Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, #3, right, walks off the field with tight end Troy Fumagalli, #84, after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. The Broncos lost 32-31.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe seats are completely empty except for the cardboard cutouts of fans for the final game of the year between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPlayers take a moment of silence before the singing of the National Anthem in honor of former Denver Broncos running back and hall of fame player Floyd Little before the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. A member of the Broncos’ inaugural Ring of Fame Class of 1984, Little (No. 44) is joined by Frank Tripucka and John Elway as the only three Broncos whose jersey numbers are retired. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, becoming just the third Bronco at the time to receive the sportap most distinguished honor. Little, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010, died on New Year's day after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos special teams coach Tom McMahon goes over plays with players during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III tries to break a tackle during the first quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick #81, escapes the grasp of Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath, #38, left, during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) runs to find an opportunity to pass the football in the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, #3, looks towards the scoreboard during the fouth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, 8, looks at the uprights after missing a field goal attempt in the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders Bryan Edwards, #89, is congratulated for his second quarter touchdown by teammates and wide receivers Zay Jones, #12, left, and Henry Ruggs III, #11, right, at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA tribute to former Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen among the seats at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA sunset closes out the final game of the Denver Broncos' season against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA sunset closes out the final game of the Denver Broncos' season against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III makes a fourth quarter touchdown at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos guard NetaneMuti, #52, congratulates running back Melvin Gordon III, #25 after Gordon scored a fourth quarter touchdown at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III, #25, left, tries to get out of the grasp of Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson, #26, bottom and safety Lamarcus Joyner, #29, right, during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders' running back Devontae Booker, #23 is overpowered by the Denver Bronco defense during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio wears the number 44 on the back of his hat in honor of former Denver Broncos running back and hall of fame player Floyd Little at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. A member of the Broncos’ inaugural Ring of Fame Class of 1984, Little (No. 44) is joined by Frank Tripucka and John Elway as the only three Broncos whose jersey numbers are retired. He was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, becoming just the third Bronco at the time to receive the sportap most distinguished honor. Little, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010, died on New Year's day after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, #10, runs 92 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, #10, runs 92 yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, #10, jumps on the padded wall to celebrate his 92 yard run for a touchdown with teammate wide receiver Diontae Spencer, #11, during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr, #4, is sacked by Denver Broncos offensive end Dre'Mont Jones, #93, during the fourth quarter as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III jumps over players as he tries to stay in bounds during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders' running back Josh Jacobs, #28, rushes into the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders' running back Josh Jacobs, #28, pats tight end Darren Waller, #83 on the helmet after Waller caught the two-point conversion pass to put Las Vegas ahead with 24 seconds left on the clock during the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on January 3, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, #8, walks off the field after his fourth quarter 63 yard field goal attempt was blocked by Maxx Crosby at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. Crosby also blocked McManus' record 70-yard attempt on the last play of the first half. The Broncos lost their final game of the season 32-31.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos players and Las Vegas Raiders' players get into a scuffle after the game at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. The Broncos lost their final game of the season 32-31.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, #3, right, walks off the field with tight end Troy Fumagalli, #84, after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High as the Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final game of the year on Jan. 3, 2021 in Denver. The Broncos lost 32-31.
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The Denver Broncos faced the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of their season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Las Vegas won 32-31.
