Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell (47) after making a catch during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
Denver defeats Carolina 28-14 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell (47) after making a catch during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos mascot Thunder races onto the field for the start of the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws down field against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs for extra yards after a catch as Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell (47) brings him to the ground during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws down field as Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris (40) defends during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) and Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) celebrates after downing a punt at the Carolina Panthers one-yard-line during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) avoids the sack from Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) celebrates with tight end Adam Trautman (82) after scoring a touchdown during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace (39) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) after a short pass during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs for a first down after a catch as Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (2) chases him during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace (56) defends during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs down field against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) is pushed out of bounds by Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace (56) after a reception during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works from the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) jumps over the goal line for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell (47) during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs down field as Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) defends during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) dives for extra yardage as Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson (36) makes the tackle near the goal line during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) dances into the end zone for a touchdown against Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) celebrates after scoring against the Carolina Panthers during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, center, prepares to rush the Carolina Panthers line during the second half of an Oct. 27 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. McMillian, a third-year nickelback, is trying to replicate, or improve, on his game performances last season. (Christian Murdock, The GAzette)Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph talks to head coach Sean Payton during the second half against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches from the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (29) intercepts a pass in the end zone against the Carolina Panthers during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton (20) runs down field against Carolina Panthers linebacker Josey Jewell (47) after catching a pass from Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) on a trick play during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) as he throws during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos fans cheer for their defense against the Carolina Panthers during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos fan Thunderchief, center, poses for a picture with other fans before the start of the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Thunderchief has been a fan of the Broncos since 1977 when he was growing up in New Mexico. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Nate Hocking from Pueblo feeds the hungry Broncos fans outside Empower Field at Mile High Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers. Hocking mother and father started the tailgate party in 1985 with other friends from Colorado Springs. Hocking has been in charge of the grill since 2004. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Nate Hocking from Pueblo feeds the hungry Broncos fans outside Empower Field at Mile High Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers. Hocking mother and father started the tailgate party in 1985 with other friends from Colorado Springs. Hocking has been in charge of the grill since 2004. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos safety Keidron Smith (43) autographs a young fan’s shirt during warm ups before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) takes a selfie with Broncos fan Randy Emmons “DBPonchoMan” during warm ups before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock The Gazette)Broncos fan Thunderchief cheers from the stands before the start of the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Thunderchief has been a fan of the Broncos since 1977 when he was growing up in New Mexico. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock The Gazette)Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) warms up before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) autographs a fan’s jersey during warm up before the Broncos game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Kwon Alexander (12) and defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) stop Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) for a short gain during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for an open receiver against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks to throw as Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson (36) chases him during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs down field against the Carolina Panthers during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) celebrates after the Denver defense stopped Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (6) short on a fourth down and 2 play during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) can’t reach a pass from quarterback Bo Nix (10) as Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods (25) defends during the first half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos center Alex Forsyth (54) prepare to hike the ball to quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson (36) blocks Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) from reaching a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. There was no penalty on the play. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) can’t haul in a pass from quarterback Bo Nix (10) as Carolina Panthers safety Demani Richardson (36) defends during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82) during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II walks back to the field during the second half Sunday against the Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph talks to head coach Sean Payton during the second half against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz blocks Panthers defensive tackle Shy Tuttle during an Oct. 27 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) fumbles the ball at the Carolina Panthers one-yard line during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Broncos won 28-14. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
