RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTommy Nelson, 7, rocks an old school helmet as he and his family arrive to the game in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPrice Willoch takes in some sun as he tailgates with friends in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive guard Netane Muti (52) come out for the start of the game against the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on on Oct. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) is juked by Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) shoots through a whole against the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on on Oct. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) gets his helmet knocked off during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23), bottom, and his teammate Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) hit Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on on Oct. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) makes a stop behind the line on Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) eyeballs the Baltimore Ravens offense during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws before being hit by linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) runs after the catch as defensive tackle Justin Ellis (71) and Baltimore Ravens safety Chuck Clark (36) pursue during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is hit by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) resulting in a 15-yard penalty during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) blocks against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is hit by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens running back Le'Veon Bell (17) is stuffed by safety Justin Simmons (31), linebacker Malik Reed (59) and Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) celebrates a play against the Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) breaks a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) has a big run early in the game against the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on on Oct. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) runs as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee (90) misses a tackle during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA fan dressed as Waldo celebrates with other fans a touchdown by Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) against he Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) runs as Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) pursues during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) prepares for a third down attempt against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles as Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) rushes during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) stretches to haul in a pass thrown by quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio coaches against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks for room to pass on Oct. 3, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos lost 23-7 to the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) works against Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Andre Smith (76) as quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) steps up into the pocket during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is sacked by Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates his sack on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) with teammate linebacker Justin Strnad (40) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) sits on the grass after giving up a catch to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (13) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio argues with head linesman Jim Howey (37) during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) gets looked at after getting hurt on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos lost 23 to 7 to the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) stretches to haul in a pass thrown by quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) gets hit as he look down field in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos lost 23 to 7 to the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) walks back to the bench as the Baltimore Ravens force fourth down during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) walks back to the bench with a broken chain as the Baltimore Ravens force fourth down during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSome fans already left as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett (23) intercepts a pass late in the game in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos lost 23 to 7 to the Baltimore Ravens during Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70) sits on the sideline in Denver on late in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 3, 2021. The Broncos lost 23 to 7 to the Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio coaches during the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 23-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2021.
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Tommy Nelson, 7, rocks an old school helmet as he and his family arrive to the game in Denver on Oct. 3, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season at Empower Field at Mile High.
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The Denver Broncos lost to the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 during week 4 of the 2021 NFL season on Oct. 3, 2021, at Empower Field at Mile High.













































