For the second straight game, Washington took its opponent to overtime, only to suffer a similar result. Sunday's loss could prove even more heartbreaking. The Broncos entered the game 9-2 and on an eight-game winning streak. Washington had its chances and made improbable play after improbable play to force overtime.

Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota’s pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders.

The Denver Broncos took on the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Denver survived to win 27-26 in overtime.

The Broncos lost a fourth-down interception to a pass-interference penalty after Mariota made a miraculous escape from a sack, Mariota lost a 30-yard touchdown pass to McLaurin to a holding penalty and the touchdown that counted came on fourth down.

Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota’s pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders.

Denver Broncos defender Nik Bonitto was his team's savior in overtime with a big play against the Washington Commanders.

It wasn’t the type of dominating performance you’d expect for a 10-2 team, but it was a win. The Broncos are doing that as well as anyone, regardless of how it looks.

The Denver Broncos won their ninth straight game, outlasting the Washington Commanders 27-26 in overtime, to remain the top seed in the AFC.