Photos: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark #44 gets taken down after a gain of one yard by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris #25 during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

With a smile on his face Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe #95 rushes Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Leonard Johnson #29 gets a pass interference call as Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 goes for the catch during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 grabs onto Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's arm, forcing a fumble, during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 takes the hike during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark #44 tries to hold onto the ball but can't during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday #11 returns a punt return passing Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback LeQuan Lewis #30 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman #21 runs during the fourth quarter avoiding Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber #20. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 throws during the fourth quarter as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Roy Miller #90 rushes him. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos free safety Jim Leonhard #36 breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood #11 during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams #19 makes a first down catch against Denver Broncos defensive back Tony Carter #32 in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood #11 during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ahmad Black #43 celebrates breaking up a pass during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David #54 intercepts the ball and tries to hold off Denver Broncos guard Zane Beadles #68 and Denver Broncos guard Chris Kuper #73 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris #25 knocks down a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams #19 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 gets stopped by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 celebrates his touchdown with fans during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 makes a catch over Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore #26 during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball #35 breaks away from a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers #91 during the second quarter, The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Broncos fans keep the spirit alive during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater #5 reacts to missing a field goal during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday #11 runs the ball for a long punt return during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 as they walk off the field. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 walks off after the Denver Broncos defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 to clinch the AFC West Division. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman #21 gains 9 yards against Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber #20 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme #84 tries to break a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron #24. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

DENVER - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas dunks the ball over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tampa Bay Sunday at Sports Authority Field. Steve Nehf, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox is all smiles in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 tries to pick up the ball after it was centered past him making it 4th and 6 during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

DENVER - Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme is upended after a short gain in the third quarter against Tampa Bay Sunday at Sports Authority Field. Steve Nehf, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 pulls in a first down catch during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back D.J. Ware #28 goes up against Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe #95 during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 hands off during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 scores a touchdown catching a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 who broke his own record. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 celebrates with Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 about to get pounded for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 on the turf after being hit during the second quarter The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 catches a pass from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 over the top on Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore #26 during the second quarter The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme #84 makes a catch over Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber #20 during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark #44 scores a touchdown in the first half. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark #44 The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 fumbles in the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 after the ball was thrown during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 kneels on the field during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 gets taken down by Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe #95, Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams #20 and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 makes a catch over Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore #26 during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 hands off to Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball #35 breaks away from a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers #91 during the second quarter, The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno #27 running during the second quarter as Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ahmad Black #43 reaches o stop him. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox argues with the refs during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday #11 gets upended on a kick return during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 looks down field in the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 makes a big gain in the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark #44 scores a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 goes up against Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 during the first half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 about to get pounded for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman #5 on the turf after being hit during the second quarter The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme #84 makes a catch over Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber #20 during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

DENVER - Denver Broncos cheerleaders pump up the crowd in the first half of the game against Tampa Bay Sunday at Sports Authority Field. Steve Nehf, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 takes a snap in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno #27 runs to the one yard line setting up a touchdown by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mitch Unrein #96 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller #58 chases down Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Myron Lewis #23. Lewis gained three yards. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

DENVER - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin turns the corner in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos Sunday at Sports Authority Field. Steve Nehf, The Denver Post

Broncos fans wait for the start of the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

From left to right. Allen Becker, father of Drew Becker, age 11, Brett Becker, age 15, and Shane, age 9 all from Southern Illinois wait for the game to start. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 warms up prior to the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

A parachutist flies in to land on the field prior to the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Joe Amon, The Denver Post

Broncos Von Miller signs autographs for fans prior to the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

The American flag is stretched out on the field prior to the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin #22 gets taken down by the mass during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno #27 takes the ball to the one yard line setting up a touchdown by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mitch Unrein #96 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Broncos fan Charlie Lewis, age 6, from Cheyenne, WY watches the players warm up. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker #87 is taken down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers #31 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker #87 pulls in a first down catch and is taken down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers #31 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Katie Schaefer, age 25, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota enjoys the sun prior to the game. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 takes down Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams #19 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. Tim Rasmussen, The Denver Post

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 calls the play prior to the snap resulting in a touchdown catch by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mitch Unrein #96 during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday December 2, 2012. John Leyba, The Denver Post