The Broncos have lined up the first-round pick in nearly every alignment in the defense. "That flexibility is important," Sean Payton said.

Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (hamstring) and cornerback Reese Taylor (chest) remained full participants and were not assigned game statuses.

After returning to the playoffs last year, the Broncos now have eight wins before December, with their latest an overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. Denver is tied for the best record in the NFL at 10-2, and currently sits in the drivers seat for the AFC West crown and a first-round bye.

The second-year quarterback led his sixth game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime Sunday, the most in the NFL.

The win improved the team's record to 10-2, giving them a two-game edge over the Chargers for the AFC West lead and a half-game out of owning the AFC's No. 1 seed, currently occupied by the Patriots (11-2).

Commanders coach Dan Quinn called the key plays “high value” against the Broncos’ defense ahead of Sunday Night Football.

Last week against the Commanders, Jones exited the game for a time with an ankle injury, finishing with 19 snaps, despite the game going to overtime. For context, he played 26 snaps in the Broncos' previous game, a Week 11 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver.

The Broncos had a pair of key injuries to watch pop up on the injury report Thursday in DL Zach Allen (DNP with a calf) and WR Pat Bryant (limited, hamstring).