Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos stretches to make a catch as Rashaan Melvin (30) of the Indianapolis Colts defends during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJared Crick (93) of the Denver Broncos pressures Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos stops Frank Gore (23) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos drops back against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts scrambles away from the Denver Broncos defense during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFrank Gore (23) of the Indianapolis Colts scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTodd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos tackles Frank Gore (23) of the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostShane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his fumble recovery touchdown on a forced fumble by Von Miller (58) on Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostShane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his fumble recovery touchdown with Shaquil Barrett (48) on a forced fumble by Von Miller (58) on Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos runs as Andy Janovich (32) blocks Akeem Ayers (56) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos takes a hand to the face from Erik Walden (93) of the Indianapolis Colts as David Parry (54) closes in for a tackle during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFrank Gore (23) of the Indianapolis Colts is upended by T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos and Derek Wolfe (95) bring down Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts runs as Jared Crick (93) of the Denver Broncos pursues during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHead coach Gary Kubiak of the Denver Broncos looks at his plays against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos pressures Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts into throwing the ball away during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos goes high on a tackle on Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos makes a pick-six on a ball thrown by Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Phillip Dorsett (15) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos goes high on Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts looks for a call after taking a high hit from Darian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostShane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos gets his hands on Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos strips Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts, which sets up a touchdown by Shane Ray (56) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos strips Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts, which sets up a touchdown by Shane Ray (56) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts throws against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans stand for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos strips Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts, which sets up a touchdown by Shane Ray (56) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBroncos outside linebacker Shane Ray scores a touchdown after recovering a fumble forced by Von Miller during the fourth quarter of the team's game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA Denver Broncos fan in a John Elway jersey rocks face paint during the Colts game on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos pressures Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts into throwing the ball away during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostShaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos knocks Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts down during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostErik Walden (93) of the Indianapolis Colts tackles Virgil Green (85) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos reacts to sacking Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts down during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos looks for a man against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostPhillip Dorsett (15) of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass as Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos makes contact during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts throws against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBrandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos pressures Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Antonio Cromartie (31) of the Indianapolis Colts and Winston Guy (27) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts reacts after the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAndrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts reacts as he hugs Brandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos after the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos' 34-20 win. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostVon Miller of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the Broncos' 34-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos strips Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts, which sets up a touchdown by Shane Ray (56) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos is introduced before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPlanes fly overhead before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBrandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos kneels next to teammate Brandon McManus (8) during the national anthem before the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos kneels during the national anthem before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJohn Elway stands on the field as his number 7 is permanently retired and receives a permanent display in the stadium before the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
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Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
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