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Throwing it back: Photos from Peyton Manning's first Broncos win over the Chiefs

Flip through Broncos history with photos of the Broncos' 2012 win over the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium — Manning's first during his time with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) leads teammates on to the field prior to kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) leads teammates on to the field prior to kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) loosens up prior to kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) loosens up prior to kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) stands at attention on the sidelines with teammates during pre game ceremonies prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) stands at attention on the sidelines with teammates during pre game ceremonies prior to action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (99) on defense during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (99) on defense during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos Mike Adams (20) tackles Kansas City Chiefs Jamal Charles (25) on a run during first quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos Mike Adams (20) tackles Kansas City Chiefs Jamal Charles (25) on a run during first quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) stiff arms Kansas City Chiefs Abram Elam (27) on a 9 yard carry during second quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) stiff arms Kansas City Chiefs Abram Elam (27) on a 9 yard carry during second quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92) and Von Miller (58) put a pass rush on Kansas City Chiefs Brady Quinn (9) during second quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92) and Von Miller (58) put a pass rush on Kansas City Chiefs Brady Quinn (9) during second quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) trips up Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) trips up Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) stops Kansas City Chiefs Dexter McCluster (22) on a 1 yard reception during second quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) stops Kansas City Chiefs Dexter McCluster (22) on a 1 yard reception during second quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Kansas City Chiefs javier Arena (21) brings down Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) on a 16 yard catch-and-run during third quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Kansas City Chiefs javier Arena (21) brings down Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) on a 16 yard catch-and-run during third quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) and Mitch Unrein (96) on defense during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) and Mitch Unrein (96) on defense during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) works behind a block of Zane Beadles (68) on Denver's second series during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) works behind a block of Zane Beadles (68) on Denver's second series during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and Justin Bannan (97) stop Kansas City Chiefs Jamal Charles (25) for a 3 yard loss during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and Justin Bannan (97) stop Kansas City Chiefs Jamal Charles (25) for a 3 yard loss during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) heads up field and eludes Kansas City Chiefs Jalil Brown (30) on a 10 yard reception during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) heads up field and eludes Kansas City Chiefs Jalil Brown (30) on a 10 yard reception during fourth quarter action in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos placekicker Matt Prater (05) kicks a 34 yard field goal with 18 seconds remaining during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos placekicker Matt Prater (05) kicks a 34 yard field goal with 18 seconds remaining during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos safety David Bruton (30) intercepts a last second pass attempt by Kansas City Chiefs to Dwayne Bowe (82) during fourth quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos safety David Bruton (30) intercepts a last second pass attempt by Kansas City Chiefs to Dwayne Bowe (82) during fourth quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) dives into the end zone on a 7 yard reception for a touchdown second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) dives into the end zone on a 7 yard reception for a touchdown second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is lifted by teammate Orlando Franklin (74) in celebration after Thomas' 30 yard reception for a touchdown during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is lifted by teammate Orlando Franklin (74) in celebration after Thomas' 30 yard reception for a touchdown during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) and Derek Wolfe( 95) hit Kansas City Chiefs Brady Quinn (9) on a pass during first quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) and Derek Wolfe( 95) hit Kansas City Chiefs Brady Quinn (9) on a pass during first quarter action against the in the NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO November 25, 2012.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) carries the ball after a reception during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) carries the ball after a reception during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and running back Knowshon Moreno make last minute adjustments during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and running back Knowshon Moreno make last minute adjustments during first quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a reception during second quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) carries the ball on a kickoff return during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) carries the ball on a kickoff return during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) pushes Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bow out of bounds during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) pushes Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bow out of bounds during third quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets rid of the ball before a Kansas City Chiefs gets in too close during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets rid of the ball before a Kansas City Chiefs gets in too close during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gets tackled after a 27-yard reception during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gets tackled after a 27-yard reception during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Nov. 25, 2012 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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