ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Tight end Jared Cook #89 of the St. Louis Rams stiff arms strong safety T.J. Ward #43 of the Denver Broncos and breaks the tackle for a gain at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos sits in disbelief after he can't hold on to the ball on a 4th down pass as the broncos turn the ball over on downs vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Wide receiver Kenny Britt #81 of the St. Louis Rams on his 63 yard TD run vs the Denver Broncos at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 and wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the Denver Broncos watch the game in the second half vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos escapees one tackler to be caught by another as he is sacked on a 4th down play to lose the ball on downs at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos calling a play from the line to running back C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos in the second half against the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Wide receiver Andre Caldwell #12 of the Denver Broncos is crushed by strong safety T.J. McDonald #25 and cornerback E.J. Gaines #33 of the St. Louis Rams late in the game at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos fans that would not give up vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Free safety Rahim Moore #26 of the Denver Broncos losses his helmet making a tackle on running back Tre Mason #27 of the St. Louis Rams the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncs getting hit as he passes vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncs calling plays at the line of scrimmage vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Wide receiver Andre Caldwell #12 of the Denver Broncos goes airborne to get a few extra yards during a kick return in the first quarter vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncs over throwing tight end Julius Thomas #80 vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos is gang tackled by Alec Ogletree (52), James Laurinaitis (55), and E.J. Gaines (33) of the St. Louis Rams during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0273 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Jacob Tamme (84) of the Denver Broncos sheds a tackle attempt by Janoris Jenkins (21) of the St. Louis Rams during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0299 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench after a failed fourth-down attempt agains the St. Louis Rams during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0307 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos looks for an open man as Robert Quinn (94) of the St. Louis Rams pressures during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0334 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Trumaine Johnson (22) of the St. Louis Rams intercepts a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0355 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos rubs his face after the fifth field goal of the game by Greg Zuerlein (4) of the St. Louis Rams during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0405 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos is lit up by T.J. McDonald (25) of the St. Louis Rams and Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0456 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Andre Caldwell (12) of the Denver Broncos winces in pain on the turf after being lit up by T.J. McDonald (25) of the St. Louis Rams and E.J. Gaines (33) during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0472 )
Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the Denver Broncos is stopped for a 2 yard gain by free safety Rodney McLeod #23 of the St. Louis Rams and middle linebacker James Laurinaitis #55 in the first half at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
James Laurinaitis (55) of the St. Louis Rams sacks Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15717 )
Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos reacts another stalled drive against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0111 )
Alec Ogletree (52) of the St. Louis Rams intercepts a pass intended for Jacob Tamme (84) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0189 )
Eugene Sims (97) of the St. Louis Rams and Kendall Langford (98) celebrate a sack by Aaron Donald (99) on Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15829 )
Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after Greg Zuerlein (4) of the St. Louis Rams kicked one of his five field goals during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15777 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos speaks to C.J. Anderson (22) during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15739 )
Wide receiver Kenny Britt #81 of the St. Louis Rams crosses the goal line with a 63 yard touchdown strike to make the score 10-0 in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
Terrance Knighton (98) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field at the conclusion of the St. Louis Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15910 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field at the conclusion of the St. Louis Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15935 )
Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the St. Louis Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO0517 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Von Miller (58) and Derek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos tackle Tre Mason (27) of the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15599 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Kenny Britt (81) of the St. Louis Rams beats Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos for a long pass reception during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15614 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Tre Mason (27) of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by Sylvester Williams (92) of the Denver Broncos, Brandon Marshall (54) Steven Johnson (53) and Malik Jackson (97) during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9742 )
Jared Cook (89) of the St. Louis Rams stiff arms Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Rams' 22-7 win at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15636 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos looks for a receiver on a fourth-down attempt against the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9941 )
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a catch for the only Bronco touchdown in the first half vs the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: E.J. Gaines (33) of the St. Louis Rams tackles Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos after he makes a catch during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9909 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a first down catch as he is tackled by Janoris Jenkins (21) of the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9820 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: E.J. Gaines (33) of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos on fourth down during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9946 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos reacts to failing to make a fourth-down catch against the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9961 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos reads the St. Louis Rams defense during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9837 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Shaun Hill (14) of the St. Louis Rams hands off to Tre Mason (27) during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9741 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos cannot reach Tre Mason (27) of the St. Louis Rams as he turns up field for a first down during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15622 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tavon Austin (11) of the St. Louis Rams after he made a catch for a short gain during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15582 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Tavon Austin (11) of the St. Louis Rams jaws with Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15597 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15567 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9738 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Shaun Hill (14) of the St. Louis Rams throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15575 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Tre Mason (27) of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by Steven Johnson (53), Brandon Marshall (54), and Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos, during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9873 )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - A pass from quarterback Peyton Manning #18 to tight end Jacob Tamme #84 of the Denver Broncos is almost intercepted by strong safety T.J. McDonald #25 of the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: T.J. McDonald (25) of the St. Louis Rams tackles Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9921 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__2A15546 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after failing to complete a pass to Emmanuel Sanders (10) on fourth down against the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9966 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos adjusts his gloves before taking the field the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9636 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Orlando Franklin (74) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench before the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9720 )
ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 16: Julius Thomas (80) of the Denver Broncos heads to the locker room during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__3AO8065 )
Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos reacts to failing to make a fourth-down catch against the St. Louis Rams during the first half of action at the Edward Jones Dome. The Denver Broncos visit the St. Louis Rams in a week 11 NFL showdown. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP17FBNBRONX__1AO9961 )
ST. LOUIS, MO. November 16, - Quarterback Shaun Hill #14 of the St. Louis Rams and quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos talk after their game at the Edward Jones Dome November 16, 2014 St. Louis, MO (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP16FBNbroncos )