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The GazetteAugust 19, 2019 | updated 7 years ago
The 2019 Broncos Cheerleaders dance onto the field before the start of the Broncos first home preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Photos by Christian Murdock and Parker Seibold
The 2019 Broncos Cheerleaders dance onto the field before the start of the Broncos first home preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos fans extend a giant United States Flag over the football field during the National Anthem before Denver played its first home preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt tackles Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay for a 1-yard loss during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco scambles for time as he looks down field for wide receiver DeaSean Hamilton during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders breaks aways from 49ers defensive tackle Kevin Givens (60) and defensive end Arik Armstead (91) for a 19-yard gain to the 49ers 11-yard line during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws down field during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio coaches from the sidelines against the 49ers during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos running back Royce Freeman runs down field against the 49ers during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) talk to the bench after Flacco left the game during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Rocky The Leprechaun cheers for his Broncos before the start of the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. Rocky has been cheering for the Denver team since 1982. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay runs through a tunnel of teammates during the introductions Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, before Denver’s preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Denver Broncos corner back Linden Stephens points toward the sky after running onto the field at the start of their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) during the first quarter on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver Broncos kick returner Devontae Booker (23) is blocked by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurdon (17) Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders throws his hands in the air in celebration as a teammate puts their hand on his head during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. Sanders catch was called back after a holding penalty shortly after his celebration. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver Broncos inside linebacker Keishawn Bierria, 40, and kicker Brandon McManus tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick makes a run during their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Denver falls to San Francisco 24-15 in preseason action at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Parker Seibold/The Gazette) (Parker Seibold The Gazette)Broncos cheerleaders wave to the crowd before Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
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Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
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Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., drinks some fluids as the temperature hovered around 100 degrees during warm ups before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cheerleaders wave to the crowd before Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. warms up beforeDenver’s exhibition against the 49ers on Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver.He is a defensive back on the NFL all-decade team. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., drinks some fluids as the temperature hovered around 100 degrees during warm ups before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, Jr., warms up before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)The 2019 Broncos cheerleaders dance onto the field before the start of Denver’s preseason game against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco scrambles against the 49ers during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws down field to wide receiver DeaSean Hamilton against the 49ers during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches from the sidelines during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)49ers cornerback Richard Sherman walk from the huddle during the first quarter against the Broncos Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick runs down field during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos tightend Noah Fant runs down field against the 49ers during the first quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, right, shakes hands with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan after their preseason game Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders walks off the field after Denver’s preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches from the sidelines during the third quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan escapes the pressure from 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Thompson during the fourth quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan escapes the pressure from 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Thompson during the fourth quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) watch from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick runs down field during the first quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos tight end Noah Fant runs down field in August 2019 against the 49ers in Denver. Fant sprained his ankle in the game. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, right, shakes hands with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan after their preseason game Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders walks off the field after Denver’s preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches from the sidelines during the third quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan escapes the pressure from 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Thompson during the fourth quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan escapes the pressure from 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Thompson during the fourth quarter Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) watch from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) watch from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos center Connor McGovern, left, and left tackle Garett Bolles watch from the sidelines during an Aug. 19, 2019, game in Denver. (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)
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Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)Broncos wide receiver Emmanual Sanders waves to the crowd as he walks off the field after Denver’s preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK/THE GAZETTE)