RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMany Broncos fan may feel like this season was for the dogs, but for a group of fans it really it really might be on Jan. 8, 2022 in Denver. Four different Denver Broncos fans from across the state get together for the games and bring their pets with them. The dogs wait for treats being passed out Justin Curley who owns the smallest of the four dogs named Buddy. The group of K9s hangout together inside the RV when the game starts and their owners head inside Empower Field at Mile High to watch the Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe Denver Broncos take the field before the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs prepares to take the field before the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs works the headset against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans trickle in during the first quarter between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos stands over Byron Pringle (13) of the Kansas City Chiefs after making a hit during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNick Bolton (54) of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the final game of the season on Jan. 8, 2022, against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarran Reed (90) of the Kansas City Chiefs knocks down Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) heads back to the sidelines after being hit by the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver on Jan. 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTravis Kelce (87) of the Kansas City Chiefs drags Kyle Fuller (23) and Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos as Michael Ojemudia (13) helps during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs senses the pressure from Bradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) has a moment of rest on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs as Willie Gay Jr. (50) misses a tackle and Chris Jones (95) of the Kansas City Chiefs pursues during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGarett Bolles (72) tries to stop Jarran Reed (90) of the Kansas City Chiefs from knocking down Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostKansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) hits Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) as he passes the ball at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass from wide receiver Courtland Sutton against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans watch as Drew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos prepares to run for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) keeps the ball and runs in for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver on Jan. 8, 2022.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos jumps and pumps as he scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass before connecting with Noah Fant (87) as Alex Okafor (97) and Anthony Hitchens (53) of the Kansas City Chiefs pressure during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown agains the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPatrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs throws as Jonas Griffith (50) and Malik Reed (59) of the Denver Broncos pressure during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Ojemudia (13) of the Denver Broncos tackles Demarcus Robinson (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos attempts to jump Charvarius Ward (35) and Juan Thornhill (22) during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos breaks free as Willie Gay Jr. (50) of the Kansas City Chiefs misses a tackle during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a leaping catch as Mike Hughes (21) of the Kansas City Chiefs defends during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after fumbling in Kansas City Chiefs territory during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhil Archuleta sits in dismay as the Kansas City Chiefs take a 28-21 lead over the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the Jan. 8, 2022, game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver. The Denver Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 28 to 24 during the Broncos last game of the season at Empower Field at Mile High.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFrom left to right, Denver Broncos fans Phil Archuleta, David Woodcock and Julia Lapper watch as the Kansas City Chiefs take a 28-21 lead during the fourth quarter of the Chiefs’ 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021. “We can’t wait for black Monday. Fangio needs to go. And so does Shurmur. And Lock. And Bridgewater. Anything else? I covered it,” said a dismayed Woodcock.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTyrann Mathieu (32) and Rashad Fenton (27) of the Kansas City Chiefs break up a potential touchdown reception by Tim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTyrann Mathieu (32) of the Kansas City Chiefs lies on the grass after breaking up a potential touchdown reception by Tim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal late in the game much to the dismay of the fans during the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 28-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021.
- RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos Tyrie Cleveland wide receiver (16), right, puts a head on the shoulder of his teammate wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) on Jan. 8, 2022. The Denver Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 28 to 24 during the Broncos last game of the season at Empower Field at Mile High.
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Many Broncos fan may feel like this season was for the dogs, but for a group of fans it really it really might be on Jan. 8, 2022 in Denver. Four different Denver Broncos fans from across the state get together for the games and bring their pets with them. The dogs wait for treats being passed out Justin Curley who owns the smallest of the four dogs named Buddy. The group of K9s hangout together inside the RV when the game starts and their owners head inside Empower Field at Mile High to watch the Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs.
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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...
The Denver Broncos fell Saturday, 28-24, to the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field.
As double-digit underdogs, the Broncos were finally in a position to beat their Goliath in Saturday’s season finale at Empower Field.
But Melvin Gordon’s fourth-quarter fumble in the red zone, returned for an 86-yard scoop-and-score by Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, changed everything in Kansas City’s 28-24 victory. The Chiefs’ Melvin Ingram charged into the backfield untouched and blasted Gordon as soon as he took the handoff.
