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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets fans after the Broncos defeated the Ravens 49-24. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXJA3_0211 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) gets tackled by Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) in the first quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4468 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass in the first quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4485 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) scores a touchdown in the third quarter. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2750 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) makes a catch for a touchdown to open the third quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9913 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) yells to his offense in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA25793 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a pass and runs past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham (24) in the first quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)

Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) leaps over a Bronco defender for a gain in the first quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA25847 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes from the line during the first quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6566 )

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox congratulates Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after a touchdown in the second quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_5018 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) gets hit by Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) as he attempts to catch a pass. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6498 )

Broncos fans celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4859 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) intercepts a pass in the second quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL7143 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter tackles Baltimore wide receiver Torrey Smith in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN -6333 )

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) reaches for the end zone as Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) tries to tackle him in the first quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18099 )

Baltimore Ravens running back Vonta Leach (44) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18130 )

Denver Broncos fans cheer a touchdown during the third quarter. Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) /The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_5282 )

Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) is taken down in the first quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18082 )

Denver Broncos defensive back Tony Carter (32) tries to tackle Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) before he makes it to the end zone. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_AD19008 )

Defensive coach Jack Del Rio celebrates Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris's (25) interception in the second quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4820 )

Balltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is tackled by Duke Ihenacho of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_3603 )

Broncos fans try to keep dry in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18024 )

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) makes a first down catch in the third quarter, why Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets taken down in the foreground. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA26883 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12). (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2602 )

Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) leaps over Denver Broncos safety Duke Ihenacho (33) in the first quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9430 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) talk on the field. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2549 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris tackles Baltimore wide receiver Jacoby Jacobs after a catch over the middle in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_3710 )

Baltimore Ravens running back Vonta Leach (44) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6743 )

A host of Denver Broncos defenders bottle up Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_3705 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) celebrates a touchdown with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18). (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9933 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12). (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4717 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass in the first quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4481 )

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox shouts from the sidelines in the first quarter. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4610 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a pass and runs past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham (24) in the first quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6812 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) dashes for the end zone for a the seventh touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning (18). Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA27503 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) makes a catch for a first down in the second quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA26373 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) fumbles the ball in the second quarter. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9640 )

After making a interception Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) let go of the ball before he crossed the goal line, the play was ruled a touchback and the Ravens got the ball on the 20 -yard line. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18839 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's (18) seventh touchdown pass of the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO3047 )

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) is helped off the field in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_AD19405 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is called for offensive pass interference. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_AD19094 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) makes a run down the sidelines in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL7658 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker makes a catch in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. A holding penalty on the play nullified the gain.(Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_4176 )

Denver Broncos fans celebrate the touchdown catch by Demaryius Thomas in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_4329 )

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) runs through a hole in the line in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL7680 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXSN_3542 )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) breaks free for a run to the 2-yard line during the third quarter. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_5384 )

Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) struts after stoppong a pass play during the third quarter. Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) /The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_5326 )

Tobin Hoops, 12, from Denver, shows his team pride before the football game between the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6854 )

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Brandon Stokley (80) reaches for extra yards trying for the first downDenver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA27012 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after Thomas caught a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18787 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) runs during the third quarter. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA27034 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_5183 )

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dallas Clark (87) lays on the ground after a hard hit. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2835 )

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) sits on the sidelines in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2895 )

Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) puts a hard hit on Baltimore Ravens tight end Dallas Clark (87). The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_ADO2822 )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) reaches for the goal line, coming up a couple yards short, during the third quarter. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA26924 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) after the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_EH11547 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks away with the Player of the game ball after the Broncos defeated the Ravens 49-24. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXJA3_0194 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) walks off the fielsd after the Broncos defeated the Ravens 49-24. Denver Broncos Baltimore Ravens September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority at Mile High. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXJA3_0176 )

Broncos fans cheer as the Broncos take the field before the game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_EH11400 )

Fireworks light up the Bronco statue during the National Anthem before the game between the Broncos and the Ravens. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6467 )

Miles the Mascot waits for the Broncos to take the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_2JL6391 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits to take the field before the Broncos' game agains the Baltimore Ravens. A lightning delay postponed the start of the game by about 30 minutes. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9291 )

The Broncos team runs through the tunnel to take the field. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9217 )

Miles the Mascot waits to take the field for the pre-game festivities. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9151 )

A storm moves in over the stadium as fireworks go off and balloons are released into the sky before the start of the game. Lighting in the area postponed the start of the game(Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXJA3_9773 )

Fans unravel team flags before the start of the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18007 )

Parachutists enter the stadium and land on the field before the game begins. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA17983 )

The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_EH11378 )