Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota squared off on Sunday Night Football, and although Denver ultimately came

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos defeated Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders in a 27-26 overtime win on the road.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota lasers an 18-yard pass to tight end Zach Ertz. Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez rushes into the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown.

Marcus Mariota’s overtime pass was knocked down, denying Washington a game‑winning two‑point conversion as the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27‑26 thriller Sunday night.

“I loved it. I don’t think there was any doubt in our minds across the board. I appreciate the confidence from Q. It was just unfortunate we were unable to convert,” Mariota said.

Watch the best plays from Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota against the Denver Broncos in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

When Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota won the Heisman Trophy, Bo Nix was in junior high. Eight years later, Nix would follow in Mariota's footsteps at the University of Oregon, playing his final two collegiate seasons with the Ducks.

There's probably a standard way you're used to hearing Mariota's name said. Collinsworth mixed it up. He put a distinct emphasis on the last two letters, really drawing out a "TAH" sound. Fans of the wizarding movie Harry Potter recalled a scene from the first book/movie, when two of Harry's best friends are learning a spell.