Redskins beat Broncos 27-17

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins beat the Denver Broncos this afternoon.

The ramifications for the Broncos (6-3) are huge, and rookie coach Josh McDaniels now has his first genuine rough patch. Three weeks ago, they had a 3½ game lead over the San Diego Chargers.

While it was hardly an embarrassment to lose to Baltimore and Pittsburgh, the loss to the Redskins (3-6) gave the Chargers a chance to tie Denver for the division lead later Sunday.