Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws down field against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0), left, and teammate linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrate a stop against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) stops a run by Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) grimaces in pain after a tackle by Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark (55) and safety Justin Simmons (31) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates with quarterback Russell Wilson after making a touchdown catch against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) scores a touchdown against Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a touchdown pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 10, 2023. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) tries to defend on the play. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) gets pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
The Denver Broncos new head coach Sean Payton watches the action as his team takes on their divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark (55), right, fights to get around Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Denver Broncos, under new head coach Sean Payton, took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) gets around Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Trainers help Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) gets carted off the field during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Trainers help Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) get to the cart after an injury against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Las Vegas Raiders fans are geared up for the NFL Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) was hurt and came out for a few plays after he was hit by Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31), top, and Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark (55), right, during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Fans celebrate after Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) catches a pass for the first touchdown during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Denver Broncos under new head coach Sean Payton took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks for Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) in the end zone for the Broncos first touchdown during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) gains extra yards after making a catch while being covered by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton in the first quarter during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) heads down field in the red zone against Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) drags Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) for extra yards during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) celebrates a Denver Broncos first down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) rushes down the field as Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) moves into the play during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks down field past Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (5) and Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz, left, and Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper fire each other up at the start of the game during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Denver Broncos, under new head coach Sean Payton, took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
The Denver Broncos take the field to play the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos President Damani Leech, left, Greg Penner, owner and Chief Executive Officer, center, and Denver Broncos owner Carrie Walton-Penner stand on the side lines at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Broncos took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Las Vegas Raiders fan Juan Plascencia, left, and Denver Broncos fan Jade Nieto dance in the parking lot outside of Empower Field at Mile High in Denver before the teams face off to start out the regular season on Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Isaac Zepeda, right, grills up tocos during tailgate party outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Denver Broncos took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Luna dog sports a football while cruising the crowd before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 10, 2023. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
Dark clouds move over Empower Field at Mile High in Denver as fans tailgate before the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 10, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws down field against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on 10, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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