- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos sheds a tackle attempt by K.J. Britt (52) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before scoring a touchdown during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos gets a hand on Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos fans rejoice during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos throws the ball into the air as he celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Luke Wattenberg (60), Quinn Meinerz (77) and John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos prepare to take the field before the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos leads a scoring drive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton works the play sheet against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos warms up his legs during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a catch, but is pushed out of bounds as he attempts to secure it by Zyon McCollum (27) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos signals first down after making a reception over Jamel Dean (35) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos warms up during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with the sideline after breaking up a pass intended for Trey Palmer (10) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton throws a challenge flag upon believing Javonte Williams (33) had crossed the goal line against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The ruling that Williams did not cross the line was upheld. Jaleel McLaughlin (38) scored a rushing touchdown to put the Broncos up 14-0 on the drive. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos takes the field to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Dondrea Tillman (92) and Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos bring down Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a sack during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Payne Durham (87) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos gets a hand on Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after breaking up a pass by Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intended for Trey Palmer (10) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Malcolm Roach (97) and Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a late stop against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos runs after intercepting a pass by Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- The Denver Broncos defense celebrates an interception by Brandon Jones (22) during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with Malcolm Roach (97) after making an intercepting a pass by Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to Wil Lutz (3) during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Broncos keep cool with a makeshift covering during the fourth quarter of their 26-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Tyler Badie (28) of the Denver Broncos breaks open a big run as Christian Izien (29) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pursues during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Devon Key (26) of the Denver Broncos tackles Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos and Baker Mayfield (6) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hug after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 26-7 win at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
ExpandBy Aaron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos go head to head with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
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