Art of the Game: The Broncos team photographers' favorite photos from Week 1 vs. the Raiders
Take a closer look at the Broncos' season opener vs. the Las Vegas Raiders with these distinctive images made by the Broncos' team photographers.
Russell Wilson before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Javonte Williams before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Courtland Sutton before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Mike McGlinchey before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Javonte Williams gives a Mile High Salute before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Kareem Jackson gets hyped before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) and offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Jerry Jeudy greets Marvin Mims Jr. before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Frank Clark smiles before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning talks with a Make-A-Wish kid before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Damarri Mathis before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Samaje Perine greets his son before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
John Elway before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Thunder the horse and Ann Judge run onto the field during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) and linebacker Frank Clark (55) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Flyover before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (21) during the national anthem before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) before the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) battles against Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) react after a stop during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) reacts after a reception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (80) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) blocks Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Fans celebrate and cheer after Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17)'s touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) catches a touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackle Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) looks to pressure Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark (55) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) grabs Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38)'s face mask during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) downs a punt at the 5-yard line during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos defense lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) prepares to defend Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Fans cheer and wave their towels during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (80) is tackled after a reception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) rolls out and throws a touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) congratulates wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) on his touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) celebrate after Sutton's touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) and guard Ben Powers (74) pick up a Raiders player after a PAT field goal during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) up the middle during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) blocks against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) blocks Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Fans cheer and wave their towels during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) combine to tackle Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after safety Kareem Jackson (22) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates with cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) after an interception during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) makes a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) making the tackle during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points while looking for an open receiver during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) reacts after a run during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark (55) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Fans during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99), defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93), cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and defensive lineman Jonathan Harris (92) await the next play during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos
Alex Singleton after the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 10, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
