Christian Murdock/The GazetteDenver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton scrambles in the backfield during the first half against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos lost 31-3. Hinton, who was on the practice squad as a wide receiver, was named the quarterback after the Broncos were forced by the NFL to place all their quarterbacks on the COVID/reserve list. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton scrambles in the backfield during the first half against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton warms up before the Broncos’ game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Hinton, who was on the practice squad, will start after all of the active quarterbacks on the Denver team were inactive because of COVID-19. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton warms up before the Broncos’ game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Hinton, who was on the practice squad will start after all of the active quarterbacks on the Denver team were inactive because of COVID-19. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton runs into an empty stadium before his first NFL start against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Hinton, who was on the practice squad, was activated because the Broncos three quarterbacks were ineligible because of COVID-19. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs past Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (55), left, and inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) and inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackle New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton fakes a handoff to Melvin Gordon on Nov. 29 in Denver. Due to a breach of COVID-19 protocols, the Broncos were forced to play without their four quarterbacks. Hinton, who played QB at Wake Forest before switching to receiver, was activated from the practice squad and became the first non-QB to start at the position in the NFL since 1965. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (02) looks down field to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) fumbles a snap as New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) chases him during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The fumble set up a Saints touchdown. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) is stopped for no gain by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) and outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) forces Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) to throw an interception during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) scores his second touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive back Essang Bassey (34) celebrates with cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) after intercepting a New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) pass during the second half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half against the New Orlean Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) runs past Denver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) during the second half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton, left, and New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) greet each other after Hinton’s first NFL game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton walks off the field after his first NFL game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, against the New Orlean Saints at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. Hinton was pulled from the practice squad to start the game. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker (57) kneels in the end zone and blows a kiss to the sky after the Broncos lost to the New Orlean Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy warms up before a Nov. 29 game against New Orleans in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) warms up before the Broncos’ game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Denver Broncos run into an empty Empower Field at Mile High in Denver Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, as the team is introduced before their game against the New Orleans Saints. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (93) pressures New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) runs down field against the New Orleans Saints during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos inside linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) talks to his teammates on the bench during the first half Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) watches from the bench after injuring his knee during the seoond half against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) runs for yardage during the second half against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Saints won 31-3. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
