Football

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson after scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (30) and outside linebacker Nate Irving (56) react after the San Diego Chargers missed a field goal in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) reaches for a tipped ball that was intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) to intercept the pass in the end zone in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after Denver beat the San Diego Chargers 24-17 in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) steps over San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall in the third quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Tourek Williams walks off the field after the Chargers lost 24-17 to the Denver Broncos in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno reacts after scoring a touchdown on a three-year run against the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) stretches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown against Denver Broncos free safety Michael Huff (29) in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) follows through on a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is pulled down by San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) and San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (38) in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, greets San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy after the Broncos beat the Chargers 24-17 in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning greet each other at midfield after the Broncos beat the Chargers 24-17 in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)