Top photos of the 2021 season: The best Broncos game action shots
Go inside the action from the Broncos' 2021 season with our photographers' favorite photos from the play between the lines.
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) flips into the end zone for touchdown after catching a deep pass during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos corner back Pat Surtain II (2) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Marilyn Indahl
Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82) catches a pass during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) reaches for the pylon for a touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) during the NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Joe Faraoni
Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) forces a fumble during the NFL game against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Joe Faraoni
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the NFL Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) gets his first NFL interception during the NFL Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos receiver Tim Patrick (81) scores a touchdown during the NFL Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by David Dermer
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) in action during the NFL Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by David Dermer
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) dives for extra yardage on a reception during the first half of the NFL game against the New York Jets in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) pressures New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) out of the pocket on a pass rush during the first half of the NFL game in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) runs after a pass during the NFL game against the New York Jets on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) during the NFL game against the New York Jets on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs for a touchdown during the NFL game against the New York Jets on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) crosses the field inn traffic on a 14-yard reception during the fourth quarter the NFL game against the New York Jets in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 26, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball for 49 yards during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) tries to block a field goal during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reaches for a pass during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Denver, Oct. 17, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos Kendall Hinton (9) hangs on to a reception while Las Vegas Raiders Nate Hobbs (39) defends on the play during the NFL game in Denver, Oct. 17, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) leaps over a defender during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum (5) during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass meant for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (10) during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) dives for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Cleveland Browns linebacker Malcolm Smith (56) grabs Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams's (33) facemask during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) catches a pass during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) tackles Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) for a loss during the NFL game in Denver, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) reacts after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) reacts after sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a Hail Mary at the end of the first half during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) scores a touchdown on a 7-yard run during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team in Denver, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team in Denver, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team in Denver, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) sacks Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the NFL game against the in Denver, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) blocks a field goal during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) forces a fumble while sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) reacts after an interception during the NFL game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) catches a pass during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (53) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Gabriel Christus
RB Melvin Gordon III (25) rushes for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Joshua Gateley
WR Tim Patrick (81) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Joshua Gateley
WR Tim Patrick (81) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Joshua Gateley
OLB Jonathon Cooper (53) sacks QB Dak Prescott (4) during the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Joshua Gateley
Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) engages a block during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) carries the ball 7-yards as he tries to fight off a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) during the NFL game in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) heads up field on a 64-yard catch-and-run during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) blocks Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) during the NFL game in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) strip sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) holds the ball up after an interception during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) attempts to avoid a tackle by Los Angeles Chargers safety Nasir Adderley (24) on a carry during the NFL game in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) stiff arms Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) on a carry during the NFL game in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) returns an interception 70 yards for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) pursues Surtain II during the NFL game in Denver, Nov. 14, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass for a pick six during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) intercepts a pass for a pick six during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Joshua Gateley
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Joshua Gateley
Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) dives for a first down for a fourth down conversion during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates with defensive lineman McTelvin Agim (95), and linebacker Kenny Young (41) after an interception during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) dives into the ned zone for a touchdown on a carry during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Dec. 12, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) dives for the end zone on a 10-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Dec. 12, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) blocks a pass by Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) gets tackled during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) heads up field on a Cath-and-run in the NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Denver, Dec. 12, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Shelby Harris and Bradley Chubb during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 19, 2021. (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) rolls out of the pocket on a fake hand off during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver, Dec 19, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) hands the ball off to running back Melvin Gordon III (25) while guard Dalton Risner (66) blocks during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) scores a touchdown on a 25-yard reception during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver, Dec 19, 2021. (Photo: Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70), offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77), offensive lineman Austin Schlottmann (71), guard Dalton Risner (66) and offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) block for quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) carries the ball after an interception during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) strip sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) strip sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California.
The Los Angeles Chargers are backed up during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) tackle lalc15 during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Seth Williams (19) catches his first NFL pass for 34 yards during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, California. Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matt Dirksen
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Drew Lock runs with the ball on a scramble for a 23-yard touchdown during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2022. (Photo by Sam Weaver)
Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) celebrates after breaking up a pass to Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matt Dirksen
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matt Dirksen
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matt Dirksen
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Matt Dirksen
