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#TBT: The Broncos' seven-sack game vs. Minnesota in 2015

Take a trip back through Broncos history as we revisit one of the more memorable games between Denver and Minnesota — when the Broncos' dominant defense racked up seven sacks and three forced fumbles en route to a thrilling 23-20 victory in 2015.

Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks off during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks off during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Linebackers Todd Davis (51) and Brandon Marshall (54) team up to stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Linebackers Todd Davis (51) and Brandon Marshall (54) team up to stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) lines up to tackle Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Mike Wallace (11) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) lines up to tackle Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Mike Wallace (11) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) gets blocked by Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) gets blocked by Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 13-yard loss during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 13-yard loss during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 13-yard loss during first quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 13-yard loss during first quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) breaks off a tackle attempt by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) on an 11-yard reception during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) breaks off a tackle attempt by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) on an 11-yard reception during first-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) tackle Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) tackle Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Defensive end Vance Walker (96) and linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) tackle Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Defensive end Vance Walker (96) and linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) tackle Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) during first-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries the ball for a 72-yard touchdown during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries the ball for a 72-yard touchdown during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates a 72-yard touchdown run during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates a 72-yard touchdown run during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) and outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for a 1-yard loss during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) and outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for a 1-yard loss during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a reception for a 30-yard gain during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a reception for a 30-yard gain during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a 24-yard pass during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a 24-yard pass during second-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass to running back Ronnie Hillman (23) during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass to running back Ronnie Hillman (23) during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 43-yard pass during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 43-yard pass during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 1-yard pass and crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a 1-yard pass and crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Tight end Owen Daniels celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
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Tight end Owen Daniels celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Tight end Owen Daniels (81) spikes the ball after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Tight end Owen Daniels (81) spikes the ball after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for a 2-yard loss during Minnesota's second series of the third quarter in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) stop Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) for a 2-yard loss during Minnesota's second series of the third quarter in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws downfield during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws downfield during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball during third-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) waits for the Minnesota Vikings to finish their huddle during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) waits for the Minnesota Vikings to finish their huddle during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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The Broncos defense stops Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) on the 3-yard line for no gain during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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The Broncos defense stops Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) on the 3-yard line for no gain during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a pass break-up during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a pass break-up during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Cornerback Bradley Roby (29) punches the ball out of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs' (14) hands during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Cornerback Bradley Roby (29) punches the ball out of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs' (14) hands during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Inside linebackers Danny Trevathan (59) and Brandon Marshall (54) make the stop during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Inside linebackers Danny Trevathan (59) and Brandon Marshall (54) make the stop during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Cornerback Aqib Talib (21) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) in the open field during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Cornerback Aqib Talib (21) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) in the open field during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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As running back C.J. Anderson finds room to run for a first down, quarterback Peyton Manning pumps his fist during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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As running back C.J. Anderson finds room to run for a first down, quarterback Peyton Manning pumps his fist during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball for a 13-yard gain during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Running back C.J. Anderson (22) carries the ball for a 13-yard gain during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) goes up for a pass during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) goes up for a pass during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 9-yard loss during fourth-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) for a 9-yard loss during fourth-quarter action in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. (25) and Aqib Talib (21) tackle Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. (25) and Aqib Talib (21) tackle Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) and forces a fumble recovered by the Broncos with 29 seconds remaining in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Safety T.J. Ward (43) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) and forces a fumble recovered by the Broncos with 29 seconds remaining in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after recovering a fumble during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates after recovering a fumble during fourth-quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) shake hands after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) shake hands after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) greets quarterback Peyton Manning (18) at midfield after Denver defeated Minnesota 23-20 in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) greets quarterback Peyton Manning (18) at midfield after Denver defeated Minnesota 23-20 in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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Cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) trade jerseys after the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Cornerback Kayvon Webster (36) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) trade jerseys after the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) talk after the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) talk after the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

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Head Coach Gary Kubiak address the players in the locker room after Denver defeated Minnesota 23-20 in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)
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Head Coach Gary Kubiak address the players in the locker room after Denver defeated Minnesota 23-20 in the game at Sports Authority Field in Denver on October 4, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke)

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