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remaining timeouts on defense. After the two-minute warning, the Ravens had exhausted all of their team timeouts, however, the Broncos failed to convert a critical third-down run, and were forced to punt, giving the Ravens the football with 1:15 remaining in regulation. Three plays later, and with no timeouts, Flacco launched a 70-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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was the only scoring play of the second quarter. The Browns narrowed the Broncos' lead early in the third quarter, with a 53-yard field goal by Dawson, but the Broncos would add 17 unanswered points to their lead, with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Decker, followed in the fourth quarter by

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with 6:54 remaining. However, the Broncos were forced to punt seven plays later, giving the Chargers' offense the football with four minutes remaining. The Chargers once again tried to rally, but six plays later, Harris stepped in front of another Rivers' pass, returning an interception 46 yards for

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The Broncos switched their primary home jersey color from navy blue to orange. The orange jerseys that served as the team's alternate colored jersey from 2002 to 2011 became the primary home jersey, while the navy blue jerseys that served as the team's primary home jersey from 1997 to 2011 switched

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scooped up the football and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown. After the Broncos' defense forced a three-and-out, Manning hooked up with Decker on a 7-yard touchdown pass to pull the Broncos within 24–21 early in the fourth quarter. On the Chargers' next possession, Carter picked off Rivers, and

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midway through the fourth quarter. The Ravens, on their next possession, marched 44 yards in eight plays, but turned the ball over on downs with 3:12 remaining in regulation. The Broncos achieved one first-down with 2:23 remaining, which forced the Ravens to start using the last two of their three

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The Ravens won the overtime coin toss. Both teams were forced to punt on their first possessions. The Ravens once again were forced to punt on their next possession, and the Broncos' offense got the football with 3:37 remaining in the first overtime. However, seven plays into the Broncos' second

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at the Bengals' 46-yard line, and the Broncos subsequently added to their lead eight plays later, with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Decker. Trailing 31–20 with 3:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Bengals tried to rally, with Nugent nailing a 41-yard field goal with 52 seconds

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rushing for a 2-yard touchdown, with the latter two scores coming off Manning interceptions. This gave Cincinnati a 20–17 lead early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos re-claimed the lead on their next possession, with Manning connecting on a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end

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on May 7, three weeks after his restricted free agent tender was rescinded by the Broncos. On August 27, a federal appeals court upheld Williams' suspension, and on October 5, Williams was suspended for an additional three games by the NFL following his August conviction for a

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returning an interception off Freeman 26 yards for a touchdown. After a Manning interception late in the third quarter, a 50-yard field goal by Barth to begin the fourth quarter narrowed the gap to 28–13, but the Broncos countered with a 31-yard field goal by placekicker

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at the end of the first quarter. A 24-yard field goal by Janikowski just before halftime was the only scoring play of the second quarter. The Broncos' offense exploded in the third quarter, with Manning connecting on a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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Set a new single-season franchise record for pass completions; surpassed Brett Favre on the NFL's all-time list for games with three or more touchdown passes and set a new NFL record with a .707 pass completion percentage in games played during the month of

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that he suffered during the preseason. Porter began experiencing symptoms prior to the team's Week 6 game against the San Diego Chargers, and returned to practice on a limited basis over the next several weeks. Porter returned to game action against the

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Became the second quarterback in NFL history to achieve 5,000 career pass completions (joining Brett Favre), as well as the fastest quarterback to achieve that feat. He also achieved his NFL-record 12th season with at least 10 wins during a regular

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After a 2–3 start to the season, the Broncos finished the regular season on an eleven-game winning streak, and with a record of 13–3, the team exceeded their win total from the previous two seasons combined. The Broncos won their second consecutive

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The Broncos then staged one of the most memorable comebacks in Monday Night Football history. On the opening drive of the second half, Manning led the Broncos on an 8-play, 85-yard drive, culminating with a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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nailing a 34-yard field goal with only 14 seconds remaining to give the Broncos some breathing room. The Broncos' defense thwarted the Chiefs' last desperation drive. With the hard-fought win, the Broncos matched their win total from

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were also mentioned as possible destinations for the former long-time Colts quarterback; however, Manning informed Broncos' personnel to begin contract negotiations with the team on March 19, and he was introduced as the Broncos' new

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rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. After each team's offense subsequently went three-and-out, the Broncos marched down the field on a 10-play, 88-yard drive, culminating with Manning throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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With the win, the Broncos exceeded their win total from the two previous seasons combined, swept their AFC West division rivals for only the second time in franchise history, and earned their first season sweep of the Chiefs since

7809:, then pulled away in the fourth quarter, with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Decker and another 33-yard field goal by Prater. The Saints scored a late touchdown, with Brees connecting on an 18-yard pass to wide receiver 2444:, during the Broncos' 31–25 loss to the Texans two days earlier (September 23). Schaub had his helmet knocked off, and suffered a laceration on his earlobe as a result of the hit. Mays missed the Broncos' Week 4 game against the 13734:

overtime possession, Manning was intercepted again by Graham in Broncos' territory, giving the Ravens the football at the Broncos' 45-yard line with 1:01 remaining in the first overtime. Six plays later, Ravens' placekicker

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to alternate designation. The change was made due to overwhelming popularity with fans, who clamored for the team to return to wearing orange at home, which was the team's predominant home jersey color from 1962 to 1996.

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rushing for an 8-yard touchdown. The latter touchdown occurred after a Manning fumble deep in Broncos' territory. The Broncos responded, with Manning throwing a pair of touchdown passes – a 2-yarder to wide receiver

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missed a 52-yard field goal, giving the Ravens excellent field goal position with 1:16 remaining until halftime. Three plays later, Flacco connected on another touchdown pass to Smith – this one from 32 yards.

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was hired as the new defensive quality control coach – a position previously held by Jay Rodgers. Undlin previously worked on Jack Del Rio's staff with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the previous three seasons.

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playoff history, which was also the first punt return for a touchdown in Broncos' postseason history; became the first player in NFL history to return both a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown in a playoff

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sacking Newton in the end zone for a safety. The Panthers responded in the fourth quarter, with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Newton to Olsen, but the Broncos put the game out of reach, with running back

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arrest in November 2010. Green was reinstated to the active roster on October 1, while Williams was reinstated to the active roster on November 17, the latter in time for the team's Week 11 game vs. the

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to narrow Houston's lead to 31–25 with three minutes remaining. After forcing a Texans' punt, the Broncos got the football back with 20 seconds remaining, but the Texans' defense stood their ground.

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During the season, Manning set numerous individual, franchise and league records, including 300-yard passing games and game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime. Second-year linebacker

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took the opening kickoff of the second half 105 yards for a touchdown. However, the Bengals would reel off 17 unanswered points, consisting of a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback

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season following multiple neck surgeries, and was released by the Colts two weeks earlier on March 7, one day before the Colts were due to pay him a $ 28 million roster bonus. The

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nailed a 33-yard field goal to close out the first half. The Broncos increased their lead in the third quarter, with Manning connecting on a 1-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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Holliday took the opening kickoff of the second half 104 yards for a touchdown, but after a Manning fumble, the Ravens tied the game late in the third quarter, with running back

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to give the Broncos a commanding 31–3 lead. The Ravens finally got into the end zone early in the fourth quarter, with Flacco connecting on a 31-yard touchdown pass to tight end

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season, while Green was given a four-game suspension. Williams and McBean each challenged the suspensions and took legal action against the NFL. McBean later signed with the

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suffered a broken forearm during practice. He not only missed the remainder of the preseason, but also missed the first five games of the regular season. Also on August 14,

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Set a new single-season franchise record for net punting, with an average of 42.1 net yards per punt. Colquitt surpassed his own record that he previously set during the

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as the NFL's merchandising dealer. With the exceptions of a few tweaks (including the neckline), the team's uniform designs remained the same as the previous seasons.

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rules, McGahee became eligible to return to practice on January 2, 2013 – three days after the regular season finale, and would have been eligible to return for the

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rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. On the Broncos' next possession, McGahee committed a fumble, and the Saints responded early in the second quarter, with quarterback

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stumbled near the Chargers' 30-yard line when it appeared that he was headed to the end zone for an easy touchdown, after receiving a 55-yard pass from quarterback

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just before halftime. In the third quarter, the Steelers added to their lead, with a 35-yard field goal by Suisham. The Broncos grabbed the lead, when quarterback

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season, the Broncos would instead send a 2012 sixth-round selection to the Eagles (Arrington was indeed released by the Eagles shortly before the 2010 season).

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history. The 35 points scored after halftime tied the highest number of points that the Broncos scored in the second half, and also marked the first time in

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to give the Broncos a 28–24 lead with 9:09 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Chargers were attempting to rally, but Rivers was intercepted by cornerback

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coughed up the football on a kickoff return. The Broncos were attempting to narrow the Chargers' lead midway through the second quarter, but wide receiver

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recovered a Rivers' fumble deep in Chargers' territory, the Broncos increased their lead, with Manning throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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fumbled the football at the Patriots' 14-yard line with 3:48 remaining, halting the Broncos' rally attempt. The Patriots subsequently ran out the clock.

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80 yards for a touchdown. The Chargers increased their lead to 24–0 just before halftime, with Rivers connecting on an 11-yard touchdown pass to Gates.

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The Broncos set a new single-season franchise record for home attendance with 613,062 fans, surpassing the previous record of 612,893 that was set in

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23 yards for a touchdown. The Broncos responded early in the second quarter, with Manning connecting on a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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Coming off their miraculous comeback in San Diego and subsequent bye week, the Broncos returned home for an interconference duel against the

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rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. The Ravens were threatening to narrow the Broncos' lead just before halftime; however, Broncos' cornerback

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returned an interception off Newton 40 yards for a touchdown. Prater added a 27-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, followed by safety

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season; therefore, the Broncos owed Manning $ 18 million for the 2012 season. Manning passed a physical exam at the beginning of the

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to close the gap to 31–21 with 6:43 remaining. Following a Patriots' fumble, the Broncos were attempting to rally, however, running back

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rushing for a 3-yard touchdown. The Chiefs got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter, with a 23-yard field goal by placekicker

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105-yard kickoff return for a touchdown set a new record for the longest play in Broncos' franchise history, which Holliday tied in

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with 2:39 remaining. However, the Buccaneers' onside kick attempt was unsuccessful, and the Broncos subsequently ran out the clock.

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in exchange for the Patriots' first- and fourth-round selections – Nos. 31 and 126. The Broncos later traded both selections to the

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Became the first defensive lineman in Broncos' franchise history to catch a touchdown pass, during the team's Week 13 win over the

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Overall, Manning set new Broncos' single-season franchise records in pass completion percentage (.686), pass completions (400),

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just before halftime, followed in the third quarter by Brady scoring a 1-yard touchdown on a quarterback sneak and running back

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On April 3, the Broncos, along with each of the other 31 NFL teams, unveiled the team's new uniforms for the 2012 season, with

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suffered torn triceps, and was initially expected to miss at least two months, but was placed on injured reserve on August 27.

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were later added to the game as injury replacements. Clady and Miller, however, each withdrew from the game due to injuries.

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receiving a pass from Manning for a two-point conversion), then added to their lead with a 26-yard field goal by placekicker

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to the Eagles in July 2010, with the condition that if Arrington did not make the Eagles' 53-man roster at the start of the

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gave the Broncos an early lead, but the Bengals countered in the second quarter, with a 28-yard field goal by placekicker

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Numerous individual, franchise and league records and milestones were either tied, reached or broken during the season:

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and compression fracture in his right knee during the second quarter, when his knee was hit by the helmet of Chargers'

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was the only scoring play of the first quarter. The Broncos increased their lead in the second quarter, with fullback

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39 yards for a touchdown. The Broncos tied the game, with Manning throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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remaining, but the Broncos recovered the onside kick in the game's final minute and subsequently ran out the clock.

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returning an interception off Roethlisberger 43 yards for a touchdown (with a failed two-point conversion attempt).

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as the team's new defensive coordinator, replacing Dennis Allen. Del Rio previously worked in the same capacity on

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suffered a fractured fibula on a kickoff return during the fourth quarter, and was placed on the season-ending

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The Broncos set a franchise record for scoring 30 or more points in 11 games, which was surpassed during the

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New York Jets finished ahead of Buffalo in the AFC East based on record versus common opponents (5–7 to 3–9).

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The Broncos' defense harassed Cam Newton throughout the game, sacking Newton seven times. This was Broncos'

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Hoping to add to a six-game winning streak, the Broncos returned home for an interconference duel with the

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Surpassed Dan Marino for the NFL's all-time lead in game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime.

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rushing for a 7-yard touchdown, but the Steelers countered, with a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback

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was placed on injured reserve, after he suffered a fractured fibula during the team's Week 8 win over the

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Baltimore clinched the AFC North title over Cincinnati based on a better divisional record (4–2 to 3–3).

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deep in Chargers' territory. However, the Broncos had to settle for a 19-yard field goal by placekicker

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division title, sweeping their division, as well as earning a first-round bye for the first time since

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season, and improved their all-time series record against the Browns to 22–5 (including the playoffs).

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during halftime. Smith is the Broncos' franchise leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.

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in Week 16, only to suffer a concussion and miss the Week 17 regular season finale and the playoffs.

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earlier in the day, the Broncos clinched a first-round bye and homefield advantage throughout the

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and Von Miller: 5 tackles and 1 assist each (1 sack, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble by Miller)

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was placed on the injured reserve/designated for return list, two days after suffering a ruptured

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history that a team won a game by double digits after trailing by at least 24 points at halftime.

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and set a franchise record for touchdown passes in a single season, which Manning surpassed in

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The Broncos matched their win total from the two previous seasons combined, and also swept the

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division title. This was the 12th division title in the Broncos' franchise history, tying the

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division. The Broncos won their 10th consecutive game against the Browns, dating back to the

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suffered a dislocated ankle late in the second quarter, and was placed on the season-ending

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was placed on injured reserve, after suffering torn triceps for a second consecutive season.

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returning a punt 76 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 53-yard field goal by placekicker

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and a 33-yard field goal by Prater. A 56-yard touchdown pass from Palmer to wide receiver

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Peyton Manning improved his personal record to 8–0 all-time in games against the Bengals.

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gave the Broncos the early lead. However, the Ravens quickly responded, with quarterback

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AFC Divisional Playoffs: (#4) Baltimore Ravens at (#1) Denver Broncos – Game summary

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New England clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed over Houston based on a head-to-head victory.

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rushing for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns. However, the Falcons would run out the clock.

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The Broncos' rally from a 24–0 halftime deficit during the team's Week 6 win over the

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Jacksonville finished with a better conference record than Kansas City (2–10 to 0–12).

9224:' punt, and on the next play, Manning threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver 6430:

With the win, the Broncos snapped a four-game home losing streak against the Raiders.

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championship game on January 20, had the Broncos made it that far into the postseason.

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in exchange for the Buccaneers' second- and fourth-round selections (Nos. 36 and 101).

20297: 20065: 19820: 14972: 14937: 14598: 13935: 13192: 11953:—from 11 and 16 yards, followed in the third quarter by a 13-yarder to wide receiver 11474: 11061: 10855: 10108: 9677: 9401: 9380: 9241: 9040: 8676: 7381: 7210: 7019: 5421: 5147: 4702: 4359: 2593: 1493:

season. The fourth (and eventual final) year of the contract – $ 19 million for

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90-yard punt return for a touchdown set a new record for the longest punt return in

8302:. Ten plays into the Bengals' next possession, Dalton was intercepted by cornerback 6385:

Hoping to snap a two-game losing streak, the Broncos remained on home ground for an

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claimed off waivers and signed to a five-year contract on March 20, on final roster

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DEN – 4:39 Demaryius Thomas 10-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, Matt Prater kick.

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and compression fracture in his right knee, during the team's Week 11 win over the

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that the Broncos' special teams blocked a punt. This was the only game during the

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Following their season-opening win over the Steelers, the Broncos traveled to the

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DEN – 14:47 Trindon Holliday 104-yard kickoff return for a TD, Matt Prater kick.

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Following a first-round bye, the Broncos kicked off the divisional round of the

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With the win, the Broncos earned their first season sweep of the Chargers since

5920:. The Broncos jumped out to a 5–0 lead in the first quarter, with defensive end 1942:

in exchange for the Jets' fourth- and sixth-round selections (Nos. 108 and 188).

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With the win, the Broncos earned their first season sweep of the Raiders since

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The Broncos acquired this fifth-round selection (No. 137) in a trade that sent

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Indicates that the player was a free agent at the end of his respective team's

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DEN – 0:10 Eric Decker 16-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, Matt Prater kick.

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Hoping to add to a nine-game winning streak, the Broncos returned home for an

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Hoping to add to a four-game winning streak, the Broncos returned home for an

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DEN – 14:54 Eric Decker 2-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, Matt Prater kick.

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BAL – 0:36 Torrey Smith 32-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco, Justin Tucker kick.

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rushing for a 1-yard touchdown. A 42-yard field goal by Broncos' placekicker

11510:. The Browns got on the scoreboard, with a 27-yard field goal by placekicker 11335:

DEN – 4:33 Eric Decker 8-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, Matt Prater kick.

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This was the Broncos' first-ever, and, to date, their only win in Baltimore.

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BAL – 4:08 Dennis Pitta 61-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco, Justin Tucker kick.

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DEN – 3:36 Eric Decker 4-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning, Matt Prater kick.

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SD – 0:24 Antonio Gates 11-yard TD pass from Philip Rivers, Nick Novak kick.

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missed more than half of the season, after experiencing aftereffects from a

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San Diego finished with a better conference record than Miami (7–5 to 5–7).

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CAR – 5:09 Greg Olsen 5-yard TD pass from Cam Newton, Justin Medlock kick.

8303: 8293:, a 49-field goal by Nugent followed in the fourth quarter by running back 8230: 7978: 7810: 7742: 7670: 7376:

four plays later, Manning tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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in the end zone for a safety, followed by a 32-yard field goal placekicker

5770: 5719: 5705: 5469:. The Broncos got on the scoreboard just before halftime, with quarterback 5442: 5190: 5123: 5033: 5005: 4887: 4785: 4190: 4034: 3704: 3673: 3603: 3499: 3446: 3365: 3347: 3300: 3179: 3132: 3053: 3020: 2922: 2798: 2755: 2720: 2664: 2652: 2589: 2539: 2522: 2473: 2470: 2390: 2328: 2272: 2098: 2007: 1781: 1737: 1558: 1553: 1346: 1328: 1292: 1197: 1192: 651: 629: 514: 493: 402: 372: 222: 174: 156: 17484:"Chris Kuper starting at right guard; Keith Brooking at middle linebacker" 14574:

for the 12th time in his career, the most by a quarterback in NFL history.

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Hoping to add to a seven-game winning streak, the Broncos traveled to the

10144:, then grabbed the lead at the end of the first quarter, with quarterback 7311:

Hoping to rebound from their loss at New England, the Broncos traveled to

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Coming off their dominating win over the Raiders, the Broncos traveled to

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Week Thirteen: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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Coming off their dominating win over the Saints, the Broncos traveled to

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The Broncos traded their original sixth-round selection (No. 194) to the

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Tennessee finished ahead of New York Jets based on head-to-head victory.

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Week Seventeen: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Game summary

8273:. The Broncos responded, with a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback 1951:

The Broncos traded their original fifth-round selection (No. 160) and a

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The Broncos traded their original first-round selection (No. 25) to the

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league year, and the Broncos owed Manning $ 40 million through the

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as the team's new strength and conditioning coach, replacing Rich Tuten.

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Hoping to add to an eight-game winning streak, the Broncos traveled to

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Hoping to add to a ten-game winning streak and gain momentum into the

9216:. On the first play after the two-minute warning, Broncos' linebacker 8715:

Hoping to add to a three-game winning streak, the Broncos traveled to

8707: 7789:. On the Saints' next possession, Brees was intercepted by linebacker 6405:, but the Broncos countered, with a 21-yard field goal by placekicker 5481:. The Broncos tried to rally in the fourth quarter, with running back 1445:

on a five-year, $ 96 million contract. Manning missed the entire

20907: 20902: 20887: 20882: 20349: 20060: 18626:"Peyton Manning, Broncos cruise past Raiders for eighth straight win" 18546: 15299:"Denver Broncos Transactions, Signings, Cuts - Pro Football - SI.com" 14954: 14851: 14637: 14513:

Surpassed Dan Marino for second-place on the NFL's all-time list for

13637: 11544: 11225: 11221: 10140:. The Buccaneers responded, with a 31-yard field goal by placekicker 9676:

Hoping to add to a five-game winning streak, the Broncos traveled to

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Week Twelve: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary

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Week Eleven: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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throwing his 300th career touchdown pass—a 29-yarder to running back

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Week Five: Denver Broncos at New England Patriots – Game summary

6422:. Prater added field goals of 43 and 53 yards in the fourth quarter. 5614: 3629: 2773: 2708: 2634: 2512: 2387: 2252: 2229: 1935: 1583: 1130: 624: 305: 46: 19686: 18121:"Mile High Monday: Broncos Beat the Buccaneers and Win the AFC West" 17330:"Appeals court upholds Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams' suspension" 16799:"Broncos agree to $ 5.2 million deal with top pick Derek Wolfe" 16482:"Peyton Manning, Broncos make it official: Five years, $ 96 million" 15210:"Broncos' Wayne Nunnely, longtime assistant coach, retires from NFL" 13433:

39-yard interception return for a TD, Justin Tucker kick. (BAL 14–7)

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Week Sixteen: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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Week Fifteen: Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary

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Week Fourteen: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders – Game summary

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season in which the Broncos wore their alternate navy blue jerseys.

8727:. In the first quarter, the Panthers struck first, with quarterback 7396:

Week Eight: New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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rushing for a 1-yard touchdown, a 23-yard field goal by placekicker

20912: 20897: 20892: 20877: 20385: 20355: 16724:"Tim Tebow traded: New York Jets get Broncos QB, give up two picks" 16508:"Seattle Seahawks were among the contenders to sign Peyton Manning" 14984: 14571: 13730:

to tie the game at 35 with 31 seconds remaining to force overtime.

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26-yard interception return for a TD, Matt Prater kick. (DEN 28–10)

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Week Nine: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary

7793:, and the Broncos dominated the remainder of the game. Quarterback 7316: 7294:: 5 tackles each (2 assists by Cason, 1 assist by Weddle and Bigby) 6386: 5012:

threw his 400th career touchdown pass—a 71-yarder to wide receiver

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Week One: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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claimed off waivers from the Texans on October 11, on final roster

450:, who served as a coaching assistant during the past three seasons. 325: 238: 100: 20828: 17682:"Peyton Manning outgunned by Matt Ryan as Broncos lose to Falcons" 17220:"Broncos waive Duke Ihenacho; roster spot opens for D.J. Williams" 13738:

nailed a game-winning 47-yard field early in the second overtime.

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98-yard interception return for a TD, Matt Prater kick. (DEN 17–0)

9192:. The Chargers grabbed the lead in the first quarter, with safety 8683:: 6 tackles each, (1 assist, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble by Miller) 8562:

40-yard interception return for a TD, Matt Prater kick. (DEN 24–7)

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and Jimmy Graham: 5 receptions and 63 yards each (1 TD for Graham)

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Week Six: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

6401:. The Raiders responded, with a 38-yard field goal by placekicker 19701: 17509:"Broncos' Jason Hunter out at least two months with triceps tear" 14501:

Set a new personal record for consecutive 300-yard passing games.

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Week Ten: Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers – Game summary

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throwing a pair of touchdown passes—a 38-yarder to wide receiver

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as the team's new director of football administration, replacing

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SD – 1:24 Danario Alexander 21-yard TD pass from Philip Rivers,

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80-yard interception return for a TD, Nick Novak kick. (SD 17–0)

6900:, followed in the fourth quarter by a 5-yarder to wide receiver 5994:

Week Four: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary

5948:, followed by a 14-yard touchdown pass from Schaub to tight end 5496:

Week Three: Houston Texans at Denver Broncos – Game summary

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On March 20, 2012, the Broncos reached an agreement with former

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promoted to the active roster on September 29, waived October 1

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sacking Manning in the end zone for a safety. After linebacker

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The Broncos on offense against the Carolina Panthers in week 10

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Week Two: Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary

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3-yard TD pass from Ben Roethlisberger, two-point pass failed.

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Jones, Lindsay; Klis, Mike; Legwold, Jeff (October 16, 2012).

17300:"Three Broncos suspended for performance enhancing substances" 16776:"NFL draft live: Broncos trade down twice, out of first round" 16043:"Broncos add former Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence" 4866:

received pass from Peyton Manning for a two-point conversion.

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season following a knee injury during the preseason last year.

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sixth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for

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promoted to the active roster on September 8, on final roster

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after four seasons. The team never did announce a replacement.

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in the fourth quarter was the last scoring play of the game.

11072:. However, the Broncos added to their lead, with quarterback 351:

in the Divisional round by a double-overtime score of 38–35.

19402:"Broncos Take Home GMC's Never Say Never Moment of the Week" 17539:"Broncos' J.D. Walton to IR; Joe Mays back on active roster" 17457:"Broncos' Chris Kuper to miss six weeks with broken forearm" 15572:"Broncos re-sign linebacker Joe Mays to three-year contract" 10578:: 4 tackles each (2 assists by Carter, 1 assist by Williams) 10132:. The Broncos grabbed the early lead, when defensive tackle 7171:

65-yard fumble return for a TD, Matt Prater kick. (SD 24–14)

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NE – 5:00 Tom Brady 1-yard TD run, Stephen Gostkowski kick.

5457:, followed by field goals of 37 and 42 yards by placekicker 4890:

43-yard interception return for a TD, two-point run failed.

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in a single season, during the team's Week 16 win over the

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Became the NFL's all-time leader in 300-yard passing games.

14489:), as well as the fastest quarterback to achieve that feat. 10502:

56-yard TD pass from Carson Palmer, two-point pass failed.

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DEN – 3:25 Willis McGahee 2-yard TD run, Matt Prater kick.

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in exchange for the Browns' third-round selection (No. 67).

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as the team's first pick in the second round of the draft.

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Replacement officials were used from Weeks 1–3 due to the

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Never Say Never Moment of the Week (come-from-behind win)

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Source for this section: Denver Broncos' official website.

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for the all-time lead in AFC West championships since the

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76-yard punt return for a TD, Matt Prater kick. (DEN 14–7)

8281:. The Broncos added to their lead, when return specialist 6418:

and a 14-yard touchdown pass from Manning to running back

312:. The Broncos did not have a first-round selection in the 18549:"Champ Bailey glad Broncos can finally finish a comeback" 17383:"D.J. Williams to get his first $ 1 million of 2012" 15739:"Chargers agree to 1-year contract with TE Dante Rosario" 15080:"Broncos strength coach Rich Tuten not returning in 2012" 11514:. A 10-yard touchdown pass from Manning to wide receiver 6834:: 5 tackles each (8 assists by Mayo, 5 assists by Wilson) 798:

re-signed March 18, placed on injured reserve October 30

19599:"Broncos, all other NFL teams get new uniforms for 2012" 19350:"Stokley Voted DISH Unbeatable Value Player of the Year" 19112: 16821: 16819: 16559:"Peyton Manning introduced as next Broncos QB in Denver" 16337: 16335: 16333: 15916: 15766:"Eddie Royal leaves Broncos to sign with rival Chargers" 14481:

history to achieve 400 career touchdown passes (joining

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connecting on a 59-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver

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