The Broncos (9-2) return to the field on Sunday after their bye week for a primetime road matchup with the Washington Commanders (3-8). Kickoff is set for 6:20 p.m. on NBC.

Fourth quarter

Once again, the Broncos can’t put the game away on offense. Washington has the ball at their own 15-yard line

Alex Singleton makes the play of the game as he punches the ball from Zach Ertz on 3rd and 21 which forces Washington to punt with under four minutes

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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 1, 2025

Couple first downs for Denver but the drive stalls. Washington has the ball at the 20-yard line

Defense comes up big for the Broncos and the Commanders will punt

Offense goes three-and-out for Denver and the Broncos punt back to the Commanders

The Denver defense holds after the pick but Washington gets a FG. Broncos still up 20-17

On third down, Nix throws it right to Washington LB Bobby Wagner. Nix’s first big mistake of the night

Broncos will begin fourth quarter with the ball

End of third quarter: Broncos 20, Commanders 14

Third quarter

Broncos defense gets off the field on third down and will force a punt

The Denver offense responds with a great drive and takes the lead back with a 1-yard run by RJ Harvey

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Washington drives right down the field and takes the lead on an unbelievable catch by Treylon Burks.

Commanders will begin the second half with the ball

Halftime: Broncos 13, Commanders 7

Second quarter

What a play by Bo Nix as he hits Courtland Sutton for a TD. Broncos up 13-7

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Washington does what Denver has been able to — score a TD. Commanders up 7-6

Broncos settle for another Lutz field goal. Denver up 6-0

Dre Greenlaw comes up with a pick to end the Commanders’ drive

Commanders driving to start the second quarter

First quarter

End of first quarter: Broncos 3, Commanders 0

Denver goes three-and-out and will punt the ball back to Washington

Commanders get three first downs but a nice pass breakup by Riley Moss ends the drive. Washington punts

Broncos’ opening drive gets down to the 15-yard line but stalls. Wil Lutz hits the 33-yard field goal.

Broncos start the game with ball

Pregame reading

• Broncos at Commanders | The Denver Gazette’s predictions
• Broncos center Luke Wattenberg, O-line coach Zach Strief known for their culinary skills | NFL Insider
• How to watch: Broncos at Commanders
• OLB Jonah Elliss ruled out against Commanders with hamstring injury | Broncos notebook 
• Undrafted Malcolm Roach outworked competition to become key piece of Broncos defense
• Tomasson’s scouting report: Broncos at Commanders