Broncos at Commanders
Denver Broncos 64, Washington Commanders 41 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Broncos 64 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Commanders 41 5 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 408 yds passingShareef Leslie 110 yds rushingShareef Leslie 146 yds receivingJahdae Barron 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 514 · 509Passing yards 401 · 370Rushing yards 113 · 139Completions 20/38 · 13/28Yards per carry 12.6 · 15.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a commanding score of 64-41, solidifying their place as a formidable contender in the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game seeking a critical win, but it was the Broncos who demonstrated their offensive firepower and tactical prowess.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 408 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite quarterbacking skills. Meanwhile, Shareef Leslie of the Commanders was a standout performer in his own right, racking up 110 rushing yards and 146 receiving yards, proving to be a dual threat throughout the contest. Despite Leslie's efforts, the Broncos' offensive onslaught proved too much for Washington to overcome.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Jahdae Barron's two interceptions, which were pivotal in halting Washington's scoring drives. Denver's Isaiah Pola-Mao contributed with four total tackles, helping to stifle the Commanders' attack. The turning point came when Barron's second interception led to a quick touchdown, extending the Broncos' lead and putting them firmly in control for the remainder of the game.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 64 | |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 41 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 20/38 | 53% | 408 | 6 | 2 | 108.3 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 13/28 | 46% | 375 | 3 | 7 | 88.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 7 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Shareef LeslieHB | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 7 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 75 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 28 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 60 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James RomeroFB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Shareef LeslieHB | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 119 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 46 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 9 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | — | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Amari BurneyMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tevin MallardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles MurphyREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
