Broncos at Commanders
Washington Commanders 35, Denver Broncos 29 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Broncos 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 239 yds passingKaytron Allen 77 yds rushingTroy Franklin 94 yds receivingTrey Amos 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 321 · 397Passing yards 239 · 230Rushing yards 82 · 167Completions 20/33 · 19/26Yards per carry 3.4 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 35-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2027 season. This victory not only showcased the Commanders' resilience but also set the stage for a dramatic finish as the season enters its final stretch.
Bo Nix of the Broncos had a standout performance, throwing for 239 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Kaytron Allen contributed significantly on the ground for the Commanders, rushing for 77 yards, while Troy Franklin was the top target in the air for Denver with 94 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Leo Chenal led the team with six total tackles, while Yhonzae Pierre's 1.5 sacks put pressure on Nix at critical moments. The turning point came when Trey Amos intercepted a key pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for Washington and ensuring they would remain competitive in the playoff race.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Commanders | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 20/33 | 61% | 239 | 3 | 1 | 100.4 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/26 | 73% | 230 | 2 | 0 | 125.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 20 | 71 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Kaytron AllenHB | 19 | 77 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 36 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 59 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah GlaskerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae PierreREDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy ReavesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar TraoreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |