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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks to throw his 51st touchdown pass to Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) late in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. Manning passes Tom Brady for the most touchdown passes in a single season. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6550 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is congratulated by Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after throwing his 51st touchdown pass of the season to Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) late in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. Manning passes Tom Brady for the most touchdown passes in a single season. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6629 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches his 10th touchdown of the year on Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5758 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos get off a pass over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13061 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives the thumbs up after talking to Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) on the bench after throwing his record breaking 51st pass to him for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5009 )

Wide receiver Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos picks up a first down in front of strong safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13063 )

Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos picks up yards against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA29250 )

Tight end Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos is stopped short of the first down as the Broncos loose the ball to the Houston Texans on downs at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA29283 )

Kicker Matt Prater #5 of the Denver Broncos makes the score 3-0 with 8:50 left in the first quarter as the Denver Broncos vs the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA29121 )

Denver Broncos fan hold up her sign prior to the game against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL4863 )

Former President George H. Bush attends the Denver Broncos Houston Texans game December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5198 )

Denver Broncos fan hold up her sign prior to the game against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL4872 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) picks up a big gain during a punt return during the first quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5310 )

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox looks on during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6468 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) signals t the receivers during the first quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5358 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) gets upended by Houston Texans free safety Shiloh Keo (31) during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5378 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos talks to the "O" line in the 4th quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA37166 )

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) can't hold on to a pass as Houston Texans free safety Shiloh Keo (31) and Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) defend on the play during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5431 )

Strong safety Mike Adams #20 of the Denver Broncos pressures quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13403 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates his 9th touchdown of the year with Denver Broncos tackle Orlando Franklin (74) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5692 )

Houston Texans outside linebacker Justin Tuggle (57) puts a big hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) during a punt return in the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5514 )

Bronco fans at Denver Broncos vs the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13215 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) chats with Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) in the huddle during the first quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5525 )

Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) picks up a big gain as Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) and Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) move in on defense during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5591 )

Wide receiver Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos can't hold onto this pass against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13573 )

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5654 )

Denver Broncos center Steve Vallos (60) is helped off he field during the first quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5724 )

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) picks up a big gain as ,h31 comes in for the tackle during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5760 )

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) puts a hit on Houston Texans fullback Greg Jones (33) after missing a pass during the second quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was penalized on the play for hitting a defensive player. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5846 )

Houston Texans running back Deji Karim (39) gets his helmet knocked off by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) as Denver Broncos defensive end Jeremy Mincey (57) and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nate Irving (56) come in to finish the tackle December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5869 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) changing up on on the line of scrimmage against the Houston Texans during the third quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6144 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) smiles from the bench as time ticks away in the fourth against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5827 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after his touchdown catch during the second quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5821 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is congratulated by Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) after throwing his 51st touchdown pass to Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) late in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. Manning passes Tom Brady for the most touchdown passes in a single season. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL4951 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks to the referees about a penalty on the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6541 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) picks up a few yards after catch and is brought down by Houston Texans cornerback Brice McCain (21) during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6391 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 talks to wide receiver Wes Welker #83, wide receiver Eric Decker #87 and tight end Jacob Tamme #84 in the second half against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA29586 )

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) catches a pass for a first down as Houston Texans defensive back Brandon Harris (26) shoves him out of bounds during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6413 )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) picks a big gain before he is caught by Houston Texans nose tackle Earl Mitchell (92) during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL6436 )

Tight end Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in the second half against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13797 )

Houston Texans fan reacts after the Denver Broncos scored during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5714 )

Tight end Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass to make the score 36-13 against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA14244 )

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos watching the screen in the second half vs the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13697 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches a pass for his 9th touchdown of the year during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5669 )

Tight end Virgil Green #85 of the Denver Broncos closes in on punt returner, wide receiver Keshawn Martin #82 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13684 )

Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos breaks into the secondary against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13037 )

Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #45 of the Denver Broncos intercepts a pass to wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans in the second half at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA29623 )

Wide receiver Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13822 )

Tight end Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in the second half against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13797 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) after their win 37-13 December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5094 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives a thumbs up as he runs off the field after their win over the Houston Texans 37-13 December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5229 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos waving to the fans after winning against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA37326 )