Photos: Denver Broncos lose to Arizona Cardinals, 32-24, in pre-season finale
August 29, 2013
Denver Broncos wide receiver Gerell Robinson (10) hauls in a catch as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Javier Arenas (35) defends during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4508 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) gets gang tackled by Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Padric Scott (67), inside linebacker Daryl Washington (58) and linebacker Kenny Rowe (44) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4828 )
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antoine Cason (20) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Lamaar Thomas (19) during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5712 )
Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos evades a tackle by David Carter (79) of the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17171 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) runs through attempted tackles by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) and linebacker Kevin Minter (51) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4344 )
Tavarres King (15) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass as Justin Bethel (31) of the Arizona Cardinals defends during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17424 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos speaks with Brock Osweiler (17) on the sidelines against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONXJA3_9622 )
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) runs through a tackle by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antoine Cason (20) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4313 )
Arizona Cardinals offensive guard Earl Watford (78) rumbles down the field after recovering a Denver Broncos fumble that was ultimately called back during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5000 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Javier Arenas (35)during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4487 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) scores against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_1JL8128 )
A Denver Broncos cheerleader works the crowd during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4647 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter (51) and defensive tackle David Carter (79) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4345 )
Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams (34) stiff arms Denver Broncos defensive end Jeremy Beal (93) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4590 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Gerell Robinson (10) celebrates a first-down catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4534 )
Denver Broncos running back Jeremiah Johnson (37) scores agains the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_1JL8147 )
Tavarres King (15) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass as Justin Bethel (31) of the Arizona Cardinals defends during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17423 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) bobbles a low snap while playing the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4300 )
Arizona Cardinals tackle Mike Gibson (69) lines up the denver defense during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5296 )
Denver Broncos tight end Jake O'Connell (82) runs for a gain after making a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4391 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) hits the turf against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4803 )
Paris Lenon (43) of the Denver Broncos stars down Ryan Lindley (14) of the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25189 )
Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos rubs his head as his team plays the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17085 )
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) watches the action against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4776 )
Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos talks on the phone between possessions against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25107 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) watches the action from the sidelines against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5227 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams (34) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4612 )
Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams (34) spins free as Arizona Cardinals tight end Kory Sperry (83) pancakes Denver Broncos defensive back Ross Rasner (41) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4626 )
Eric Decker (87) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines as he and other starters sit out against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25069 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos runs on to the field for the second half of the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONXJA3_9699 )
Denver Broncos defensive back Aaron Hester (40) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kerry Taylor (18) during the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4579 )
Jeremiah Johnson (37) of the Denver Broncos gets tangled up behind the line of scrimmage before scrambling for a short gain against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25014 )
Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) runs for a first down as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antoine Cason (20) misses a tackle during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5445 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Gerell Robinson (10) jumps into the crowd after making a touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5278 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Zac Dysert (2) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5244 )
Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (32) tackles Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_1JL8179 )
Denver Broncos running back Jacob Hester (22) scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_1JL8256 )
Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) runs the ball as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (31) pursues during the third quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5216 )
Ross Rasner (41) of the Denver Broncos shoestring tackles Charles Hawkins (89) of the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17481 )
Lerentee McCray (47) of the Denver Broncos applies pressure to Ryan Lindley (14) of the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17330 )
Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Justin Bethel (31) of the Arizona Cardinals lines him up during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17235 )
Kayvon Webster (36) of the Denver Broncos tackles Charles Hawkins (89) of the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17326 )
Antoine Cason (20) of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Lamaar Thomas (19) of the Denver Broncos during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17121 )
Fans stand before the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA24904 )
A parachutist glides above the crowd before the first half on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL4253 )
DENVER, CO. - August 29: A fan watching during the Cardinals' 32-24 win in the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA17876 )
Jaron Brown (13) of the Arizona Cardinals beats Aaron Hester (40) of the Denver Broncos for a touchdown catch during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25335 )
Jaron Brown (13) of the Arizona Cardinals beats Aaron Hester (40) of the Denver Broncos for a touchdown catch during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25344 )
Zac Dysert (2) of the Denver Broncos calls out a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25431 )
Jacob Hester (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with teammate Tavarres King (15) during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25460 )
Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) scores the go-ahead two-point conversion on a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_1JL8299 )
Denver Broncos linebacker Damien Holmes (49) applies pressure to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5675 )
Denver Broncos linebacker Damien Holmes (49) applies pressure to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5670 )
August 29: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos jokes with teammates on the sidelines during the last pre-season game of the season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. August 29, 2013 Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP30FBNBRONX_JA25280 )
John Elway watches the action during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5829 )
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Mike Thomas (7) celebrates his his touchdown, which ultimately led to a go-ahead two-point conversion to take a 25-24 lead, against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL5680 )
Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) celebrates his go-ahead two-point conversion against the during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL6316 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and wide receiver Eric Decker (87) pose with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) for a photo following the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL6403 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) following the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL6358 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tavarres King (15) is forced out of bounds by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Bryan McCann (22) during the fourth quarter on August 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Arizona Cardinals in the final game of the preseason. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONX_2JL6312 )