PHOTOS: Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders, Dec. 28, 2014

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4856 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. No gain on the play. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4413 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos scores Denver's first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16285 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Cody Latimer (14) of the Denver Broncos after scoring Denver's first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16285 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10066 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL8749 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass missing a touchdown in the third quarter. The Broncos scored a field goal on the next play. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16864 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos yells to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL8565 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos makes a pass over Raiders defenders Ray-Ray Armstrong (57) of the Oakland Raiders and Khalil Mack (52) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL8718 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos gains three yards as he is taken down by Ray-Ray Armstrong (57) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4632 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders pushes away Terrance Knighton (98) of the Denver Broncos and is sacked later on the play by Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4154 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders early in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4165 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Keith McGill (39) of the Oakland Raiders picks up a tipped backward pass and returns it for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4470 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Keith McGill (39) of the Oakland Raiders picks up a tipped backward pass and returns it for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4492 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4443 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos makes a pass in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL8963 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos gets caught near the line of scrimmage during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4214 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Miles Burris (56) of the Oakland Raiders tackles C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL8589 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos doesn't complete a catch and is flagged for a face mask during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4587 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Jeremy Stewart (27) of the Denver Broncos shoves Ricky Lumpkin (93) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8028 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos talks with Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos before a play in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A19968 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8059 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Charles Woodson (24) of the Oakland Raiders is injured on a play in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A19992 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Latavius Murray (28) of the Oakland Raiders gets taken down by Todd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos and DeMarcus Ware (94) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16208 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16220 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos after scoring Denver's first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16285 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos gains eight yards during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4707 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos runs the ball during a punt return in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4666 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos gains three yards in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4802 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos runs the ball through traffic in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4821 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch with Chance Casey (37) of the Oakland Raiders chasing him down in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4885 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos makes a run in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8100 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Marquette King (7) of the Oakland Raiders gets the punt off under pressure during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4406 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10056 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass for a 27-yard gain in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10128 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Jacob Tamme (84) of the Denver Broncos tackles Kenbrell Thompkins (85) of the Oakland Raiders on a kick return in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10138 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Sebastian Janikowski (11) of the Oakland Raiders takes the field in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10176 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos fakes a hand off to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4433 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Connor Barth (1) of the Denver Broncos drives one through the goal posts making the score 17 to 7 in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA4954 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos gets hit at the line of scrimmage by Denico Autry (96) of the Oakland Raiders with no gain on the play in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5092 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos fumbles the ball in the second quarter. The ball was recovered by Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5203 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos struggles to maintain control of the ball after a 23-yard catch in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4588 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders fumbles the snap in the second quarter. The Raiders recovered the ball. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4678 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Latavius Murray (28) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Todd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10244 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos makes a short catch and is tackled by Chance Casey (37) of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10204 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass to Mychal Rivera (81) of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10297 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos returns a punt in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10262 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Darren McFadden (20) of the Oakland Raiders makes a run in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10300 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ray-Ray Armstrong (57) of the Oakland Raiders tackles C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos and causes a fumble. the ball was removed by the Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL9205 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Ray-Ray Armstrong (57) of the Oakland Raiders and Brandian Ross (29) of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL9312 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos at the line in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10346 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Mike Morean of Cherry Creek is The Denver Post's 64th Gold Helmet Award winner as the state's top senior football player, scholar and citizen. He was presented with the award by Denver Post reporter Neil Devlin during halftime of the Broncos game. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8240 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning hands off to Ronnie Hillman in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December 28, 2014. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP29FBNBroncosRaid_SN3931 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos pushes Darren McFadden (20) of the Oakland Raiders out of bounds. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL9609 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders throws under pressure from Sylvester Williams (92) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4896 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos catches the ball while getting wrapped up by Raiders in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5533 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter with Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5404 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Andre Holmes (18) of the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5679 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: A Broncos fan cheers on the team in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5629 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Latavius Murray (28) of the Oakland Raiders gains six yards in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5702 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos completes a pass and runs the ball during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5757 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10437 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Charles Woodson (24) of the Oakland Raiders is injured on a play in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10435 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos misses a catch in the end zone as the play is broken up by Brandian Ross (29) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR20983 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos tackles Kenbrell Thompkins (85) of the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10488 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders his knocked out of bounds by Oakland Raiders cornerback D.J. Hayden in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December 28, 2014. (Photo by Steve Nehf/The Denver Post) ( SP29FBNBroncosRaid_SN3670 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos stops Darren McFadden (20) of the Oakland Raiders on a short pass reception in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10574 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5798 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos carries the ball down the field through traffic during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16812 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Kenbrell Thompkins (85) of the Oakland Raiders pulls in a catch for a first down during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16900 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos breaks through traffic during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR17087 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos takes down Latavius Murray (28) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR17039 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Kayvon Webster (36) of the Denver Broncos hits James Jones (89) of the Oakland Raiders breaking up the pass in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR17159 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Brock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos celebrates first career touchdown with Omar Bolden. The Broncos The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR21034 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR21002 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos is injured on a play in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8338 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos is injured on a play in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8359 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos heads off the field after being injured in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR17111 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Tony Carter (32) of the Denver Broncos returns a Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders fumble for a touchdown. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1AO8390 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled on a run. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10655 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Cody Latimer (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a run for a short gain. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10800 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos gets hit on a punt return in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2JL9737 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos comes up short of a first down at the goal line in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_3AO8549 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos can't reach the pass in the end zone. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_3AO8563 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: David Bruton (30) of the Denver Broncos on the ground after taking a hit to the back during the fourth quarter. He was taken off the field on a stretcher. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_1JA5938 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Latavius Murray (28) of the Oakland Raiders gets it by Bradley Roby (29) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4806 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Virgil Green (85) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his first career touchdown with Ben Garland (63) during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4959 )

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Tony Carter (32) of the Denver Broncos recovers a fumble and runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4888 )