Best Broncos Coverage: Week 8 (2021) – Denver vs. Washington

On the day they induct Peyton Manning into the Ring of Fame, the Broncos look to get back on the winning track against Washington.

» When: Sunday, Oct. 31

» Kickoff: 2:25 p.m. MDT

» Where: Empower Field at Mile High

» Records: Denver (3-4) / Washington (2-5)

» Fan Pregame Coverage: Shawn Drotar from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | Nate Jackson and John Davis from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Nick Ferguson and Cecil Lammey from 10:30 a.m. to noon | The Fan Football Pregame with DMac and Evans live from Ironworks from noon to kickoff (More info: DenverFan.com/Pregame)

» Halftime Chill: Join Rachel Vigil, James Merilatt and Mike Evans LIVE on Facebook and Twitter to break down all the first-half action

» Fan Postgame: React first along with Sandy Clough on the Fan Football Postgame starting at the two-minute warning

» Television: FOX

Game notes

» All-time against the Washington Football Team, the Denver Broncos own a 7-6 (.538) record, including a 5-2 mark at home

» With one touchdown pass, Teddy Bridgewater would become the eighth player in Denver history — and first since Peyton Manning in 2014 — with 13 or more touchdown passes through his first eight games of the season

» Tight end Noah Fant needs one touchdown reception to set a new single-season career high (4)

» With 2.5 sacks, pass rusher Von Miller would tie Sean Jones (113.0) for 22nd on the NFL’s all-time list

» Justin Simmons needs one interception to join Steve Foley (1976-’80) as the only Broncos safeties with multiple picks in each of his first six seasons

» Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio held the same position with Denver for three seasons (2012-’14)

» Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby played one season for Washington in 2020

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