RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5), left, breaks away from New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sept. 12, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) third from the left celebrates a play with his teammates at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Adam Hunger, The Associated PressDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) dives for the pylon to score a touchdown at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sept. 12, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) celebrates a first down at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25), right, runs past New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) for a 70-yard touchdown run at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostRegular season football is back at fans are ready as they tailgate in the parking lot at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants will take on the Denver Broncos.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) is all taped up for the game at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJohn Elway watches the Denver Broncos warm-up before they play the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) signs autographs for young fans before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks to pass at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) is all tangled up with players from the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58), left, blows past New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) to get his first sack of the season at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82), center, turns up field at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (1) misses a catch at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) finds a hole to drive up field at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) got hurt on a play and was carted off the field at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) watches a replay at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96), left, celebrates a play at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59), left, comes up with a fumble recovery at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes down field at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) makes a long run for a touchdown at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAfter scoring a touchdown Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25), left, jumps into the arms of his teammate center Lloyd Cushenberry (79) at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5), left, breaks away from New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos opened their season on the road against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Denver won 27-13.


























