Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos gets tackled by Max Garcia (75) of the Arizona Cardinals after making an interception during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos celebrates the second of his two interceptions against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos dives for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Eric Tomlinson (87) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos works against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown pass to Eric Tomlinson (87) during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos prepares for action before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) right, who is hurt hugs his teammate safety Justin Simmons (31) before the game at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. The Denver Broncos will take on the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Head coach Nathaniel Hackett of the Denver Broncos prepares before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (10) and Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos high five before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos prepares before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
With less than a half hour to kick off many of the seats at Empower Field are still empty before the Broncos take on the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos leaps through the hole during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Myjai Sanders (41) of the Arizona Cardinals trips up Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos as he runs for two yards during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Zaven Collins (25) and Ben Niemann (56) of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos trips up James Conner (6) of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathan Harris (92) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Colt McCoy (12) of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) lies on the ground hurt at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. The Denver Broncos took on the Arizona Cardinals. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Seats remain open during the second quarter as the Denver Broncos take on the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos pitches to Latavius Murray (28) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Trysten Hill (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
James Conner (6) of the Arizona Cardinals is tied up by Josey Jewell (47), Alex Singleton (49) and Jonathon Cooper (53) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a ball intended for Marquise Brown (2) thrown by Colt McCoy (12) of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his interception of a pass thrown by Colt McCoy (12) of the Arizona Cardinals with Kareem Jackson (22) and P.J. Locke (6) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marlon Mack (37) of the Denver Broncos runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
An artistic fan holds an artwork during the first quarter between the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2), center, forces the ball out of bounds as he jumps up and takes the ball from Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Robbie Anderson (81) at the back of the end zone at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) drives the ball up field against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field on Dec. 18, 2022 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
J.J. Watt (99) of the Arizona Cardinals sacks Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
J.J. Watt (99) of the Arizona Cardinals wags his finger after sacking Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tanner Vallejo (51) of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Eric Tomlinson (87) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marlon Mack (37) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marlon Mack (37) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a rushing touchdown with Brett Rypien (4) and Eric Saubert (82) during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos runs for a gain as Jonathan Ledbetter (93) of the Arizona Cardinals tackles during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathan Ledbetter (93) of the Arizona Cardinals sacks Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathan Ledbetter (93) of the Arizona Cardinals sacks Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathan Ledbetter (93) of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates sacking Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos scores a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Latavius Murray (28) of the Denver Broncos scores a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Isaiah Simmons (9) and Markus Golden (44) of the Arizona Cardinals tackle Kaden Davis (86) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Eric Tomlinson (87) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a receiving touchdown against the Arizona Cardinalsduring the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos receives love and respect from J.J. Watt (99) of the Arizona Cardinals after the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Simmons (31) shouts, “happy holidays,” as he celebrates with Brett Rypien (4) of the Denver Broncos after the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos gets tackled by Max Garcia (75) of the Arizona Cardinals after making an interception during the second half of the Broncos’ 24-15 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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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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The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-15 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.
