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

After Denver’s RJ Harvey ran for a touchdown on the first possession of overtime, Mariota drove the Commanders downfield, aided by a pass-interference penalty on fourth-and-6. Washington had fourth-and-goal at the 3 when Mariota connected with Terry McLaurin for a TD.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn went for two and Mariota had an open receiver, but Bonitto leaped and knocked the ball down.

Bo Nix threw for 321 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the AFC West-leading Broncos (10-2), who have ei

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