Shots of the Year: Our photographers' 100 favorite photos from the 2020 season
With the conclusion of Week 17, our team photographers looked back on their photos from the 2020 season to compile 100 of their favorites.
A wide angle photo of the exterior at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
A wide angle photo of the exterior at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, August 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Drew Lock walks out of the tunnel before the final training camp practice at Empower Field at Mile High on September 4, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Jerry Jeudy runs out of the tunnel before the final training camp practice at Empower Field at Mile High on September 4, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Phillip Lindsay holds his helmet bearing a decal for Elijah McClain during practice on September 12, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Noah Fant celebrates a touchdown reception with a spike of the football during the first half of the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
during the NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 14, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Drew Lock scrambles away from Titans defenders during the first half of the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Jerry Jeudy runs away from a pack of defenders and the Broncos' offensive line during the first half of the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Melvin Gordon III tries to stiff-arm Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on September 14, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) warms up during the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Drew Lock during pregame warmups on the field before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (99) during the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Bradley Chubb, Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson and others link arms as they kneel on the sideline during the national anthem to protest racial injustice before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Purcell hits Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and sacks him during the first half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Dalton Risner and Royce Freeman look down at Drew Lock, clearly in pain after suffering a shoulder injury when hit on a scramble, during the first half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. Lock would not return to the game. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Courtland Sutton makes a deep catch during the first half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Bradley Chubb jumps, trying to get a hand on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Shelby Harris forces a fumble as he tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Melvin Gordon III makes a leaping over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown in the end zone during the second half of the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Alexander Johnson holds his daughter, Ada, during pregame warmups for the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Empower Field at Mile High on September 27, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31), nose tackle Mike Purcell (98), defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (99), linebacker Anthony Chickillo (91), wide receiver KJ Hamler (13), offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann (71) during the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Tim Patrick reacts after eluding a Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) for a touchdown reception during the first half of the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Empower Field at Mile High on September 27, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Jerry Jeudy does footwork drills during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Melvin Gordon III gives a speech in the team huddle during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Alexander Johnson walks out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Melvin Gordon III walks out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) catches his first NFL touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Jerry Jeudy backpedals into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a deep pass over New York Jets cornerback Kyron Brown (35) during the first half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) celebrates with quarterback Brett Rypien (4) after catching his first NFL touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Melvin Gordon III goes airborne as he tries to leap over several Jets defenders to reach the end zone during the first half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) gets downed at the one yard line during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) guards New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith (16) during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) reacts after catching a tochdown pass during the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Melvin Gordon III tries to hurdle two defenders during the second half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Bradley Chubb reacts after bringing New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) for a sack during the second half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Melvin Gordon III finishes off a 43-yard touchdown run in the end zone during the second half of the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Justin Simmons, Malik Reed and Joe Jones pray on the field after the 37-28 win in the Broncos' Week 4 game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Drew Lock dances during pregame warmups before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Phillip Lindsay on the sideline before the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
DeShawn Williams celebrates his interception with Malik Reed, Bradley Chubb, Joe Jones, Josey Jewell, Justin Simmons, Bryce Callahan and others during the first half of the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) vlocks a pass and causes an interception during the NFL game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foboro, Massechusetts, October 18, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Albert Okwuegbunam makes a catch and runs with the ball during the first half of the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) forces a fumble on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the NFL game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foboro, Massechusetts, October 18, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) picks up a fumble during the NFL game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foboro, Massechusetts, October 18, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Purcell and Alexander Johnson make a tackle on New England Patriots running back James White (28) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Malik Reed celebrates after a sack on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Kareem Jackson flexes after the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Drew Lock walks off the field and through the tunnel after the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Graham Glasgow, Melvin Gordon III, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Austin Schlottmann, Joe Jones and Anthony Chickillo run out of the tunnel during team introductions before the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 25, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Albert Okwuegbunam absorbs a hit by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Damien Wilson (54) during the second half of the Broncos' Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Shelby Harris pressures Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) as he throws during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
KJ Hamler runs a route during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos cornerback Bryce Callahan (29) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) uses his helmet to catch a pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (13) celebrates with teammates his game tying touchdown catch as time expires against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL game in Denver, Colorado, Nov.1, 2020. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (13) celebrates with safety Justin Simmons (31) and running back Melvin Gordon III (25) after the game-winning touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 01, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
McTelvin Agim during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (13) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) reacts after a tackle during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass during the NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mecedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, November 08, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) warms up during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) intercepts a pass meant for Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (13) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) uses his helmet to catch a pass during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
KJ Hamler, Diontae Spencer, Phillip Lindsay during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) and linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) react after a play during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) reacts after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) tackles Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97), safety Justin Simmons (31), defensive end DeMarcus Walker (57), safety P.J. Locke (37) celebrate after an interception during the NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 22, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (2) during the NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 29, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (13) lands on his head after a reception during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive linemen Jeremiah Attaochu and linebacker Bradley Chubb in action during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 06, 2020. Photo by David Dermer
KJ Hamler during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kareem Jackson during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
DaeSean Hamilton during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Jacob Kupferman
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer (11) returns a punt for a 83-yard touchdown during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
during the NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2020. Photo by Jacob Kupferman
Denver Broncos nose tackle DeShawn Williams (90) during the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, December 19, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) during the NFL game against the at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, December 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) drops back to pass during the NFL game against the at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, December 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), linebacker Alexander Johnson (45), defensive end Shelby Harris (96) and cornerback Parnell Motley (42) gang tackle Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the NFL game against the at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, December 27, 2020. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) knocks the ball loose out of Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller's (83) hands during the NFL preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, January 03, 2021. Photo by Eric Bakke
A wide angle photo of the stadium during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, January 03, 2021. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) carries the ball for a 92-yard touchdown during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, January 03, 2021. Photo by Gabriel Christus
