Eric Saubert (82) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos speaks to kids during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos stands with teammates for the national anthem before the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Wilson (3) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets is flushed out of the pocket by DeShawn Williams (99) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) scrambles under pressure from Denver Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith (50) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) escapes from Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) and heads for the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) motions before scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) gets set on the line in the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) makes a catch inbounds against New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Sauce Gardner (1) of the New York Jets forces Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos out of bounds during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) scrambles out of the pocket against the New York Jets in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) scores a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High October 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2), Justin Simmons (31) and Kareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a third down stop against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett on the sidelines during the game against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Tyrie Cleveland (16) of the Denver Broncos defends Braxton Berrios (10) of the New York Jets on a punt return during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos pitches to Melvin Gordon III (25) against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Quincy Williams (56)Marcell Harris (36) and Quinnen Williams (95) of the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (26) finds running room against New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) and New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos heads back to the huddle with teammates during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a failed third down against the New York Jets during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks a field goal against the New York Jets in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Brandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos reacts to missing a field goal against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets throws against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) and Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos tackle Breece Hall (20) of the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos misses a leaping Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos prepares to throw against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Mike Boone (26) of the Denver Broncos works through the hole as Quincy Williams (56) of the New York Jets tackles during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates tackling Breece Hall (20) of the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denzel Mims (11) of the New York Jets interferes with the pursuit of Damarri Mathis (27) of the Denver Broncos as Braxton Berrios (10) runs during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos leads the offense against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos great John Elway sports his classic No. 7 jersey during a halftime celebrations celebrating the team’s Super Bowl XXXII win over the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos greats Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis lead the team in hoisting the Lombardi Trophy during a halftime celebrations celebrating the team’s Super Bowl XXXII win over the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos prepares for the New York Jets with teammates during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets runs after shedding Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonas Griffith (50), Pat Surtain II (2) and Nik Bonitto (42) of the Denver Broncos tackle Braxton Berrios (10) of the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (42) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets with teammate Bradley Chubb (55) during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos narrowly misses an interception on a ball thrown by Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonas Griffith (50) of the Denver Broncos reacts after teammate Justin Simmons (31) narrowly missed an interception on a ball thrown by Zach Wilson (2) of the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith (50), Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) and Denver Broncos defensive tackle DeShawn Williams (99) swarm New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos throws to Jerry Jeudy (10) against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos works the sidelines during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos pushes forward against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Melvin Gordon III (25) of the Denver Broncos dives forward against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos takes a breather on the sidelines during the second half of the New York Jets’ 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
KJ Hamler (1) of the Denver Broncos runs as New York Jets attempts a tackle during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Sauce Gardner (1) of the New York Jets celebrates breaking up a pass in the end zone intended for Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos with teammate Michael Carter II (30) during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Fleming (73) of the Denver Broncos is tended to by medical staff and head coach Nathaniel Hackett during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, October 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos speaks with head coach Nathaniel Hackett during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (10) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Michael Carter II (30) of the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) throws in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Incomplete pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) defended by New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) late in the fourth in the quarter in the endzone at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) comes in on the play. The Broncos lost 16-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos reacts to a failed fourth down against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos operates against the New York Jets during the second half of New York’s 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) can't get ahold of a pass thrown by Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) on the last play for the Broncos late in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) and New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead (3) defend on the play. The Broncos lost 16-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) walks off the field after losing to the New York Jets 16-9 at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets guard Laken Tomlinson (78) celebrates with the Jets fans after defeating the Denver Broncos 16-9 at Empower Field at Mile High Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
KJ Hamler (1) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench after the second half of the New York Jets’ 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the second half of the New York Jets’ 16-9 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Eric Saubert (82) of the Denver Broncos takes the field before the first quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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