Photos: Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans, NFL pre-season action
August 23, 2014
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) goes up for a pass for a touchdown as Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (34) watches the play during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5315 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos passes against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12146 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) finds a hole in the Houston Texans defense during the first quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5058 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass down field during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4065 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4174 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Alex Kubacki tosses a football with his father Michael Kubacki before the start of the a preseason football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN10737 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Peyton Manning (18) and Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos warm up before the start of a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN10913 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: National Anthem sung by Beth Malone during the Denver Broncos Houston Texans game August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL3987 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos fans geared up for the pre season game against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL3950 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws down field against the Houston Texans defense during the first quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11281 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) picks up a few yards on this carry during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11215 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) brings down Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (44) during the first quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11434 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) picks up a few yards during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4094 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) is brought down by Houston Texans free safety Kendrick Lewis (21) after a short gain during the first quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4071 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) turns up field after a catch during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5033 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5123 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets sacked by Houston Texans defensive tackle Ricardo Mathews (94) during the first quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5091 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Peyton Manning gets sacked on the first drive of the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_SN1693 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Matt Prater makes a field goal in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_SN1728 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) finds a hole in the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4344 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks down field to pass as he gets rushed by Houston Texans defensive end Keith Browner (98) during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4367 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Emmanuel Sanders makes a catch over the middle in the first quarter of the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_SN1323 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) picks up a couple yards against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4293 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) puts a big hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after a catch up the middle during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. D.J. Swearinger; was flagged on the play. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4678 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass over Houston Texans defensive end Lawrence Sidbury (91) during eh second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4392 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos fans yell out during the second quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5163 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos tackle Orlando Franklin (74) has a few choice words with Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) after he was called for a holding call during the second quarto August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) listens in. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4376 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) shoves Houston Texans free safety Kendrick Lewis (21) as he goes up for an over thrown ball by Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. The pass was incomplete. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5307 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) during the second quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5242 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Quarterback Peyton Manning sees an open Julius Thomas in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_SN1476 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) lands in the end zone for a touchdown as Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) comes in late on the play during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5319 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls out signals during the second quarter against the Houston Texans August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5226 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11985 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12027 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) just about grabs an interception on a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4599 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos shouts at D.J. Swearinger (36) of the Houston Texans after a play where Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos was hit hard during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12327 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Kendrick Lewis (21) of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders (10) from Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN25632 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos gestures during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11633 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOSSP24FBNBRONCOS_KN11598 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) makes a one handed catch from Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) for a touchdown as Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) gives chase during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4514 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a bow after his touchdown catch against the Houston Texans during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL5338 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) soaks it in after his touchdown catch against Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) during the second quarter August 23, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_2JL4557 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12548 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Alfred Blue (44) of the Houston Texans is brought down by Quinton Carter (38) of the Denver Broncos during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12484 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12538 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos scrambles out of the pocket during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12813 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Juwan Thompson (40) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12915 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Juwan Thompson (40) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12829 )
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 23: Bennie Fowler (16) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Houston Texans during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post) ( SP24FBNBRONCOS_KN12968 )