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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) outruns a tackle in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3611 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders cornerback Brandian Ross (29) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) falls over after recovering a fumbled that was called back in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12024 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) breaks a tackle and runs up field in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12272 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) gets hit in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3151 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) runs the offense during the fourth quarter in a game the Broncos would win 37-21. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA14976 )

Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) makes a tackle on Oakland Raiders tight end Mychal Rivera (81) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11796 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) makes a catch in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3369 )

Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece (45) catches a pass for a touchdown as Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) tries to tackle him. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3563 )

Denver Broncos linebacker Adrian Robinson (57) and Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) celebrate after a play in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3068 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11869 )

Denver Broncos linebacker Adrian Robinson (57) makes a tackle on Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3059 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) gets tackled in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3394 )

Denver Broncos defensive back Tony Carter (32) is attended to on the field. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA13721 )

Denver Broncos defensive back Tony Carter (32) is helped off the field in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3507 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3142 )

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) drops a pass as Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) closes in for a tackle in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3289 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11874 )

Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) and Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (99) chase Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) out of the pocket in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3236 )

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) is tackled in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3458 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11757 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) makes a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3350 )

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) is tackled by Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3584 )

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 23: Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker is congratulated by Peyton Manning and Knowshon Moreno after a touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4962 )

Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) makes a throw in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12501 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has a convoy on congratulators after he caught a touchdown pass from Peyton Manning in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4995 )

Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Nate Irving (56) in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11992 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas gets loose for a big gain in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4845 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls a play from the line in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12120 )

Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) is tackled by Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Nick Roach (53) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3475 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) closes in on Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater (80) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_RAS7642 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) hands the ball to the referee after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO23558 )

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) has a pass go right through his hands in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12003 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) has focus prior to the kickoff against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN )

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (99) and Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) chase Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) out of the pocket in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_RAS7624 )

Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece (45) makes a touchdown catch int eh third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12521 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) runs out onto the filed after halftime. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONXJA3_1191 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas gets loose for a big gain in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4848 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster puts a big hit on Oakland running back Rashad Jennings in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4896 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gets his finger tips on the ball but can't bring it in as Oakland Raiders cornerback Brandian Ross (29) prepares to hit him. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA25263 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) looks up field after catching a pass during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA14141 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) scores a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO23597 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) breaks a tackle in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12280 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) breaks a tackle by Oakland Raiders cornerback DJ Hayden (25) in the second quarter for a 61-yard play. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12203 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs with the ball after catching a pass during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA14222 )

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) is tackled by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Kaluka Maiava (50) and Oakland Raiders cornerback Tracy Porter (23) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL4228 )

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sidelines in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL4406 )

Oakland Raiders cornerback Tracy Porter (23) takes some extra time to get up in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12529 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) watches a pass to Eric Decker in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN5053 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) points at the defense in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_SN4651 )

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brice Butler (19) breaks a tackle by Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO12585 )

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) dives for the goal line as Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (30) attempts to drive hime out of bounds. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_JA25760 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) recovers an on-side kick in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3668 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) runs onto the field for warm-ups before the start of the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 23, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONXJA3_1007 )