Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) runs down field for 21 yards and a first down at Broncos 25-yard line during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Denver defeats Arizona 24-15 Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) runs down field for 21 yards and a first down at Broncos 25-yard line during the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Thunder gallops onto the field before the Broncos played the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos fans hold the team flag during the introduction of the players before the start of their game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (53) kneels near the end zone before the Broncos game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson prays in the end zone before a Dec. 18 game in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) joins his teammates as they pray in the end zone after being introduced before their game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws to a receiver during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)The Broncos emblem on the upper deck of the north stands can be seen through the empty seats Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The attendance for Sunday’s game between the Broncos and the Cardinals was only 56,756. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) tackles Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) pressures Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is tackled by Denver Broncos linebackers Jonathon Cooper (53), Josey Jewell (47) and Alex Singleton (49) after a short gain during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) forces an interception by Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrate after Simmons intercepted Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy passes down field under the pressure of Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell during a Dec. 18 game in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) after a short gain during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws down field against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos punter Corliss Waitman (17) punts during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos defensive tackle DeShawn Williams (99) and Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) bring down Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) rans past Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs toward the sideline after a catch as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Christian Matthew (35) defends during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) runs past Arizona Cardinals linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) for a first down during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) jumps into the end zone ahead of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) for a 4-yard touchdown during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) celebrates after scoring against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) reacts after being tackled for a sack against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Injured Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) helps from the sidelines during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack (37) runs up the middle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) passes to running back Marlon Mack (37) as he is being tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82) at the end zone during the second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) reaches for extra yardage as Arizona Cardinals linebackers Dennis Gardeck (45) and Victor Dimukeje (52) bring him down during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos running back Latavius Murray runs past Cardinals safety Budda Baker, left, for 17 yards to the Cardinals’ 10-yard line Dec. 18 in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) toward the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) toward the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) leaps over Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) toward the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) runs back his second interception of the game during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Denver Broncos tight end Eric Tomlinson (87) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos cheerleaders dance after Denver scored against the Cardinals during second half Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos fans celebrate late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos won 24-15 against the Cardinals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II celebrates after intercepting Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley to seal the victory Dec. 18 in Denver. (Christian Murdock, The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) hugs Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley (19) Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, after the Broncos defeated the Cardinals 24-15 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
