Week 2 · 2023 NFL Season
Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos
Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 4:25 PM EDT
Final — Washington Commanders win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| DEN | 14 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 33 |
Washington Commanders visit the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Final: Washington Commanders 35, Denver Broncos 33.
Recap: Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail Mary →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Denver Broncos
64% implied ·Solid
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Denver Broncos 100%
Odds pick missed ✗
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Washington Commanders: 2.50
Denver Broncos: 1.56
Spread
Washington Commanders: —
Denver Broncos: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
WSH DEN
26 1st Downs 21
388 Total Yards 399
266 Passing 277
122 Rushing 122
3-10 3rd down efficiency 4-12
8-71 Penalties 9-58
0 Turnovers 2
33:45 Possession 26:15
Leaders
WSH
- Passing YardsSam Howell (QB) — 27/39, 299 YDS, 2 TD
- Rushing YardsBrian Robinson Jr. (RB) — 18 CAR, 87 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving YardsTerry McLaurin (WR) — 5 REC, 54 YDS, 1 TD
DEN
- Passing YardsRussell Wilson (QB) — 18/32, 308 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsRussell Wilson (QB) — 6 CAR, 56 YDS
- Receiving YardsMarvin Mims Jr. (WR) — 2 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:14 DEN Jaleel McLaughlin 5 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick) 0–7
- Q1 0:24 WSH Joey Slye 44 Yd Field Goal 3–7
- Q1 0:12 DEN Marvin Mims Jr. 60 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick) 3–14
- Q2 9:01 DEN Brandon Johnson 16 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick) 3–21
- Q2 1:47 WSH Logan Thomas 4 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Brian Robinson Jr. Run for Two-Point Conversion) 11–21
- Q2 0:00 WSH Joey Slye 49 Yd Field Goal 14–21
- Q3 11:47 WSH Terry McLaurin 30 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye Kick) 21–21
- Q3 2:11 DEN Wil Lutz 31 Yd Field Goal 21–24
- Q4 13:25 WSH Brian Robinson Jr. 2 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick) 28–24
- Q4 7:11 WSH Brian Robinson Jr. 15 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick) 35–24
- Q4 1:50 DEN Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal 35–27
- Q4 0:00 DEN Brandon Johnson 50 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 35–33
Standings
2025 NFC East Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 11-6 | 379 | 325 |
| Dallas | 7-9-1 | 471 | 511 |
| Washington | 5-12 | 356 | 451 |
| New York | 4-13 | 381 | 439 |
2025 AFC West Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14-3 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11-6 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6-11 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3-14 | 241 | 432 |
Referee Brad Rogers
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