Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 4 · Invesco Field at Mile High
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 20–16 at home at Invesco Field at Mile High in Week 4 of the 2003 regular season on September 28, 2003. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Broncos to 4–0 and dropped the Lions to 1–3. It was the Broncos’ fourth straight win. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Lions finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2003 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 17–7 on December 25, 1999. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 44–7 on November 4, 2007.
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 Broncos lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 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.
