Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) walks off the field dejected after their loss to the New England Patriots 34-31 in overtime November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL3291 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) comes in for a tackle on New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) after a short gain during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8694 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) makes a tackle on New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16689 )
New England Patriots fans welcome back Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker during the first quarter against the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16438 )
Running back Shane Vereen #34 of the New England Patriots eyes the ball in the first half against the Broncos at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA20961 )
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a touchdown pass in the 4th quarter to tie the game 31-31 against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16943 )
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) taunts Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) after diving in to the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9579 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass down field during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9893 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches to haul in a touchdown over New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31) during the fourth quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7552 )
Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) hits New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) on the ball and forces a fumble during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. The fumble was picked up by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and ran it for a 60 Yard touchdown. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8768 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) can't handle a pass from Peyton Manning as New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) comes in on defense during the overtime period November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL0249 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) stands on the sidelines stunned after the New England Patriots recovered the ball during a punt in overtime November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. Denver Broncos defensive back Tony Carter (32) had the punt hit off his leg and the Patriots recovered it. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7667 )
Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos gains yards vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21116 )
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos missing a pass in the second half vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21042 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) can't hang on to a pass during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9872 )
Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sacks quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21230 )
Tight end Jacob Tamme #84 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a touchdown pass vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21150 )
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands off to running back Shane Vereen #34 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21197 )
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9159 )
Kicker Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots kicks the ball through the uprights to win 43-31 over the Broncos at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16997 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos talks with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 after having to call a time out late in the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21721 )
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson mis handles a handoff by Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the overtime period against the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL0230 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is forced to throw a pass under pressure by New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) during overtime November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL0059 )
Aqib Talib knocks the ball away from Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) on a fourth down play in overtime November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL0098 )
Strong safety Duke Ihenacho #33 of the Denver Broncos is hurt vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA20976 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) comes up with a bloody forehead during the overtime period against the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL0158 )
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) from behind to force a fumble during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. The ball was picked up by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8896 )
Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) picks up a fumble by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8907 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looking over pages and pages on the bench in overtime. The patriots win 43-31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21765 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos and running back C.J. Anderson bobble a handoff in overtime. The patriots win 43-31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA22125 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8658 )
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) picks up fumble and returns it 60 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley fumbled the ball after a hit by Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8809 )
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passing in traffic against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21316 )
Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) can't hold on to the football after it was tipped intended for New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) during the fourth quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9648 )
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) goes over the top for a touchdown during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7310 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines late in their game against the Patriots. The patriots win 43-31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16919 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos trying to communicate with his team late in their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA21634 )
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off to New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) during the first quarter agains the the Denver Broncos November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8681 )
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8960 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) comes in for a tackle on New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16466 )
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the ground after a fumble during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton recovered the ball. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL8922 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) points out the New England Patriots defense during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7409 )
Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) runs over New England Patriots strong safety Duron Harmon (30) and New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the first quarter after a gain up the middle November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7384 )
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) celebrates his touchdown during the first quarter agains the New England Patriots November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL7333 )
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) picks up a big gain as before he is brought down by New England Patriots defensive tackle Chris Jones (94) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_1JL9052 )
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass down field on the Denver Broncos defense during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16477 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) just misses New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) as he sprints down the sidelines during the first quarter November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA16525 )
Wide receiver Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos flying out of the tunnle before their game vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA35887 )
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos heading to the field for their game vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA35976 )
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots heads off the field after the patriots win 43-31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough MA, November 24, 2013 Denver. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_JA36328 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the overtime game November 24, 2013 at Gillette Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP25FBNBRONX_2JL3229 )