Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota’s pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders.

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos defeated Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders in a 27-26 overtime win on the road.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass late in the second quarter to wide receiver Courtland Sutton as he was falling to the ground.

The NFL season rolls on Week 13 when the Denver Broncos host the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. Time, how to watch, stream and schedule.

The Washington Commanders began the second quarter at the Denver Broncos 23-yard line having just converted a third and 12 to end the first quarter. They were in prime position to put points on the board.

Denver's list of inactive players features tight end/fullback Nate Adkins ( ankle ), outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (hamstring), defensive lineman Sai'vion Jones, offensive tackle Geron Christian and defensive end Jordan Jackson. This marks the fourth straight game that Adkins has missed.

Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga is now listed as questionable on the injury report with an illness, the team announced Sunday morning. This news comes one day after outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (hamstring) was downgraded to out on Saturday after initially being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

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