Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian celebrates with fans in the end zone after intercepting a Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) pass and running it back for a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian celebrates with fans in the end zone after intercepting a Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) pass and running it back for a touchdown during the fourth quarter on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)ABOVE: Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerbacks Cameron Mitchell (29) and Chigozie Anusiem (35) after a gain during the second half Monday, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. LEFT: Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is tackled by Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (9) after a large gain during the second half Monday. (photos by Christian Murdock, the denver gazette)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerbacks Cameron Mitchell (29) and Chigozie Anusiem (35) after a gain during the second half on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, THE GAZETTE)Denver Broncos defense celebrates in the end zone after Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) intercepted a Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) pass and ran it back for a touchdown during the second quarter on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)A Broncos fans cheers for Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) runs to the Cleveland Browns 1-yard line to set up a Broncos touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) battle for pass during the first half on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)The Grinch prays for his Denver Broncos during the first half against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) escapes the sack from Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) before throwing the ball away during the first half on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) can’t make the catch as Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman (33) defends during the first half on Dec. 2 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 Cleveland Browns during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) slips the tackles of Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) and linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) for a short gain during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) makes a catch at the Browns 1-yard line as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) defends during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) defends during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) drops back to throw against the Cleveland Browns during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton (20) celebrates with Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) after scoring in the second quarter against the Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) warms up before the start of the Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) before the start of the Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) warms up before the start of the Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II continued his stellar play in November, and the NFL took notice. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) warms up before the start of the Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) runs off the field after warm ups before the start of the Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)The Broncos cheerleaders dance onto the field for the start of Broncos/Browns game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Thunder leads the Broncos onto the field for the start of the Broncos-Browns game Monday night at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) signals to the crowd before the start of the first half against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) makes a reception as Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) chases during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns place kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) misses a field goal during the first half against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a first down as Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) defends during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 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 Cleveland Browns during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks toward the scoreboard during the first half against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)The celebration after a Broncos score during the first half against the Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns place kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) kicks a field goal to give the Cleveland Browns a 10-7 lead during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) runs down field against the Cleveland Browns during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) celebrates after running to the Cleveland Browns 1-yard line to set up touchdown by Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton (20) during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) signals first down after a reception as Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) defends during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace tackles Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore during the first half Monday at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws down field against the Denver Broncos during the first half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos defensive end Zach Allen, shown tackling Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford for a short gain during the second half of Denver’s 41-32 victory on Dec. 2, was a second-team All-Pro this past season. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) signals first down after a run against Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos coach Sean Payton calls plays from the sidelines during the second half against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 2 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) looks to the scoreboard from the sidelines during the second half against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a reception over the defense of Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) spins for extra yardage as Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) defends during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws down field against the Cleveland Browns during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs down field during the second half against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is pressured by Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones and defensive end John Franklin-Myers, right, during a Dec. 2 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)The line of scrimmage as the Denver Broncos is on the offensive against the Cleveland Browns during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) leads the Browns huddle against the Denver Broncos during the second half Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 41-32. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock)
