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Washington at Denver Broncos

Final · Kickoff

2005 Regular season · Week 5 · Invesco Field at Mile High

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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Broncos beat Washington 21–19 in 2005 Week 5

The Denver Broncos beat Washington 21–19 at home at Invesco Field at Mile High in Week 5 of the 2005 regular season on October 9, 2005. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.

The result moved the Broncos to 4–1 and dropped Washington to 3–1. It was the Broncos’ fourth straight win. Washington finished 2005 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Broncos finished 2005 at 13–3 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.

In their previous meeting, Washington won 17–10 on November 18, 2001. When they met again, Washington won 27–17 on November 15, 2009.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history

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