Our favorite photos from before the Broncos' 2019 bye week
As the Broncos rest during their bye week, flip through the season so far with some of our favorite photos from the first nine weeks.
Though the Broncos could not bring home a win in their season opener, Kareem Jackson showed a glimpse of the kind of impact he could make on Denver's defense. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Before the Broncos' home opener in Week 2, the team held a moment of silence for the late Pat Bowlen, who passed away a few months earlier. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kareem Jackson and the Broncos defense flew around the field against the Bears in Week 2, as they held Chicago QB Mitchell Trubisky to just 120 yards on 16-of-27 passing. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Even in the face of intense pressure from an excellent Bears defensive front, Joe Flacco stood tall and helped rally the Broncos to 11 fourth-quarter points. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The two local kids combined to make a touchdown in Green Bay, as Wiggins native Dalton Risner pulled Denver native Phillip Lindsay into the end zone. Risner said after the game that it was just like "wrangling cattle." (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Broncos offense showed flashes of what it could be against Green Bay with three scoring drives that traveled at least 70 yards, but Denver's self-inflicted wounds, including three turnovers, were too much to overcome. (Tom Hauck via AP)
The Broncos defense put in its best effort against the Packers' explosive offense, but it couldn't generate the turnovers or enough negative plays it needed to power a Broncos victory. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Tight end Noah Fant, the Broncos' 2019 first-round pick, showed exactly why the team drafted him with his explosive 25-yard touchdown on a screen pass. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
After struggling to reach the quarterback in the first three games, the Broncos' pass rush found its footing against Jacksonville, pulling down quarterback Gardner Minshew for five sacks, including one from Bradley Chubb and two from Von Miller. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The energetic Alexander Johnson wouldn't get his first defensive snaps of the season until the week after the Jacksonville game, but it wouldn't take long for the Broncos to see the kind of player they had on their hands. Photo by Gabriel Christus
With this interception by Justin Simmons, the Broncos finally got their first turnover of the season. (Photo by Ric Tapia)
Kareem Jackson brought an irreplaceable energy and physicality to the defense against Los Angeles. His monster hit on fourth down at the goal line just before halftime prevented the Chargers from cutting into the Broncos' 17-0 lead. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton added to the Broncos' early lead with a 70-yard touchdown that put Denver up 14-0. The Broncos would not trail the entire game. Photo by Gabriel Christus
In his first start, Alexander Johnson was a revelation, pulling down an interception to rob the Chargers of a touchdown and helping hold Los Angeles to just 35 rushing yards. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Phillip Lindsay did his part to help ensure the Broncos escaped Los Angeles with a win by rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown. Photo by Gabriel Christus
After leading the Broncos to their first win of the season, Head Coach Vic Fangio received the game ball from President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway in the locker room. Never one to bask in the spotlight, Fangio immediately handed the ball to Alexander Johnson. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Von Miller and the Broncos defense kept the pressure on Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota and, later, quarterback Ryan Tannehill all day, racking up seven sacks. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Defensive lineman Mike Purcell helped shore up the Broncos defense, beginning with his first game in Week 5 against Los Angeles. His efforts resulted in five tackles and two tackles for loss against Tennessee, as Denver's defense allowed just 39 rushing yards. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The Broncos' defensive effort was certainly the kind that Pro Football Hall of Fame and Broncos Ring of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey could appreciate. During the game against Tennessee, Bailey received his Hall of Fame ring and was inducted into the Ring of Fame. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Chris Harris Jr. got his first interception of the season — one of three the Broncos recorded against Tennessee — as the Broncos shut-out the Titans. Photo by Gabriel Christus
The defense's performance against Tennessee resulted in its first shutout since 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Before the Broncos' game against the Chiefs, Justin Simmons hugged Bryce, who is fighting cancer. Simmons had met Bryce and visited him in the hospital about a month earlier. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Kareem Jackson's mother, who previously battled breast cancer, took part in the Broncos' halftime show recognizing cancer survivors as part of its Fight Like A Bronco campaign. Photo by Gabriel Christus
After nearly intercepting a pass early in the game, Chris Harris Jr. expresses his frustration between plays. That feeling was common during a game that ended up being decided by a last-second field goal. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Still, the Broncos' fighting spirit was evident throughout the game, particularly on this vicious stiff-arm from Courtland Sutton. Photo by Gabriel Christus
After Joe Flacco was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, the Broncos turned to young quarterback Brandon Allen to take the reins under center. His teammates showed their support from the beginning as he prepared for his opportunity. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton made an impressive leaping touchdown catch on a 21-yard pass from Brandon Allen to give the Broncos an early lead. (Photo: © Joshua R. Gateley)
Though the Browns' offense boasted an impressive collection of talent, the Broncos defense proved its mettle with big plays at key moments all day. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Noah Fant turned on the after-burners and plowed through three Browns defenders to score a 75-yard touchdown. (Photo: © Joshua R. Gateley)
Brandon Allen accepted the game ball in the locker room after the game, following an impressive debut that featured two touchdown passes and no interceptions. Photo by Gabriel Christus
After getting a win just before the bye week, the Broncos were fired up in the locker room. Photo by Gabriel Christus
