Top celebration photos from Weeks 1-9 | The best before the Broncos' bye
As the Broncos rest during the bye week, look back on the first nine weeks of the 2026 season with our favorite photos from team photographers of in-game and postgame celebrations.

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) reacts after breaking up a pass during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Monday, September 14, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) gives a Mile High Salute in celebration after a sack during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) reacts after batting down a pass during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates after a sack during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrates with linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) celebrates during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) reacts after a catch during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after a third-down stop during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) react after an interception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) and guard Quinn Meinerz (77) celebrate after a reception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) reacts after scoring on a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) lifts up tight end Nate Adkins (45) in celebration of tight end Nate Adkins (45)'s touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) and safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrate after a play during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates after a missed Jaguars field goal during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) embraces running back Jonah Coleman (20) as he gives a Mile High Salute in celebration after scoring a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrate a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) reacts after a reception during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates after the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) jogs off the field under a "WIN" flag after the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Players celebrate with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) after receiving a game ball in the locker room after the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 20, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) celebrates after a successful two-point conversion during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with guard Quinn Meinerz (77) after scoring on a two-point conversion during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) scores a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) and tight end Nate Adkins (45) celebrate a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) lifts wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) into tha air after a successful two-point conversion during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) celebrates an interception with Isaac Shewmaker, wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and safety JL Skinner (34) during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) reacts after a sack during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gives a Mile High Salute during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown run with a Mile High Salute during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) celebrates after an interception to end the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) hugs wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the locker room Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates after a touchdown with wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and tight end Adam Trautman (82) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates after a sack with defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) reacts after a tackle during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) reacts after a 13-yard run during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on October 11, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a first down during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) reacts after recovering a fumble during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates with defensive end Zach Allen (99) and linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) after a sack during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates after an interception during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi and placekicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrate after the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) and running back Jonah Coleman (20) celebrate with quarterback Bo Nix (10) after his 62-yard touchdown run during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on October 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks behind him during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) reacts to a penalty on the Kansas City Chiefs during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts after tackling 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 November 1, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) and linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrate during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrate a touchdown by doing the waddle during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) signals to go for two after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after scoring on a two-point conversion during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20) reacts after a 51-yard reception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77), wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) and running back Jonah Coleman (20) celebrate after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates with offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates after the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 1, 2026. Photo by Madilyn Gemme / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates with quarterback Bo Nix (10) after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20) celebrates after a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93), defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97), defensive end Sai'vion Jones (95) and linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) celebrate after a sack during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates a first down during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates with linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) after a strip sack and fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 8, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos











