The Denver Broncos lost their season home opener to their division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.
Dark clouds move over Empower Field at Mile High in Denver as fans tailgate before the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 10, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Denver Broncos President Damani Leech, left, Greg Penner, owner and Chief Executive Officer, center, and Denver Broncos owner Carrie Walton-Penner stand on the side lines at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. The Broncos took on divisional opponents the Las Vegas Raiders to start the 2023 NFL regular season.
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams rushes down the field as Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig moves into the play during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton in the first quarter during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt and came out for a few plays after he was hit by Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons , top, and Denver Broncos linebacker Frank Clark , right, during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023. Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams gets around Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 10, 2023.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson throws a touchdown pass to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 10, 2023. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce tries to defend on the play.