Denver started 1st-time quarterback Brandon Allen and defeated the Cleveland Browns 24-19 Sunday at Empower Field. Denver broke out of a season-long slump with five explosive plays of over 20 yards, including two runs by Phillip Lindsay over 30 yards.
November 03, 2019: U.S. Armed Forces members hold an American flag during the National Anthem before the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: The coin toss is held before the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver held on to win 24-19. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos mascot Thunder runs on the field before the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos mascot Miles runs on the field before the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris (27) runs on the field accompanied by a U.S. Armed Forces member before the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: A Denver Broncos cheerleader is dressed for military appreciation day in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) looks to make his first completion in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs a route in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) throws a pass in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos mascot Miles has fun being passed through the crowd in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Hollins (52) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: A Broncos fan cheers on his team in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to shake the tackle of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) fires up the crowd in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: A Cleveland fan has fun during a timeout in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reaches for a ball as Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) provides coverage in the first half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. The pass was too long but the Broncos held on for a 24-19 victory. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (51) celebrates his sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: A Cleveland fan cheers on his team in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is stopped short of a first down by Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: A young Broncos fan celebrates a big play in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) breaks the tackle of Denver Broncos cornerback Davontae Harris (27) en route to the end zone in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) jogs to the sideline during a timeout in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) secures the catch after initially bobbling it in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs after the catch in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) makes a cutback in the second half of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrate Landry’s touchdown reception in the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: The sun sets over Empower Field at Mile High during the game between Denver and Cleveland in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
November 03, 2019: Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen (2) is congratulated by Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) for his first NFL win at the end of the game between Denver and Cleveland at Empower Field in Denver, CO. Denver hung on to win 24-19 to improve to 3-6. Derek Regensburger/CSM.