From the locker room to the field: Broncos vs. Lions
Photos of the Broncos' pregame preparation, from the locker-room setup to the players' warmups on the field for their Week 14 game against the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High.

Teddy Bridgewater before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Kareem Jackson before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Kareem Jackson before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Mike Purcell before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Courtland Sutton before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Kareem Jackson and Javonte Williams before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Courtland Sutton before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Brandon McManus with Demaryius Thomas cleats before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Joe Abdellah)

Brandon McManus with Demaryius Thomas cleats before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Joe Abdellah)

Brandon McManus with Demaryius Thomas cleats before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Joe Abdellah)

Brandon McManus with Demaryius Thomas cleats before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Tim Patrick arrives before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Tim Patrick arrives before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Justin Simmons arrives before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Justin Simmons arrives before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

Ronald Darby arrives before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Sam Weaver)

A helmet with a decal honoring Demaryius Thomas before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Demaryius Thomas' number, painted on the field, before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Demaryius Thomas' number, painted on the field, before the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 12, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)






during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)


during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)





















Fans gather at the Demaryius Thomas memorial before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by McKenzie Lange

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)





during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Noah FantÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Kenny YoungÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Kareem JacksonÕs helmet and jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Kareem JacksonÕs helmet and jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Justin SimmonsÕ and Kareem JacksonÕs jerseys ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Jonathon CooperÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Baron BrowningÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Brandon McManusÕ helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Brandon McManusÕ helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets have an 88 decal on them to honor former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Teddy BridgewaterÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Teddy BridgewaterÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Teddy BridgewaterÕs jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Javonte WilliamsÕ cleats ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Javonte WilliamsÕ cleats ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Javonte WilliamsÕ jersey ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs helmet ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs and Jerry JeudyÕs helmets ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Tim PatrickÕs and Jerry JeudyÕs helmets ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021. The Broncos helmets included an 88 decal honoring former Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas.

Courtland SuttonÕs, Tim PatrickÕs and Jerry JeudyÕs jerseys ahead of the Broncos Week 14 game vs. the Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 12, 2021.