The Broncos led 20-14 after a 72-yard drive, but struggled to contain Washington’s offense.

The Denver Broncos led 13-7 at halftime against the Washington Commanders after a tight first half marked by a turnover and a touchdown drive. Washington briefly took the lead in the third quarter via a Treylon Burks touchdown catch, but Denver answered with a 72-yard drive finished by RJ Harvey’s one-yard touchdown run, reclaiming a 20-14 advantage. Despite Denver’s offensive success, their pass rush struggled, allowing Marcus Mariota to move the ball efficiently, while the Commanders stayed competitive with key plays from Zach Ertz and Terry McLaurin.