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Throwing it back: Clinton Portis' five-touchdown game vs. the Chiefs

Flip back through photos from the Broncos' big home win over the Chiefs in 2003 as Clinton Portis scored five touchdowns.

Broncos fans were invited to the Broncos Barn area to participate in a sign making contest before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Broncos fans were invited to the Broncos Barn area to participate in a sign making contest before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
Thousands of balloons were released during a special pre game ceremony against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Thousands of balloons were released during a special pre game ceremony against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Trevor Brown
An overview of Invesco Field during the player introductions against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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An overview of Invesco Field during the player introductions against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis hops into the endzone for his first of five rushing touchdowns on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis hops into the endzone for his first of five rushing touchdowns on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Trevor Brown
Bertrand Berry sacks Trent Green against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Bertrand Berry sacks Trent Green against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Trevor Brown
Dante Hall returns a punt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Dante Hall returns a punt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Rod Smith rushes the ball on a reverse play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Rod Smith rushes the ball on a reverse play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Mike Shanahan argues an officials call against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Mike Shanahan argues an officials call against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Jake Plummer rolls out of the pocket looking for a receiver downfield against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Jake Plummer rolls out of the pocket looking for a receiver downfield against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
The Broncos special teams unit lines up before the kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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The Broncos special teams unit lines up before the kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Priest Holmes dives over the pile for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Priest Holmes dives over the pile for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
Jason Elam celebrates with Micah Knorr after his successful field goal attempt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Jason Elam celebrates with Micah Knorr after his successful field goal attempt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Donnie Spragan stops Priest Holmes against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Donnie Spragan stops Priest Holmes against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Motion blur effect of Broncos game action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Motion blur effect of Broncos game action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Brett Wilhelm
Shannon Sharpe makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Rhonnel Hearn celebrates after her son, Clinton, scored a touchdown and gave her the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Rhonnel Hearn celebrates after her son, Clinton, scored a touchdown and gave her the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Clinton Portis rushes the ball for his third touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis rushes the ball for his third touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Reuben Droughns makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Reuben Droughns makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Bertrand Berry sacks Trent Green and forces a fumble on the play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Bertrand Berry sacks Trent Green and forces a fumble on the play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Shannon Sharpe yells at Eddie Kennison on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe yells at Eddie Kennison on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis takes a breather during a timeout against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis takes a breather during a timeout against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Dante Hall makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Dante Hall makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis rushes for his fifth touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis rushes for his fifth touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Trevor Brown
Clinton Portis hops into the endzone for his career best fifth rushing touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis hops into the endzone for his career best fifth rushing touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis celebrates with his mom after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis celebrates with his mom after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Rod Smith celebrates with Clinton Portis after Portis rushed for his fifth touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Rod Smith celebrates with Clinton Portis after Portis rushed for his fifth touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up during the final seconds of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Al Wilson gets the fans pumped up during the final seconds of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis celebrates with his teammates after his fifth rushing touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis celebrates with his teammates after his fifth rushing touchdown on the day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Clinton Portis celebrates with Jake Plummer after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis celebrates with Jake Plummer after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Clinton Portis sports a "Heavyweight Champion" belt after his career day against the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis sports a "Heavyweight Champion" belt after his career day against the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis sports a "Heavyweight Champion" belt after his career day against the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis sports a "Heavyweight Champion" belt after his career day against the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis wears a heavyweight champion belt and acknowledges the fans cheers after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis wears a heavyweight champion belt and acknowledges the fans cheers after his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Mike Shanahan gives his players a hug in the final seconds of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Mike Shanahan gives his players a hug in the final seconds of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Mike Shanahan greets with Dick Vermeil after the Broncos victory over the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Mike Shanahan greets with Dick Vermeil after the Broncos victory over the Chiefs against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Rod Smith, along with Shannon Sharpe, play a little tune on the Stampede's drums against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Rod Smith, along with Shannon Sharpe, play a little tune on the Stampede's drums against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
Clinton Portis answers questions from the media following his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis answers questions from the media following his career day against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Ryan McKee
Clinton Portis runs off the field with his championship belt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Clinton Portis runs off the field with his championship belt against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Steve Nowland
Shannon Sharpe celebrates after receiving a game ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.
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Shannon Sharpe celebrates after receiving a game ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 7, 2003.

PHOTO:: Eric Lars Bakke
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