AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception over Donovan Wilson (6) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJonathon Cooper (53) of the Denver Broncos sacks Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJonathon Cooper (53) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs agains the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle attempt by Jayron Kearse (27) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEric Saubert (82) of the Denver Broncos after the referee had to blow the play dead as the Dallas Cowboys could not bring him to the turf during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos and company take the field before the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
Denver Broncos general manager George Paton, left, and president of football operations John Elway watch pregame before the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDallas Cowboys cheerleaders prepare to take the field before the first half against the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) and DeShawn Williams (90) take the field against the Dallas Cowboys before the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception over Donovan Wilson (6) of the Dallas Cowboys as teammate Courtland Sutton (14) jump on him during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos spins away from Jourdan Lewis (26) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos rolls out before being sacked by Carlos Watkins (91) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take on the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFormer President of the United States George W. Bush prepares to flip the coin as he is accompanied by former First Lady Laura Bush before the first half between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys drops back against the Denver Broncos during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBaron Browning (56) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Dalton Schultz (86) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tony Pollard (20) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Dalton Schultz (86) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos jukes Leighton Vander Esch (55) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass as Jayron Kearse (27) of the Dallas Cowboys defends during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTarell Basham (93) of the Dallas Cowboys pressures Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNate Hairston (27) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Ced Wilson (1) of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNate Hairston (27) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for Ced Wilson (1) of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDonovan Wilson (6) of the Dallas Cowboys breaks up a pass intended for Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs as Anthony Brown (30) of the Dallas Cowboys misses a tackle during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKendall Hinton (9) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch setting up a touchdown inside the red zone against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos scores a rushing touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos breathes after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys is knocked down by the relentless Denver Broncos defense during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJonathon Cooper (53) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCaden Sterns (30) of the Denver Broncos tackles Malik Turner (17) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCaden Sterns (30) of the Denver Broncos celebrates intercepting a ball thrown by Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCaden Sterns (30) of the Denver Broncos celebrates intercepting a ball thrown by Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos narrowly misses a sack on Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos smiles after the fourth quarter of Denver’s 30-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
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Tim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception over Donovan Wilson (6) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
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The Denver Broncos upset the Dallas Cowboys 30-16 in an NFL football week 9 matchup in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.











































