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The Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders game on Sunday featured several great plays, but the most impactful one came in overtime.
It didn’t take long for the Broncos to score. Bo Nix made four completions, including a 41-yard pass to Evan Engram, then handed the ball off to running back RJ Harvey, who scored from five yards out to take a 27-20 lead.
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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey celebrates after scoring in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, 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 produced 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 to within one point. With nothing to lose, the Commanders decided to go for two and win. Mariota dropped back to pass and his attempt to 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 great plays made during the game.
Nix did his best to pull everything out. 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 rush and his calf was about to hit the ground 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/Imagn Images)
BRONCOS’ BO NIX THROWS TD PASS AS IT FALLS TO GROUND IN GREAT PLAY
Commander wide receiver Treylon Burks probably said, “Watch this,” before making his sensational play. Burks caught a pass from Mariota in the end zone. He somehow made a one-handed catch for a crucial go-ahead touchdown.
It was Burks’ second career touchdown catch, and it was one the Commanders really needed.
Mariota tried to keep the drive alive with under four minutes left in the game. He found tight end Zach Ertz open in the middle of the field. The ball was thrown high and Ertz was able to grab the ball and bring it down.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) celebrates after scoring in 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, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
But just as he was about to secure the catch, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton knocked the ball loose and the pass was incomplete. Washington sent the ball away.
Singleton played in his first game since undergoing surgery for testicular cancer three weeks ago. It was a big play, but it came just a few minutes too early as Mariota would lead the Chiefs down the field to tie the game.
Mariota played as well as one could play in a hard fought game. He was 28-of-50 with 294 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He also had 55 yards on the ground.
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Ertz finished with 10 catches for 106 yards. McLaurin had seven catches for 96 yards.
Denver improved to 10-2 with the win and has won nine straight games. Washington fell to 3-9.
