AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Denver Broncos host the New Orleans Saints without fans during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLloyd Cushenberry III (79) of the Denver Broncos is introduced against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Watson (54) of the Denver Broncos, Graham Glasgow (61), Elijah Wilkinson (68) and Noah Fant (87) stand for the national anthem against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos runs as Malcolm Jenkins (27) of the New Orleans Saints pursues during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a failed third down attempt against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlexander Johnson (45) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble against Latavius Murray (28) of the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTaysom Hill (7) of the New Orleans Saints drops back against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos sacks Taysom Hill (7) of the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos huddles the offense against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Kwon Alexander (58) of the New Orleans Saints on a run for a short gain during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos hands off to Melvin Gordon III (25) after taking the snap against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlvin Kamara (41) of the New Orleans Saints looks for space against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlvin Kamara (41) of the New Orleans Saints stiff arms A.J. Bouye (21) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos looks for space as Dalton Risner (66) blocks Demario Davis (56) of the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos cannot make a catch on a jump ball thrown by Kendall Hinton (2) as C.J. Gardner-Johnson (22) of the New Orleans Saints defends during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalcolm Jenkins (27) of the New Orleans Saints tackles Melvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos fumbles the snap before Kwon Alexander (58) of the New Orleans Saints makes a recovery during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKwon Alexander (58) of the New Orleans Saints runs as Garett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos dives for the tackle after Alexander recovered a fumbled snap by Phillip Lindsay (30) during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020..
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKwon Alexander (58) of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after recovering a fumbled snap by Phillip Lindsay (30) with teammate Marcus Williams (43) of the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos gets popped by Cameron Jordan (94) of the New Orleans Saints as he throws the ball away during the first half on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeMarcus Walker (57) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack of Taysom on the sideline during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos shows as he jumps against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLatavius Murray (28) of the New Orleans Saints breaks free as Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos falls over teammates during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos breaks the pocket against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKwon Alexander (58) and Demario Davis (56) celebrate a stop by Alexander and Marcus Davenport (92) of the New Orleans Saints on Royce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) an DaeSean Hamilton (17) of the Denver Broncos react to a delay of game called on Kendall Hinton (2) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCameron Jordan (94) of the New Orleans Saints sacks Kendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Ojemudia (23) of the Denver Broncos tackles Michael Thomas (13) of the New Orleans Saints during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlex Anzalone (47) of the New Orleans Saints stops Melvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlex Anzalone (47) of the New Orleans Saints celebrates his tackle on Royce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines as the Broncos take a chance on a late third and 11 without their quarterback during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSouth Park characters Jesus and Santa fill the seats of the south end zone with the rest of the South Park community as the scoreboard highlights the passing and 76 rushing yards of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (2) of the Denver Broncos walks into the locker room after taking the snaps at quarterback for the Broncos after the second half of New Orleans' 31-3 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Hinton, who was a practice squad receiver before the NFL deemed all three of the team's quarterbacks on roster ineligible due to potential close COVID-19 exposure. Hinton, who hadn't played quarterback since college before converting to wide receiver, finished 1-9 with 12 yards and two interceptions.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos hosted the New Orleans Saints Sunday, calling up an undrafted rookie wideout from the practice squad to start at quarterback, with essentially no preparation.
The Broncos, starting Kendall Hinton with their four roster quarterbacks unavailable due to COVID-19-related issues, were pummeled by the Saints, 31-3, at Empower Field. Denver fell to 4-7 and finished with 13 passing yards.
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