Tom Brady talks to Tim Tebow after the game. (credit: CBS)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Tim Tebow (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Defensive end Jason Hunter #52 of the Denver Broncos and teammate get ready to take the field against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Von Miller (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos takes the field against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
New England Patriots fans have a little fun after their team beat Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos on December 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won the game 41-23. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos stand in the tunnel before taking on the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos grimaces while having a leg injury attended to on the sidlines against the New England Patriots on December 18, 2011 during the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won the game 41-23. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Place kicker Matt Prater #5 of the Denver Broncos and teammates stand in the tunnel before taking on the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Place kicker Matt Prater #5 of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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Patriots 41, Broncos 23
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Tim Tebow (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cheerleaders dance wait to take the field against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos cheerleaders dance during a timeout against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Miles the Mascot of the Denver Broncos runs on field prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos heads back to the bench before the start of the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10 in overtime. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Tim Tebow during the Broncos loss to the Patriots in their regular season meeting. (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Running back Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots jumps into the endzone for touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Willis McGahee (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos tries to escape the grasp of defensive end Brandon Deaderick #71 of the New England Patriots in the end zone during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10 in overtime. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos warms up by throwing the ball before facing off against the New England Patriots on December 18, 2011at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
The New England Patriots get pumped up against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10 in overtime. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos after the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots high-fives Head Coach Bill Belichick after scoring touchdown in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Matt Willis #12 of the Denver Broncos has a moment of silence before taking on the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Patriots Coach Bill Belicheck (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
A fan holds up a quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos sign during a game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Ann Judge-Wegener rides Thunder as they escort the Denver Broncos onto the field to face the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Tight end Virgil Green #85 and tight end Daniel Fells #86 of the Denver Broncos walk to the field prior to thier game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Jeremiah Johnson #37 of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball and breaks a tackle by Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Tight end Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots makes a reception and eludes Jonathan Wilhite #29 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle by Rob Ninkovich #50 of the New England Patriots as he rushes for a first quarter touchdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
A member of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders performs wearing a holiday costume during a break in the action against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
Tom Brady leads the Patriots offense against the Broncos during their 2011 regular season matchup. (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball and eludes Kyle Love #74 of the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterbacks Tim Tebow #15 and Brady Quinn #9 of the Denver Broncos take the field during warm ups before playing the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
John Elway, left, Roger Goodell, center right, Pat Bowlen, right (credit: CBS)
New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
A member of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders performs wearing a holiday costume during a break in the action against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 41-23. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos prays with teammates and players from the New England Patriots after an NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots won, 41-23. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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Patriots 41, Broncos 23
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New England Patriots v Denver Broncos
A fan holds up a quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos sign during a game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)