A general view of the stadium as fans observe the national anthem prior to the Houston Texans facing the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos offense faces off against the Houston Texans defense at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders perform prior the the game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans rushes the line of scrimage against guard Manny Ramirez #65 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos defense awaits the Houston Texans offense at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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Running back Lance Ball #35 of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Fans fill the stadium seats as the Houston Texans face the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
A fan of the Denver Broncos looks on as they are defeated by the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Sports Authority Field at Mile High (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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Running back Ben Tate #44 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball as safety Rahim Moore #26 of the Denver Broncos tries to make the tackle during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos medical personel tend to Linebacker Nate Irving #56 after he was injured on a return as Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52 and teammates look on during a game against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Lestar Jean #18 of the Houston Texans makes a pass reception against strong safety Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos looks on during break in the action against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
A fan of the Denver Broncos looks on as they are defeated by the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Defensive tackle Justin Bannan #97 of the Denver Broncos shows the ball to the crowd after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos delivers a pass against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Safety Glover Quin of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for tight end Jacob Tamme of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Place kicker Matt Prater #5 of the Denver Broncos kicks a second quarter field goal on a hold by Britton Colquitt #4 against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos reacts on the field during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Running back Ben Tate #44 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball as safety Rahim Moore #26 of the Denver Broncos tries to make the tackle during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos reacts on the field during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Brandon Stokley #14 of the Denver Broncos shields off cornerback Brice McCain #21 of the Houston Texans en route to making a reception for a touchdown on a 38-yard pass during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Strong safety Mike Adams #20 of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for tight end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Kevin Walter #83 of the Houston Texans makes a pass reception as strong safety Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos makes the tackle and strong safety Mike Adams #20 of the Denver Broncos follows the play at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Brandon Stokley #14 of the Denver Broncos makes 38 yard touchdown reception against defensive back Brice McCain #21 of the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Running back Willis McGahee #23 of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52 of the Denver Broncos makes an interception of a pass by quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans as wide receiver Kevin Walter #83 of the Houston Texans misses the tackle in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Kicker Matt Prater #5 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 53 yard field goal from the hold of Britton Colquitt #4 of the Denver Broncos against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans launches a 52-yard touchdown pass over defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson #99 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Running back Ben Tate #44 of the Houston Texans rushes with the ball aggainst the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Wide receiver Kevin Walter #83 of the Houston Texans catches a 52-tars pass on his way to scoring a touchdown as cornerback Tracy Porter #22 of the Denver Broncos trails behind during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass against the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Defensive end Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos celebrates his safety on quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans with outside linebacker Von Miller at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos warms up on the field before taking on the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
The field it ready for action as the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos as they face off at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Defensive end Antonio Smith #94 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to facing the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to facing the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
Houston Texans v Denver Broncos
A fan of the Denver Broncos looks on as they are defeated by the Houston Texans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Texans defeated the Broncos 31-25. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)