Photos: Fans Make Their Way to Mile High for a Cloudy Start to the Season

Larimer Square declared itself Broncos Country this past weekend. Evan Semón Photography

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The streets of Denver were packed as fans of both the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders made their way to Empower Field at Mile High on September 10 for the first game of the season.

As evidenced by the crowd, Denver's hopes were high before the game — even though the Raiders had won their last six contests over the Broncos.

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Scootin' it to the game!

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A young boy wearing a Broncos Jerry Jeudy chats with officers on his way to the game.

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Hundreds of fans cross the railroad tracks under the I-25 bridge near the Metro State campus.

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Don't tell him, but his hat is upside down.

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The ultimate in comfort for Broncos game apparel.

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A true fan, pushing a kid uphill.

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Friends but fan-emies.

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The enemy: Vivi Luchador de Las Vegas.

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An overcast day to kick off a cloudy start to the season.

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By the time the day ended, those high hopes had fallen flat. The Broncos lost, 17-16.