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From the archive: The Broncos' 2015 prime-time win over the Lions in Detroit

Flip back through photos from the Broncos' big win over the Lions in 2015 on "Sunday Night Football."

Crowds begin lining up outside Ford Field for an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Crowds begin lining up outside Ford Field for an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws during warmups before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws during warmups before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) walks with teammates to the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) walks with teammates to the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders sits on Ford Field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders sits on Ford Field before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks with teammates to the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks with teammates to the field before the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) heads on to the field during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) heads on to the field during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware walks off the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware walks off the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) chats with Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) chats with Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell during pre game warm ups prior to action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Todd Davis, Demaryius Thomas and Von Miller prior to kick off against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Todd Davis, Demaryius Thomas and Von Miller prior to kick off against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls signals against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls signals against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Malik Jackson during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Malik Jackson during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates his sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) for an 8 yard loss during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) celebrates his sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) for an 8 yard loss during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes deep over the middle for Emmanuel Sanders (10) as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo (98) defends on the play during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes deep over the middle for Emmanuel Sanders (10) as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo (98) defends on the play during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) and Von Miller (58) bring down Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) for no gain during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) and Von Miller (58) bring down Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) for no gain during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a reception up field for a 16 yard gain during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) takes a reception up field for a 16 yard gain during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes right on a 3rd-and four on Denver's second series during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes right on a 3rd-and four on Denver's second series during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) avoids a tackle on a 9 yard catch-and run during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) avoids a tackle on a 9 yard catch-and run during first quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during first quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)

Steve Woltman/Steve Woltman
Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) returns a interception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) returns a interception against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) rushes against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) rushes against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is brought down by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is brought down by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) runs the ball after a blocked extra point attempt against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) runs the ball after a blocked extra point attempt against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls in a 45-yard pass for a touchdown against the defense of Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls in a 45-yard pass for a touchdown against the defense of Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Duane Burleson
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) tries stopping Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) before Hillman scores on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive end Jason Jones (91) tries stopping Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) before Hillman scores on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) is knocked out of bounds against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) is knocked out of bounds against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) vie for a pass, which fell incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) vie for a pass, which fell incomplete during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) talk during a stoppage in play in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) talk during a stoppage in play in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) brushes off Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) aside on a pass rush during second quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) brushes off Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) aside on a pass rush during second quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) trips up Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) on a 26 yard catch-and run during second quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) trips up Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) on a 26 yard catch-and run during second quarter action in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak confers with Peyton Manning as quarterbacks coach Gregg Knapp looks on during a time out during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak confers with Peyton Manning as quarterbacks coach Gregg Knapp looks on during a time out during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates his one yard run for a touchdown with C.J. Anderson (22) during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates his one yard run for a touchdown with C.J. Anderson (22) during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) avoids defenders on a 16 yard reception during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) avoids defenders on a 16 yard reception during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates his one yard 2nd quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) celebrates his one yard 2nd quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)

Steve Woltman/Steve Woltman
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) on a 3 yard reception during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) on a 3 yard reception during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) pulls down Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) on a 2nd quarter reception in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) pulls down Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) on a 2nd quarter reception in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Eric Lars Bakke/© Eric Lars Bakke
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) avoids a Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) tackle on a 45 yard catch-and run for a 2nd quarter touchdown in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) avoids a Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) tackle on a 45 yard catch-and run for a 2nd quarter touchdown in the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, MI September 27, 2015. (Photo: © Steve Woltmann)

Steve Woltman/Steve Woltman
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell is stopped by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell is stopped by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) rushes on Detroit Lions strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) rushes on Detroit Lions strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) looks for running room against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) looks for running room against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. The Broncos defeated the Lions, 24-12. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. The Broncos defeated the Lions, 24-12. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28), catches a pass fora touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos tight end Owen Daniels (81), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28), catches a pass fora touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talk after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talk after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
NBC Sports sideline reporter Michele Tafoya interviews Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, from left, quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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NBC Sports sideline reporter Michele Tafoya interviews Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, from left, quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (30), quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and tight end Owen Daniels (81) walk back to the locker room after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (30), quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and tight end Owen Daniels (81) walk back to the locker room after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Rick Osentoski
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