Art of the Game: The Broncos team photographers' favorite photos from Week 15 vs. the Lions
Take a closer look at the Broncos' Week 15 game vs. the Detroit Lions with these distinctive images made by Broncos team photographers.

Russell Wilson 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

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

Josey Jewell, Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad 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

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

Russell Wilson 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

Russell Wilson 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

Russell Wilson 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

Jerry Jeudy does a footwork drill 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

Baron Browning 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

Quinn Meinerz 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

Lloyd Cushenberry III 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

Alex Singleton 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

Courtland Sutton, Russell Wilson, Jarrett Stidham and others gather together to pray 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 punter Riley Dixon (9) 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 wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19), cornerback Riley Moss (37) and 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) walk down the tunnel 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 quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in a huddle 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 tight end Chris Manhertz (84) 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 wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) warms up before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) 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 Alex Singleton (49) 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 guard Ben Powers (74) 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 safety Justin Simmons (31) and the defensive backs in a huddle 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 Pat Surtain II (2) before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) 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) before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica, offensive tackle Quinn Bailey (75), offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72), guard Ben Powers (74), long snapper Mitchell Fraboni (48), offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77), offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and defensive end Matt Henningsen (91) line up for a practice field goal 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

Players walk down the tunnel 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 Pat Surtain II (2) in the tunnel 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) warms up 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) 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 linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) 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 Alex Singleton (49) 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 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 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 Ben Swanson / 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 wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) 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

Sean Payton walks in front of Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14), safety Justin Simmons (31) and 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) looks to tackle Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during 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 wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs with the ball 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

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) 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

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball during 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 cornerback Riley Moss (37) celebrates after a special teams play with safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) 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

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) lines up behind center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79), guard Ben Powers (74) and offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) 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

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass 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

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass while under pressure 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

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) stiffarms Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) 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

The Broncos' offense huddles up while the Lions' defense waits during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) hits Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) keeps the ball for a first down push 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

A Broncos fan looks on during 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 Josey Jewell (47), linebacker Alex Singleton (49) and linebacker Baron Browning (56) tackle Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during 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

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) flips into the end zone for a touchdown during 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 wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) draws a pass interference penalty 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

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) stiff-arms Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) as he runs with the ball on a reception during 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 wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) catches a touchdown pass 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

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) makes a tackle 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

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

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) is tackled after a catch-and-run during 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 wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10)stiffarms Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) 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

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs with the ball after a reception during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) attempts to make a catch 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

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs with the ball 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

The Broncos look over expectantly on a short-yardage run at the goal line during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton yells at the referees 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

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jonathan Harris (92) and linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackle Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) 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

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton 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

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) 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

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) dives for a pass but cannot make the catch during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Fans 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

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) runs with the ball after a reception during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) 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

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023. Photo by Nicole Pennetta / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) runs with the ball 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

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) sits on the bench 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

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) runs to the blue tent to get checked out 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

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) greets Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) after 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

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) shakes hands with Sean Payton after 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

Teddy Bridgewater and Jerry Jeudy after 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