The workforce held particular tributes each inside and outdoors the stadium.
DENVER — The quantity 88 was throughout Empower Area at Mile Excessive Sunday afternoon, each on the sector and within the stands.
The Broncos and their followers had been paying tribute to Demaryius Thomas, who died Thursday at age 33.
The workforce held particular tributes each inside and outdoors the stadium. Exterior, the Broncos arrange a memorial the place followers carrying Thomas’ quantity gathered to share tales about interactions they’d with him.
“Shed a number of tears the final couple of days watching highlights of him and seeing simply the whole lot he was, the particular person he was, and the way good of a man he was off the sector and stuff,” Broncos fan Keith Banks mentioned. “That is why I used to be right here. I am right here to assist him. Simply wished to point out him my respects. It is an actual powerful day.”
The Broncos wore quantity 88 on their helmets for his or her Sunday recreation in opposition to the Lions. Thomas’ quantity was painted close to the nook of the tip zone the place he completed the 80-yard landing on the primary play of extra time within the Broncos’ 2012 playoff recreation in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Broncos gamers, followers bear in mind Demaryius Thomas
Sunday’s recreation started with a prearranged tribute to Thomas. The Broncos went on the sector for his or her first offensive play with solely 10 gamers. The lacking participant was the X receiver spot that Thomas held for 9 seasons. The Broncos had been formally penalized for delay of recreation, however the Lions declined the penalty.
The Broncos’ high receiver, Courtland Sutton, then ran out from the sideline to the X receiver spot.
The Broncos received the sport 38-10, shifting them to 7-6 on the season. One of many recreation balls went to Thomas’ household.
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