Commanders vs Broncos Week 2 2023: Final Score 35

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Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, COSun, Sep 17, 2023, 4:25 PM ET

Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos, Week 2 2023

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Commanders	3	11	7	14	35
Broncos	14	7	3	9	33

WAS 35DEN 33 Final

Passing leader
Russell Wilson
DEN · QB
26.9PPR pts
18/32, 308 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Brian Robinson Jr.
WAS · RB
28.9PPR pts
18 ATT, 87 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 42 REC YDS
Broncos leader
Brandon Johnson
DEN
20.6PPR pts
2 REC, 66 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
WAS
1 INT, 3 TKL

Commanders 35, Broncos 33: Washington rallies from 7 down at halftime

Washington erased a 21–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 21–12 after the break to win 35–33. Denver outgained the Commanders 399–388.

The Broncos went 4-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Commanders kept the ball for 33:45 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+2 turnover margin WAS 0 turnovers
+7:30 time of possession WAS 33:45 · DEN 26:15

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Washington Commanders vs. Denver Broncos | 2023 Week 2 Game Highlights

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Why the Commanders Won

Washington won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Broncos
Commanders	Stat	Broncos
0	Turnovers	2

33:45	Time of possession	26:15

Other team stats
388	Total yards	399

5.9	Yards per play	6.4

66	Plays	62

30%	Third-down conversion	33%

Scoring Summary

The Commanders scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Broncos scored four touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Broncos
Time	Team	Play	WAS	DEN
1st quarter
6:14	DEN	Jaleel McLaughlin 5-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP	0	7
0:24	WAS	Joey Slye 44-yard FG	3	7
0:12	DEN	Russell Wilson → Marvin Mims Jr., 60-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP	3	14
2nd quarter
9:01	DEN	Russell Wilson → Brandon Johnson, 16-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP	3	21
1:47	WAS	Sam Howell → Logan Thomas, 4-yard TDBrian Robinson Jr. 2-pt run	11	21
0:00	WAS	Joey Slye 49-yard FG	14	21
3rd quarter
11:47	WAS	Sam Howell → Terry McLaurin, 30-yard TD Ties gameJoey Slye XP	21	21
2:11	DEN	Wil Lutz 31-yard FG Takes lead	21	24
4th quarter
13:25	WAS	Brian Robinson Jr. 2-yard TD run Game winnerJoey Slye XP	28	24
7:11	WAS	Brian Robinson Jr. 15-yard TD run Extends leadJoey Slye XP	35	24
1:50	DEN	Wil Lutz 32-yard FG	35	27
0:00	DEN	Russell Wilson → Brandon Johnson, 50-yard TD2-pt try failed	35	33

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Broncos, Week 2 2023

Fantasy leaders

Brian RobinsonWASRB28.9 PTSRB1
Russell WilsonDENQB26.9 PTSQB3
Sam HowellWASQB21.3 PTSQB14
Brandon JohnsonDENWR20.6 PTSWR15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Russell WilsonDENQB	26.9	QB3	18/32	308	3	1	6	56	0	107.3
Sam HowellWASQB	21.3	QB14	27/39	299	2	0	2	13	0	108.8	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Brian RobinsonWASRB	28.9	RB1	RB	18	87	2	3	2	42	0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR	20.6	WR15	WR	—	—	—	3	2	66	2
Marvin MimsDENWR	20.3	WR18	WR	2	10	0	2	2	113	1
Terry McLaurinWASWR	16.4	WR26	WR	—	—	—	6	5	54	1	Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR	11.6	WR47	WR	—	—	—	7	5	66	0	Start/Sit →
Logan ThomasWASTE	10.2	TE10	TE	—	—	—	3	2	22	1
Antonio GibsonWASRB	8.3	RB28	RB	2	9	0	3	3	44	0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	7.8	RB30	RB	12	44	0	3	2	14	0	Start/Sit →
John BatesWASTE	7.6	TE23	TE	—	—	—	5	3	46	0	Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	6.5	RB36	RB	1	5	1	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Curtis SamuelWASWR	6.2	WR71	WR	1	13	0	3	3	19	0
Jerry JeudyDENWR	5.5	WR78	WR	—	—	—	5	3	25	0	Start/Sit →
Dyami BrownWASWR	5.5	WR79	WR	—	—	—	3	3	25	0	Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB	5.4	RB43	RB	1	4	0	4	3	20	0	Start/Sit →
Jahan DotsonWASWR	5.2	WR82	WR	—	—	—	5	3	22	0	Start/Sit →
Cole TurnerWASTE	4.1	TE39	TE	—	—	—	2	2	21	0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	1.4	WR117	WR	—	—	—	2	1	4	0	Start/Sit →
Byron PringleWASWR	1.4	WR116	WR	—	—	—	1	1	4	0
Adam TrautmanDENTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

Jahan DotsonWR62 snaps85%
Terry McLaurinWR54 snaps74%
Curtis SamuelWR45 snaps62%
John BatesTE38 snaps52%
Brian RobinsonRB38 snaps52%

Target Share34 targets

Terry McLaurin18%, 6 targets
John Bates15%, 5 targets
Jahan Dotson15%, 5 targets
Logan Thomas9%, 3 targets
Curtis Samuel9%, 3 targets
Other35%, 12 targets

Carry Share23 carries

Brian Robinson78%, 18 carries
Antonio Gibson9%, 2 carries
Sam Howell9%, 2 carries
Curtis Samuel4%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Courtland SuttonWR59 snaps89%
Adam TrautmanTE54 snaps82%
Jerry JeudyWR45 snaps68%
Samaje PerineRB33 snaps50%
Javonte WilliamsRB30 snaps45%

Target Share27 targets

Courtland Sutton26%, 7 targets
Jerry Jeudy19%, 5 targets
Samaje Perine15%, 4 targets
Javonte Williams11%, 3 targets
Brandon Johnson11%, 3 targets
Other19%, 5 targets

Carry Share22 carries

Javonte Williams55%, 12 carries
Russell Wilson27%, 6 carries
Marvin Mims9%, 2 carries
Samaje Perine5%, 1 carries
Jaleel McLaughlin5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR	59	89%	7	26%	0
Jahan DotsonWASWR	62	85%	5	15%	0
Adam TrautmanDENTE	54	82%	1	4%	0
Terry McLaurinWASWR	54	74%	6	18%	0
Jerry JeudyDENWR	45	68%	5	19%	0
Curtis SamuelWASWR	45	62%	3	9%	1
John BatesWASTE	38	52%	5	15%	0
Brian RobinsonWASRB	38	52%	3	9%	18
Samaje PerineDENRB	33	50%	4	15%	1
Antonio GibsonWASRB	35	48%	3	9%	2
Javonte WilliamsDENRB	30	45%	3	11%	12
Brandon JohnsonDENWR	30	45%	3	11%	0
Logan ThomasWASTE	29	40%	3	9%	0
Chris ManhertzDENTE	21	32%	0	0%	0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR	21	32%	2	7%	0
Dyami BrownWASWR	23	32%	3	9%	0
Cole TurnerWASTE	23	32%	2	6%	0
Marvin MimsDENWR	16	24%	2	7%	2
Byron PringleWASWR	13	18%	1	3%	0
Nate AdkinsDENTE	5	8%	0	0%	0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB	3	5%	0	0%	1
Mitch TinsleyWASWR	3	4%	0	0%	0
Chris RodriguezWASRB	2	3%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+15.7Marvin Mims Jr.20.3 PTS vs 4.6 xFP
Biggest underperformer−4.6Javonte Williams7.8 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
Highest expected volume17.6 xFPSam Howell21.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Sam HowellWAS · QB	21.3	17.6	+3.7	100%	39 att	—	39	2	9%	0	0%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB	26.9	17.1	+9.8	100%	32 att	—	32	6	26%	0	0%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB	28.9	16.1	+12.8	52%	78% car	—	0	18	78%	3	9%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB	7.8	12.4	−4.6	45%	52% car	—	0	12	52%	3	11%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	11.6	11.7	−0.1	89%	26% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	26%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR	16.4	10.0	+6.4	74%	18% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	18%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR	5.2	8.3	−3.1	85%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	15%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR	5.5	8.3	−2.8	68%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	19%
John BatesWAS · TE	7.6	8.3	−0.7	52%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	15%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB	5.4	7.3	−1.9	50%	15% tgt	—	0	1	4%	4	15%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB	8.3	6.2	+2.1	48%	9% tgt	—	0	2	9%	3	9%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR	6.2	5.6	+0.6	62%	9% tgt	—	0	1	4%	3	9%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —	20.6	5.0	+15.6	45%	11% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	11%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR	5.5	5.0	+0.5	32%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE	10.2	5.0	+5.2	40%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR	20.3	4.6	+15.7	24%	9% car	—	0	2	9%	2	7%
Cole TurnerWAS · TE	4.1	3.3	+0.8	32%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR	1.4	3.3	−1.9	32%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	82%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Byron PringleWAS · WR	1.4	1.7	−0.3	18%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB	6.5	0.6	+5.9	5%	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB	0.3	0.6	−0.3	—	4% car	—	0	1	4%	0	0%

Team totals: Commanders 34 targets and 23 carries; Broncos 27 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Howell

WAS · QB · 21.3 pts on 17.6 expected

27 of 39 passing for 299 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Sam Howell →

Russell Wilson Ran hot

DEN · QB · 26.9 pts on 17.1 expected

18 of 32 passing for 308 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 6 carries for 56 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Brian Robinson Jr. Ran hot

WAS · RB · 28.9 pts on 16.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 42 yards; 18 carries (78% of the team's) for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Terry McLaurin Ran hot

WAS · WR · 16.4 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 54 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 7.8 pts on 12.4 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 14 yards; 12 carries (52% of the team's) for 44 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 11.6 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 66 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Brandon Johnson Ran hot

DEN · — · 20.6 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Logan Thomas Ran hot

WAS · TE · 10.2 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

Stock up: John Bates played 52% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
Stock up: Cole Turner played 32% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.
Stock down: Logan Thomas played 40% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.

Denver Broncos

Stock up: Samaje Perine led the backfield with 50% of the snaps after trailing Javonte Williams before this game.
Stock down: Javonte Williams lost the backfield lead: 45% of the snaps to Samaje Perine's 50%.
Stock down: Lil'Jordan Humphrey played 32% of the snaps, down from a 70% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed to	Commanders D	Broncos D
QBs	21.1	17.6
RBs	25.0	26.6
WRs	41.1	31.6
TEs	10.5	15.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 97%, then lost.

Broncos win probability

Key Swings

+21McLaughlin 5-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 6:14
+19Wilson → Mims, 60-yd TD63% → 83%Q1 0:12
−28Howell → McLaurin, 30-yd TD78% → 50%Q3 11:47
−42Robinson 2-yd TD run68% → 27%Q4 13:25
−19Robinson 15-yd TD run20% → 1%Q4 7:11

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Broncos
Washington Commanders	Measure	Denver Broncos
66	Plays	62
65%	Pass rate	63%
6.2	Yds / dropback	7.1
5.3	Yds / carry	5.3
3/10	Third downs	4/12

Efficiency edge Washington ran 4 more plays than Denver.

Top targets
WAS McLaurin 18% · Dotson 15% · Bates 15%
DEN Sutton 26% · Jeudy 19% · Perine 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Broncos
Result	WAS	DEN
Touchdowns	4	4
Field goals	2	2
Punts	3	3
Turnovers	0	2
Missed field goals	2	0

WAS turnover edge: +2

The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 22 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
WAS	Q1 15:00	9	45	4:41	Missed FG
DEN	Q1 10:19	7	61	4:05	Touchdown
WAS	Q1 6:14	11	50	5:50	Field goal
DEN	Q1 0:24	1	75	0:12	Touchdown
WAS	Q1 0:12	3	-1	1:10	Punt
DEN	Q2 14:02	9	90	5:01	Touchdown
WAS	Q2 9:01	3	1	1:04	Punt
DEN	Q2 7:57	2	-6	1:23	Fumble
WAS	Q2 6:34	9	49	4:47	Touchdown
DEN	Q2 1:47	3	8	0:27	Punt
WAS	Q2 1:20	8	46	1:20	Field goal
DEN	Q3 15:00	3	-11	1:12	Punt
WAS	Q3 13:48	5	57	2:01	Touchdown
DEN	Q3 11:47	5	11	1:22	Interception
WAS	Q3 10:25	5	3	2:53	Missed FG
DEN	Q3 7:32	9	38	5:21	Field goal
WAS	Q3 2:11	6	75	3:46	Touchdown
DEN	Q4 13:25	3	6	1:03	Punt
WAS	Q4 12:22	8	64	5:11	Touchdown
DEN	Q4 7:11	15	61	5:21	Field goal
WAS	Q4 1:50	3	1	1:02	Punt
DEN	Q4 0:48	7	87	0:48	Touchdown

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Commanders vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Broncos first met in 1970 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series: 9–8Broncos lead, 17 meetings since 1970
Postseason: 1–0Commanders won in 1987
Largest Commanders win: 42–101987
Largest Broncos win: 45–212013

Since 2021

2–1 Broncos lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 13 Broncos at Commanders, 2025 Wk 13 recap Sun, Nov 30, 2025 DEN 27 WAS 26 DEN W
2023 Wk 2 Commanders at Broncos Sun, Sep 17, 2023 WAS 35 DEN 33 WAS W
2021 Wk 8 Commanders at Broncos, 2021 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 31, 2021 DEN 17 WAS 10 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Broncos
Commanders	Stat	Broncos
4-13	Record	8-9

19.4	Points per game	21.0

312.8	Yards per game	298.4

5.0	Yards per play	5.0

30.5	Points allowed per game	24.3

388.9	Yards allowed per game	370.8

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Game info

Round: Week 2
Date: Sep 17, 2023
Kickoff (ET): 4:25 PM
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Winner: Washington Commanders
Margin: 2 points
TV: CBS
Attendance: 76,108

Before and after

Washington Commanders

Previous: Week 1: W 20–16 vs Cardinals
Next: Week 3: L 3–37 vs Bills

Denver Broncos

Previous: Week 1: L 16–17 vs Raiders
Next: Week 3: L 20–70 at Dolphins

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Commanders vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Commanders vs Broncos Week 2 game?

The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 35–33 in Week 2 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on September 17, 2023. See the Commanders' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Broncos?

The final score was Commanders 35, Broncos 33. The Broncos led 21–14 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 21, Broncos 12.

What happened in the Commanders vs Broncos game?

Washington erased a 21–14 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 21–12 after the break to win 35–33. Denver outgained the Commanders 399–388. Brian Robinson led all players with 2 catches for 42 yards, plus 18 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Broncos committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders none.

What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Broncos?

Brian Robinson Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run with 13:25 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 28–24 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Broncos?

Brian Robinson led the game with 28.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 2, on 2 catches for 42 yards, plus 18 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Russell Wilson was next with 26.9 (QB3). See Brian Robinson's 2023 game log.

Who led Commanders vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Russell Wilson (DEN) led all passers with 18 of 32 for 308 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Brian Robinson (WAS) led in rushing with 18 carries for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. Marvin Mims (DEN) led in receiving with 2 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Brian Robinson score against the Broncos?

Brian Robinson scored 28.9 points in PPR leagues, 27.9 in half-PPR and 26.9 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 season, on 2 catches for 42 yards, plus 18 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Broncos?

Marvin Mims Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.3 PPR points on 4.6 xFP (+15.7). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 12.4 xFP (−4.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Broncos?

Sam Howell had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 17.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Commanders come back to beat the Broncos?

The Commanders' chances of winning fell as low as 3% in the first half. Brian Robinson Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Brian Robinson Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Broncos?

The Commanders won the turnover battle 2–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 2 times and the Commanders not at all. The Commanders won the game.

What was the turning point of Commanders vs Broncos?

Brian Robinson Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run with 13:25 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 68% to 27%.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 9–8 across 17 meetings since 1970, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

Have the Commanders and Broncos played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Commanders won Super Bowl XXII 42–10 over the Broncos after the 1987 season.

When did the Commanders and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2023, they last met in the 2021 season on October 31, 2021, when the Broncos beat the Commanders 17–10.