The Denver Broncos will be looking for a clean sweep on the NFC East on Sunday night. Having already beaten the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys this season, the Broncos will face the Washington Commanders in Week 13.
The game will be featured on Sunday Night Football, a matchup the league saw as an intriguing game when the schedule was made, as it would pit Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels, the top two rookie quarterbacks last season, against one another.
But with Daniels unlikely to play in this game, it changes things drastically. With Daniels out there, the Commanders would have a fighting chance in this game, as the team is just much more dynamic with him under center. Instead, Marcus Mariota will draw another start.
How do the experts factor that news in and how do they see this one going?
Denver Broncos vs. Washington Commanders Week 13 expert picks
Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: Broncos 23, Commanders 17
"The Broncos are coming off a bye and going on a long road trip. The Commanders were also off in Week 12 and hoping Jayden Daniels can return to spark them in a second-year QB duel with Bo Nix. Look for Washington's defense to play inspired to keep the team in it, Denver's defense will be the typical bigger factor with the pass rush."
Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Broncos 28, Commanders 17
"Both teams are streaking in very different directions. Denver has won eight straight with a defense that has piled up a league-high 49 sacks. That pass rush can create turnovers, and Washington has a minus-8 turnover margin in six straight losses."
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Broncos 22, Commanders 10
"The Commanders will again be without Jayden Daniels against a Broncos team coming off a bye. The Broncos defense is nasty, while the Commanders is not. That defense will be the difference in this game. They will shut down Marcus Mariota and the Commanders offense."
Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic: Broncos 27, Commanders 17
"The Broncos have won eight straight. The Commanders have lost six straight. Those streaks will continue. Denver's defense will shine vs Marcus Mariota."
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