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Photos: Setting the stage at Empower Field at Mile High and in Denver ahead of the home opener

The scene is set for the Broncos' home opener, as the turf crew painted the field.

An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos/2022 Denver Broncos
The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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The stadium turf crew paints the field before the homeo opener on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos/2022 Denver Broncos
An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos/2022 Denver Broncos
An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos/2022 Denver Broncos
An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos
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An aerial photo of Empower Field at Mile High on Friday, September 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos/2022 Denver Broncos
A view of the Broncos' rally towel at Larimer Square in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2022. (Photo by Caroline Deisley)
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A view of the Broncos' rally towel at Larimer Square in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2022. (Photo by Caroline Deisley)

Photo credit: Caroline Deisley/DenverBroncos.com
A view of the Broncos' rally towel at Union Station in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2022. (Photo by Caroline Deisley)
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A view of the Broncos' rally towel at Union Station in Denver, Colorado on September 17, 2022. (Photo by Caroline Deisley)

Photo credit: Caroline Deisley/DenverBroncos.com
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