Broncos PFF grades: Best, worst players in win over Commanders

The Denver Broncos improved to 10-2 with a 27-26 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 13. Following that primetime win, here are Denver's best (and worst) player grades from Pro Football Focus.

Broncos best offensive players

• OL Quinn Meinerz: 92.3

• OT Garett Bolles: 89.0

• OT Mike McGlinchey: 79.4

• TE Adam Trautman: 75.5

• C Luke Wattenberg: 72.8

An excellent showing from the offensive line (left guard Alex Palczewski ranked seventh on offense with a 70.3 grade). Broncos QB Bo Nix only took one sack on the night as the OL did a good job keeping him upright.

Broncos worst offensive players

• WR Troy Franklin: 47.4

• RB Jaleel McLaughlin: 54.2

• RB RJ Harvey: 57.5

• WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey: 59.0

• WR Pat Bryant: 60.3

Nix (61.8) had the sixth-worst grade on offense, which feels harsh for a QB that totaled 321 passing yards and threw an incredible touchdown pass. PFF must have graded harshly for his bad interception.

Broncos best defensive players

• LB Dre Greenlaw: 89.9

• OLB Dondrea Tillman: 85.7

• CB Ja'Quan McMMillian: 79.2

• CB Riley Moss: 75.2

• DL Eyioma Uwazurike: 70.6

In his first game back from a pectoral injury, CB Pat Surtain (69.0) had the sixth-best grade on defense. Greenlaw continues to make a big impact.

Broncos worst defensive grades

• DL Zach Allen: 29.2

• DB Talanoa Hufanga: 36.5

• DL John Franklin-Myers: 45.6

• CB Jahdae Barron: 48.6

• OLB Nik Bonitto: 49.5

Hufanga was dinged for his pass interference penalty that negated a takeaway. Bonitto had a sack and the game-winning pass breakup, so his low grade is curious.

Broncos special teams grades

• ST Devon Key: 82.8

• LS Mitchell Fraboni: 64.5

• KR Marvin Mims: 60.6

• P Jeremy Crawshaw: 59.6

• K Wil Lutz: 65.3 (FG) 61.4 (KO)

Key is having an amazing season on special teams, and he could end up making the Pro Bowl. To view more player grades from Week 13, visit the paid version of PFF's website.

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