PHOTOS: Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos in 2014 season opener
September 7, 2014
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7630 )
Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos charges Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts and sacks him in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7709 )
Broncos fans cheer on the team during the second quarter of action. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6510 )
Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts stretches out and gets the Colts first touchdown of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6915 )
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) shakes hands with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the end of the game September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. Denver defeated Indianapolios 31-24. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07FBNBRONX_2JL7735 )
Erik Walden (93) of the Indianapolis Colts sacks Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A11208 )
Ahmad Bradshaw (44) of the Indianapolis Colts is forced out of bounds by Tony Carter (32) of the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A11126 )
Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos runs in the second touchdown of the game during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1SM7997 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos jumps on Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos after Thomas caught a touchdown pass. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_3AO6855 )
Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos threw the ball to his father after scoring in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTSTR2_0134 )
Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos hauls Reggie Wayne (87) of the Indianapolis Colts down by the shirt during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL5747 )
Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts is stuffed at the end zone by the Broncos defenders and was ruled down. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JA7479 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) knocks down a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) on fourth down late in the 4th quarter September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07FBNBRONX_2JL8162 )
Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos and Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a sack in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7732 )
Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos makes a tackle on T.Y. Hilton (13) of the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10010 )
Isaiah Burse (19) of the Denver Broncos gets hit by Loucheiz Purifoy (23) of the Indianapolis Colts and fumbles during a punt. Denver recovered the ball. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6564 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos tries to outrun Josh McNary (57) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTSTR2_0074 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTSTR2_0312 )
Ryan Clady (78) of the Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos signal the second touchdown of the game by Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6444 )
Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Reggie Wayne (87) of the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10189 )
Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his second touchdown of the game with C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6484 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR10997 )
A Broncos fan sports a painted head during the first half of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6498 )
Ahmad Bradshaw (44) of the Indianapolis Colts tries to break a tackle by Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10678 )
Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts points Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL7042 )
DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos sacks Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6536 )
DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos and Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos sack Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7969 )
Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts is sacked by Rahim Moore (26) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11190 )
Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts is sacked in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11350 )
DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos and Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos sack Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7986 )
Rahim Moore (26) of the Denver Broncos celebrates an interception during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL5794 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos signals for the crowd to quiet down during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL5580 )
Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos has a pass broken up in the end zone in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTSTR2_0051 )
An incomplete pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos goes over his head as Mike Adams (29) of the Indianapolis Colts reaches for the ball during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL7620 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos on the line in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10283 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos is tripped up by Mike Adams (29) of the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10089 )
Vontae Davis (21) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a play in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10117 )
Andy Studebaker (58) of the Indianapolis Colts pushes Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos while the Colts attempt a field goal in the first quarter. The play was called back for a penalty on the Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR10985 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10086 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos completes a pass to Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL5496 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11057 )
C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11067 )
Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos runs for the end zone in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7801 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos makes it past D'Qwell Jackson (52) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL5512 )
Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos tries to outrun a tackle by Greg Toler (28) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11265 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6389 )
Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos is tripped up by Mike Adams (29) of the Indianapolis Colts on a first quarter run. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11025 )
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch for a 40-yard gain in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11420 )
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a 40-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA8034 )
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos smiles after a 40-yard catch in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11453 )
Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos returns to the sidelines after a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7901 )
T.Y. Hilton (13) of the Indianapolis Colts makes a catch for a gain of 6 yards in the first quarter before being tackled by Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10002 )
Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass to Coby Fleener (80) of the Indianapolis Colts in the end zone during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10704 )
Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos trips up Coby Fleener (80) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11463 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter (32) knocks the ball away from Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) late in the fourth quarter September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07FBNBRONX_2JL7858 )
Ahmad Bradshaw (44) of the Indianapolis Colts breaks a tackle by Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL7279 )
Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos wraps up Reggie Wayne (87) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_TR11520 )
Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Reggie Wayne (87) of the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A11327 )
Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a sack with Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos during the first half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1SM7966 )
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos misses a pass in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A11256 )
Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos misses a pass in fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A11067 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos gestures to the sidelines in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2A10059 )
Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos is wrapped up by Colts defenders in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL6981 )
Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos is helped up after an injury in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL7145 )
Tee Foster, 8, from Madison, Alabama watches the Broncos pre game show. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1JA7518 )
Broncos fans cheer on their team prior to the start of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_2JL7543 )
Sports Authority Field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_JA38467 )
Julie Zaveral shows off her Broncos boots on the sidelines before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1AO8176 )
Golfer Rory McIlroy on the sidelines before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1AO8132 )
Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos warms up on the field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on September 7, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP07BRONCOSCOLTS_1AO8118 )
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