Justin Tuggle #57 of the Houston Texans lays a hard hit on Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos on a punt return in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Justin Tuggle #57 of the Houston Texans lays a hard hit on Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos on a punt return in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Greg Jones #33 of the Houston Texans takes a hit from Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #45 of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was penalized on the play for a personal fould. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos works out on the field prior to the start of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos works out on the field prior to the start of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos waits for a play during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Eddie Pleasant #35 of the Houston Texans during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Jeff Tarpinian #52 of the Houston Texans during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Julius Thomas #80 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos waits on the sideline during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos waits on the sideline during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans looks to pass during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Keshawn Martin #82 of the Houston Texans returns a punt during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos calls a play during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during the first half of the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Andre Caldwell #12 of the Denver Broncos is tackeld by Kareem Jackson #25 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans catches a pass against the Denver Broncos at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips looks on at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass for a 36 yard touchdown as he beats Kareem Jackson #25 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Peyton Manning Passes
Peyton Manning throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 22: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Champ Bailey #24 after throwing his fourth touchdown during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Peyton Manning Celebrates In Houston
Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning celebrates after throwing his fourth touchdown against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos v Houston Texans
Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after throwing his fourth touchdown during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)