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Washington Football Team vs Denver Broncos Recap - Broncos Win 17-10

The Football Team came up short against the Broncos in Week 8 action on Sunday, falling 17-10 at Empower Field at Mile High.

Denver won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 44.5.

Melvin Gordon III rushed for 47 yards, while Javonte Williams added 35 yards in the win. Tim Patrick and Courtland Sutton added 64 and 40 receiving yards respectively.

Jaret Patterson rushed for 46 yards for Washington, while Antonio Gibson added 34 yards. Taylor Heinicke threw for 270 yards for the Football Team, while receivers J.D. McKissic and DeAndre Carter had 83 and 51 yards respectively.

Denver was outgained by Washington 342-273 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-17 by the Football Team.

Washington led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:50-28:10 split in that important category.

Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cowboys. The Football Team will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tampa Bay.