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Photos: Remembering some of the Broncos' top Thanksgiving Day moments

Take a trip down memory lane with photos from the Broncos' victories on Thanksgiving Day since 1974.

Denver Broncos defensive end Lyle Alzado (77) attempts a tackle during the team's 31-27 victory at the Detroit Lions. Nov. 28, 1974. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
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Denver Broncos defensive end Lyle Alzado (77) attempts a tackle during the team's 31-27 victory at the Detroit Lions. Nov. 28, 1974. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)

John Mobley makes a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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John Mobley makes a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Kevin Kasper runs a pass route against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Kevin Kasper runs a pass route against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) pulls in a 23-yard pass against Dallas Cowboys defender Darren Woodson during the second quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) pulls in a 23-yard pass against Dallas Cowboys defender Darren Woodson during the second quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

The offensive line awaits the snap of the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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The offensive line awaits the snap of the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Ian Gold moves in to make a play against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Ian Gold moves in to make a play against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Detron Smith celebrates with his teammates against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Detron Smith celebrates with his teammates against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Eric Brown hammers Ryan Leaf and knocks the ball loose against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Eric Brown hammers Ryan Leaf and knocks the ball loose against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Brian Griese chats with his coaches along the sidelines against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Brian Griese chats with his coaches along the sidelines against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Mike Anderson accepts the "All Iron" Award after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Mike Anderson accepts the "All Iron" Award after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Jason Elam celebrates after making a field goal attempt against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Jason Elam celebrates after making a field goal attempt against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

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Broncos players swarm on a Cowboys ball carrier against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Broncos players swarm on a Cowboys ball carrier against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Dwayne Carswell celebrates after making a touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Dwayne Carswell celebrates after making a touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Mike Anderson rushes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Bill Romanowski makes a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Bill Romanowski makes a tackle against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Brian Griese and Gus Frerotte talk about the look of the old Broncos uniforms against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Brian Griese and Gus Frerotte talk about the look of the old Broncos uniforms against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Rod Smith makes a reception against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.
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Rod Smith makes a reception against the Dallas Cowboys at TX Stadium in Houston, TX on November 22, 2001.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) catches a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) catches a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) pulls in a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Aaron Glenn (26) during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) pulls in a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Aaron Glenn (26) during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Denver Broncos Ron Dayne (33) runs for 55 yards as Dallas Cowboys' Terence Newman (41) gives chase during overtime Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. Dayne's run set up the game-winning field goal for Denver's 24-21 win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Denver Broncos Ron Dayne (33) runs for 55 yards as Dallas Cowboys' Terence Newman (41) gives chase during overtime Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. Dayne's run set up the game-winning field goal for Denver's 24-21 win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) passes as teammate Cooper Carlisle blocks Dallas Cowboys' Kenyon Coleman (93) during the second quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (16) passes as teammate Cooper Carlisle blocks Dallas Cowboys' Kenyon Coleman (93) during the second quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos' Ron Dayne (33) finds the open field past Dallas Cowboys' Keith Davis (29) and Aaron Glenn (26) during overtime in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. Dayne's 55-yard run set up the game-winning field goal for Denver's 24-21 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
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Denver Broncos' Ron Dayne (33) finds the open field past Dallas Cowboys' Keith Davis (29) and Aaron Glenn (26) during overtime in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. Dayne's 55-yard run set up the game-winning field goal for Denver's 24-21 win. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam (1) celebrates with teammate Jake Plummer (16) after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. The Broncos won 24-21. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam (1) celebrates with teammate Jake Plummer (16) after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. The Broncos won 24-21. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos running back Ron Dayne (33) runs past Dallas Cowboys defenders Keith Davis (29), Bradie James (56) and Ryan Fowler (55) during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. The Broncos won 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Denver Broncos running back Ron Dayne (33) runs past Dallas Cowboys defenders Keith Davis (29), Bradie James (56) and Ryan Fowler (55) during the first quarter in Irving, Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005. The Broncos won 24-21 in overtime. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) is pressured by Denver Broncos Darrent Williams (27) during the second quarter Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) is pressured by Denver Broncos Darrent Williams (27) during the second quarter Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Brandon Marshall is pushed out of bounds by Aaron Rouse after a reception for a gain of 6 yards in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Brandon Marshall is pushed out of bounds by Aaron Rouse after a reception for a gain of 6 yards in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Brandon Stokley in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Brandon Stokley in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Jack Williams in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Jack Williams in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Andre' Goodman in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Andre' Goodman in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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David Bruton in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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David Bruton in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Jabar Gaffney in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Jabar Gaffney in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Elvis Dumervil and D.J. Williams in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Elvis Dumervil and D.J. Williams in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Alphonso Smith in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Alphonso Smith in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Brian Dawkins in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Brian Dawkins in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Brian Dawkins in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Brian Dawkins in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

In the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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In the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Tony Scheffler in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Tony Scheffler in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Knowshon Moreno in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Knowshon Moreno in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

Daniel Graham in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Daniel Graham in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Champ Bailey in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Champ Bailey in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

A fan dressed for the Thanksgiving holiday poses for a photo before a game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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A fan dressed for the Thanksgiving holiday poses for a photo before a game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

David Bruton Jr. in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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David Bruton Jr. in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Miles the mascot rides a turkey in the NFL game against the New York Giants on Thanksgiving on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Miles the mascot rides a turkey in the NFL game against the New York Giants on Thanksgiving on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Correll Buckhalter rushes for a gain of 1 yard in the fourth quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Correll Buckhalter rushes for a gain of 1 yard in the fourth quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Knowshon Moreno dives for a touchdown in the second quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Knowshon Moreno dives for a touchdown in the second quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Knowshon Moreno jumps over C.C. Brown for a gain of 11 yards in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Knowshon Moreno jumps over C.C. Brown for a gain of 11 yards in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Elvis Dumervil sacks Ei Manning and forces a fumble in the fourth quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field. The ball was recovered by the Broncos.
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Elvis Dumervil sacks Ei Manning and forces a fumble in the fourth quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field. The ball was recovered by the Broncos.

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Brandon Marshall is tackled by Michael Johnson after a reception for a gain of 28 yards in the second quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Brandon Marshall is tackled by Michael Johnson after a reception for a gain of 28 yards in the second quarter in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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Elvis Dumervil sacks Eli Manning at the end of the first half in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.
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Elvis Dumervil sacks Eli Manning at the end of the first half in the NFL game against the New York Giants on November 22, 2009 at Invesco Field.

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