Broncos Host Commanders After Bye on 8-Game Streak

The Denver Broncos, riding an eight-game winning streak with a 9-2 record, return from their bye week to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday night at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The November 30 matchup, set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, pits the AFC West leaders against a 3-8 Commanders team ranked 27th in the latest NFL power rankings.

Denver enters the contest in strong position, leading the AFC West by two games and trailing New England by a half-game for the conference's top seed. The Broncos have not lost since September 21, a streak that has propelled them to fourth in the power rankings, a spot they have held for three consecutive weeks. To bolster their special teams unit, which has been a key factor in their success, the team signed kicker Wil Lutz to a three-year contract extension on Monday.

Head coach Sean Payton used the first practice back to outline the team's opportunities while addressing areas needing improvement. "He just laid out all the options and opportunities we have out in front of us," wide receiver Troy Franklin said of Payton's presentation. The coach highlighted two primary concerns: persistent penalties and a middling...