Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 8 · Sports Authority Field at Mile High
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The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 45–10 on the road at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Week 8 of the 2011 regular season on October 30, 2011.
No other game of Week 8 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Lions to 6–2 and dropped the Broncos to 2–5. The Lions finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Broncos finished 2011 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 44–7 on November 4, 2007. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 24–12 on September 27, 2015.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Series tied 2–2 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
Surtain and Moss are out against the Chargers; Bryant is on injured reserve, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has joined Denver’s active roster.
