AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos motions as though shooting a handgun in celebration after throwing a deep touchdown pass to KJ Hamler (13) against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKJ Hamler (13) of the Denver Broncos watches as a touchdown pass floats to him as Jerry Jeudy (10) signals the touchdown before the ball drops during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDe'Vante Bausby (41) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his game-clinching tackle on Curtis Samuel (10) of the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans watch the action between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive unit players prepare to take the field before the first half of play against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDiontae Spencer (11) of the Denver Broncos evades Alex Armah (40) of the Carolina Panthers to score a touchdown on a punt return to give Denver a 6-0 lead during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDiontae Spencer (11) of the Denver Broncos celebrates returning a punt for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDuke Dawson Jr. (20) of the Denver Broncos is carted off the field during the first half of play against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJeremiah Attaochu (97) of the Denver Broncos sacks Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos works the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos evades Juston Burris (31) of the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTre Boston (33) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates making a stop with Troy Pride Jr. (25) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeMarcus Walker (57) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack of Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Carolina Panthers with teammate Bradley Chubb (55) during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos runs for a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA fan shields his eyes from the setting sun during the second half of the Denver Broncos' 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos takes the handoff from Drew Lock (3) against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of play at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNick Vannett (88) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception with Austin Schlottmann (71), Calvin Anderson (76) and Elijah Wilkinson (68) during the first half of play against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos looks up during the first half of play against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos leaves the field after the second half of Denver's 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos fumbles a snap against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAustin Larkin (96) of the Carolina Panthers and Tre Boston (33) of the Carolina Panthers hammer Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos after he fumbled a snap during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTroy Fumagalli (84) of the Denver Broncos takes a reception inside the five-yard-line of the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception with Jerry Jeudy (10) against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosey Jewell (47) of the Denver Broncos tackles Rodney Smith (35) of the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos checks his arm after getting knocked down by the Carolina Panthers defense during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDonte Jackson (26) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates stopping Phillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos to force fourth down during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos pressures Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Carolina Panthers up in the pocket before Dre'Mont Jones (93) notches a sack during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDre'Mont Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos sacks Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos high fives Dalton Risner (66) after throwing a deep touchdown pass to KJ Hamler (13) against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDe'Vante Bausby (41) of the Denver Broncos tackles Pharoh Cooper (14) of the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
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Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos motions as though shooting a handgun in celebration after throwing a deep touchdown pass to KJ Hamler (13) against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of Denver's 32-27 win at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
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The Denver Broncos defeated Carolina Panthers 32-27 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020.
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