Lions 42, Broncos 17

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown dives over a Denver Broncos player and into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown dives over a Denver Broncos player and into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown dives over a Denver Broncos player and into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown punts the ball into the air after diving into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs breaks free of Denver Broncos’ Alex Singleton and goes into the end zone for a score in the second quarter.

Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) cannot hold onto this catch with Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) in the fourth quarter. Pass interference was called on Moreau.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball as Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell (98) reaches out in the fourth quarter.

From left, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta looks to block for running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) in the fourth quarter.

A fan holds a sign as the Lions fans react to another touchdown and extra point in the fourth quarter.

Lions’ Brian Branch (32) tackles Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the fourth quarter.

Lions’ Brian Branch (32) and Alex Anzalone, right, tackle Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the fourth quarter.

Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor (29) tries to break up a catch by Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs upfield pushing Broncos’ Jose Jewell (47) away in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs upfield pushing Broncos’ Jose Jewell (47) away in the fourth quarter.

Lions wide reciever Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) secures a catch with Broncos’ Fabian Moreau (23) defending in the first half.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) pushes forward with Broncos JaQuan McMillian (29) and Josey Jewell (47) defending in the first half.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) pushes forward with Broncos JaQuan McMillian (29) and Josey Jewell (47) defending in the first half.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta gets past Broncos’ Josey Jewell (47) in the first half.

Lions fans cheer after a touchdown in the first half.

Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrate in the end zone after Gibbs’ touchdown in the first half.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton disagrees with a call in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

A relatively new Detroit Lions’ fan watches on as Detroit beats the Denver Broncos, 42-17, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is introduced before the start of the game against the Denver Broncos.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff waits to be introduced before the game against the Denver Broncos.

Detroit Lions’ Cam Sutton breaks up a reception by Denver Broncos’ Courtland Sutton in the third quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta celebrates with teammates St. Brown and Ragnow after a touchdown in the third quarter.

Mrs. and Mr. Claus celebrate with Lions fans during the 42-17 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch breaks up a reception by Denver Broncos’ Adam Trainman in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Cam Sutton breaks up a reception by Denver Broncos’ Courtland Sutton in the third quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs races down the sidelines for a long gain against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs celebrates Gibbs' touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) tries to get around Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) in the first half.

A fan shouts in the first half.

From left, Lions defensive ends Josh Paschal (93)Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) and linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) chase Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) pulls away from Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) in the first half.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) tries to elude Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) headed towards Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) in the first half.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass as Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) blocks Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) in the first half.

Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) tries to elude Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass in the first half.

Lions wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (19) is tackled by Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) in the first half.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) chases Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass while being wrapped up by Broncos defensive tackle Jonathan Harris (92) in the first half.

Denver Broncos’ Justin Simmons breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Graham Glasgow and Jahmyr Gibbs celebrate Gibbs' touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Josh Reynolds readies for a reception over Denver Broncos’ Pat Surtain II in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Josh Reynolds can’t hang onto a reception with Denver Broncos’ Jerry Jacobs defending in the second quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch and Alex Anzalone slam Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Josh Reynolds can’t hang onto a reception with Denver Broncos’ Jerry Jacobs defending in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs over Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) then makes it to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs away from Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) in the first half.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs upfield in the first half.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs while teammate wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) blocks Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) in the first half.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell congratulates offense including Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) after a Lions touchdown in the first half.

Lions linebackers Alex Anzalone (34) and Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) react after a defensive stop in the first half.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell, left, and staff check on Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) in the first half.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) pressures Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) lunges forward after he is tripped up by Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and safety P.J. Locke (6) in the first half.

From left Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26), tight end Sam LaPorta (87) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) react after LaPorta’s touchdown in the first half.\

Detroit Lions’ Isaiah Buggs takes a recovered Russell Wilson fumble upfield in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta celebrates his touchdown reception from quarterback Jared Goff in the second quarter.

A Broncos fan stands among loud Lions fans in the first half.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates with teammate Kalif Raymond after St. Browns touchdown in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery finds a hole in the Denver Broncos defense, charging up field in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams can’t find an over the shoulder throw with Denver Broncos’ Pat Surtain II defending in the first quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs takes the handoff from quarterback Jared Goff and heads up field in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Ifeatu Melifonwu forces Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson to fumble, with Detroit Lions’ Isaiah Bugs recovering and taking it down field for a long gain, in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs celebrate Gibbs touchdown run in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Fans make noise while the Broncos are on offense in the first half.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs away fronm Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) in the first half.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton yells from the sidelines in the third quarter.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball as Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reaches out towards him in the third quarter.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is brought down by Broncos defensive tackle Jonathan Harris (92) in the third quarter.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is brought down by Broncos defensive tackle Jonathan Harris (92) in the third quarter.

Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) cannot hold onto this catch with Broncos cornerback Fabian Moreau (23) in the fourth quarter. Pass interference was called on Moreau.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) escapes the hands of Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98)in the fourth quarter.

From left, Jaxson Edwards of Tecumseh and Terry Belill of Birch Run cheer after the Lions go up 35-10 in the fourth quarter.

Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is brought down by Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and linebacker Josey Jewell (47), left, in the fourth quarter.

Lions’ Alex Anzalone and Derrick Barnes (55) keep Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) from getting into the end zone in the third quarter.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) reacts after his touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Lions fans celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Lions fans celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

From left, Lions’ Dan Skipper and Sam LaPorta react after LaPorta’s touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions Roary fist bumps tight end Sam LaPorta as he leaves the field after the Lions beat the Denver Broncos, 42-17.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton meet on the field after the 42-17 victory over the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff on the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley, brought up for this game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Khalil Dorsey pulls in a kick, warming up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown on the field warming up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the field during warmups before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs tuns up field, warming up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.

Detroit Lions’ Jerry Jacobs can’t pull in a one handed reception, warming up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 16, 2023.