Broncos Seek to Extend Division Lead Against Injury-Plagued Commanders
Denver Broncos, favored in the AFC West, face the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football with a strengthened defense and emerging quarterback Bo Nix.
Denver enters Sunday Night Football as AFC West favorites, fresh off a bye week and looking to capitalize on a dominant defensive season.
The Denver Broncos (9-2) will test their first-place credentials against the Washington Commanders (3-8) in a Week 13 primetime matchup, with second-year quarterback Bo Nix continuing to establish himself as the franchise's future at the position.
The Broncos' defense returns at full strength for the contest. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, sidelined for three games, rejoins a unit on pace to shatter the single-season sack record and ranks among the NFL's elite defenses through 12 weeks.
Washington arrives severely undermanned. Starting quarterback Jayden Daniels remains sidelined with an elbow injury, forcing the Commanders to lean on backup options. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin's return provides a modest boost to an offense struggling through a 3-8 campaign.
The matchup tips off Sunday night with live coverage beginning at 7:30 p ET.
