Watch the top highlights from the Broncos' 27-26 overtime win over the Commanders as Denver recorded its ninth win in a row.

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

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.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For the second consecutive day, defensive tackle D.J. Jones was a full participant in Broncos practice. Jones (ankle) returned to the field Wednesday after missing Denver's Week 14 win, and he was again a full participant on Thursday.

Denver took care of business Sunday, systematically beating the Raiders 24-17 in a game that felt more one-sided than the final score showed. The Broncos are on a 10-game winning streak, and their 11-2 record puts them as the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen did not participate at the team’s practice Thursday due to a calf injury before Raiders game.

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

Although the Denver Broncos have been playing extremely close games over the last month, they should have no trouble dismantling a reeling Las Vegas squad on Sunday.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks heading to the full slate of Week 15 games, with some teams who can clinch postseason tickets: 1. Denver Broncos (11-2): Up next — vs. Green Bay Packers, Sunday,