Game Summary
The Denver Broncos edged out the Washington Commanders 27-26 in an overtime thriller on November 30, 2025, marking their fourth straight road victory and longest streak since 2015. This win improved the Broncos to 10-2 overall, with an impressive 8-2 record in one-score games this season. The Commanders dropped to 3-9 following the narrow defeat.
Scoring Breakdown
| Quarter |
Broncos (DEN) |
Commanders (WSH) |
| 1st |
3 |
0 |
| 2nd |
10 |
7 |
| 3rd |
7 |
7 |
| 4th |
0 |
6 |
| OT |
7 |
6 |
| Total |
27 |
26 |
The game went to overtime after a tight contest, with Nik Bonitto's key deflection on a two-point conversion attempt securing the Broncos' escape.
Passing Stats
Denver Broncos Passing:
Bo Nix completed 28 of 50 passes for 276 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt, with 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, and a 78.3 passer rating.
Washington Commanders Passing:
The Commanders' quarterback threw for 294 yards on 28 completions out of an unspecified number of attempts, averaging 10.5 yards per completion, with 2 touchdowns.
Rushing Stats
Denver Broncos Rushing:
- Team: 13 carries, 35 yards, 2.7 avg, 2 TDs, longest 11 yards
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 6 carries, 24 yards, 4.0 avg, longest 14 yards
- Audric Estime: 2 carries, 16 yards, 8.0 avg, longest 11 yards
- Bo Nix: 1 carry, 9 yards, 9.0 avg, longest 9 yards
- Tyler Badie: 1 carry, 3 yards, 3.0 avg, longest 3 yards
Washington Commanders Rushing:
- Team: 23 carries, 87 yards, 3.8 avg, 2 TDs, longest 14 yards
- Marcus Mariota: 10 carries, 55 yards, 5.5 avg, longest 19 yards
- Chris Rodriguez Jr.: 11 carries, 41 yards, 3.7 avg, 1 TD, longest 11 yards
- Jeremy McNichols: 6 carries, 30 yards, 5.0 avg, longest 16 yards
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 4 carries, 20 yards, 5.0 avg, longest 12 yards
- Deebo Samuel: 2 carries, -3 yards, -1.5 avg, longest -1 yard
Receiving Stats
Denver Broncos Receiving:
- Courtland Sutton: 5 receptions, 64 yards, 12.8 avg, longest 38 yards, 7 targets
- Samaje Park: 1 reception, 14 yards, 14.0 avg, longest 14 yards, 1 target
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 2 receptions, 9 yards, 4.5 avg, longest 7 yards, 2 targets
- Marvin Mims Jr.: 1 reception, 5 yards, 5.0 avg, 1 TD, longest 5 yards, 4 targets
- Others: Limited receptions totaling minimal yards
Washington Commanders Receiving:
- Noah Brown: 3 receptions, 18 yards, 6.0 avg, longest 13 yards, 5 targets
- Terry McLaurin: 1 reception, 11 yards, 11.0 avg, longest 11 yards, 1 target
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 2 receptions, 8 yards, 4.0 avg, longest 6 yards, 2 targets
- Zach Ertz: 1 reception, 6 yards, 6.0 avg, longest 6 yards, 1 target
- Team total: Additional receivers contributed to 294 yards and 2 TDs
Fumbles and Tackles
Denver Broncos Fumbles:
Bo Nix fumbled once but recovered it, with the team recording 1 fumble total.
Washington Commanders Tackles (Selected Leaders):
- Frankie Luvu: 13 tackles, 10 solo, 2 TFL, 1 PD
- Clelin Ferrell: 8 tackles, 6 solo
- Dante Fowler Jr.: 6 tackles, 4 solo, 2 PD
Denver Broncos Tackles (Selected Leaders):
- Alex Singleton: 8 tackles, 3 solo, 1 PD
- Jonathon Cooper: 7 tackles, 4 solo
- Nik Bonitto: 7 tackles, 3 solo, 1 PD
Special Teams
Washington Kick Returns:
- Deebo Samuel: 4 returns, 114 yards, 28.5 avg, longest 35 yards
- Jeremy McNichols: 1 return, 15 yards, 15.0 avg, longest 15 yards
- Team: 5 returns, 129 yards, 25.8 avg
Denver Punt Returns:
Details indicate 5 returns for 118 yards, averaging 23.6 yards, with a longest of 27 yards.
Nik Bonitto bats away 2-point try in OT and Broncos escape with 27-26 win over Commanders.
Author's Summary: In a nail-biting overtime battle, the Denver Broncos clinched a 27-26 victory over the Washington Commanders on November 30, 2025, thanks to a crucial defensive play by Nik Bonitto, boosting their record to 10-2 while dropping Washington to 3-9 in a game full of dramatic turns. (178 characters)
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ESPN — 2025-12-01