AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrinity Benson (12) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Dylan Mabin (37) and Troy Dye (45) of the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos operates against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMyles Dorn (46) of the Minnesota Vikings tackles Eric Saubert (82) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos returns an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Saivion Smith (38) after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos picks up yards after making a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos jokes with Sam Martin (6) during the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCamryn Bynum (43) of the Minnesota Vikings tackles Damarea Crockett (39) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos returns an interception for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostK.J. Hamler (1) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Myles Dorn (46), Stephen Weatherly (91) and Cameron Dantzler (27) of the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Stephen Weatherly (91) of the Minnesota Vikings pressures during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Stephen Weatherly (91) of the Minnesota Vikings pressures during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Ojemudia (13) of the Denver Broncos reacts to being called for pass interference during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZach Davidson (40) of the Minnesota Vikings cannot haul in a touchdown reception as P.J. Locke (37) of the Denver Broncos of the Denver Broncos defends during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos lounges on the laps of Brandon McManus (8) and Shelby Harris (96) as Mike Purcell (98) sits solo during the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAJ Rose (36) of the Minnesota Vikings of the Minnesota Vikings sheds a tackle attempt by Peter Kalambayi (62) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Denver Broncos offense huddles as they play the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos throws a touchdown pass to K.J. Hamler (1) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJake Bargas (34) of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball as Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos peruses during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostK.J. Hamler (1) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos hands off to Royce Freeman (28) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos drops back against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostQuinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos works the sidelines during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBobby Massie (70) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJake Browning (3) of the Minnesota Vikings scrambles as Dakota Dozier (78) holds Shamar Stephen (99) of the Denver Broncos in the end zone resulting in a safety during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosey Jewell (47), ,d65#2, and Austin Schlottmann (71) of the Denver Broncos prepare to take the field before the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos entertains fans before the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos hypes the troops before the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeShawn Williams (90) of the Denver Broncos watches the action during the second half of Denver’s 33-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
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Trinity Benson (12) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Dylan Mabin (37) and Troy Dye (45) of the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos faced the Minnesota Vikings for the first preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 33-6.




































