A pair of teams heading in opposite directions meet in the Week 13 ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup.
The Washington Commanders (3-8) defend home turf against the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos (9-2) on NBC (8:20 p.m. ET).
The Commanders have endured a nightmare season after a dream NFC championship game run in 2024. The lackluster defense, multiple injuries to Jayden Daniels and an aging roster have all played into the ineffective campaign that sees them firmly in third place of the NFC East.
What’s worse: They’ll again have to navigate this matchup without Daniels, who continues to recover from an elbow injury.
From the outhouse to the penthouse: The Broncos sit comfortably atop the AFC West and are in the driver’s seat as the 2025 NFL season reaches its crescendo. Thanks to a Thanksgiving loss to the Cowboys, the Kansas City Chiefs’ reign at the top of the division may be nearing its end.
Still, there’s plenty of season left to go, and any win – or loss – could drastically change the outlook of the NFL playoff picture.
USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, analysis and highlights from the Week 13 ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup below. All times are Eastern.
What channel is Commanders vs Broncos Sunday Night Football on?
TV channel: NBC
NBC is the broadcast home of ‘Sunday Night Football.’ Mike Tirico will be on the call alongside Cris Collinsworth. Melissa Stark will provide updates from the sidelines.
Commanders vs Broncos start time
Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET | 6:20 p.m. MT
The ‘SNF’ matchup between the Commanders and Broncos will get underway at 8:20 p.m. ET, the customary start time for ‘SNF.’
How to watch, live stream ‘SNF’
Live stream:Peacock, NFL+
TV channel: NBC
Peacock, NBC’s proprietary streaming service, will broadcast ‘SNF.’
Commanders vs Broncos picks, predictions
Here’s how the expert panel at USA TODAY Sports sees this game shaking out:
Jarrett Bell: Broncos, 23-16
Nick Brinkerhoff: Broncos, 27-17
Chris Bumbaca: Broncos, 27-21
Nate Davis: Broncos, 30-17
Tyler Dragon: Broncos, 25-17
Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Broncos, 31-16
Commanders vs Broncos odds, moneyline, O/U
Spread: Commanders (-2.5)
Moneyline: Commanders (-135), Broncos (+114)
Over/Under: 46.5
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NFC East standings
The Commanders are in third place in the NFC East standings.
Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
Washington Commanders (3-8)
New York Giants (2-10)
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.
Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups.
J.K. Dobbins injury update
The Broncos’ starting running back was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 15. He suffered a foot injury that requires surgery.
Denver’s head coach Sean Payton left the door open for Dobbins to potentially return for the postseason. “Yes. It wouldn’t be soon, but that (Dobbins) has a chance to happen,” Payton told reporters on Nov. 26.
Commanders vs. Broncos injury report
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