Denver Broncos control Atlanta Falcons 38-6 in NFL Week 11

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to find Devaughn Vele (17) for a gain during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his receiving touchdown with Courtland Sutton (14) during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado State Patrol officers salute during the National Anthem prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up to face the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up to face the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem before facing the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons gets a hug as he heads back into the tunnel prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Military personnel stand on the filed during pre-game activities prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons kneels near the end zone prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Thunder races onto the field during pre-game introductions prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos takes the field to face the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Fans wave their Salute to Service flags during pre-game activities prior to the start of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires the ball to Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a pass as Clark Phillips III (22) of the Atlanta Falcons makes a tackle, while Nate Landman (53) flies over them during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos signals first down after making a reception over Clark Phillips III (22) of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos works under center against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos runs in the first touchdown of the game during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Nate Adkins (45) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception with Michael Burton (20) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bijan Robinson (7) of the Atlanta Falcons runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos forces Bijan Robinson (7) of the Atlanta Falcons out of bounds short of the endzone during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos lines up as Darnell Mooney (1) and Drake London (5) of the Atlanta Falcons prepare to run routes during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bijan Robinson (7) of the Atlanta Falcons runs as Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos pursues during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devon Key (26) and Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackle Drake London (5) of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Younghoe Koo (6) of the Atlanta Falcons makes a field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84), Courtland Sutton (14), Troy Franklin (16), Adam Trautman (82) and Mike McGlinchey (69) of the Denver Broncos huddle against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos runs for a gain during the Second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos rumbles ahead towards Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons before scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Kyle Pitts (8) of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dondrea Tillman (92) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a stop against the Atlanta Falcons with Jordan Jackson (94) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tosses the ball back to the sidelines after a play during the Second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos prepares to find Devaughn Vele (17) for a gain during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws to Devaughn Vele (17) for a gain during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos runs as Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons pursues during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devaughn Vele (17) of the Denver Broncos gets tackled by Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons pursues during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos scores a receiving touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates Devon Key (26), P.J. Locke (6) and Levi Wallace (39) after his interception of a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates after his interception of a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons passes against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos sacks Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonah Elliss (52) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons with teammate Levelle Bailey (56) during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21), Dondrea Tillman (92), Zach Allen (99) and Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos bring down Bijan Robinson (7) of the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first down during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos spins as A.J. Terrell (24) of the Atlanta Falcons misses a tackle during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Quinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos blocks as Nate Landman (53) of the Atlanta Falcons rushes during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos after sacking Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos leaps as he rushes against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a touchdown pass to Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos runs after catching a pass from Bo Nix (10) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Lil’Jordan Humphrey (84) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Malcolm Roach (97) after scoring a touchdown on a connection from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos is all smiles on the sideline during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons and won with a final score of 38-6. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

Justin Simmons (31) of the Atlanta Falcons hugs former teammate Javonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 38-6 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos looks downfield after the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)