Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) jump high for Hail Mary pass as time expires in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) caught the ball in the end zone to pull the Broncos within 2 points. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) jump high for Hail Mary pass as time expires in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) caught the ball in the end zone to pull the Broncos within 2 points. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws down field against the Denver Broncos during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton coaches from the sidelines against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 17 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) scores against the Washington Commanders during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) tackles Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) for a loss during the first half of a Sept. 17, 2023 game at Empower Field at Mile High. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette file)Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) as he throws down field during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) and Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) dive for a tipped pass from Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) catches a Hail Mary pass in the end zone as time expires in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos missed the two-point conversion and lost 35-33 to the Washington Commanders. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) on a two-point conversion that would have tied the game at the end of the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Commanders won 35-33. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) for a lose during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos had to settle for a field goal to pull within 35-27 late in the fourth quarter. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) battles Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) for an onside kick late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Washington recovered. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during warm ups Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, before the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver defensive end Matt Henningsen, left, linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and defensive tackle Jonathan Harris, right, stop Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. for no gain Sept. 17 in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebackers Jonathon Cooper (0) and Drew Sanders (41) tackle Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) heals in a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson (3) for a 60-yard touchdown during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42)and defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) pressure Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton walks the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) catches a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson (3) for a first down to the Washington 30-yard line during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles against the Washington Commanders during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs for a first down against Washington Commanders during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs for 6 yards before being tackled by Washington Commanders linebacker Khaleke Hudson (47) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) celebrates after tackling Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) behind the line of scrimmage during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) warms up before the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Jeudy returned the Denver line up after suffering a hamstring injury during preseason. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Fans take pictures next to an inflatable Miles mascot outside Empower Field at Mile High Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, before the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Members of the Denver Fire Department honor guard march onto the field for the national anthem before the Denver Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Member of the Marine Corps honor guard march onto the field for the national anthem before the Denver Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto walks to the sideline for the start of a Sept. 17 game in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) kneels on the field before the start of the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton (20) walks back to the sidelines before the start of the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (16) walks off the field before the start of the Broncos game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles in the back field against the Washington Commanders during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton huddles with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during a timeout in the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets place kicker Wil Lutz (16) after Lutz made an extra point during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) after a reception during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) and punter Riley Dixon (9) watch from the sidelines during the first half against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) scores on a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Denver Broncos cheerleaders run onto the field after a Denver score against the Washington Commanders during the first half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Washington Commanders place kicker Joey Slye (6) kicks a field goal during the first half against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs down field against the Washington Commanders during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs down field against Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Denver medical staff exam Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) on the field during the second half against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebackers Alex Singleton (49) and Drew Sanders (41) celebrate after tackling Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the second half Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the sidelines during the second half against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (16) kicks a field goal to pull closer to the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The field goal made the score 35-27. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) leaps for a catch against Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and cornerback Tremon Smith (1) leave the field after the Broncos lost the Washington Commanders 35-33 Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) visits with Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) after the Broncos 35-33 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) kneels on the field with teammates wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) and punter Riley Dixon (9) after the Broncos 35-33 loss to the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
