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Remembering the Broncos’ wild wild-card win over the Steelers

Take a look back on the emotional and thrilling wild-card win over the Steelers on January 8, 2012.

Denver Broncos Tim Tebow holds his hand over his heart during the National Anthem before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow holds his hand over his heart during the National Anthem before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

Denver Broncos Jason Hunter tackles the Pittsburgh Steelers Isaac Redman in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Jason Hunter tackles the Pittsburgh Steelers Isaac Redman in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Matt Prater kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Matt Prater kicks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers celebrates after a sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers celebrates after a sack against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) stiffarms Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) stiffarms Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow takes the snap during first quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow takes the snap during first quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas makes a 51 yard reception during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas makes a 51 yard reception during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers celebrates a sack during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers celebrates a sack during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Von Miller pressures the quarterback during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Von Miller pressures the quarterback during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) prepares to throw a deep ball to Demaryius Thomas in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) prepares to throw a deep ball to Demaryius Thomas in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) beats Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) and catches an 30-yard scoring reception during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) beats Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) and catches an 30-yard scoring reception during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Denver Broncos Eddie Royal hauls in a 30 yard reception for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Eddie Royal hauls in a 30 yard reception for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Eddie Royal (19) celebrates his 30-yard touchdown catch with Matt Willis (12) in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Eddie Royal (19) celebrates his 30-yard touchdown catch with Matt Willis (12) in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Eddie Royal celebrates a 30 yard reception for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Eddie Royal celebrates a 30 yard reception for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Dermaryius Thomas (88) eludes Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) on a 58-yard reception in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Dermaryius Thomas (88) eludes Pittsburgh Steelers Ike Taylor (24) on a 58-yard reception in second quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow carries the ball for an 8 yard touchdown run during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow carries the ball for an 8 yard touchdown run during second quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) celebrates his 8-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) celebrates his 8-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Quinton Carter (28) celebrates his second quarter interception in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Quinton Carter (28) celebrates his second quarter interception in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers sacks the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the second half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Robert Ayers sacks the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the second half of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow carries the ball during third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow carries the ball during third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Willis McGahee rushes the ball during third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Willis McGahee rushes the ball during third quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) breaks up a pass to against the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Wallace (17) in the third quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) breaks up a pass to against the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Wallace (17) in the third quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Brodrick Bunkley (77) sacks the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the fourth quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Brodrick Bunkley (77) sacks the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the fourth quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Willis McGahee (23) rushes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Willis McGahee (23) rushes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Von Miller sacks quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 4 yard loss during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Von Miller sacks quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 4 yard loss during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Von Miller and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger chase down a fumble during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Von Miller and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger chase down a fumble during fourth quarter action against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Wallace (17) in fourth quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Wallace (17) in fourth quarter action in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: The sideline of Denver Broncos after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he scores the winning touchdown during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he scores the winning touchdown during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) scores the game-winning touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Mundy (29) in overtime of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) scores the game-winning touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Mundy (29) in overtime of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) scores the game-winning touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Mundy (29) in overtime of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) scores the game-winning touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Mundy (29) in overtime of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos sprints down the sideline against the Pittsburgh Steelers as he scores the winning touchdown during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos sprints down the sideline against the Pittsburgh Steelers as he scores the winning touchdown during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas on a 80 yard catch and run for a touchdown to win the game during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) pounds the field as he kneels in prayer after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) pounds the field as he kneels in prayer after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Denver Broncos Tim Tebow hugs offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy, after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow hugs offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy, after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos Chris Clark celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Chris Clark celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos David Bruton celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos David Bruton celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) hugs Brian Dawkins (20) after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) hugs Brian Dawkins (20) after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Gabriel Christus/ The Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos David Bruton jumps into the stands after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
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Denver Broncos David Bruton jumps into the stands after the win against the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.

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Denver Broncos head coach John Fox celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos head coach John Fox celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with a "Mile High Leap" after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with a "Mile High Leap" after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Denver Broncos Elvis Dumervil celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Elvis Dumervil celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Elvis Dumervil celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Elvis Dumervil celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Von Miller celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Von Miller celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas celebrates an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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Denver Broncos Time Tebow (15) erupts in joy as he celebrates Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Time Tebow (15) erupts in joy as he celebrates Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox celebrates with a player after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox celebrates with a player after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates the win with the fans against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates the win with the fans against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Denver Broncos Joe Mays (51) celebrates with his wife after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Joe Mays (51) celebrates with his wife after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Foxgives Champ Bailey (24) a hug as they celebrate after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Foxgives Champ Bailey (24) a hug as they celebrate after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,left, celebrates with Demaryius Thomas (88) after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,left, celebrates with Demaryius Thomas (88) after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates the win with the fans against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 08: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates the win with the fans against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 8, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)

Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,left, celebrates with Demaryius Thomas (88) after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,left, celebrates with Demaryius Thomas (88) after Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,right, embraces Tim Tebow (15) in the locker room as the team celebrates Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Executive Vice President John Elway,right, embraces Tim Tebow (15) in the locker room as the team celebrates Denver's overtime 29-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) is congratulated by teammates in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Tim Tebow (15) is congratulated by teammates in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox brings his players together for a huddle celebration in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox brings his players together for a huddle celebration in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox accepts cheers from his players in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.
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Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox accepts cheers from his players in the locker room after Denver defeats the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the NFL AFC wildcard playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers January 8, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver CO.

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Relive Shannon Sharpe's prolific career with the Broncos — and several of his memorable moments after his career ended — with these rarely seen photos.
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From the archive: Rarely seen photos of Randy Gradishar from his Denver Broncos career

During his NFL career, Randy Gradishar helped power the famous "Orange Crush" defense and was one of the most dominant tacklers the game has seen. Relive moments from that time with these photos from the Denver Broncos photo archive.
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From the archive: Broncos picks' NFL Draft fashion through the years

Over the years, Broncos draft picks have donned some of their finest threads for their draft day and when they first arrive at team headquarters. With these photos, check out just how much players' fashion sense has changed since the turn of the millenium.
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Peyton Manning's Broncos career in photos

Flip back through photos of Peyton Manning's Broncos career, which culminated in a victory in Super Bowl 50.
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