, all told. He has completed 17-of-28 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown so far. He also has 16 rushing yards, the second-most within the Broncos’ ranks.<\/p>\n 10:05 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0On a day filled with impressive catches, Treylon Burks fielded the pick of the bunch. Washington’s wideout climbed the ladder to collect Mariota’s back-shoulder fade. Using one hand, Burks leapt far to give Washington the lead. It wasn’t quite Odell Beckham Jr.’s grab vs. the Cowboys<\/a>. But it wasn’t too far out of the ballpark, either.<\/p>\n TREYLON BURKS WHAT THE<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Commanders 14, Broncos 13<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m.:\u00a0Washington continues to impress on the offensive end. Mariota linked up with Zach Ertz for a pair of lengthy gains before racing down the field to bring the Commanders deep into Broncos’ territory. What a start to the second half for the Commanders!<\/p>\n End of second quarter: Broncos 13, Commanders 7<\/p>\n 9:35 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Nix evades pressure, finding Courtland Sutton for an 11-yard score! The Broncos hurler looked dead to rights behind the line of scrimmage. But as he fell to the ground, he fired a fastball to an open Sutton. Denver takes the lead with a flourish.<\/p>\n Bo Nix somehow keeps the play alive to Courtland Sutton!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos 13, Commanders 7<\/p>\n 9:25 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN!\u00a0Rodriguez bursts through the mire, surging through contact to take his place in the end zone!\u00a0The Commanders take the lead!<\/p>\n Chris Rodriguez Jr. is in for the @Commanders<\/a> TD!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Commanders 7, Broncos 6<\/p>\n 9:19 p.m.:\u00a0Mariota’s interception notwithstanding, Washington’s offense has looked fairly competent against Denver’s renowned defense. A pair of chunk plays to Zach Ertz and McLaurin has the Commanders just outside the Broncos’ 10-yard line.<\/p>\n 9:12 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0The Broncos’ offense started to gash Washington’s rearguard via a diet of short passes and runs. But they weren’t able to go all the way. Sean Payton’s side settles for a field goal to double its advantage.<\/p>\n Broncos 6, Commanders 0<\/p>\n 9:02 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!\u00a0After traipsing inside of dangerous territory, Marcus Mariota baffingly attempts a jump pass towards Chris Rodriguez, who was swamped in double coverage. The subsequent pass fell into Dre Greenlaw’s hands, spelling a sudden end to what looked a promising Washington drive.<\/p>\n Dre Greenlaw picks off Mariota in the red zone!<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a>End of first quarter: Broncos 3, Commanders 0<\/p>\n 8:57 p.m.:\u00a0Washington’s attack has found some success in the early moments of the game. Jeremy McNichols was the latest Commander to make his presence felt at Northwest Stadium, evading Talanoa Hufanga’s grasp via spin before gobbling down the field for 16 yards. Washington will start the second quarter just outside the red zone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jeremy McNichols picks up 16 on 3rd and 12 \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n DENvsWAS on NBC \u2014 NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:45 p.m.:\u00a0Denver’s defense stiffened up after Washington climbed into its territory, forcing a Tress Way punt as a result.<\/p>\n 8:35 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!\u00a0Denver opens its scoring account with a field goal courtesy of a Will Lutz. Solid opening drive for the Broncos’ attack, who drove down the field with relative ease.<\/p>\n Broncos 3, Commanders 0<\/p>\n 8:25 p.m.:\u00a0And we’re off! Washington defers, so the Broncos will start the game with possession of the ball.<\/p>\n 8:05 p.m.:\u00a0Terry McLaurin will also make his long-awaited return to the field, having been sidelined for Washington’s last three games with a quadriceps injury. He has quite the matchup in the form of Surtain, the league’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year winner.<\/p>\n Ter-ry! Ter-ry! Ter-ry! pic.twitter.com\/Hrg8D4G8Xt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:45 p.m.:\u00a0There is plenty of excitement within Denver’s ranks. One reason for the joy? Patrick Surtain II is back in action after missing a month with a partially torn pectoral muscle.<\/p>\n Here he is embracing the traveling Denver faithful during warmups.<\/p>\n .@PatSurtainll<\/a> back making #BroncosCountry<\/a>\u2019s day \ud83e\udde1#ProBowlVote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/V14ORi00Cg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:30 p.m.:\u00a0Here’s a look at the Broncos and Commanders’ inactives ahead of tonight’s contest.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc40 our inactives for #DENvsWAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf0 \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/R94v6vLItb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/NENNzKRmgl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n #DENvsWAS<\/a> inactives<\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 30, 2025<\/a>Where to watch Broncos vs. CommandersBroncos vs. Commanders start timeDate:\u00a0Sunday, November 30Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Kickoff for “Sunday Night Football” between the Broncos and the Commanders is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.<\/p>\n What channel is Broncos vs. Commanders on today?Date: Sunday, November 30TV channel: NBCLive stream: Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n “Sunday Night Football” between the Broncos and the Commanders will air on NBC. Mike Tirico will handle the play-by-play with Cris Collinsworth serving as the color commentator. Collinsworth makes his return to the broadcast booth after taking off NBC’s game on Thanksgiving between the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> and the Baltimore Ravens<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cord-cutters can watch “Sunday Night Football” on Peacock<\/a>.<\/p>\n MORE: Dolphins HC Mike McDaniels says Dan Quinn guided him through sobriety<\/a><\/p>\n Broncos remaining scheduleWeekOpponent14at Raiders15vs. Packers16vs. Jaguars17at Chiefs18at Chargers<\/p>\n MORE: Ranking the best Broncos of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Commanders remaining scheduleWeekOpponent14at Vikings15at Giants16vs. Eagles17vs. Cowboys18at Eagles<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0 Ranking the greatest Commanders of all time<\/a><\/p>\n
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