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Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos sacks Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11753 )

Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos sacks Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL0180 )

Tight end Travis Kelce (87) of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1365 )

Denver Broncos cheerleaders during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11914 )

Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos tries to leap over Ron Parker (38) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11850 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) makes a catch for a first down in the first quarter before being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31). The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8053 )

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9695 )

Wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos misses a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL9883 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1307 )

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) yells on the line in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9709 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) makes a touchdown catch in the first quarter while Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) is unsuccessful in breaking up the play. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11497 )

Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to decide whether to throw the challenge flag in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0009 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates a touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_3AO6951 )

Quarterback Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs yells on the line in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1402 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos gets a pass interference call after missing a pass in the the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL0276 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos makes a pass under pressure in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL9873 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Bronco makes a touchdown catch in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8594 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos congratulates Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos after a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL0053 )

Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos in congratulated by head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos after a touchdown catch. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8639 )

Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9985 )

Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs is pushed out of bounds after he runs for 25 yards in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0293 )

Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos stretches out for a catch in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1779 )

Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos tries to stay in bounds on a run in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_2510 )

The Broncos take the field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_3AO6939 )

Former Broncos watch the Ring of Fame induction ceremonies during halftime. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_3AO7037 )

Former Bronco head coach Dan Reeves is inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8674 )

Former Bronco Gene Mingo is inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during halftime. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11587 )

Former Bronco Rick Upchurch takes a photo with family and friends while being inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during halftime. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8703 )

The Broncos wait for their teammates to take the field before the game. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1JA8726 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) makes a catch in the first quarter for a first down before being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31). The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9666 )

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) slides after a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1100 )

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates a first down in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1JA8767 )

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos yells at the referee in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11898 )

Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1431 )

Knile Davis (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a run in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL0131 )

Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) is tackled by Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) after a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1183 )

Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a pass in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_2336 )

Anthony Fasano (80) of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a diving catch. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11949 )

Kicker Cairo Santos (5) of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a field goal in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL9738 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos passes during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0028 )

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos breaks free while a penalty marker is thrown. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8300 )

Outside linebacker Lerentee McCray (55) of the Denver Broncos is injured on a play. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JA8247 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off to running back Montee Ball (28) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. of the Denver Broncos The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL9818 )

Punter Britton Colquitt (4) of the Denver Broncos kicks in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2JL9891 )

Running back Jamaal Charles (25) of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by strong safety T.J. Ward (43) of the Denver Broncos, defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos and defensive end Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9772 )

Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos after releasing the ball in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO9906 )

Knile Davis (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs breaks a tackle attempt by Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_1954 )

Knile Davis (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs scores a touchdown int he second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_2A11544 )

Dwayne Bowe (82) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0018 )

A fan shields himself from the sun during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0203 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos yells to Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1JA9032 )

Knile Davis (34) of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_2323 )

DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos sacks Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_2611 )

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (98) and Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) put a stop on Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (34) on 3rd down and goal late in the 4th quarter September 14, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07FBNBRONXDSC_2788 )

Louis Vasquez (65) of the Denver Broncos gets in a scuffle on the field in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFSDSC_2172 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos passes during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1AO0026 )

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass for a touchdown over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Owens (20) during the second quarter September 14, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP07FBNBRONX_2JL8136 )

Marvin Austin (76) of the Denver Broncos and Terrance Knighton (98) of the Denver Broncos celebrate after stopping the Chiefs in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_1JA9454 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos and Alex Smith (11) of the Kansas City Chiefs shake hands at the end of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_JA39844 )

Britton Colquitt (4) of the Denver Broncos and Dustin Colquitt (2) of the Kansas City Chiefs run off the field at the end of the game. The Denver Broncos played the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 14, 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP14BRONCOSCHIEFS_JA39896 )