Through the Years: Broncos vs. Cardinals

Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg knocks the ball away from a Cardinal receiver during a December 15, 1991 win (24-19) against Arizona.

Linebacker Simon Fletcher covers a Cardinal receiver during a November 5, 1995 win (38-6) against Arizona.

Quarterback John Elway takes a snap in a November 1995 win (38-6) against the Arizona Cardinals.

Denver Broncos tight end Jerry Evans (88) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Nov. 5, 1995, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 38Ð6. (NFL Photos via AP)

Thunder rides around the field in a November 1995 win (38-6) against the Arizona Cardinals.

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Michael Dean Perry (95) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Nov. 5, 1995, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 38Ð6. (NFL Photos via AP)

Broncos defenders converge to stuff a Cardinals ball carrier against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Broncos defenders converge to stuff a Cardinals ball carrier against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Steve Beuerlein's son goofs around while his dad conducts an interview with the media against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Clinton Portis hands the game ball to his mother Rhonnel Hearn after he rushed for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Clinton Portis rushes the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Chester McGlockton moves in to make a play against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Deltha O' Neal waits for the start of the play against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Ian Gold forces and recovers a Cardinals fumble against the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on December 29, 2002.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his 500th touchdown pass to tight end Julius Thomas (80) during first quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates Demaryius Thomas (88) on his catch-and-run of 86 yards for a 2nd quarter touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with the fans in the south stands after he ran 31 yards on a reception for touchdown during second quarter action in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a 30-yard pass during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks for an open receiver during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas (6) during third quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) during first quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reaches for a deep pass which he caught and returned for a 86 yard touchdown during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.

Denver Broncos running back Juwan Thompson (40) runs up the middle for an 8 yard touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 5, 2014.

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates his sack of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) for 10 yard loss during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field October 5, 2014.

during second quarter action against the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, {month name} 05, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus