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Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos watches the action from the sidelines as the New England Patriots take a 43-21 lead during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15400 )

Julian Edelman (11) of the New England Patriots looks to make a move on Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos after making a catch during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7637 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos trying to marshal his team late in the game vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_2JA5323 )

Running back Ronnie Hillman #23 of the Denver Broncos scores in the 3rd quarter vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_1JA3906 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots takes contact from Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15247 )

Brandon LaFell (19) of the New England Patriots cannot haul in a long pass by Tom Brady (12) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7579 )

Jamie Collins (91) of the New England Patriots tackles Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos on third down to force fourth down during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7525 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos and Ronnie Hillman (23) make a read on the New England Patriots defense during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO8033 )

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a pass in the 2nd half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_1JA3820 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots fires a pass against the Denver Broncos defense during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15181 )

Fans brave the cold more than two hours before the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7404 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots leads his team onto the field to take on the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A14963 )

Akeem Ayers (52) of the New England Patriots takes a moment to himself before kickoff against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7473 )

Patrick Chung (23) of the New England Patriots takes a moment to himself before kickoff against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7457 )

Dont'a Hightower (54) of the New England Patriots tackles Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15140 )

Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos and Sylvester Williams (92) flush Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots out of the pocket during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15049 )

Corey Nelson (52) of the Denver Broncos and Chris Harris (25) make a tackle on Julian Edelman (11) of the New England Patriots during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7650 )

Rob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots goes airborne after making a first-down catch against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7724 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots screams to get the team pumped up for the Denver Broncos before the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A14887 )

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots comes onto the field to face the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7446 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots leads his team on a drive resulting in a touchdown pass to Shane Vereen (34) to give them a 27-7 lead during the second quarter of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7799 )

Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos goes airborne as he is tackled by Kyle Arrington (25) of the New England Patriots and Patrick Chung (23) during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7487 )

DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15054 )

Jamie Collins (91) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos inside the red zone during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7704 )

Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos makes a touchdown catch over the outstretched hand of Patrick Chung (23) of the New England Patriots during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15150 )

Brandon Browner (39) of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7600 )

Cornerback Bradley Roby #29 of the Denver Broncos comes up with an interception in the 2nd half vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_2JA5140 )

Rob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots looks for a defensive holding call (which he would get) against Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7767 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos on the side lines in the first half vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_JA32191 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the New England Patriots defense during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO8007 )

Fans watch as the New England Patriots drive on the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO8052 )

Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15168 )

Brandon Bolden (38) of the New England Patriots makes an interception on a pass thrown by Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos intended for Wes Welker (83) during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7934 )

Shane Vereen (34) of the New England Patriots gets jammed up at the line as he looks for space to run against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15189 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots yells, "Let's go," at his receivers after they failed to run their routes properly resulting in a throw to no one against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15035 )

Malik Jackson (97) of the Denver Broncos and Dan Connolly (63) of the New England Patriots jaw during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15263 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos giving instruction to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_1JA3855 )

Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos watches the offense take on the New England Patriots defense during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__3AO7960 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots fires a pass to Rob Gronkowski (87) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of action at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO7752 )

Rob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots makes a catch as Nate Irving (56) of the Denver Broncos pursues during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15307 )

Tom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots high fives Rob Gronkowski (87) after completing a pass inside the five during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15317 )

Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch in bounds vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_2JA4741 )

Tight end Jacob Tamme #84 of the Denver Broncos is denied by strong safety Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots in the end zone in the 2nd half of their game at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_2JA5351 )

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a catch in front of cornerback Darrelle Revis #24 of the New England Patriots in the 2nd half at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_1JA4550 )

Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos makes the catch but not the first down in the 4th quarter vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_1JA4295 )

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a failed fourth down attempt against the New England Patriots during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__1AO8133 )

C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos drops a short pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of the Patriots' 43-21 win at Gillette Stadium. The Denver Broncos visit the New England Patriots in a week 9 AFC showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP03FBNBRONX__2A15479 )

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos waiting for a replay vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_JA32202 )

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos quickly leaving the field after losing 43-21 vs the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium November 02, 2014 Foxborough, MA (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP02broncos_JA32270 )