Art of the Game: The Broncos team photographers' favorite photos from Week 17 vs. the Bengals
Take a closer look at the Broncos' Week 17 game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals with these distinctive images made by Broncos team photographers Gabriel Christus and Ben Swanson.

Bo Nix during team arrivals before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Justin Strnad before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Pat Surtain II during team arrivals before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Bo Nix before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Bo Nix smiles before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Ja'Quan McMillian warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Bo Nix warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Courtland Sutton before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Sweat streams down the face of Audric Estime before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Jordan Jackson before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Javonte Williams before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Quinn Meinerz warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Bo Nix gives a pregame speech before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

JL Skinner stretches before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Jonathon Cooper before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Garett Bolles warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Riley Moss before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Pat Surtain II before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) walks out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) exits the locker room before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) warms up in silhouette before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) and offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (63) run out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Zach Cunningham (42) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) warms up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) smiles before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) gives a speech to his teammates before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) gives a ball to fans before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) exits the field before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Fans before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10), offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69), guard Quinn Meinerz (77), guard Ben Powers (74), quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) and linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) wait in the tunnel for team introductions before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) kneels in prayer before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and head coach Sean Payton before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) looks up before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) leaps into the air after the national anthem before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14), placekicker Wil Lutz (3), cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), guard Quinn Meinerz (77) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) walk out for the coin toss before the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) tackles Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) and linebacker Justin Strnad (40) tackle Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) reacts after a defensive stop during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), cornerback Riley Moss (21), defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) and safety Brandon Jones (22) react after a stop on fourth down resulting in a turnover during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) runs off the field during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) and safety Devon Key (26) tackle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Isaiah Williams (18) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) paces in front of the Denver Broncos defense during a timeout during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) on the sideline during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) defends against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) in this general view of action during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Fans during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and safety JL Skinner (34) react after a fourth-down stop during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) drops back to pass during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) punts the ball during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

A general view of the field during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks for an open receiver during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) drops back to pass during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) reacts to a penalty during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) lines up at the line of scrimmage during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) in a special teams huddle during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a kickoff during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back Audric Estime (23) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a deep touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) catches a deep touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch for a 51-yard touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with tight end Adam Trautman (82) after a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) reacts after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates with wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) forces Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) to fumble during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after forcing a fumble during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) recovers a fumble during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass as he's hit by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) catches a touchdown pass to tie the game during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) catches a touchdown pass to tie the game during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with running back Audric Estime (23), tight end Lucas Krull (85) and guard Quinn Meinerz (77) after catching a touchdown pass to tie the game during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) holds up wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after Mims' touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrates after a sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen (99) reacts with defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) after a sack during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) reacts with defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) after a sack during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55), cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) and defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) react after the Bengals missed a field goal in overtime during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) covers Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on after the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos