Former Denver Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg wrote in a Broncos Wire article published on October 31, 2026, that the combination of crowd noise and high altitude at Empower Field at Mile High gives the Broncos a significant advantage when facing the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mecklenburg, a six-time Pro Bowler and member of the Broncos Ring of Fame, highlighted how the stadium environment disrupts opposing offenses and benefits Denver's defense.
