Best Broncos photos of 2023: Favorite action pictures

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 running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball and stiff-arms Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) 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 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 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) blocks during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) stiff-arms a defender after a reception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs in for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a deep catch for a 53-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) makes a catch and runs it in for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) catches a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) stiffarms Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) makes a catch and runs with the ball for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass with offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72), guard Ben Powers (74), center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79), running back Javonte Williams (33), offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and tight end Nate Adkins (45) blocking during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass on the run during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) tries to reel in a tipped pass but cannot during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (16) kicks the game-winning field goal while punter Riley Dixon (9) holds during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs with the ball on a catch-and-run for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) and forces a fumble during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs with the ball after a reception during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) tackle New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (33) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles and looks to pass during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a leaping catch during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 8, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), defensive end Zach Allen (99) and defensive lineman Jonathan Harris (92) sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes  (15) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes an acrobatic leaping catch for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) jumps in the air to defend Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes  (15) during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 12, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (16) kicks a field goal during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball up the middle during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (16) makes a field goal during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackle Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure (83) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) hurdles a Packers defender during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball as he scrambles for a first down during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a catch for a 39-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) makes a diving interception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackle Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (24) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and forces a fumble during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a spectacular catch through pass interference during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) on a play nullified by penalty during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Chris Manhertz (84) blocks Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (97) to the ground during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball and stiff-arms Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) to the ground during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (12) on a kickoff return during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) hits Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on November 13, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackle Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on November 13, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) pushes Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) away during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on November 13, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) makes an interception during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on November 13, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) pressures Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on November 13, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) looks to secure a fumble during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is tackled during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) tackle Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) forces Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) to fumble during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) pulls down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) by his shirt during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) returns an interception during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a leaping catch for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) during the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 19, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) lunges for a loose ball for a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball on a scramble as Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pursues during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77), center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79), guard Ben Powers (74) and offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) block for running back Javonte Williams (33) during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) makes a tackle on Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) recovers a fumble during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback P.J. Walker (10) during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) strip-sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback P.J. Walker (10) during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Cleveland Browns quarterback P.J. Walker (10) drops back to pass as defensive end Zach Allen (99) gets into the backfield for an eventual sack and safety during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) tackles Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a 45-yard pass for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) fight for extra yards after a pass during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) sacks Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) gets tackled after a deep ball reception during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 3, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) tips a pass by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball for a rushing touchdown during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) gets off the line of scrimmage during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball and stiff-arms Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) knocks the ball out of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2)'s hands during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a one-handed catch for a 46-yard touchdown during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a one-handed catch for a 46-yard touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on December 10, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) stiff-arms Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) stiff-arms Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) as he runs with the ball on a reception during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) catches a touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) is tackled after a catch-and-run during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10)stiff-arms Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) dives for a pass but cannot make the catch during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) and linebacker Baron Browning (56) chase after a fumble during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) pushes up on New England Patriots center David Andrews (60)'s helmet during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) makes a catch for a 47-yard gain during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

New England Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2) dives and misses Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) runs with the ball and gets a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass to running back Javonte Williams (33) for a successful two-point conversion during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) makes a leaping tackle on New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 24, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) records a sack on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball and stiff-arms Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) dives for the goal line to score a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) runs behind fullback Michael Burton (20) to score a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) throws a pass on the run for a 54-yard touchdown during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) breaks up a pass during the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) runs with the ball after a catch during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reaches the ball out for a first down during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56), defensive end Zach Allen (99) and linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) try to stop Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a touchdown pass over an outstretched, diving Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos