Best Broncos photos of 2023: Favorite feature pictures
After the conclusion of the Denver Broncos' 2023 season, team photographers selected their favorite photos that captured the emotions, passion and focus of Broncos players.
Pat Surtain II 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 Nicole Pennetta / 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
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 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 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 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
Javonte Williams before 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 Courtland Sutton (14) takes the field during player and team introductions before 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
Jerry Jeudy during team and player introductions before 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) before 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 head coach Sean Payton looks on 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3), safety Justin Simmons (31), and others pray after the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 18, 2023. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson before 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
Dwayne Washington before 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
D.J. Jones before 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
Jaleel McLaughlin, Tremon Smith, Marvin Mims Jr. and Riley Moss before 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 cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before 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
Courtland Sutton, Mike McGlinchey and others in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 24, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), linebacker Drew Sanders (41), linebacker Alex Singleton (49) before 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
Jerry Jeudy gets hyped before 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 Jonathon Cooper (0) before 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
Courtland Sutton talks with Bradley Chubb after 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
Brandon Johnson before 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
Marvin Mims Jr. before 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
Chris Manhertz before 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) before 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
Alex Singleton before 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) yells out a call from under center 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the tunnel before 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 offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) before 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 safety Justin Simmons (31) during team and player introductions before 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) and New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) after 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 Jaleel McLaughlin (38) in the return specialists' huddle in the tunnel before 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the tunnel before 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 running back Javonte Williams (33) in the tunnel before 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) before 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 Josey Jewell (47) before 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
D.J. Jones before 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
Alex Singleton before 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 offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) runs out of the tunnel during player and team introductions before 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 Courtland Sutton (14) before 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 placekicker Wil Lutz (16) lines up for 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
Head Coach Sean Payton looks on from the sideline 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
Baron Browning before 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
Zach Allen before 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) and safety Justin Simmons (31) before 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) before 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
Javonte Williams blows a chewing gum bubble before 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 running back Samaje Perine (25) in the tunnel before 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 Pat Surtain II (2) before 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 defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) before 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 punter Riley Dixon (9) tries to draw the defense offsides 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 wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) speaks to the offense in the tunnel before 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 linebacker Baron Browning (56) before 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
Fireworks go off at the start of the fourth quarter 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) after 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) during team and player introductions before 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
The Browns' offense huddles as Denver's defense awaits 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 running back Samaje Perine (25) high-fives fans as he goes into the locker room after 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
Jaleel McLaughlin 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
Ben Powers before 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) gives a pregame speech before 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 linebacker Josey Jewell (47) before 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) 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) before 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 linebacker Baron Browning (56) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before 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) runs out of the tunnel before 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before 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 safety Justin Simmons (31) leaps into the air before 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) fist bumps center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) after 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
Chris Manhertz before 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
Ja'Quan McMillian before 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) prays before 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before 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 cornerback Tremon Smith (1) before 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) 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
Damarri Mathis before 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 Alex Singleton (49) smiles before 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 cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) before 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 wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs out of the tunnel before 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 running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) gets the fans hyped 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) reacts after a near turnover 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 Nik Bonitto (42) walks in the tunnel before 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 safety Justin Simmons (31) gives a pregame speech in the defensive backs huddle before 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 quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) during team introductions before 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) runs out of the tunnel for player introductions before 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 safety P.J. Locke (6) during the national anthem before 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 Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton 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
The Broncos' defense gets set against the Chargers offense 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) 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
Lloyd Cushenberry III warms up before 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 Marvin Mims Jr. (19) in the tunnel before 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 safety JL Skinner (34) warms up before 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 safety Justin Simmons (31) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) before 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) gives a pregame speech before 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
A fisheye image of the coin toss with Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) and quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before 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 cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts in frustration after breaking up a pass 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
