The best before the bye: Our favorite photos on special teams from Weeks 1-8
As the Broncos rest during their bye week, look back at the first half of the season with the Broncos' team photographers' favorite photos of the special teams unit.
![Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) downs a punt at the 5-yard line 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/dtqcep74voyrcirjhpcr.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) downs a punt at the 5-yard line 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 wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a punt 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/e2womjx5zlwqbtqmr9ok.jpg)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a punt 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
![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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wojbmpcg1du1qclokltz.jpg)
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 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ywp99q6i5rb3e4lyobes.jpg)
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 running back Dwayne Washington (39) smiles as he runs through the end zone on a kickoff 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/oxiyu2xoxvzbqganoa93.jpg)
Denver Broncos running back Dwayne Washington (39) smiles as he runs through the end zone on a kickoff 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ojyqz8wpled4eai73hrc.jpg)
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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and placekicker Wil Lutz (16) react after kicking the game-winning field goal 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/zeob2tkxvb7sgl0oxbsh.jpg)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and placekicker Wil Lutz (16) react after kicking the game-winning field goal 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 placekicker Wil Lutz (16) reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/c2w3uik881k4ws6uiels.jpg)
Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (16) reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal 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 tight end Adam Trautman (82) congratulates placekicker Wil Lutz (16) after his game-winning field goal 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/orggf4uxlsml2i7hs5km.jpg)
Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) congratulates placekicker Wil Lutz (16) after his game-winning field goal 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 defensive end Ronnie Perkins (51) looks on 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/tnj7jtcrje8pcotgubgn.jpg)
Denver Broncos defensive end Ronnie Perkins (51) looks on 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
![A view of the scrimmage 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/cqsyh3rpjvmyrgoo2jap.jpg)
A view of the scrimmage 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 punter Riley Dixon (9) punts the ball 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/v00bpbe5iulr7w9hhz9d.jpg)
Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) punts the ball 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 cornerback Tremon Smith (1) reacts after recovering a muffed punt 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/v9fnf6osjgls3xpnblim.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) reacts after recovering a muffed punt 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
![Riley Dixon 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/olqbvqgooraa9ycliy56.jpg)
Riley Dixon 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 cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) lines up on special teams at the line of scrimmage 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wsflihets6u4two7yp1r.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) lines up on special teams at the line of scrimmage 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/i5mq7nqsxas4yeostzcy.jpg)
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 punter Riley Dixon (9) looks on 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/aptvvrqjisexcfvrboex.jpg)
Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) looks on 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 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/kvpgsw1nggsufmr1lnse.jpg)
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
![Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) reacts after the Packers missed 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/daipdlzgu6wrlwxsbka1.jpg)
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) reacts after the Packers missed 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 punter Riley Dixon (9) and placekicker Wil Lutz (16) celebrate after a successful 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/tgfhhxq4c2jgvpyvj4pr.jpg)
Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) and placekicker Wil Lutz (16) celebrate after a successful 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
![Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) and linebacker Justin Strnad (40) react after a play on special teams 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/ye1fipbuf4jmdj1xlhtm.jpg)
Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) and linebacker Justin Strnad (40) react after a play on special teams 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 placekicker Wil Lutz (16) 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/o8v6z2nplm3qaz95cbek.jpg)
Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (16) 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 Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with linebacker Drew Sanders (41) after a punt 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 Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/bjcpxcv7lpxnrszk4isc.jpg)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with linebacker Drew Sanders (41) after a punt 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 Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos
![Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a punt 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/rurfalm5w4ix60gmikd5.jpg)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) returns a punt 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 Drew Sanders (41) recovers a fumble on a muffed punt 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/umbd9tyerh8jpnma0unb.jpg)
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) recovers a fumble on a muffed punt 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
![Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) celebrates with linebacker Justin Strnad (40) after Sanders' muffed punt fumble recovery 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/qu3syznhh4fluf328tkn.jpg)
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) celebrates with linebacker Justin Strnad (40) after Sanders' muffed punt fumble recovery 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 Drew Sanders (41) celebrates with safety Justin Simmons (31) after recovering a muffed punt 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/uiovd8s1w4fdsvh9t41c.jpg)
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) celebrates with safety Justin Simmons (31) after recovering a muffed punt 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 cornerback Riley Moss (37) reacts with safety P.J. Locke (6) after linebacker Drew Sanders (41) recovers a fumble on a muffed punt 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/loocy4xtebm7amkjv3lj.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (37) reacts with safety P.J. Locke (6) after linebacker Drew Sanders (41) recovers a fumble on a muffed punt 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos
![Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (12) 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/wflsy0trs7hhptamusut.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (12) 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 Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) reacts after a special teams play 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/nowa7usoe54avn28z4nu.jpg)
Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) reacts after a special teams play 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 Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) reacts after a special teams play 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/qftir0nmrd0a3ifwkfbb.jpg)
Denver Broncos safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) reacts after a special teams play 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](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/elfdttyxgr6k5zxgch5u.jpg)
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 Tremon Smith (1) reacts with safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/broncos/gtjmxpexliwe04f81hec.jpg)
Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) reacts with safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) 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 Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos