First Quarter

The Commanders new kicker Jake Moody kicked off to open the game. The Broncos started their first drive at the 26-yard line. The crowd noise made it clear that a lot of Broncos fans were in the stands.

With a long run and a good pass, the Broncos were quickly at midfield, but after an incomplete pass and a throwaway by Bo Nix under heavy pressure, Denver faced 3rd & 10, which they converted on a simple checkdown in the middle of the field.

A 17-yard completion to a wide-open Troy Franklin moved Denver to the WAS 20-yard line with just over 11 minutes left in the quarter.

On 3rd & 5 from the 15-yard line, the pass was broken up by Noah Igbinohene, and Sean Payton sent kicker Will Lutz out to kick a 33-yard field goal. With 10:28 on the clock, the Broncos lead 3-0.

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