The Denver Broncos, who currently lead the AFC West, are set to face off against the struggling Washington Commanders in Week 13’s ‘Sunday Night Football’, scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. The Broncos, with a record of 9-2, hold a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in their division, while the Commanders, with a record of 3-8, sit third in the NFC East. This game prominently features quarterback Bo Nix of the Broncos and Marcus Mariota of the Commanders, both of whom are important for various NFL player props or a Sunday Night Football SGP.
Nix has shown remarkable performance in his second year, having completed 61.2% of his passes for 2,421 yards and 18 touchdowns. On the other hand, Mariota has stepped in for the injured Jayden Daniels and has completed 65.7% of his 140 passes for 1,065 yards and seven touchdowns across seven games. There are numerous player props to consider for these players, and opportunities to explore options for others like Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and RJ Harvey from the Broncos and Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Zach Ertz from the Commanders. Before placing any bets on the Broncos vs. Commanders, see the predictions powered by SportsLine’s Machine Learning Model AI.
Top NFL Player Prop Bets for Broncos vs. Commanders
After reviewing the props and analytics, SportsLine’s Machine Learning AI predicts that Bo Nix will exceed 226.5 passing yards (-114). He has surpassed this mark in three out of his last five games, averaging 233.6 yards per game. Recently, he achieved a 24-for-37 completion rate, yielding 295 yards in a win against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 16. Nix is up against the Commanders’ 29th-ranked pass defense, which allows an average of 249.5 passing yards per game, making this prop a strong target. The SportsLine model suggests Nix will achieve 271.8 yards passing and rates this prop a stellar 5 out of 5.
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In addition, SportsLine’s Machine Learning Model indicates that another player is predicted to exceed their total, offering 11 additional NFL props rated 4.5 stars or higher. Be sure to consult the detailed analysis before committing to any prop bets for this matchup.
