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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is hit by Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO17087 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONXTR2_9038 )

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16826 )

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath (84) misses a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA27916 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) makes a run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16400 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) makes a catch for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40722 )

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) leaps over Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) after a touchdown in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40743 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) makes a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40713 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) makes a catch for a 70-yard gain in the first quarter after outrunning Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31). The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16306 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is pushed out of bounds by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Quintin Demps (35) and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) after a 70-yard gain in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16332 )

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL7306 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_2JL4666 )

Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97), Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) and Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) take a moment before the start of the game. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_2JL3061 )

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) prays before the start of the game. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_2JL4491 )

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn watch from the sidelines before the start of the game. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_2JL3018 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) yells commands from the line in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40566 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning sets up to throw in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_SN6368 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) pulls in a punt in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40491 )

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL5892 )

Denver Broncos interim head coach Jack Del Rio during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA29582 )

Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt (2) gets a punt off in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_2JL4603 )

Eric Berry of the Kansas City Chiefs jumps to block Peyton Manning's throw. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo By Erin Hull/The Denver Post) ( SPBRONCOSCHIEFS )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) breaks through a hole in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA14467 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL6364 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) is pushed out of bounds in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA27996 )

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks with the referee in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16175 )

Crowds fill the stadium to watch the Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo By Erin Hull/The Denver Post) ( SPBRONCOSCHIEFS )

Broncos fans stand beneath the board during the second half. The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo By Erin Hull/The Denver Post) ( SPBRONCOSCHIEFS )

Broncos' cheerleaders take to the field at the start of the game. The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo By Erin Hull/The Denver Post) ( SPBRONCOSCHIEFS )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) tries to ward off and tackle by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) as he is pushed out of bounds in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA14633 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) catches the ball against the defence of Denver Broncos strong safety Duke Ihenacho (33) and cornerback Chris Harris (25) during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR41073 )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) spikes the ball after a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO31628 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR41231 )

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) breaks a tackle by Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) and throws the ball away in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16526 )

Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) tries to break up a pass but misses in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16534 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning fires a quick pass to Wes Welker in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_SN6486 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (27) in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA28654 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) lays down on a bobbled punt catch in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA27958 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks of the field after failing to get into the endzone. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR41212 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) misses a pass while guarded by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL5979 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) makes a catch and is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety Duke Ihenacho (33) in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL5948 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) in the huddle int eh third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL6316 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) breaks up a pass to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL7203 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) gets tackled in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_1JL6854 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) pulls a catch in over Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA29733 )

Denver Broncos tackle Chris Clark (75) stops Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (91) from reaching Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) as he makes a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40428 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs after a catch as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) comes to hit him. Welker was hurt on the play. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR41408 )

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) warms up for a field goal in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA27794 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA29756 )

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) makes a field goal during the fourth quarter. The Broncos beat the Chiefs 27-17. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA14942 )

Broncos fans cheer in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_TR40443 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 27-17. The Denver Broncos vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_JA35835 )

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on November 17, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX_AO16940 )