threw four touchdown passes. ran for more than 100 yards. caught two TD passes. Though two turnovers cast a small stain on the performance, the Broncos were able to do almost anything they wanted against Dallas on Sunday.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a first down catch as Jeff Heath (38) of the Dallas Cowboys and Jaylon Smith (54) pursue during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos, Shaquil Barrett (48) and Adam Gotsis tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos howls as he is introduced before the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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A parachuter lands in the stadium during pregame festivities ahead of the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Miles and Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos do a handshake before the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys fires a pass as Domata Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos and Adam Gotsis (99) defend during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos tackles Jason Witten (82) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a first-down catch as Byron Jones (31) of the Dallas Cowboys and Nolan Carroll (24) pursue during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a first-down catch as Jaylon Smith (54) of the Dallas Cowboys pursues during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his 7-0 touchdown reception from Trevor Siemian (13) against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Bennie Fowler (16) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown caught by Emmanuel Sanders (10) in the first quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
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Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys throws during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
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Shaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Shaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos, Brandon Marshall (54) and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Shaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos, Brandon Marshall (54) and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos runs as he breaks free from Jaylon Smith (54) of the Dallas Cowboys, Nolan Carroll (24) and Sean Lee (50) during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Jamaal Charles (28) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Sean Lee (50) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Domata Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos Todd Davis (51) and Adam Gotsis (99) tackle Ezekiel Elliott (21) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a first down catch as Jeff Heath (38) of the Dallas Cowboys and Jaylon Smith (54) pursue during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys’ much-celebrated rushing attack never got rolling. At one point in the third quarter, reigning NFL leading rusher Ezekiel Elliott had five carries for zero yards. The Cowboys’ only touchdowns came after turnovers in Denver territory.
Special teams: B
missed his second straight field goal, this one from 49 yards. The Broncos also had a penalty on a punt return. But Isaiah McKenzie had another big punt return and the Broncos were solid in coverage.
Coaching: A
The Broncos were wise in attacking a Cowboys secondary hampered by injuries. By getting Emmanuel Sanders and involved early, the Broncos set the tone.
Game balls
Trevor Siemian: The Broncos quarterback matched a career-high with four touchdown passes and dissected the Cowboys’ banged-up secondary. Siemian was the first Broncos QB since 2015 to throw three TDs in the first half.
C.J. Anderson: Anderson dazzled the Cowboys in the open field, whether he was running the ball (25 carries, 118 yards, one TD) or catching it out of the backfield (three receptions, 36 yards, one TD).
Emmanuel Sanders: The wide receiver caught two of Siemian’s four TD passes, including the opening score in the first quarter when he got behind three defenders. Demaryius Thomas (six catches, 71 yards) also made a huge impact.
