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#TBT: From blizzard to big win in Buffalo

Take a trip back through Broncos history as we revisit one of the more memorable games against the Bills — when the Broncos fought through a blizzard to get to their game with Buffalo, which Denver then won in overtime.

Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver: John Elway walks through the snow during the blizzard on his way to the team bus against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: John Elway walks through the snow during the blizzard on his way to the team bus against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver: Mike Shanahan fights his way through snow to get to the team bus during the blizzard against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: Mike Shanahan fights his way through snow to get to the team bus during the blizzard against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver: Members of the Broncos board the bus at the PDB Facility and head to DIA, where they will await a major delay because of blizzard conditions against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: Members of the Broncos board the bus at the PDB Facility and head to DIA, where they will await a major delay because of blizzard conditions against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver: Members of the team arrived at the PDB Facility any way they could, via sport utility or snowmobile because of devastating blizzard conditions against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: Members of the team arrived at the PDB Facility any way they could, via sport utility or snowmobile because of devastating blizzard conditions against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Anthony Lynn and teammates study the playbook on the bus trip against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Anthony Lynn and teammates study the playbook on the bus trip against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Coach Greg Robinson talks strategy with Michael Dean Perry against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Coach Greg Robinson talks strategy with Michael Dean Perry against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Tim McKyer sits in the locker room listening to music against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Tim McKyer sits in the locker room listening to music against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Brian Habib waits outside the visitor's locker room against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Brian Habib waits outside the visitor's locker room against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: The Broncos (Ray Crockett, 39) march out to the field at Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: The Broncos (Ray Crockett, 39) march out to the field at Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Keith Traylor leads the Broncos onto the field in Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Keith Traylor leads the Broncos onto the field in Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Michael Dean Perry, Neil Smith, Harald Hasselbach and Darrius Johnson stand for the national anthem against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Michael Dean Perry, Neil Smith, Harald Hasselbach and Darrius Johnson stand for the national anthem against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver: Martin Boublik looks after Brian Habib against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: Martin Boublik looks after Brian Habib against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Gary Zimmerman glances up into the stands during a game at Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Gary Zimmerman glances up into the stands during a game at Buffalo against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Equipment manager Doug West adjusts the helmet of Dwayne Carswell against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Equipment manager Doug West adjusts the helmet of Dwayne Carswell against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Jason Elam has a few words with Special Teams coach Rick Dennison against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Jason Elam has a few words with Special Teams coach Rick Dennison against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway passes in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Broncos won 23-20. (AP Photo/Charles Agel)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway passes in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997, at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Broncos won 23-20. (AP Photo/Charles Agel)

Denver: Tyrone Braxton returns an interception against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver: Tyrone Braxton returns an interception against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Keith Burns and the special teams line up at scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Keith Burns and the special teams line up at scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: John Elway drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: John Elway drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: John Elway scrambles out of the pocket against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: John Elway scrambles out of the pocket against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Vaughn Hebron returns a punt against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Vaughn Hebron returns a punt against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Buffalo: Jason Elam kicks the game winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Buffalo: Jason Elam kicks the game winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.
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Denver Broncos in action against the Buffalo Bills at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on October 26, 1997.

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