Broncos secure thrilling OT victory over Commanders behind clutch performances

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)

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BRONCOS’ BO NIX THROWS TD PASS WHILE FALLING TO GROUND IN STUNNING PLAY

Commanders wide receiverTreylon Burkslikely said, “Watch this,” before he made his sensational play.Burks received 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 that the Commanders really needed.

Mariota was trying to keep the drive alive with under four minutes to go in the game.He found tight endZach Ertzopen in the middle of the field.The ball was thrown high and Ertz was able to grab the pass 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 during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos 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 going to secure the catch, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton knocked the ball loose and the pass was incomplete.Washington punted the ball away.

Singleton was playing in his first game since he underwent testicular cancer surgery three weeks ago.It was a big play, but it came just a few minutes too early as Mariota would lead the Commanders 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.

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Denver improved to 10-2 with the win and have won nine straight games.Washington fell to 3-9.

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