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

I n overtime of the "Sunday Night Football" game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Commanders, Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota connected with wide receiver Terry McLaurin for a short touchdown pass that decreased Denver's lead to 27-26.

A Washington Commanders great slammed officials for several poor calls that cost Marcus Mariota and Co. vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 13.

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.

“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.

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.

Nik Bonitto batted away Marcus Mariota's pass in overtime to deny Washington a winning 2-point conversion, and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight victory, a 27-26 thriller over the Commanders.

Mariota completed 28 of 50 passes for 294 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos. He added 10 rushes for 55 yards.

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.