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Sean Payton: We didn't escape, we won
- Payton said, “We didn’t escape. We won,” underscoring belief after a tight win.
- The Broncos sealed the win when Nik Bonitto deflected Marcus Mariota’s two-point attempt in overtime.
- Denver’s recent wins have often come by narrow margins, with seven of nine by four points or less.
- Payton emphasized the season’s journey and belief in repeating success next game.
- The win positions Denver for possible playoff seeding amid a strong run of close finishes.
- The overtime sequence featured Washington scoring with 2:47 left and attempting a two-point conversion.
- Commanders’ late try failed, keeping Denver ahead in a high-stakes matchup.
- The NBC Sports article frames the Broncos’ season as built on timely breaks and luck at times.
- The piece notes Payton’s comments were relayed via Associated Press reporter Michael Phillips.
- The game took place against the Washington Commanders, with Washington’s late score setting up the final sequence.
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