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Game Preview: Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders
Two teams coming off their bye weeks meet in primetime as the Denver Broncos travel to face the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET on Sunday night.
Denver enters the matchup at 9-2, holding the second seed in the AFC, riding an eight-game winning streak. Washington, at 3-8, has lost six straight and sits near the bottom of the NFC.
This game has major playoff implications for Denver, while Washington looks to snap a brutal skid. For full team pages, visit the Broncos and Commanders on the NFL teams hub.
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Odds and Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders |
| Venue | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
| Date | Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 |
| Time | 8:20 PM ET |
| Broadcast | NBC |
| Broncos ML | -309 |
| Commanders ML | +250 |
| Spread | Broncos -6.5 (-110) |
| Total | 43.5 (-110) |
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Denver Broncos Outlook
The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 victory over Kansas City before their bye. Quarterback Bo Nix threw for 295 yards in that game, continuing his breakout rookie campaign.
Despite success, head coach Sean Payton has emphasized reducing penalties and improving turnover margin. Denver ranks last in penalties (93) and holds a -3 turnover differential.
Defensively, the Broncos rank third in yards allowed (274.4 YPG) and points allowed (17.5 PPG), a testament to a unit anchored by Ja’Quan McMillian and possibly boosted by the return of Pat Surtain II.
Offensively, Denver is balanced. Receivers Troy Franklin and Courtland Sutton provide reliable targets, while RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin support the run game. Read more in the NFL betting guide to see how this affects wagering options.
Washington Commanders Outlook
The Washington Commanders are trending in the opposite direction. They’ve dropped six consecutive games, most recently a 16-13 overtime loss to Miami.
Marcus Mariota is expected to start again, though Jayden Daniels returned to practice this week. Wideouts Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown were limited but trending upward. Getting their offensive playmakers healthy is essential against Denver’s elite secondary.
Washington ranks 31st in total defense (387.0 YPG) and 28th in points allowed (26.9 PPG), struggling to contain big plays. However, last year they were top-10 in sacks and fumbles forced, showing the potential for defensive disruption if they find rhythm.
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Key Matchup
Bo Nix vs Washington’s Secondary
Nix has taken care of the football and made big throws when needed. He’ll face a Commanders secondary that’s struggled to stop explosive plays and is short on healthy bodies. The possible return of McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. could help Washington on offense, but unless they slow Denver’s air attack, it may not matter.
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Betting Trends
- Denver is 8-0 straight up in their last 8 games
- Denver is 7-0 SU after a win
- Denver is 5-0 SU as favorites in 2025
- Commanders are 3-0-1 on over/under in last 4 home games
- Commanders are 5-1 ATS as favorites since 2024
- Commanders are 2-1 O/U as underdogs in 2025
- Broncos are 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games
- Under has hit in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games as a favorite
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Predictions
Denver is performing like a playoff contender on both sides of the ball. Washington has home-field and will get reinforcements, but their defense remains a liability. In colder, rainy conditions, the better defense and quarterback usually prevail.
Projected Score: Broncos 27, Commanders 17
Spread Pick: Denver -6.5
Total Lean: Under 43.5
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