PHOTOS: Denver Broncos defeat Atlanta Falcons 38-6 at Empower Field at Mile High

Broncos in the first quarter during a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) celebrates with Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) after Mims scored a touchdown during the second quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) flies over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (22) during the third quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) goes up for a catch over Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) for a gain of 23 yards during the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) sacks Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins during the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Brothers Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55)(left to right) trade jerseys after a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

David Bruton, Jr., Darian Stewart,T.J. Ward, Chris Harris, Jr., and Aquib Talib (right) to left were honored at the Broncos game against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The group was known as the “No Fly Zone” during the year that the Broncos won Super Bowl 50.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws the ball in the first quarter during a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The gazette)

Broncos tight end Nate Adkins scores a touchdown in the first quarter during a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is pressured by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) during the first quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands off the ball to Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) during the first quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) stiff arms Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) during the second quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) leans forward to get a few more yards during the second quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) is pursued by Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) during the second quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton looks pensive during the third quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 38-6. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) embrace after the game. Simmons ended up with the Falcons this year after many years with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs with the ball while getting ready to throw during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

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Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Avery Williams (26) during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) chases Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) out of bounds during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) turns back to get ready to the hand off the ball during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs with the ball during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) celebrates with Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) after Mims scored a touchdown during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (23) runs with the ball during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) and Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrate with Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) after Bonitto got a sack during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs with the ball during a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) is all smiles at the end of a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Former Bronco Wesley Duke (center) holds the U.S. flag while participating in an honor guard before a game against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Duke is now a member of the Denver Fire Dept. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Former Bronco Wesley Duke (middle) holds the U.S. flag while participating in an honor guard before a game against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Duke is now a member of the Denver Fire Dept. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Former Bronco Wesley Duke (second from left) looks up at skydivers coming into the stadium while participating in an honor guard before a game against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Duke is now a member of the Denver Fire Dept. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) takes the field before a game against the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)