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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
