Broncos' Singleton Crucial in OT Win After Cancer Recovery

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton delivered a crucial pass breakup in the closing minutes of regulation during his first game back from testicular cancer surgery, helping secure a dramatic overtime victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night at FedExField.

With the Broncos nursing a 20-17 lead and facing third-and-21, Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota launched a deep pass toward tight end Zach Ertz. Singleton, positioned perfectly, extended his hands to deflect the ball just as Ertz appeared set to haul it in, forcing a punt and preserving Denver's slim advantage. The Commanders later tied the score with a field goal, sending the game to overtime. There, running back RJ Harvey scored on a 5-yard touchdown run, and kicker Wil Lutz converted the extra point. Washington responded with a touchdown catch by Terry McLaurin but failed on a two-point conversion attempt, sealing Denver's win and improving their record to 10-2.

Singleton's return came just 23 days after emergency surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from one of his testicles. The 31-year-old linebacker first learned of potential issues on November 4, when a league-mandated drug test detected elevated...