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Update: Broncos fall to Commanders in crazy 35-33 finish.
The Denver Broncos will be looking to avoid an 0-2 start and another hard road to to relevancy in 2023 with a win over the visiting Washington Commanders in Week 2. We’ll have all of your live updates from the game here in this post and be sure to join the comments section below to discuss today’s game in real time.
Kickoff is set for 2:25 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on CBS with Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst), and Aditi Kinkhabwala (sideline reporting). You can also check to see if the game will air in your city here or check your local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
Broncos vs. Commanders game predictions
Broncos vs. Commanders in-game updates
#Broncos Russell Wilson out early getting in pregame work #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/eZnrxfsGac
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 17, 2023
Randy Gregory gets the #Broncos first sack of the year and forces 4th down. pic.twitter.com/ZlLcZbyb5V
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Commanders FG is NO GOOD.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Broncos ball.
Broncos' defense bends, but doesn't break.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Gives the Broncos' offense the ball at their own 39 yard line in great field position.
Broncos starting offense:
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
Bolles
Powers
Cushenberry
Meinerz
McGlinchey
Manhertz
Sutton
Johnson
Jeudy
J.Williams
Wilson
Broncos open with 11 personnel.
Russell Wilson's first pass of the game is an 11-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 17, 2023
Welcome back.
Two carries for Javonte Williams so far. 24 yards.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 17, 2023
RUSS IS OFF.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
On third-and-2, Russell Wilson runs a QB keeper for 14 yards and a FIRST DOWN.
Broncos DRIVING down the field. Now within the 5.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
PUNCH. IT. IN.
Undrafted rookie RB Jaleel McLaughlin scores his first career touchdown#Broncos 7#Commanders 0pic.twitter.com/2p1w90ZTxs
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Sam Howell not afraid to go to Pat Surtain's side to start the game.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Bold.
From Week 15 of 2019 through Week 5 of 2021, the Broncos went 24 games without a first-drive touchdown.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
Now — two first-drive touchdowns in two games.
SACK!!! BONITTO
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Huge play for Josey Jewell — reaches up and deflects a Howell third-and-14 attempt to Dotson. Potential TD — or at least first-and-goal — saving play.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
The Team Formerly Known As The Football Team settles for a FG. Broncos lead, 7-3
Roughing the passer gives the Broncos 15-yards
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Russell Wilson with a 60-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.#Broncos 14#Commanders 3pic.twitter.com/OunKxhTKOd
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Broncos vs. Commanders first quarter recap https://t.co/AFOA6PwurJ via @MileHighReport
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
SACK
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
JONATHON COOPER
A week after long scoring drives, Denver's offense moved more quickly in the first quarter.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 17, 2023
Total time of possession on two drives: 4:17
Total touchdowns: 2
RUSSELL WILSON TO MARVIN MIMS FOR 54 YARDS.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
#Broncos Russell Wilson with a beautiful pass to rookie WR Marvin Mimspic.twitter.com/JnbmUpEN3q
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
TOUCHDOWN, Wilson to Brandon Johnson, 16 yards
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
Damarri Mathis on Terry McLaurin for the INCOMPLETION.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
The Marvin Mims Game.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 17, 2023
Two catches for 113 and a TD plus a 45-yard punt return in the first 1.5 quarters.
Woah.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Fumble by Russell Wilson recovered by the defense.
The officials missed a clear facemask on Russell Wilson's fumble.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Should still be Broncos ball and a first down.
Dang, blitz got there but a facemask
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Last time the Broncos scored a TD on their first 3 drives was in 2010 against KC. https://t.co/JJtDTs9hs1
— Joe Mahoney (@ndjomo76) September 17, 2023
Fourth and goal for Washington at the Denver 4 and we've got a fracas in the end zone after TD pass.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 17, 2023
Kareem Jackson is EJECTED for the hit on Logan Thomas.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
Delarrin Turner-Yell has not played a regular-season snap before.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
He was in on the 2-point conversion. Now he’ll be at safety for the rest of the game thanks to injuries to Caden Sterns and P.J. Locke and the ejection of Kareem Jackson.
Big holding call erases a long Howell scramble
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
That was a really good throw from Howell...35-yarder. Washington now in FG range.@KOAColorado #BroncosCountry
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) September 17, 2023
Justin Simmons was shaken up, but got up shortly after. Good to see.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Broncos vs. Commanders second quarter recap https://t.co/aYEIyxIu6v via @MileHighReport
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
#Broncos stats at halftime
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
- Wilson: 6/8 for 154 yards and 2 TDs
- Javonte Williams: 8 for 42 yards
- Marvin Mims Jr: 2 for 113 yards and 1 TD
- Defense has 3 sacks
First play of the second half:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Russell Wilson is sacked and there is a holding call.
Broncos first drive of the second half:
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
3-and-out
-11 yards
Sam Howell with a really good run on third down to pick up the first down... That one hurts for the Broncos' defense.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
GO UP AND GET IT, SCARY TERRY pic.twitter.com/nGZuygzMHd
— PFF (@PFF) September 17, 2023
Russell Wilson and Jerry Jeudy were off, and the ball hit a Commanders players hands.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Broncos lucky that wasn't an INT.
Looked like a miscommunication there between Russell Wilson and Courtland Sutton.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 17, 2023
Washington picks it off, but it looks like he may not have survived the ground.
Under review.
Jaleel McLaughlin, Marvin Mims and Brandon Johnson capped the #Broncos first three drives with TDs.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 17, 2023
They've combined for zero touches and zero targets on the four possessions (fumble, punt, punt, INT) since.
Jonathon Cooper with the strip sack. Washington recovers at the 41...loss of 16 on 3rd down. 59 yard FG no good, sails right.@KOAColorado #BroncosCountry
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) September 17, 2023
Nice pass from Wilson to Sutton to move the chains on the Commies. Broncos need some pass plays where the ball goes from each according to their ability to each according to their needs.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
Broncos deciding to finally use Perine and it's working
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Chase Young trips up Wilson for sack on third down. Broncos forced to go for field goal.
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) September 17, 2023
Wil Lutz' kick is GOOD.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Broncos take the lead 24-21.
Broncos vs. Commanders third quarter recap https://t.co/1Ptyy8DEQL via @MileHighReport
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Oh no.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
On 2nd-and-14, the Commanders run a screen for 36 yards.
Vance Joseph's defense pisses me off...again.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Washington's got the lead after a drive featuring terrible #Broncos tackling.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 17, 2023
It's 28-24 Commanders with 13:25 to go.
Broncos punt the ball away, again.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) September 17, 2023
Sam Howell: 26/38, 290, two TDs.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 17, 2023
Washington's last six possessions against Vance Joseph's #Broncos defense:
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) September 17, 2023
TD
FG
TD
Missed FG
TD
TD
This is what six-straight losing seasons does.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 17, 2023
This game is not over, and yet scores of people left early. pic.twitter.com/rIvgJ2aoU1
The #Commanders pass rush has completely taken over this game
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 17, 2023
Chase Young and Montez Sweat meet at the quarterback and split a sack. pic.twitter.com/hiFxL6bIw5
The Broncos were at the 1-yard line.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
Settled for a FG.
THE BRONCOS ARE A TWO-POINT CONVERSION AWAY FROM TYING IT UP
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) September 17, 2023
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