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Throwing it back: The Broncos' AFC Championship battles vs. Tom Brady

Flip through Broncos history with photos of the Broncos' two AFC Championship victories in 2013 and 2015 from the Broncos' photo archive.

action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos team introduction before action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos team introduction before action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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New England Patriots Tom Brady calls timeout in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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New England Patriots Tom Brady calls timeout in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) pressures the quarterback during first quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) pressures the quarterback during first quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24)action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24)action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Jeremy Mincey in action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Jeremy Mincey in action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) carries the ball for a 28 yard gain during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) carries the ball for a 28 yard gain during second quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with New England Patriots defensive lineman Collins (91) during second quarter action against in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with New England Patriots defensive lineman Collins (91) during second quarter action against in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for an 11 yard loss during second quarter action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for an 11 yard loss during second quarter action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) sacks New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 10 yard loss on fourth down during third quarter action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) sacks New England quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 10 yard loss on fourth down during third quarter action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) carries the ball for a 7 yard gain during third quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) carries the ball for a 7 yard gain during third quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shake hands after action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shake hands after action in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos hold up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos hold up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) deflects a pass attempt during first quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) deflects a pass attempt during first quarter action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 12 yard pass for a 2nd quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 12 yard pass for a 2nd quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after an interception during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after an interception during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 21-yard touchdown during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 21-yard touchdown during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressure New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressure New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 2 yard loss during first quarter action in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 2 yard loss during first quarter action in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressure New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) pressure New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) scrambles 12 yards for a first down during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) scrambles 12 yards for a first down during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 6-yard loss during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) for a 6-yard loss during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during first quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 7-yard gain during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 7-yard gain during second quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) reacts after a reception for a first down during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) reacts after a reception for a first down during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) reacts after breaking up a pass during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) reacts after breaking up a pass during third quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo (33) tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo (33) tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) knocking the ball out of hands for an incomplete pass during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) knocking the ball out of hands for an incomplete pass during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo (33), cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and safety Josh Bush (20) cover New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the endzone during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Denver Broncos safety Shiloh Keo (33), cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and safety Josh Bush (20) cover New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the endzone during fourth quarter action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) intercepts a two-point conversion attempt by the New England Patriots with 12 seconds remaining in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) intercepts a two-point conversion attempt by the New England Patriots with 12 seconds remaining in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) at midfield after Denver defeated the New England Patriots 20-18 in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) at midfield after Denver defeated the New England Patriots 20-18 in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after action in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after action in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25), Von Miller (58) and Danny Trevathan (59) celebrate with the Lamar Hunt Trophy postgame after Denver defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25), Von Miller (58) and Danny Trevathan (59) celebrate with the Lamar Hunt Trophy postgame after Denver defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

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during post game action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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during post game action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waves to fans after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waves to fans after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Denver Broncos offensive tackle Louis Vasquez (65) and guard Evan Mathis (69) after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Denver Broncos offensive tackle Louis Vasquez (65) and guard Evan Mathis (69) after action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

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during post game action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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during post game action against the New England Patriots during the AFC Conference Championship Playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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