Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns before regaining his footing and taking it to the house for six during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos takes off his helmet after sealing the game by way of an interception on a Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns interception deep in Denver’s territory during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
P.J. Locke (6) and JL Skinner (34) of the Denver Broncos dance after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans after scoring on a reception from Bo Nix (10) during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos runs back an interception for a touchdown on a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on the run as Myles Garrett (95) of the Cleveland Browns watches during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Burton (20) of the Denver Broncos celebrates rushing for a touchdown with teammate Nate Adkins (45) during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) the Denver Broncos puts his helmet on before the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Broncos fan Dante Delgado cheers for the Broncos during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. The Broncos beat the Browns 41-32. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Levi Wallace (39) and Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos bring down Nick Chubb (24) of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix moves to make a pass during the first quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos runs as Denzel Ward (21) of the Cleveland Browns brings him down after Jordan Hicks (58) missed a tackle, while Ronnie Hickman (33) provides insurance during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass from Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jordan Hicks (58) of the Cleveland Browns breaks up a pass intended for Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs before firing a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a sideline grab as Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) of the Cleveland Browns defends during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos tackles Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos huddles the offense during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) and Martin Emerson Jr. (23) of the Cleveland Browns break up a deep pass from Bo Nix (10) to Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos reacts to a failed pass downfield to Courtland Sutton (14) during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after taking a reception to the one-yard-line of the Cleveland Browns as Ronnie Hickman (33) lies on the grass during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos pressures Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Burton (20) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates Lucas Krull (85) and Courtland Sutton (14) during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) goes up in the air after making a 16 yard gain for a first down during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr (23) made the tackle agains Adkins. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (3) of the Cleveland Browns signals first down after beating Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates for fans after scoring a touchdown after intercepting a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass as Denzel Ward (21) of the Cleveland Browns defends before taking it to the endzone during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass from Bo Nix (10) before taking it to the end zone during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Marvin Mims Jr. jumps up into the stands to celebrate his third quarter touchdown in second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. The Broncos beat the Browns 41-32. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (3) of the Cleveland Browns celebrates in front of Denver Broncos fans after scoring at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Lucas Krull (85) of the Denver Broncos leaps as Greg Newsome II (0) dives and Jordan Hicks (58) of the Cleveland Browns closes in during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos hits the corner after changing direction in the backfield against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a run against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks at his play sheet during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wil Lutz (3) of the Denver Broncos makes a field goal against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Dalvin Tomlinson (94) of the Cleveland Browns tackles Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos brings down David Njoku (85) of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jerry Jeudy (3) of the Cleveland Browns runs out of bounds after making a first-down reception on Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos kneels over Jerry Jeudy (3) of the Cleveland Browns after breaking up a pass intended for his former teammate during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns fires a pass as John Franklin-Myers (98) and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) of the Cleveland Browns pursue during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos sacks on Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns as D.J. Jones (93) and John Franklin-Myers (98) assist during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos Ja’Quan McMillian (29) crosses the goal line as celebrates cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) after intercepting the ball intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) in the fourth quarter of the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. The Broncos beat the Browns 41-32. . (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos smiles as he celebrates with JL Skinner (34) after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos plays it cool seconds before an interception by Cody Barton (55) on a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns to seal the game during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos runs after intercepting a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns as Nick Chubb (24) and Jerry Jeudy (3) chase during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix high fives fans as he runs to the locker room after the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. The Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
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Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns before regaining his footing and taking it to the house for six during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Monday, December 2, 2024.

















































