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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib cheers before the team's NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The typically talkative Talib has been noticeably silent all week at practice. Not that much for the cornerback to say after an abysmal performance by a usually dependable Denver Broncos defense. The Broncos host New England on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Broncos’ defense looks to rebound after pride was hit

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) and defensive end Tenny Palepoi (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. John Elway has measured the Broncos' success against the Patriots both on and off the football field since taking over as head of football operations in 2011. Either the Patriots or Broncos have earned the AFC's top playoff seed every year since with the Patriots winning three conference championships and two Super Bowls and the Broncos winning two AFC titles and one Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Broncos and Patriots headed in different directions

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) and defensive end Tenny Palepoi (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. John Elway has measured the Broncos' success against the Patriots both on and off the football field since taking over as head of football operations in 2011. Either the Patriots or Broncos have earned the AFC's top playoff seed every year since with the Patriots winning three conference championships and two Super Bowls and the Broncos winning two AFC titles and one Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Broncos have long viewed Patriots as their best barometer

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Broncos' Brock Osweiler passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Carson Wentz tosses 4 TD passes, Eagles beat Broncos 51-23

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Denver Broncos' Brock Osweiler (17) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Brock Osweiler struggles, Broncos routed by Eagles 51-23

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls the ball away from New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux (40) after a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. Thomas is closing in on a full year since scoring his last touchdown. Though he is on pace for a sixth consecutive 1,000-yard season, what he really wants is to end his streak without a touchdown and his next chance comes Sunday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/John McCusker, File)

Broncos star receiver Thomas hasn’t scored in nearly a year

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gives a thumbs up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. Two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press that Brock Osweiler has supplanted Trevor Siemian as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't publicly announced the switch, both people confirmed coach Vance Joseph informed his players of the QB switch at a team meeting Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Back as starter, Brock Osweiler leads Broncos vs. Eagles

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gives a thumbs up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. Two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press that Brock Osweiler has supplanted Trevor Siemian as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't publicly announced the switch, both people confirmed coach Vance Joseph informed his players of the QB switch at a team meeting Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Broncos know QB switch isn’t the only fix

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) pauses before getting up following a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Denver Broncos bench Siemian, promote Osweiler

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) can't hold on to a pass while defended by Denver Broncos safety Darian Stewart (26) and linebacker Brandon Marshall (54), during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. The Chiefs won, 29-19. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Broncos defense keeps Chiefs in check in another tough loss

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a 51-yard field goal, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Butker’s 5 FGs instrumental in Chiefs’ win over Denver

By JORDAN WOLF - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Chris McCain, top and defensive back Desmond King during the first half of an NFL football game, in Carson, Calif. The Denver Broncos are red-faced over their poor play and their quarterback has a black and blue nose courtesy of his latest trouncing. It's only a bruise, Siemian said, but &quot;I probably should have broken it. I deserve it the way I played.&quot;(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Broncos out to reverse trends on offense, defense

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver. The Chiefs and Broncos appeared to be the class of the AFC West just a couple of weeks ago. They were a combined 8-1 to start the season. But they have combined to lose their last four games, and that has turned their Monday night, Oct. 30, 2017 showdown at Arrowhead Stadium into a matchup between teams desperate for a win. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)

Broncos, Chiefs try to get on track in Monday night showdown

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian, right, is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Chris McCain, top and defensive back Desmond King during the first half of an NFL football game, in Carson, Calif. The Denver Broncos are red-faced over their poor play and their quarterback has a black and blue nose courtesy of his latest trouncing. It's only a bruise, Siemian said, but &quot;I probably should have broken it. I deserve it the way I played.&quot;(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Broncos holding out hope in face of embarrassment, injuries

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Denver. Charles envisioned playing his entire career with the Chiefs, retiring from the organization that drafted him. But the business of the NFL put a twist in those plans. Now their career rushing leader is returning to Kansas City with the rival Broncos for a crucial AFC West showdown Monday, Oct. 30. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Ex-Chiefs star Jamaal Charles returning to KC with Broncos

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian walks off the field after a 21-0 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Broncos coach Vance Joseph sticking with QB Trevor Siemian

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa greets fans after their win against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

Hostile home crowd can’t slow Bolts in 21-0 win over Broncos

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson, middle, is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Tre Boston, right, and strong safety Jahleel Addae during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Chargers send Broncos to 1st shutout loss in 25 years, 21-0

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers yells to his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Broncos have plenty to fix after first shutout in 25 years

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. When the Los Angeles Chargers resume their AFC West rivalry with Denver on Sunday in the teams’ second meeting of this season, Rivers will be seeking his 100th career victory as a starter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Familiar Broncos, Chargers meet again for early season edge

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press