Our photographers were able to capture a burst of images during three key moments against the Lions. Each was on offense, and two showed the moments when wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders outplayed cornerback Darius Slay.
The first is Demaryius Thomas' grab on a fourth-and-1 play late in the second quarter. Manning and Thomas identified the cornerback's coverage and took a risk. It paid off as Thomas out-leapt Slay and made the 45-yard touchdown.
The second is Emmanuel Sanders' catch on Slay. With 3:31 left in the game and just a five-point lead, the Broncos had a chance to shut the door on the Lions' hopes.