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Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1053 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after losing to the Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1AO1655 )

Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos reaches for the ball and misses the pass while being pressured by Darius Butler (20) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0772 )

Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos hits the ground after stretching out to try to reach a pass in the second quarter. The pass was incomplete. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1398 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos gets sacked late in the fourth quarter by Erik Walden (93) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR58177 )

Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch and is hit by Greg Toler (28) of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0886 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by LaRon Landry (30) of the Indianapolis Colts and Jerrell Freeman (50) of the Indianapolis Colts after a 6-yard gain in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1468 )

Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos stretches for a pass out of his reach. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9669 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos watches from the sidelines in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5407 )

Broncos fans sit dejected in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5711 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts gets rid of the ball as he is taken down by Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_BL34010 )

Dan Herron (36) of the Indianapolis Colts avoids a tackle by Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9820 )

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos looks up to the score during the first half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0564 )

Orlando Franklin (74) of the Denver Broncos walks on the sidelines at the end of the game. The Colts beat the Broncos 24 to 13. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR58159 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after losing to the Colts 24 to 13. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR17232 )

Carter Cash of Sania Park, NM sits in the stands after the Broncos lost to the Colts 24 to 13. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_4999 )

Ruben Martinez looks at the scoreboard following the Colts touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_4305 )

Nine members of the "Orange Crush" 1977 Denver defense — coach Red Miller; linebackers Randy Gradishar, Larry Evans, Joe Rizzo and Bob Swenson; tackle Rubin Carter; end Barney Chavous; and backs Steve Foley and Billy Thompson — came through the field tunnel again Sunday at halftime of the Broncos' playoff game against the Colts at Sports Authority Field. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSSP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1AO1629 )

Connor Barth (1) of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0939 )

Charles Nieto of Denver cheers on the Denver defense during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_4485 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts signals prior to a snap during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0820 )

Donte Moncrief (10) of the Indianapolis Colts makes a catch and is brought down by Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL77343 )

Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos stops Jack Doyle (84) of the Indianapolis Colts on a gain of 4 yards in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1190 )

Jerrell Freeman (50) of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9487 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts hands off to Dan Herron (36) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9808 )

Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos makes a tackle on Zurlon Tipton (37) of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9934 )

Jack Doyle (84) of the Indianapolis Colts gets taken down by Lerentee McCray (55) of the Denver Broncos and Todd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos in the second half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR58135 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts gets knocked down in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1514 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos makes a 3-yard pass in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_5AO5030 )

Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos picks up a 4-yard gain in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA0265 )

Greg Toler (28) of the Indianapolis Colts takes down C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1996 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos is hit by Greg Toler (28) of the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL66543 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos is knocked down by Shaun Phillips (55) of the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA0441 )

John Elway watches the fourth quarter from his box. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL66057 )

Pat Bowlen watches the fourth quarter from his box. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL66142 )

Hector Solas of Fort Lupton cheers on the Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_4407 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts scrambles from the pocket in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL65242 )

Dwayne Allen (83) of the Indianapolis Colts scores a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR58107 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts makes a pass on the run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JL5729 )

Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos is called for a penalty while defending a pass to T.Y. Hilton (13) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JL5683 )

An incomplete pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos as he is pressured by Vontae Davis (21) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTSTR4_0395 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos gets wrapped up and taken down in the first half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_BL19695 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos stiff-arms Colt Anderson (32) of the Indianapolis Colts on a run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1379 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle to pick up the first down in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5576 )

T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after blocking a third down pass by Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_BL23837 )

The teams get in a scuffle in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1765 )

Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Vontae Davis (21) of the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5789 )

Vontae Davis (21) of the Indianapolis Colts knocks the ball away from Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5268 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts scrambles while under pressure from Terrance Knighton (98) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1237 )

Josh Cribbs (16) of the Indianapolis Colts is hit by Omar Bolden (31) of the Denver Broncos on a punt return in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL64863 )

T.Y. Hilton (13) of the Indianapolis Colts catches and is brought down by David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1088 )

Omar Bolden (31) of the Denver Broncos and Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a big hit on a punt return in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL64882 )

Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos pats Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts on the head after tackling him in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1230 )

Andrew Luck (12) of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO1434 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos while returning the sidelines after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO0884 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos throws under pressure in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL66359 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos makes a run in the first quarter while being pursued by Mike Adams (29) of the Indianapolis Colts and LaRon Landry (30) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL64834 )

Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos is taken down by the Colts defense in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JA9439 )

Pat McAfee (1) of the Indianapolis Colts is hit by Jeremy Stewart (27) of the Denver Broncos on a punt. Stewart was flagged for roughing the kicker. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JA5239 )

Dan Herron (36) of the Indianapolis Colts makes a catch and is hit by Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos and T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL64693 )

Hakeem Nicks (14) of the Indianapolis Colts makers a catch for a first down and is taken down by Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO0979 )

Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos tackles Dan Herron (36) of the Indianapolis Colts for a two yard loss in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_4AO0988 )

Coby Fleener (80) of the Indianapolis Colts misses a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL77142 )

DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos flips Colt quarterback Andrew Luck's shoe after sacking him in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL77163 )

Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch taking the ball down to the one yard line in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_BL19402 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos scores the Broncos first touchdown of the game while being pressured by LaRon Landry (30) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_4063 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos pulls in the ball scoring the Broncos first touchdown halfway through the first quarter with pressure from LaRon Landry (30) of the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_TR58050 )

Jennifer Viramontes cheers on the Broncos during the first half. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW8197 )

Fireworks shoot into the sky prior to the start of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW8124 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL64659 )

A flag is thrown as Arthur Jones (97) of the Indianapolis Colts hits Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos after he throws the ball in the first quarter. Jones was penalized for roughing the passer. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_5AO4871 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_JL65038 )

Fighter jets fly over the stadium at the end of the national anthem. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1JL5602 )

David Martin of Denver, Colorado who calls himself the Bronco Bat waits for the game to start. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW7996 )

Broncos mascot Miles zip lines into the stadium prior to the start of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_3884 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos waits to take the field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_2JL1706 )

Mike Adams (29) and Dwayne Allen (83) of the Indianapolis Colts takes the field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1AO1421 )

Members of the Denver Broncos Stampede entertain fans outside the stadium. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW7799 )

Cayla Craig, of Greeley, tailgates before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_3517 )

Tailgating before the game, Josh Pew, of Aurora, said it takes him eight hours to do his hair. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_3377 )

Gabe Vigil, the "Broncos Warrior", tailgates before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW7821 )

Broncos fans tailgate before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS2CW_3270 )

Broncos fans play catch in the parking lots before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 11, 2015. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SP11BRONCOS_COLTS_1CW7535 )