The Denver Broncos edged the Washington Commanders 27\u201326 in overtime Sunday night, thanks to a clutch defensive play by outside linebacker Nik Bonitto. After Denver scored first in OT on a rushing touchdown by RJ Harvey, Washington responded with a touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to Terry McLaurin \u2014 setting up a high-stakes 2-point conversion attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the conversion try, Bonitto leaped and batted down Mariota\u2019s pass, denying the Commanders the win. That single defensive play sealed Denver\u2019s ninth straight victory and underscored the Broncos\u2019 ability to win tight games in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix passed for 321 yards, including a touchdown, and helped set up the OT-winning drive \u2014 while the organization again proved its resilience in one-score games. Meanwhile, the loss extended Washington\u2019s tough season, as inconsistent offense and defensive breakdowns continue to plague the Commanders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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