RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans take photos as the band plays outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver before the Broncos take on Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cheerleaders take the field before the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) warms up at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 14, 2021 in Denver. The Denver Broncos will take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) comes out of the tunnel at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver before facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKyle Fuller (23) of the Denver Broncos pressures Jalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms T.J. Edwards (57) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos jukes Darius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs as Avonte Maddox (29) of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to make a play during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs though the Philadelphia Eagles defense during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos narrowly misses a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6), right, comes down with a touchdown catch over Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeVonta Smith (6) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a receiving touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeVonta Smith (6) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines as the Broncos take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Derek Barnett (96) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Barnett (96) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his sack of Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos with teammates during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) dives to tackle Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) turns upfield against the defending Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33), right, drives the ball upfield around Philadelphia Eagles free safety Anthony Harris (28) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Avonte Maddox (29) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostQuinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos points to Milton Williams (93) of the Philadelphia Eagles for an encroachment call during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs to the outside against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) rushes downfield against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Broncos celebrate a touchdown by Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25), right, against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles works against the Denver Broncos defense during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDeVonta Smith (6) of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after the catch as he is tackled by Ronald Darby (21) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostStephen Weatherly (91) and Caden Sterns (30) of the Denver Broncos tackle Kenneth Gainwell (14) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) celebrates a play against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos is stopped by Milton Williams (93) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos drops back as Dalton Risner (66) blocks Hassan Ridgeway (98) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos dives as he is tackled by Derek Barnett (96) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos fumbles against the Philadelphia Eagles on a play that would result in a recovery and touchdown run by the Eagles’ Darius Slay (2) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles recovers a fumble by Melvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos before running it back for a touchdown during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles recovers a fumble by Melvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos and runs it back for a touchdown during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after recovering a fumble by Melvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos for a touchdown during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos reacts to his fumble that resulted in a recovery and touchdown by Darius Slay (2) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (73), left, and offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (76), right, help quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5), center, up after getting hit by the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCalvin Anderson (76) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos cannot make a stop as Jalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles runs during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMalik Reed (59) of the Denver Broncos speaks to side judge Laird Hayes (125) during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Jordan Howard (24) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes for a first down inside the five yard line as Malik Reed (59) of the Denver Broncos makes a stop during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Hurts (1) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates rushing for a first down as Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos reacts during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCurtis Robinson (42) and Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos tackle Boston Scott (35) of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s 30-13 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos guard Netane Muti (52) sits on the sidelines late in the game agains the Philadelphia Eagles at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) stands at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
One week after the franchise’s most significant victory since Super Bowl 50, the Broncos reverted to their norm Sunday with an embarrassing 30-13 loss at home to the Eagles.
The setback dropped the Broncos to 5-5 entering their Week 11 bye.
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