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The matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Commanders on Sunday included several great plays, but the most impactful one came in overtime.
The Broncos didn’t take long to score. Bo Nix completed four passes, including a 41-yard pass to Evan Engram, and then handed the ball off to running back RJ Harvey, who scored from five yards out for a 27-20 lead.
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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota created some late-game heroics. He found Deebo Samuel on 3rd and 14 for a 38-yard gain. He connected with Terry McLaurin to bring the game within one point. With nothing to lose, the Commanders decided to go for two and win. Mariota dropped back to pass and his attempt toward Jeremy McNichols was blocked by Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto.
The Broncos won the game, 27-26.
Nix finished 29 of 45 for 321 yards and a touchdown pass. Harvey had 35 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Harvey and Bonito’s overtime heroics were just two of a handful of big plays made during the game.
Nix went out of his way to do everything possible. He helped put Denver ahead before halftime when he threw a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton as he fell to the ground. He avoided the run and nearly touched his calf before firing the ball to Sutton in the end zone.
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) in the fourth quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium on Nov. 30, 2025. (Geoff Burke/Image Images)
BRONCOS’ BO NIX THROWS A TD PASS AS HE FALLS TO THE GROUND IN AWESOME PLAY
Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks probably said, “Look at this,” before making his sensational play. Burks received a pass from Mariota in the end zone. Hey, somehow he made a one-handed catch for a crucial touchdown.
It was the second touchdown catch of Burks’ career and it was one the Commanders really needed.
Mariota was trying to keep the momentum alive with less than four minutes left in the game. He found tight end Zach Ertz open in the middle of the field. The ball went high and Ertz was able to grab the pass and knock it down.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
But just as he was going to secure the catch, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton fumbled the ball and the pass fell incomplete. Washington punted the ball.
Singleton was playing his first game since undergoing testicular cancer surgery three weeks ago. It was a great play, but it came a few minutes too soon as Mariota led the Commanders down the field to tie the game.
Mariota played as well as could be played in a very close game. He was 28 of 50 with 294 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He also had 55 yards rushing.
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Ertz finished with 10 catches for 106 yards. McLaurin had seven receptions for 96 yards.
Denver improved to 10-2 with the victory and has won nine straight games. Washington fell to 3-9.
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