denver broncos 2014 weekly press release

Media Relations Staff Patrick Smyth, Vice President of Public Relations • (303-264-5536) • [email protected] Rebecca Villanueva, Media Services Manager • (303-264-5598) • [email protected] Erich Schubert, Media Relations Manager • (303-264-5503) • [email protected] 2 World Championships • 7 Super Bowls • 9 AFC Title Games • 13 AFC West Titles • 20 Playoff Berths • 26 Winning Seasons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 2014 BRONCOS SET FOR CONFERENCE CLASH WITH PATRIOTS IN FOXBOROUGH (6-1) at (6-2) Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 • 4:25 p.m. EST Gillette Stadium (68,756) • Foxborough, Mass.

GAME INFORMATION BRONCOS 2014 SCHEDULE

The Denver Broncos (6-1) will try to stay atop the AFC standings when PRESEASON they travel to Foxborough, Mass., to face the New England Patriots (6-2) Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time/Result Rec. in Week 9. Kickoff at Gillette Stadium on Sunday is set for 4:25 p.m. EST. 1 Thu. Aug. 7 SEATTLE Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 21-16 1-0 BROADCAST INFORMATION: 2 Sun. Aug. 17 at San Francisco Levi’s Stadium W, 34-0 2-0 3 Sat. Aug. 23 HOUSTON Sports Authority Field at Mile High L, 18-17 2-1 NATIONAL TELEVISION: CBS: Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Phil Simms 4 Thu. Aug. 28 at AT&T Stadium W, 27-3 3-1 (color commentary) will call the game with Tracy Wolfson reporting from REGULAR SEASON the sidelines. Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time/Result TV NATIONAL RADIO: Sports USA Radio: Larry Kahn (play-by-play) and Doug 1 Sun. Sept. 7 Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 31-24 1-0 Plank (color commentary) will call the game with Troy West reporting from 2 Sun. Sept. 14 KANSAS CITY Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 24-17 2-0 the sidelines. 3 Sun. Sept. 21 at Seattle CenturyLink Field L, 26-20 (OT) 2-1 LOCAL RADIO: KOA (850 AM)/The Fox (103.5 FM): Dave Logan (play-by- 4 BYE play) and Ed McCaffrey (color commentary) will call the game with Alan 5 Sun. Oct. 5 ARIZONA Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 41-20 3-1 Roach reporting from the sidelines. 6 Sun. Oct. 12 at N.Y. Jets MetLife Stadium W, 31-17 4-1 7 Sun. Oct. 19 SAN FRANCISCO Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 42-17 5-1 LOCAL SPANISH RADIO: KMXA (1090 AM)/KJMN (92.1 FM): Luis Canela 8 Thu. Oct. 23 SAN DIEGO Sports Authority Field at Mile High W, 35-21 6-1 (play-by-play) and Rafael Medina will call the game. 9 Sun. Nov. 2 at New England Gillette Stadium 4:25 p.m. EST CBS QUICK HITS 10 Sun. Nov. 9 at Oakland O.co Coliseum 1:05 p.m. PST CBS* 11 Sun. Nov. 16 at St. Louis Edward Jones Dome 12 p.m. CST CBS* * - The Broncos and Patriots each have won four consecutive games to 12 Sun. Nov. 23 MIAMI Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MST CBS represent the longest current win streaks in the NFL. See Page 5 13 Sun. Nov. 30 at Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium 7:30 p.m. CST NBC* 14 Sun. Dec. 7 BUFFALO Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MST CBS* * - Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen, who is in his 31st year with the Broncos, 15 Sun. Dec. 14 at San Diego Qualcomm Stadium 1:05 p.m. PST CBS ranks first among NFL owners with 313 overall wins since taking over the 16 Mon. Dec. 22 at Cincinnati Paul Brown Stadium 8:30 p.m. EST ESPN franchise in 1984. See Page 7 17 Sun. Dec. 28 OAKLAND Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MST CBS* * - Since Executive Vice President of Football Operations/General * - Eligible to be moved to a different time as part of the NFL’s flex scheduling format. Manager was hired in 2011, the Broncos have totaled the third- most overall wins (43) in the NFL. See Page 8 2014 AFC WEST STANDINGS * - Denver Head Coach John Fox ranks fifth among active coaches with 121 career wins and owns the third-most overall victories (43) by a Team W L T PF PA Home Road AFC NFC DIV Streak Broncos head coach. See Pages 8-9 Denver 6 1 0 224 142 5-0 1-1 4-0 2-1 2-0 Won 4 * - Broncos QB has thrown at least one in San Diego 5 3 0 205 149 3-1 2-2 4-2 1-1 1-2 Lost 2 46 consecutive regular-season games to represent the fourth-longest such Kansas City 4 3 0 176 128 2-1 2-2 3-2 1-1 1-1 Won 2 Oakland 0 7 0 105 181 0-4 0-3 0-6 0-1 0-1 Lost 7 streak in NFL history. See Page 12 * - Denver WR topped 100 receiving yards in each DENVER BRONCOS MEDIA ROOM of his last four games to set a team record, totaling 626 yards and five on 34 catches (18.4 avg.) during that stretch. See Page 15 The Denver Broncos have a media-only website, which was created * - The Broncos rank first in the league in run defense having allowed to assist accredited media in their coverage of the Broncos. By going to opponents to rush for just 72.4 yards per game. See Page 16 http://media.denverbroncos.com, members of the press will find weekly * - Broncos LB and DE DeMarcus Ware have combined for 16 releases, press releases, rosters, depth charts, updated bios, transcripts, sacks in 2014 to tie for the seventh-most by a pass rushing tandem through injury reports, game recaps, news clippings, photos, credential applica- seven games since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. See Page 17 tions, a comprehensive historical database and much more.

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STATISTICALMISCELLANEOUS COMPARISONS NOTES

­­BRONCOS/PATRIOTS 2014 TEAM COMPARISON BRONCOS/PATRIOTS 2014 INDIVIDUAL COMPARISON

BRONCOS PATRIOTS BRONCOS PATRIOTS Record...... 6-1...... 6-2 Division Standing...... 1st (AFCW). . .1st (AFCE) PASSING YARDS Turnover Margin (NFL Rank). . . . +4 (T-6th) . . . +11 (1st) Manning ...... 2,134 Brady...... 2,059 OFFENSE RUSHING YARDS Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). . 398.4 (6th). . 363.1 (10th) Hillman ...... 349 Ridley...... 340 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . .6.20 (3rd). . .5.47 (18th) Ball ...... 172 Vereen...... 281 Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . . 32.0 (1st). . . 29.8 (3rd) Anderson...... 107 Gray...... 98 Possession Average...... 29:48. . . . .29:40 Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . 101.4 (21st). . 105.6 (17th) RECEIVING YARDS Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . .297.0 (3rd). . 257.5 (10th) D. Thomas...... 767 Gronkowski. . . . . 558 Sanders...... 634 Edelman...... 467 Had Intercepted/Yards ...... 3/76. . . . . 2/73 J. Thomas...... 327 LaFell...... 461 Sacks Allowed/Yards ...... 8/55. . . . .13/74 /Lost...... 8/1...... 9/3 POINTS SCORED Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . . . 46.7% (5th). .41.6% (19th) J. Thomas...... 54 Gostkowski ...... 88 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). . . 82.6% (1st). .54.8% (18th) McManus...... 46 Gronkowski...... 42 Giveaways...... 4...... 5 D. Thomas...... 38 LaFell...... 24

DEFENSE Net Yards Per Game (NFL Rank). . 315.3 (4th). . 340.5 (12th) Moore...... 3 Revis...... 2 Yards Per Play (NFL Rank) . . . . .4.74 (1st). . .5.32 (10th) Harris Jr ...... 2 Six Players ...... 1 Points Per Game (NFL Rank). . . . 20.3 (6th). . .22.1 (14th) Talib...... 2 Net Rushing Yards Per Game. . . . 72.4 (1st). . 129.6 (25th) SACKS Net Passing Yards Per Game. . . 242.9 (17th). . 210.9 (2nd) Miller...... 9.0 C. Jones...... 4.5 Intercepted By/Yards...... 7/56. . . . . 8/61 Ware...... 7.0 Ninkovich...... 4.0 Sacks For/Yards ...... 23/142. . . . 21/138 Opponent Fumbles/Lost...... 6/1. . . . . 11/8 DEFENSIVE TACKLES (PRESS BOX TOTALS) Marshall...... 55 Mayo...... 37 Third Down Pct. (NFL Rank). . . 37.4% (10th). .44.9% (24th) Irving...... 40 Collins...... 31 Red Zone TD Pct. (NFL Rank). . 56.5% (17th). .56.0% (16th) Roby ...... 34 Hightower...... 27 Takeaways...... 8...... 16 KICKOFF RETURNS (AVG.) SPECIAL TEAMS Caldwell...... 5 (30.0) Chung . . . . . 7 (20.0) Punts-Average Yards (Gross)...... 45.2. . . . . 46.2 Sanders...... 1 (22.0) Amendola. . . . 4 (26.3) Punts-Average Yards (Net)...... 42.5. . . . . 39.2 Burse...... 1 (7.0) Punt Returns-Average Per ...... 6.1...... 9.6 Punt Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . . 4.9...... 9.2 PUNT RETURNS (AVG.) Kickoff Returns-Average Per ...... 25.6. . . . . 22.9 Burse...... 16 (6.1) Edelman . . . . 17 (9.8) Kickoff Returns-Average Per Allowed . . . 26.2. . . . . 22.0 FIELD GOALS Field Goals Made/Attempted...... 6/8. . . . .21/22 McManus. . . . .6/8 (.750) Gostkowski . .21/22 (.955) PENALTIES Penalties Against/Yards...... 57/482. . . . 70/628 PUNTS (GROSS/NET AVG.) Opponent Penalties Against/Yards. . . 41/304. . . . 45/423 Colquitt. . . 36 (45.2/42.5) Allen. . . .34 (46.2/39.2)

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BRONCOS-PATRIOTS ALL-TIME RESULTS / WHAT TO WATCH FOR

BRONCOS/PATRIOTS ALL-TIME RESULTS BRONCOS/PATRIOTS SERIES BREAKDOWN (REGULAR SEASON) Season (Date) W/L Result Site 1960 (9/9) W Denver 13, @Boston 10 Boston University Field Series Meetings: 44 1960 (10/23) W @Denver 31, Boston 24 Bears Stadium Broncos Record: 25-19-0 (Home: 16-9-0 / Away: 9-10-0) 1961 (9/16) L @Boston 45, Denver 17 Boston University Field First Game: Den. 13, at Bos. 10 (9/9/60) 1961 (12/3) L Boston 28, @Denver 24 Bears Stadium Last Game: at N.E. 34, Den. 31 (11/24/13) 1962 (9/21) L @Boston 41, Denver 16 Boston University Field Current Streak: Lost 3 1962 (11/11) L Boston 33, @Denver 29 Bears Stadium Longest Den. Win Streak: 10 (11/4/84 - 9/7/98) 1963 (9/29) W @Denver 14, Boston 10 Bears Stadium Longest N.E. Win Streak: 4 (9/16/61 - 11/11/62) Last Den. Home Win: at Den. 20, N.E. 17 OT (10/11/09) 1963 (10/18) L @Boston 40, Denver 21 Fenway Park Last Den. Home Loss: N.E. 41, at Den. 23 (12/18/11) 1964 (10/4) L Boston 39, @Denver 10 Bears Stadium Last Den. Road Win: Den. 17, at N.E. 7 (9/24/06) 1964 (11/20) L @Boston 12, Denver 7 Fenway Park Last Den. Road Loss: at N.E. 34, Den. 31 (11/24/13) 1965 (9/24) W Denver 27, @Boston 10 Fenway Park Den. Shutouts: None 1965 (12/12) L Boston 28, @Denver 20 Bears Stadium N.E. Shutouts: None 1966 (9/18) L Boston 24, @Denver 10 Bears Stadium Most Den. Points: 45, 2x, last (11/11/79): at Den. 45, N.E. 10 1966 (11/6) W Denver 17, @Boston 10 Fenway Park Most N.E. Points: 45 (9/16/61): at Bos. 45, Den. 17 1967 (9/3) W @Denver 26, Boston 21 Bears Stadium Total Den. Points: 1,023 1968 (9/29) L Boston 20, @Denver 17 Bears Stadium Total N.E. Points: 940 1968 (11/3) W Denver 35, @Boston 14 Fenway Park Average Den. Points: 23.3 1969 (9/14) W @Denver 35, Boston 7 Mile High Stadium Average N.E. Points: 21.3 1972 (12/17) W @Denver 45, New England 21 Mile High Stadium Largest Den. Win: 35 (11/11/79): at Den. 45, N.E. 10 1976 (11/28) L @New England 38, Denver 14 Schaefer Stadium Largest N.E. Win: 34 (10/20/08): at N.E. 41, Den. 7 1979 (11/11) W @Denver 45, New England 10 Mile High Stadium Most Pts., Both Teams: 66 (12/17/72): at Den. 45, N.E. 21 1980 (9/29) L @New England 23, Denver 14 Schaefer Stadium Fewest Pts., Both Teams: 15 (10/27/91): Den. 9, at N.E. 6 1984 (11/4) W @Denver 26, New England 19 Mile High Stadium 1986 (9/28) W @Denver 27, New England 20 Mile High Stadium WHAT TO WATCH FOR vs. PATRIOTS 1986 (1/4) W @Denver 22, New England 17* Mile High Stadium 1987 (12/6) W @Denver 31, New England 20 Mile High Stadium QB PEYTON MANNING (46 consecutive games with a TD pass) 1988 (12/17) W @Denver 21, New England 10 Mile High Stadium * - Needs a touchdown pass to tie Johnny Unitas (47 gms.) for the 1991 (10/27) W Denver 9, @New England 6 Foxboro Stadium third-longest streak of games with a touchdown pass in NFL history. 1991 (12/1) W @Denver 20, New England 3 Mile High Stadium LB VON MILLER (6 consecutive games with a sack; 44 career sacks) 1995 (10/8) W Denver 37, @New England 3 Foxboro Stadium 1996 (11/17) W Denver 34, @New England 8 Foxboro Stadium * - Needs a sack to mark longest sack streak of his career and extend the 1997 (10/6) W @Denver 34, New England 13 Mile High Stadium NFL’s longest active sack streak. 1998 (9/7) W @Denver 27, New England 21 Mile High Stadium * - Needs one sack to pass Bruce Smith for the seventh-most sacks in 1999 (10/24) L @New England 24, Denver 23 Foxboro Stadium NFL history through a player’s first four seasons. 2000 (10/1) L New England 28, @Denver 19 Mile High Stadium WR DEMARYIUS THOMAS (36 career rec. TDs; 4 consecutive 100-yard games) 2001 (10/28) W @Denver 31, New England 20 INVESCO Field at Mile High 2002 (10/27) W Denver 24, @New England 16 Gillette Stadium * - Needs one receiving scores to pass Steve Watson (36) into sole pos- 2003 (11/3) L New England 30, @Denver 26 INVESCO Field at Mile High session of eighth place on the club’s all-time receiving touchdowns list. 2005 (10/16) W @Denver 28, New England 20 INVESCO Field at Mile High * - Needs 100 receiving yards to record his fifth consecutive 100-yard 2005 (1/14) W @ Denver 27, New England 13* INVESCO Field at Mile High game and extend his team record in that category. 2006 (9/24) W Denver 17, @New England 7 Gillette Stadium CB AQIB TALIB (25 career INTs) 2008 (10/20) L @New England 41, Denver 7 Gillette Stadium 2009 (10/11) W @Denver 20, New England 17 OT INVESCO Field at Mile High * - Needs an to tie DeAngelo Hall (26) for the second-most 2011 (12/18) L New England 41, @ Denver 23 Sports Authority Field at Mile High interceptions by a since he entered the NFL in 2008. 2011 (1/14) L @New England 45, Denver 10* Gillette Stadium DE DEMARCUS WARE (124 career sacks; 29 multi-sack games) 2012 (10/7) L @New England 31, Denver 21 Gillette Stadium * - Needs 2.5 sacks to tie Derrick Thomas for 14th on NFL’s all-time sack list. 2013 (11/24) L @New England 34, Denver 31 Gillette Stadium 2014 (1/19) W @Denver 26, New England 16^ Sports Authority Field at Mile High WR (49 career TD receptions) * - AFC Divisional Playoff Game * - Needs one touchdown reception to reach 50 for his career. ^ - AFC Championship Game

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BRONCOS-PATRIOTSMISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS NOTES / NFL STANDINGS

BRONCOS vs. PATRIOTS CONNECTIONS 2014 NFL STANDINGS CROSSING PATHS (COLLEGE) AFC East Broncos S spent three seasons (2008-10) with Patriots LB Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div AFC NFC Akeem Ayers at UCLA... Denver S T.J. Ward and New England S Patrick N.E. 6 2 0 .750 238 177 4-0 2-2 2-1 4-2 2-0 Chung were teammates from 2005-09 at Oregon... Broncos G Louis Vasquez (2005-07) and C Manny Ramirez (2004-06) each spent three sea- Buf. 5 3 0 .625 178 165 2-2 3-1 2-1 2-3 3-0 sons at Texas Tech with Patriots WR Danny Amendola... Denver TE Virgil Mia. 4 3 0 .571 174 151 1-2 3-1 1-1 3-2 1-1 Green spent three seasons (2008-10) and LB Brandon Marshall spent four seasons (2008-11) with New England OL Chris Barker at Nevada... NYJ 1 7 0 .125 144 228 1-4 0-3 0-2 1-4 0-3 Broncos LB Lerentee McCray and Patriots DL Dominique Easley were AFC North teammates for three seasons (2010-12) at Florida... Denver CB Bradley Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div AFC NFC Roby spent two seasons (2010-11) with New England DB Nate Ebner at State... Broncos LB (2010-12) and S Cin. 4 2 1 .643 161 164 3-0-1 1-2 2-0 3-2 1-0-1 (2008-10) each spent three seasons with Patriots DL Casey Walker at Bal. 5 3 0 .625 217 131 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-3 3-0 Oklahoma... Denver WR played one season (2009) Pit. 5 3 0 .625 205 196 3-1 2-2 1-2 4-2 1-1 at Southern Methodist with New England LB Ja’Gared Davis... Broncos S David Bruton and Patriots RB Jonas Gray were teammates for one season Cle. 4 3 0 .571 163 152 3-1 1-2 1-2 3-3 1-0 (2008) at Notre Dame... Denver RB and New England RB AFC South James White played three seasons (2010-12) together at Wisconsin... Broncos Head Coach John Fox coached two seasons (1987-88) at Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div AFC NFC Pittsburgh with Patriots Special Teams Coach Scott O’Brien. Ind. 5 3 0 .625 250 187 3-1 2-2 3-0 5-2 0-1 CROSSING PATHS (PRO) Hou. 4 4 0 .500 185 166 2-1 2-3 1-1 3-2 1-2 Denver S T.J. Ward spent one season (2013) with New England Ten. 2 6 0 .250 137 202 1-3 1-3 1-2 2-4 0-2 WR Brian Tyms in ... Broncos head coach John Fox and Jac. 1 7 0 .125 118 218 1-3 0-4 0-2 1-5 0-2 Wide Receivers Coach coached Patriots WR Brandon LaFell for one season (2010) in Carolina... Denver AFC West coached New England OL Dan Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div AFC NFC Connolly for two seasons (2005-06) as head coach in Jacksonville... Den. 6 1 0 .857 224 142 5-0 1-1 2-0 4-0 2-1 Broncos Assistant Special Teams Coach Derius Swinton spent one season (2012) in Kansas City with Patriots Offensive Coaching Assistant S.D. 5 3 0 .625 205 149 3-1 2-2 1-2 4-2 1-1 Brian Daboll... Denver Running Backs Coach coached K.C. 4 3 0 .571 176 128 2-1 2-2 1-1 3-2 1-1 two seasons (1997-98) in Chicago with New England Running Backs Coach Ivan Fears... Swinton was on the St. Louis coaching staff in 2011 Oak. 0 7 0 .000 105 181 0-4 0-3 0-1 0-6 0-1 with New England Offensive Coordinator/ Coach Josh NFC East McDaniels... O’Brien served on Fox’s staff in Carolina for three seasons Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div NFC AFC (2002-04)... Del Rio coached one season (2002) with O’Brien in Carolina... Denver Offensive Line Coach Dave Magazu spent two seasons (2003-04) Dal. 6 2 0 .750 213 167 3-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 2-0 in Carolina with O’Brien... Broncos Linebackers Coach Richard Smith Phi. 5 2 0 .714 203 156 4-0 1-2 2-0 3-2 2-0 spent one season (2005) with O’Brien in Miami. NYG 3 4 0 .429 154 169 2-1 1-3 1-2 2-4 1-0 FORMER DENVER BRONCOS Was. 3 5 0 .375 171 200 2-2 1-3 1-2 1-4 2-1 New England Head Coach spent one season (1978) on NFC North Denver’s coaching staff as assistant special teams/assistant to defensive coordinator... McDaniels was the head coach in Denver from 2009-10... Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div NFC AFC O’Brien coached two seasons (2007-08) in Denver as the special teams Det. 6 2 0 .750 162 126 3-1 3-1 2-0 5-1 1-1 coordinator... Patriots CB spent the 2005 season on Denver’s Injured Reserve list. G.B. 5 3 0 .625 222 191 3-0 2-3 2-1 3-3 2-0 FORMER NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Chi. 3 5 0 .375 180 222 0-3 3-2 0-1 2-2 1-3 Broncos CB Aqib Talib played for the Patriots from 2012-13... Denver Min. 3 5 0 .375 139 173 1-2 2-3 0-2 3-3 0-2 WR Wes Welker played six seasons (2007-12) in New England... NFC South Broncos CB Tony Carter spent one season (2010) with the Patriots... Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div NFC AFC Denver Defensive Backs Coach Cory Undlin was a defensive assistant in New England for one season (2004). Car. 3 4 1 .438 167 208 2-2 1-2-1 1-0 3-2 0-2-1 HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS N.O. 3 4 0 .429 199 188 3-0 0-4 1-1 3-3 0-1 Denver S Rahim Moore and New England LB Akeem Ayers are from Los Atl. 2 6 0 .250 192 221 2-2 0-4 2-0 2-4 0-2 Angeles... Broncos C Manny Ramirez shares his hometown of Houston with T.B. 1 6 0 .143 133 223 0-4 1-2 0-3 0-5 1-1 Patriots WR Brandon LaFell and OL Cameron Fleming... Denver DT Marvin NFC West Austin and New England DB Tavon Wilson hail from Washington, D.C. Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div NFC AFC FROM DENVER AND THE SURROUNDING AREA Ari. 6 1 0 .857 164 139 4-0 2-1 1-0 4-0 2-1 Patriots T is from Buena Vista, Colo. and attended the University of Colorado. S.F. 4 3 0 .571 158 165 2-1 2-2 1-1 3-2 1-1 FROM NEW ENGLAND AND THE SURROUNDING AREA Sea. 4 3 0 .571 172 150 2-1 2-2 0-1 3-2 1-1 Denver DT Terrance Knighton hails from Windsor, Conn. Stl. 2 5 0 .286 136 210 1-3 1-2 1-1 2-4 0-1

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NFL WEEK 9 SCHEDULE / TEAM NOTES

NFL SCHEDULE - REGULAR SEASON WEEK 9 BRONCOS DOMINANT IN DIVISIONAL PLAY UNDER FOX During the last four seasons under Head Coach John Fox (2011-pres.), Thursday, Oct. 30 the Broncos have compiled a 16-4 (.800) record in divisional play to New Orleans at Carolina...... 8:25p ET represent the second-highest win percentage against their own division in Sunday, Nov. 2 the NFL during that span. Jacksonville at Cincinnati...... 1:00p ET BEST RECORDS AGAINST DIVISIONAL OPPONENTS, NFL, 2011-PRES. Tampa Bay at Cleveland...... 1:00p ET Team W L T Pct. Arizona at Dallas ...... 12:00p CT 1. New England 17 4 0 .810 Philadelphia at Houston...... 12:00p CT 2. Denver 16 4 0 .800 N.Y. Jets at Kansas City...... 12:00p CT 3. Green Bay 16 4 1 .786 San Diego at Miami...... 1:00p ET 4. San Francisco 14 5 1 .725 Washington at Minnesota ...... 12:00p CT 5. Indianapolis 15 6 0 .714 St. Louis at San Francisco...... 1:05p PT Denver at New England...... 4:25p ET Oakland at Seattle ...... 1:25p PT BRONCOS DEFENDING AFC WEST TITLE Baltimore at Pittsburgh...... 8:30p ET The Broncos have won three consecutive AFC West titles (2011-13) and Monday, Nov. 3 13 division titles overall—the most among division members. Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants...... 8:30p ET The 2013 season marked the first time in franchise history the Broncos have captured three consecutive divisional crowns. MOST AFC WEST DIVISION TITLES, NFL HISTORY BRONCOS & PATRIOTS EACH WINNERS OF FOUR STRAIGHT Team No. Denver and New England—each winners of four consecutive games— 1. Denver 13 will square off in Foxborough on Sunday. 2. Oakland 12 3. San Diego 10 The four-game win streaks by the Broncos and Patriots are tied for the 4. Kansas City 6 longest current win streaks in the NFL. 5. Seattle 2 LONGEST CURRENT WIN STREAKS IN THE NFL Team No. DENVER BRONCOS’ AFC WEST TITLE SEASONS 1. Denver 4 Year W L T Coach Postseason (Rec.) New England 4 1977 12 2 0 Red Miller (2-1) 3. Arizona 3 1978 10 6 0 Red Miller Playoffs (0-1) Detroit 3 1984 13 3 0 Dan Reeves Playoffs (0-1) 5. Five teams 2 1986 11 5 0 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) 1987 10 4 1 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) BRONCOS HAVE NFL’S SECOND-TOUGHEST SCHEDULE 1989 11 5 0 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) 1991 12 4 0 Dan Reeves AFC Champ. (1-1) The Broncos’ 2014 schedule is the second-toughest slate in the NFL 1996 13 3 0 Playoffs (0-1) factoring in their opponents’ 2013 records. 1998 14 2 0 Mike Shanahan S.B. Champs (3-0) Denver, whose 2014 opponents went a combined 146-110 (.570) last 2005 13 3 0 Mike Shanahan AFC Champ. (1-1) season, will have faced 12 teams that had a .500 or better record last year 2011 8 8 0 John Fox Playoffs (1-1) and nine teams that made the postseason in 2013. 2012 13 3 0 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) 2013 13 3 0 John Fox Super Bowl (2-1) 2014 NFL STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE Opponents’ 2013 Record BRONCOS COMING OFF SEVENTH SUPER BOWL BERTH Team W L T Pct. 1. Oakland 148 108 0 .578 The Denver Broncos played in their seventh Super Bowl in franchise 2. Denver 146 110 0 .570 history when they faced the on Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium. 3. St. Louis 144 111 1 .564 Denver’s seven Super Bowl appearances are tied for the third-most in 4. San Diego 144 112 0 .563 NFL history. San Francisco 144 112 0 .563 MOST SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES, NFL HISTORY Team No. 1. Dallas 8 Pittsburgh 8 3. Denver 7 New England 7 5. San Francisco 6

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TEAM MISCELLANEOUSNOTES / OWNER PATNOTES BOWLEN

BRONCOS FINISH 2013 AS AFC NO. 1 SEED NEW FACES IN DENVER The Denver Broncos earned the AFC’s No. 1 seed and home-field advan- Denver’s current active roster features 15 players who were not with the tage throughout the playoffs for the second consecutive year and the club in 2013. seventh time in franchise history. Included in that total are six veteran free agents, five draft selections, The Broncos have advanced to the Super Bowl five of the seven times three college free agents and one trade acquisition. Of the 15 new players, they earned the conference’s No. 1 seed. six are listed atop the depth chart at their respective positions. SEASONS EARNING THE AFC NO. 1 SEED, BRONCOS HISTORY DENVER BRONCOS NEW PLAYER BREAKDOWN Year Rec. Coach Postseason (rec.) Type No. 1977 12-2 Red Miller Super Bowl (2-1) Veteran Free Agents 6 1987 10-4-1 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) Draft Choices 5 1989 11-5 Dan Reeves Super Bowl (2-1) College Free Agents 3 Trade Acquisitions 1 1996 13-3 Mike Shanahan Playoffs (0-1) TOTAL 15 1998 14-2 Mike Shanahan Super Bowl Champion (3-0) 2012 13-3 John Fox Playoffs (0-1) NEW PLAYERS ON DENVER’S ACTIVE ROSTER IN 2013 2013 13-3 John Fox Super Bowl (2-1) Player Pos. Exp. How Acq. Marvin Austin DT 4 Free Agent Lamin Barrow LB R Draft (5) TWO COLLEGE FREE-AGENTS MAKE ACTIVE ROSTER RB R CFA For the 11th consecutive year, at least one rookie college free agent Isaiah Burse* WR/PR R CFA made the Broncos’ active roster out of training camp for the first week of WR R Draft (2) the regular season. Brandon McManus K 1 Trade (NYG) Will Montgomery C 9 Free Agent Entering the 2014 season, Denver’s streak of 11 consecutive years with Corey Nelson LB R Draft (7) a college free agent on the Week 1 active roster tied for the third-longest CB R Draft (1) active streak in the NFL. Emmanuel Sanders WR 5 UFA (Pit.) Michael Schofield T R Draft (3) COLLEGE FREE AGENTS TO MAKE DENVER’S Aqib Talib CB 7 UFA (N.E.) 53-MAN ROSTER OUT OF TRAINING CAMP, SINCE 1997 RB R CFA Year Player College T.J. Ward S 5 UFA (Cle.) 1997 DT David Richie Washington DeMarcus Ware DE 10 Free Agent 1998 DE Cyron Brown Western Illinois Starters listed in italics; *Starting punt returner 2002 CB Lenny Walls Boston College 2004 CB Roc Alexander Washington PAT BOWLEN IN 31st SEASON WITH BRONCOS 2005 TE Wesley Duke Mercer The 2013 season marked Pat Bowlen’s 30th season as owner of the 2006 RB Mike Bell Arizona Denver Broncos. 2007 RB Selvin Young Texas 2008 P Brett Kern Toledo Mr. Bowlen’s 289 regular-season wins and 307 overall victories were the 2008 T Colorado most by an owner in their first 30 years in professional football history. 2008 ILB Kentucky MOST OVERALL WINS BY AN OWNER IN FIRST 30 YEARS, 2009 DL Chris Baker Hampton PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY 2010 CB Cassius Vaughn Mississippi Owner Years (No.) R.S. Overall 2011 CB Chris Harris Kansas 1. Pat Bowlen, Den. 1984-2013 (30) 289 307 2012 LS Aaron Brewer San Diego State 2. Al Davis, Oak. 1972-2001 (30) 277 296 2012 LB Steven Johnson Kansas 3. Virginia Halas McCaskey, Chi. 1983-2012 (30) 259 269 2013 RB C.J. Anderson California 4. George Halas, Chi. 1922-1951 (30) 247 253 2014 WR Isaiah Burse Fresno State 5. Edward DeBartolo Jr., S.F. 1977-1999 (23) 226 248 2014 RB Juwan Thompson Duke Art Modell, Cle. 1961-1990 (30) 242 248 7. Tom Benson, N.O. 1985-2013 (29) 239 246 CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH A ROOKIE CFA ON WEEK 1 ROSTER 8. Alex Spanos, S.D. 1984-2013 (30) 231 238 (Current NFL Streaks) Carroll Rosenbloom, Bal./LAN 1953-1978 (26) 226 238 Team No. 10. Clint Murchison Jr., Dal. 1960-1983 (24) 214 234 1. Indianapolis 16 2. Kansas City 12 3. Denver 11 Baltimore 11 New England 11

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OWNER PAT BOWLEN

BOWLEN ERA MARKED BY ACHIEVEMENT BOWLEN REACHES 300 WINS Introduced as the majority owner of the Denver Broncos on March 23, Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen earned his 300th win in Week 10 against San 1984, Pat Bowlen has positioned the Broncos among the league’s top Diego in 2013 to become the first owner in professional football history to franchises during the last three decades. reach 300 wins in 30 years. REGULAR-SEASON WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. He also was the second-fastest owner to 300 wins in terms of games. Team No. FEWEST YEARS TO REACH 300 OVERALL WINS BY AN OWNER, 1. San Francisco 299 PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY 2. Denver 295 Owner Years 3. New England 290 1. Pat Bowlen, Den. 30 4. Pittsburgh 285 2. Al Davis, Oak. 31 5. Green Bay 276 3. Lamar Hunt, K.C. 38 4. Art Modell, Cle./Bal. 39 OVERALL WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. 5. Ralph Wilson, Buf. 40 Team No. 1. San Francisco 323 FEWEST GAMES TO REACH 300 OVERALL WINS BY AN OWNER, 2. New England 314 PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY 3. Denver 313 Owner Games 4. Pittsburgh 304 1. Al Davis, Oak. 495 5. Green Bay 293 2. Pat Bowlen, Den. 501 3. George Halas, Chi. 536 DIVISION TITLES, NFL, 1984-PRES. 4. Art Modell, Cle./Bal. 570 Team No. 5. Lamar Hunt, K.C. 574 1. New England 14 2. San Francisco 13 PAT BOWLEN’S ALL-TIME RANKINGS AMONG PRO FOOTBALL 3. Pittsburgh 12 PRIMARY OWNERS/CHAIRPERSONS 4. Denver 11 Category No. All-Time Rk. Since ‘84 5. Chicago 10 Regular-Season Wins 295 9th 1st Green Bay 10 Overall Wins 313 9th 1st Indianapolis 10 Winning Seasons 18 T-10th 1st Playoff Appearances 16 T-6th 1st SEASONS WITH A .500 OR BETTER RECORD Playoff Wins 17 6th 4th Team No. Conference Championship Berths 8 5th T-2nd 1. Denver 25 Super Bowl Appearances 6 T-1st T-1st 2. New England 23 Super Bowl Wins 2 T-7th T-4th 3. Green Bay 22 Miami 22 Pittsburgh 22 PAT BOWLEN MAKES SIXTH S.B. APPEARANCE CONFERENCE CHAMP. GAMES, NFL, 1984-PRES. Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen made his sixth Super Bowl appearance with Team No. the Broncos, tying him for the most Super Bowl berths among owners in 1. San Francisco 11 professional football history. 2. New England 10 MOST SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES BY A TEAM OWNER, Pittsburgh 9 PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL HISTORY 4. Denver 8 Owner Team No. 1. Pat Bowlen Denver 6 SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES, NFL, 1984-PRES. Robert Kraft New England 6 Team No. 3. Edward DeBartolo Jr. San Francisco 5 1. New England 7 Clint Murchison Jr. Dallas 5 2. Denver 6 Joe Robbie Miami 5 3. N.Y. Giants 5 San Francisco 5 5. Buffalo 4 Pittsburgh 4 SUPER BOWL WINS, NFL, 1984-PRES. Team No. 1. San Francisco 4 2. Dallas 3 New England 3 N.Y. Giants 3 5. Den., G.B., Pit., Was. 2

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JOHNMISCELLANEOUS ELWAY / JOHN NOTES FOX

ELWAY HAS BRONCOS BACK TO WINNING WAYS FOX AMONG WINNINGEST NFL COACHES Since John Elway was hired in 2011 (and coming off a 4-12 record in Broncos Head Coach John Fox ranks fifth among active NFL head coach- 2010), the Broncos have totaled the third-most overall wins (41) in the NFL. es with 118 career wins. Those 118 career victories rank third among Denver is one of eight teams to average at least 10 wins a year from active head coaches since his first year with Carolina in 2002. 2011-13, one of five clubs to make the postseason in each of the last three MOST OVERALL WINS, ACTIVE NFL HEAD COACHES campaigns and one of three franchises to win a division title in each of the Coach Reg. Season. Postseason Total last three years. 1. Bill Belichick, Cle./N.E. 205 19 224 MOST OVERALL WINS, NFL, 2011-PRES. 2. Tom Coughlin, Jac./NYG 161 12 173 Team W L T Playoff App. 3. Jeff Fisher, Ten./Stl. 158 5 163 1. New England 47 16 0 3 4. Andy Reid, Phi./K.C. 145 10 155 2. San Francisco 45 17 1 3 5. John Fox, Car./Den. 113 8 121 3. Denver 43 18 0 3 MOST OVERALL WINS, ACTIVE NFL HEAD COACHES, 2002-14 4. Green Bay 40 19 1 3 Coach Reg. Season. Postseason Total Baltimore 40 22 0 2 1. Bill Belichick, N.E. 153 15 168 2. Andy Reid, Phi./K.C. 118 7 125 BRONCOS NFL RANKS UNDER JOHN ELWAY (2011-PRES.) 3. John Fox, Car./Den. 113 8 121 Statistic No. Rk. 4. Tom Coughlin, Jac./NYG 99 8 107 Reg. Season Wins 40 T-2nd 5. Jeff Fisher, Ten./Stl. 93 2 95 Overall Wins 43 3rd Playoff Berths 3 T-1st Division Titles 3 T-1st FOX’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING BREAKDOWN

Year Team Reg. Season Postseason FOX MAKES SECOND S.B. APPEARANCE AS HEAD COACH 2002 Carolina 7-9 Broncos Head Coach John Fox is just the sixth head coach in professional 2003 Carolina 11-5 S.B. XXXVIII (3-1) football history to lead multiple teams to the Super Bowl. 2004 Carolina 7-9 2005 Carolina 11-5 NFC Champ. Game (2-1) Fox led Carolina to the Super Bowl following the 2003 season—his sec- 2006 Carolina 8-8 ond year with the Panthers. He also served as defensive coordinator for the 2007 Carolina 7-9 2000 , who advanced to Super Bowl XXXV. 2008 Carolina 12-4 Playoffs (0-1) HEAD COACHES TO LEAD MULTIPLE TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL 2009 Carolina 8-8 Coach First Team Second Team 2010 Carolina 2-14 Don Shula Baltimore (1968) Miami (1971, ‘72, ‘73) 2011 Denver 8-8 Playoffs (1-1) Bill Parcells N.Y. Giants (1986, ‘90) New England (1996) 2012 Denver 13-3 Playoffs (0-1) Dan Reeves Denver (1986, ‘87, ‘89) Atlanta (1998) 2013 Denver 13-3 S.B. XLVIII (2-1) Dick Vermeil Philadelphia (1980) St. Louis (1999) 2014 Denver 6-1 Mike Holmgren Green Bay (1996, ‘97) Seattle (2005) BREAKDOWN OF JOHN FOX’S RECORD COACHING FOOTBALL John Fox Carolina (2002) Denver (2013) Category W L T Pct. Regular season record as an NFL head coach 113 86 0 .568 FOX JOINS AN ELITE GROUP Postseason record as an NFL head coach 8 6 -- .571 Overall record as an NFL head coach 121 92 0 .568 Broncos Head Coach John Fox is just the fifth coach in NFL history to Regular season record as an NFL assistant coach 105 86 1 .549 deliver division titles in each of his first three years with a team. Postseason record as an NFL assistant coach 4 4 -- .500 Fox, who took over a team that finished 4-12 in 2010, is just the third Overall record as an NFL assistant coach 109 90 1 .548 coach to accomplish the above feat after inheriting a team with a losing Overall record as an NFL coach 230 182 1 .558 record and just the second individual to take a last-place team and lead it Regular season record as a collegiate assistant coach 54 54 4 .500 to three consecutive division crowns in his first three years. Postseason record as a collegiate assistant coach 1 1 -- .500 COACHES TO WIN DIVISION TITLES IN FIRST THREE YEARS WITH A TEAM Overall record as a collegiate assistant coach 55 55 4 .500 Head Coach Team Years Prev. Rec. (Div. Fin.) Overall record coaching football 285 237 5 .546 Chuck Knox* L.A. Rams 1973-77 (5) 6-7-1 (3rd) Ted Marchibroda Baltimore 1975-77 (3) 2-12 (5th) Barry Switzer Dallas 1994-96 (3) 12-4 (1st) Norv Turner San Diego 2007-09 (3) 14-2 (1st) John Fox Denver 2011-12 (3) 4-12 (4th) *Won more than three consecutive division titles

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BRONCOS COACHING RECORDS BRONCOS OFFENSIVE NOTES

Below is a look at the overall records (regular season and playoffs) for all QUICKLY: of Denver’s head coaches in the club’s 55-year history. *- Adam Gase enters his second season as offensive coordinator for the BRONCOS ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES’ OVERALL RECORDS Broncos after coaching quarterbacks for the club from 2011-12 and wide Head Coach Years W L T Pct. receivers from 2009-10. Frank Filchock 1960-61 7 20 1 .268 * - QB Peyton Manning, who was signed by the Broncos on March 21, Jack Faulkner 1962-64 9 22 1 .297 2012, is the league’s only five-time MVP and the NFL’s active leader in Mac Speedie* 1964-66 6 19 1 .250 nearly every major passing category. Ray Malavasi* 1966 4 8 0 .333 1967-71 20 42 3 .331 * - Manning owns the second-most regular-season wins (173) by a start- Jerry Smith* 1971 2 3 0 .400 ing in NFL history, trailing only Brett Favre in that category. John Ralston 1972-76 34 33 3 .507 * - Manning is the NFL career leader in career touchdown passes (513), Red Miller 1977-80 42 25 0 .627 having broken Brett Favre’s previous record of 508 touchdowns in Denver’s Dan Reeves 1981-92 117 79 1 .596 Week 7 win against San Francisco. 1993-94 16 17 0 .485 * - Manning threw his 100th touchdown as a Bronco in his 35th game Mike Shanahan 1995-2008 146 91 0 .616 with the club to become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 100 Josh McDaniels 2009-10 11 17 0 .393 touchdown passes with a team. Eric Studesville* 2010 1 3 0 .250 * - Manning owns an NFL-record 10 seasons with at least 12 wins. John Fox 2011-14 43 18 0 .705 * - Manning has orchestrated an NFL-record 50 game-winning drives in PLAYERS COACHED BY FOX the fourth quarter or overtime. * - Manning’s 27 career AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors are the Broncos Head Coach John Fox has coached 33 players who have earned most by a player since the award was initiated by the NFL in 1984. a total of 63 Pro Bowl selections at 14 different positions during his coach- * - Manning has been named to 13 career Pro Bowls to tie for the third- ing career. most selections in NFL history. * - Manning threw an NFL-record 55 touchdown passes and 5,477 yards PRO BOWL PLAYERS COACHED BY FOX AS for Denver in 2013. A POSITION COACH, COORDINATOR OR HEAD COACH Player Position Pro Bowls Years *- WR Demaryius Thomas has posted at least 100 receiving yards in Jesse Armstead Linebacker 5 1997-2001 each of his last four games to set a team record, and his 626 receiving yards Cornerback 2 2011-12 in his last three games are the most in team history for a four-game stretch Zane Beadles Offensive Guard 1 2012 in a season. Jon Beason Linebacker 3 2008-10 *- WR Emmanuel Sanders produced his first three career 100-yard Gill Byrd Cornerback 1 1992 receiving outputs in Games 2-4 and posted a career-best three touchdown Offensive Tackle 2 2011-12 catches against San Diego in Week 8. Stephen Davis Running Back 1 2003 Safety 1 2011 *- WR Wes Welker owns 860 career receptions to represent the most Quarterback 1 2005 by an undrafted player in league history. Elvis Dumervil Defensive End 2 2011-12 *- TE owns three career games with at least 100 receiv- Mark Fields Linebacker 1 2004 ing yards and two touchdowns, representing one third of the total such Jordan Gross Offensive Tackle 2 2008, ‘10 performances by a Broncos . Kris Jenkins Defensive Tackle 3 2002-03, ‘06 * - RB totaled 100 rushing yards on 24 attempts (4.2 Ryan Kalil Center 2 2009-10 avg.) against the Jets in Week 6 to become just the fourth player in team Peyton Manning Quarterback 2 2012-13 history to rush for 100 yards in his first NFL start. Terry McDaniel Cornerback 2 1994-95 Willis McGahee Running Back 1 2011 Chester McGlockton Defensive Tackle 2 1994-95 OFFENSIVE LINE PROVIDES PROTECTION Von Miller Linebacker 2 2011-12 Dan Morgan Linebacker 1 2004 The Broncos have allowed the fewest sacks (49) in the NFL since 2012 Muhsin Muhammad 1 2004 and have allowed just eight quarterback takedowns so far in 2014. Julius Peppers Defensive End 5 2004-06, ‘08-09 Matt Prater Kicker 1 2013 FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED, NFL, 2012-PRES. Mike Rucker Defensive End 1 2003 Team No. Todd Sauerbrun Punter 2 2002-03 1. Denver 49 Steve Smith Wide Receiver 3 2005-06, ‘08 2. New Orleans 71 Michael Strahan Defensive End 4 1997-99, 2000 3. N.Y. Giants 75 Demaryius Thomas Wide Receiver 2 2012-13 4. Detroit 76 Julius Thomas Tight End 1 2013 5. Oakland 79 Louis Vasquez Offensive Guard 1 2013 Mike Wahle Offensive Guard 1 2005 DENVER’S SACKS ALLOWED SINCE 2012 DeAngelo Williams Running Back 1 2009 Year No. NFL Rk. Rod Woodson Cornerback 3 1989-91 2012 21 2nd Totals 33 plrs./14 pos. 63 2013 20 1st 2014 8 T-2nd TOTAL 49 1st

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PEYTON MANNING’S HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUPS WITH Location (Date) Result QB Att. Cmp. Yds TD INT Rtg. at N.E. (9/30/01) L, 44-13 Manning 34 20 196 1 3 48.2 Brady 23 13 168 0 0 79.6 vs. N.E. (10/21/01) L, 38-17 Manning 34 22 335 1 0 106.9 Brady 20 16 202 3 0 148.3 vs. N.E. (11/30/03) L, 38-34 Manning 48 29 278 4 1 95.7 Brady 35 26 236 2 2 87.3 at N.E. (1/18/04)# L, 24-14 Manning 47 23 237 1 4 35.5 Brady 37 22 237 1 1 76.1 at N.E. (9/9/04) L, 27-24 Manning 29 16 256 2 1 93.5 Brady 38 26 335 3 1 111.2 at N.E. (1/16/05)^ L, 20-3 Manning 42 27 238 0 1 69.3 Brady 27 18 144 1 0 92.2 at N.E. (11/7/05) W, 40-21 Manning 37 28 321 3 1 117.1 Brady 33 22 265 3 0 121.4 at N.E. (11/5/06) W, 27-20 Manning 36 20 326 2 1 93.1 Brady 35 20 201 0 4 34.0 vs. N.E. (1/21/07)# W, 38-34 Manning 47 27 349 1 1 79.1 Brady 34 21 232 1 1 79.5 vs. N.E. (11/4/07) L, 24-20 Manning 27 16 225 1 1 83.1 Brady 32 21 255 3 2 95.2 vs. N.E. (11/15/09) W, 35-34 Manning 44 28 327 4 2 97.4 Brady 42 29 375 3 1 110.7 at N.E. (11/21/10) L, 31-28 Manning 52 38 396 4 3 96.3 Brady 25 19 186 2 0 123.1 at N.E. (10/7/12) L, 31-21 Manning 44 31 337 3 0 115.4 Brady 31 23 223 1 0 104.6 at N.E. (11/24/13) L, 34-31 (OT) Manning 36 19 150 2 1 70.4 Brady 50 34 344 3 0 107.4 vs. N.E. (1/19/14)# W, 26-16 Manning 43 32 400 2 0 118.4 Brady 38 24 277 1 0 93.9 Manning (5-10) 600 376 4,371 31 20 88.0 Brady (10-5) 500 334 3,680 27 12 96.4 ^AFC Divisional Playoff Game; #AFC Championship Game

MANNING COMING OFF THIRD S.B. APPEARANCE MANNING WINS FIFTH MVP AWARD Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning played in his third career Super Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning won his NFL-record fifth MVP Bowl on Feb. 2. award in 2013 after leading the NFL in nearly every significant passing Manning joined Craig Morton and Kurt Warner as the only three quarter- category. backs in league history to lead multiple teams to the Super Bowl. A runner-up for league MVP following his first season with Denver in QB PEYTON MANNING’S SUPER BOWL GAME LOGS 2012, Manning has finished first or second in MVP voting in eight of the Opp. (Date) Res. Att. Cmp. Yds. TD INT Rtg. 15 seasons he has played. Chi. (2/4/07) W, 29-17 38 25 247 1 1 81.8 MOST NFL MVP AWARDS, NFL HISTORY N.O. (2/7/10) L, 31-17 45 31 333 1 1 88.5 Player MVPs Years Selected Sea. (2/2/14) L, 43-8 49 34 280 1 2 73.5 1. Peyton Manning 5 2003-04, ‘08-09, ‘13 TOTALS 1-2 132 90 860 3 4 81.0 2. Brett Favre 3 1995-97 STARTING QBs TO LEAD MULTIPLE TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL Johnny Unitas 3 1959, ‘64, ‘67 Quarterback First Team Second Team Jim Brown 3 1957-58, ‘65 Craig Morton Dallas (1970) Denver (1977) 5. Tom Brady 2 2007, ‘10 Kurt Warner St. Louis (1999, 2001) Arizona (2008) Kurt Warner 2 1999, ‘01 Peyton Manning Indianapolis (2006, ‘09) Denver (2013) Steve Young 2 1992, ‘94 Joe Montana 2 1989-90

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MANNING NAMED TO 13TH PRO BOWL IN 2013 MANNING HAS EARNED WIN vs. EVERY NFL TEAM Quarterback Peyton Manning was named to his 13th Pro Bowl in 2013 to Quarterback Peyton Manning is joined by Brett Favre as the only two tie for the third-most selections in NFL history. quarterbacks in NFL history to beat each of the 32 current NFL franchises. MOST PRO BOWL SELECTIONS, NFL HISTORY MOST NFL TEAMS A QUARTERBACK HAS DEFEATED, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player No. 1. Tony Gonzalez 14 1. Peyton Manning 32 Bruce Matthews 14 Brett Favre 32 3. Peyton Manning 13 3. Tom Brady 31 Jerry Rice 13 Drew Brees 31 Reggie White 13 Kerry Collins 31 6. 30 MANNING ACCUSTOMED TO WINNING MANNING’S 3,000/4,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS Quarterback Peyton Manning owns the second-most regular-season wins (173) by a starting quarterback in NFL history, trailing only Brett Favre in Quarterback Peyton Manning has totaled 13 4,000-yard passing seasons that category. to represent the most in NFL history. MOST VICTORIES BY A STARTING QB, REGULAR SEASON, NFL HISTORY Manning also owns 15 seasons with 3,000 passing yards to mark the Player W L T Pct. second-most in NFL history (Brett Favre, 18). 1. Brett Favre 186 112 0 .624 MOST 4,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS, NFL HISTORY 2. Peyton Manning* 173 74 0 .700 Player No. Years 3. Tom Brady* 154 45 0 .774 1. Peyton Manning* 13 1999-2004, ‘06-10, ‘12-13 4. John Elway 148 82 1 .643 2. Drew Brees* 8 2006-13 5. Dan Marino 147 93 0 .613 3. Tom Brady* 6 2005, ‘07, ‘09, ‘11-13 *active player Brett Favre 6 1995, ‘98-99, 2004, ‘07, ‘09 MOST VICTORIES BY A STARTING QB, REGULAR SEASON, ACTIVE PLAYERS Dan Marino 6 1984-86, ‘88, ‘92, ‘94 Player W L T Pct. *active 1. Peyton Manning 173 74 0 .700 MOST 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS, NFL HISTORY 2. Tom Brady 154 45 0 .774 Player No. Years 3. Drew Brees 113 79 0 .589 1. Brett Favre 18 1992-2009 4. Ben Roethlisberger 99 49 0 .669 2. Peyton Manning* 15 1998-2010, ‘12-13 5. 88 70 0 .557 3. Dan Marino 13 1984-92, ‘94-95, ‘97-98 4. John Elway 12 1985-91, ‘93-97 MANNING’S SITUATIONAL RECORDS 5. Drew Brees* 11 2002, ‘04-13 Below is a look at Peyton Manning’s career situational records. He owns *active a career 173-74 (.700) regular-season record. MANNING REACHES 60,000 YARDS PEYTON MANNING CAREER SITUATIONAL RECORDS Throws 0 TD passes...... 12-13 on Sunday. . . . 150-67 In Week 2 of the 2013 season against the N.Y. Giants, quarterback Peyton Manning joined Brett Favre and Dan Marino as the only players in NFL Throws 1+TD passes...... 159-60 on Monday . . . . .13-4 history to throw for 60,000 yards. Throws 2+TD passes...... 119-38 on Thursday . . . . 10-2 He reached 60,000 yards in 7,841 career attempts, making him the fast- Throws 3+TD passes...... 74-16 on Saturday. . . . . 0-1 est player to reach the milestone. Throws 4+TD passes...... 30-3 in September. . . .38-15 FEWEST ATTEMPTS TO REACH 60,000 PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY Throws for <200 yds...... 23-16 in October. . . . .42-16 Player Att. Throws for 200+yds...... 150-58 in November. . . .44-20 1. Peyton Manning 7,841 2. Dan Marino 8,130 Throws for 300+yds...... 58-30 in Dec./Jan. . . . .49-23 3. Brett Favre 8,551 was not intercepted...... 99-14 at home...... 95-30 was intercepted...... 74-60 on road ...... 78-44 was not sacked...... 71-24 in division. . . . .69-31 was sacked...... 102-50 in conference . . .130-54 Posts 100+rating...... 85-10 out of conference . .43-20

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MANNING THROWS FOR CAREER-HIGH 479 vs. CARDS MANNING FASTEST TO 100 TDs WITH A TEAM Quarterback Peyton Manning completed 31-of-47 passes (66.0%) for a Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw his 100th touchdown as a career-high 479 yards in Denver’s Week 5 win against the Arizona Cardinals Bronco in his 35th game with the club to become the fastest player in NFL to represent the second-highest single-game total in Broncos history. history to reach 100 touchdown passes with a team. MOST PASSING YARDS, SINGLE GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY FEWEST GAMES TO RECORD 100 TD PASSES WITH A TEAM, NFL HISTORY Player Opponent (Date) Att. Cmp. Yds. Player No. 1. Jake Plummer vs. Atlanta (10/31/04) 55 31 499 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 35 2. Peyton Manning vs. Arizona (10/5/14) 47 31 479 2. Dan Marino, Mia. 44 3. vs. Indianapolis (9/26/10) 57 37 476 3. , LAA 46 4. Peyton Manning vs. Baltimore (9/5/13) 42 27 462 4. Kurt Warner, Stl. 50 Gus Frerotte vs. San Diego (11/19/00) 58 36 462 George Blanda, Hou. 50

MANNING SETS NFL PASSING TD MARK MANNING’S SINGLE-GAME TD MARK Quarterback Peyton Manning passed Brett Favre for the most passing Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw for an NFL record-tying seven touchdowns (509) in pro football history in Demver’s 42-17 win against touchdowns against Baltimore in Week 1 of the 2013 season. San Francisco in Week 7. His seven touchdown passes were the most in a single game since Joe Kapp Manning equaled Favre’s previous record of 508 touchdowns in 56 fewer accomplished the feat a year before the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. games and 1,514 fewer attempts. MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE GAME, NFL HISTORY PEYTON MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN MILESTONES Player Opponent (Date) No. TD Opp. (Date) Scoring Play 1. Peyton Manning, Den. vs. Bal. (9/5/13) 7 1 vs. Mia. (9/6/98) Marvin Harrison (6 yds.) Nick Foles, Phi. at Oak. (11/3/13) 7 100 vs. Mia. (11/11/01) Marvin Harrison (11 yds.) Joe Kapp, Min. vs. Bal. (9/28/69) 7 200 at Chi. (11/21/04) Reggie Wayne (35 yds.) Y.A. Tittle, NYG vs. Was. (10/28/62) 7 300 at Bal. (12/9/07) Joseph Addai (19 yds.) George Blanda, Hou. vs. NYT (11/19/61) 7 400 vs. Pit. (9/9/12) Demaryius Thomas (71 yds.) Adrian Burk, Phi. vs. Was. (10/17/54) 7 500 vs. Ari. (10/5/14) Julius Thomas (7 yds.) Sid Luckman, Chi. vs. NYG (11/14/43) 7 509* vs. S.F. (10/19/14) Demaryius Thomas (8 yds.) *NFL record MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN STREAK FASTEST TO 508 CAREER PASSING TOUCHDOWNS Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has thrown at least one touchdown Player GP Att. in 46 consecutive regular-season games to represent the fourth-longest such Manning 246 8,650 streak in NFL history. Favre 302 10,164 Manning needs one touchdown pass to tie Johnny Unitas (47 gms.) for the NFL CAREER PASSING TOUCHDOWN RECORDS SET (Since 1943) third-longest streak of games with a touchdown pass in NFL history. Record Final Career Player TD Year GP TD/G TD GP TD/G MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TOUCHDOWN PASS, NFL HISTORY Peyton Manning 509 2014 246 2.07 509 246 2.07 Player No. Years Brett Favre 421 2007 237 1.78 508 302 1.68 1. Drew Brees 54 2009-12 Dan Marino 343 1995 182 1.88 420 242 1.74 2. Tom Brady 52 2010-13 Fran Tarkenton 291 1975 205 1.42 342 246 1.39 3. Johnny Unitas 47 1956-60 Johnny Unitas 213 1966 125 1.70 290 211 1.37 4. Peyton Manning 46 2010-pres. Y.A. Tittle 197 1963 166 1.19 212 178 1.19 Bobby Layne 188 1962 148 1.27 196 175 1.12 MANNING’S GAME-WINNING DRIVES Sammy Baugh 67 1943 44 1.52 187 165 1.13 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns the most game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime (50) since the 1970 NFL merger, MANNING’S TOUCHDOWN RANKS according to Elias Sports Bureau. Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks Included in his career total are seven game-winning drives during the among players in terms of single-game touchdown passes: 1999 and 2009 seasons that are tied for the NFL single-season record. PEYTON MANNING’S CAREER TD PASS RANKINGS MOST CAREER GAME-WINNING DRIVES IN FOURTH QUARTER OR Games with... No. Rk. OVERTIME, SINCE 1970 NFL MERGER 1+ touchdowns 221 2 Player No. 2+ touchdowns 157 2 1. Peyton Manning, Den./Ind. 50 3+ touchdowns 90 1 2. Dan Marino, Mia. 47 4+ touchdowns 33 1 3. Brett Favre, Min./NYJ/G.B./Atl. 43 5+ touchdowns 8 1t 4. John Elway, Den. 40 6+ touchdowns 3 1 5. Warren Moon, K.C./Sea./Min./Hou. 35 7+ touchdowns 1 1t

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MANNING’S REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICAL RANKINGS MANNING CLIMBS DENVER RECORD BOOKS Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks all- In just two-plus seasons, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning already time in major regular-season statistical passing categories. ranks second in franchise history in touchdown passes and passing yards. PEYTON MANNING’S REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, BRONCOS HISTORY Career Statistic No. Active Rk. All-Time Rk. Player No. Wins (QBs) 173 1 2 1. John Elway 300 Attempts 8,704 1 2 2. Peyton Manning 114 Completions 5,706 1 2 3. Craig Morton 74 Passing Yards 67,098 1 2 4. Jake Plummer 71 Passing TDs 513 1 2 Brian Griese 71 Passer Rtg. (min. 1,500 att.) 97.5 2 2 300-yard Passing Games 86 1 1 MOST PASSING YARDS, BRONCOS HISTORY Games with 3+ Passing TDs 88 1 1 Player No. Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 106 1 2 1. John Elway 51,475 3,000-yard passing seasons 15 1 2 2. Peyton Manning 12,270 4,000-yard passing seasons 13 1 1 3. Craig Morton 11,895 Seasons with 25+ Passing TDs 15 1 1 4. Brian Griese 11,763 MOST PASSING ATTEMPTS, NFL HISTORY 5. Jake Plummer 11,631 Player No. 1. Brett Favre 10,169 2. Peyton Manning 8,704 MANNING’S RECORD-BREAKING 2013 SEASON 3. Dan Marino 8,358 Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning broke multiple NFL passing 4. John Elway 7,250 records in 2013, most notably the single-season marks for touchdowns 5. Drew Brees 7,094 (55) and yards (5,477). MOST PASSING COMPLETIONS, NFL HISTORY Player No. PEYTON MANNING’S SINGLE-SEASON STATISTICAL RECORDS, 2013 1. Brett Favre 6,300 Statistic No. Old Record 2. Peyton Manning 5,706 Passing Yards 5,477 5,476 (Drew Brees, 2011) 3. Dan Marino 4,967 Passing TDs 55 51 (Tom Brady, 2007) 4. Drew Brees 4,686 Passing First Downs 289 278 (Drew Brees, 2011) 5. Tom Brady 4,359 MOST PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, SINGLE SEASON, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player Year No. 1. Brett Favre 71,838 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 2013 55 2. Peyton Manning 67,098 2. Tom Brady, N.E. 2007 50 3. Dan Marino 61,361 3. Peyton Manning, Ind. 2004 49 4. Drew Brees 53,308 4. Dan Marino, Mia. 1984 48 5. John Elway 51,475 5. Drew Brees, N.O. 2011 46 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL HISTORY MOST PASSING YARDS, SINGLE SEASON, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player Year No. 1. Peyton Manning 513 2. Brett Favre 508 1. Peyton Manning, Den. 2013 5,477 3. Dan Marino 420 2. Drew Brees, N.O. 2011 5,476 4. Tom Brady 377 3. Tom Brady, N.E. 2011 5,235 Drew Brees 377 4. Drew Brees, N.O. 2012 5,177 5. Dan Marino, Mia. 1984 5,084 MANNING’S 2012-14 STATISTICAL RANKINGS Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks MANNING’S ACCURACY ON DISPLAY among NFL quarterbacks since he signed with the Broncos prior to the Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns an NFL-record 84 career regu- 2012 season: lar-season games completing at least 70 percent of his passes. PEYTON MANNING’S STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS, 2012-14 Statistic No. Rk. MOST GAMES COMPLETING 70 PERCENT OF PASSES, Wins 32 1 NFL HISTORY Attempts 1,494 6 Player No. Completions 1,024 3 1. Peyton Manning* 84 Passing Yards 12,270 2 2. Drew Brees* 67 Passing TDs 114 1 3. Brett Favre 59 Completion Pct. 68.5 1 4. Steve Young 50 Passer Rtg. 112.2 1 5. Philip Rivers* 49 300-yard Passing Games 24 2 *active Games with 3+ Passing TDs 26 1 Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 26 1

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MANNING NO STRANGER TO POSTSEASON MANNING’S 300-YARD PASSING GAMES Peyton Manning has led his teams to 13 postseason berths in his career Peyton Manning owns the most 300-yard passing games (87) in NFL his- to represent the most by a quarterback in NFL history. tory during the regular season after passing Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino with his 330-yard effort against Houston in Week 3 of 2012. MOST SEASONS LEADING A TEAM TO THE PLAYOFFS, QUARTERBACKS, NFL HISTORY Including his eight 300-yard passing games in the postseason, Manning Player No. also owns the most overall 300-yard games (95) in NFL history. 1. Peyton Manning 13 His 12 games with 300 yards passing in 2013 represented a franchise 2. Brett Favre 12 record. 3. Tom Brady 11 MOST 300-YARD PASSING GAMES, REGULAR SEASON NFL HISTORY Joe Montana 11 Player No. 5. Dan Marino 10 1. Peyton Manning* 87 2. Drew Brees* 83 MANNING’S POSTSEASON STATISTICAL RANKINGS 3. Dan Marino 63 Below is a look at where Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning ranks all- 4. Brett Favre 62 time in major postseason statistical passing categories. 5. Tom Brady* 61 *active PEYTON MANNING’S POSTSEASON STATISTICAL PASSING RANKS MOST GAMES WITH 300 PASSING YARDS, Career Statistic No. Active Rk. All-Time Rk. SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY Postseason Berths (QBs) 13 1 1 Player Year No. Wins (QBs) 11 2 6t 1. Peyton Manning 2013 12 Attempts 889 2 2 2. Peyton Manning 2012 9 Completions 572 2 2 3. 2008 8 Passing Yards 6,589 1 1 4. Kyle Orton 2010 6 Passing TDs 37 2 4 5. Brian Griese 2000 5 Passer Rtg. (min. 100 att.) 89.2 7 16 John Elway 1995 5 300-yard Passing Games 9 1 1 Games with 3+ Passing TDs 5 1 2t Games with 100+ Passer Rtg. 6 2 7t MANNING’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK/MONTH HONORS MOST POSTSEASON PASSING ATTEMPTS, NFL HISTORY Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning owns the most conference Player Player No. of the Week honors (27) since the award was initiated by the NFL in 1984. 1. Tom Brady 950 He also owns the most AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors (8) 2. Peyton Manning 889 since the award’s inception in 1986. 3. Brett Favre 791 4. Joe Montana 734 MOST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS, NFL HISTORY 5. Dan Marino 687 Player No. 1. Peyton Manning* 27 MOST POSTSEASON PASSING COMPLETIONS, NFL HISTORY 2. Tom Brady* 24 Player No. 3. Dan Marino 18 1. Tom Brady 590 4. Drew Brees* 16 2. Peyton Manning 572 Brett Favre 16 3. Brett Favre 481 6. John Elway 15 4. Joe Montana 460 *active 5. Dan Marino 385 MOST CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS, NFL HISTORY MOST POSTSEASON PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY Player No. Player No. 1. Peyton Manning* 8 1. Peyton Manning 6,589 2. Tom Brady* 6 2. Tom Brady 6,424 Aaron Rodgers* 6 3. Brett Favre 5,855 Brett Favre 6 4. Joe Montana 5,772 Bruce Smith 6 5. John Elway 4,964 Steve Young 6 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL HISTORY Barry Sanders 6 Player No. *active 1. Joe Montana 45 2. Brett Favre 44 3. Tom Brady 43 4. Peyton Manning 37 5. Dan Marino 32

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D. THOMAS SETS BRONCOS SINGLE-GAME MARK WELKER TOPS AMONG UNDRAFTED RECEIVERS

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas set a Broncos record with 226 receiving Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker, who entered the NFL with San yards and two touchdowns on eight catches (28.3 avg.) in Denver’s Week 5 Diego as a college free agent in 2004, owns 860 career receptions to win against the Arizona Cardinals. represent the most by an undrafted player in league history. Counting the postseason, it was Thomas’ second career 200-yard receiving He passed Broncos Ring of Fame wide receiver Rod Smith (849 rec.) in that category during Denver’s Week 5 win against Arizona. performance. MOST RECEPTIONS BY AN UNDRAFTED PLAYER, NFL HISTORY MOST RECEIVING YARDS, SINGLE GAME BRONCOS HISTORY Player Years Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Player Opponent (Date) Rec. Yds. Avg. TD 1. Wes Welker, S.D./Mia./N.E./Den. 2004-Pres. 860 9,539 11.1 49 1. Demaryius Thomas vs. Ari. (10/5/14) 8 226 28.3 2 2. Rod Smith, Den. 1996-2006 849 11,389 13.4 68 2. at K.C. (10/20/02) 12 214 17.8 2 3. Antonio Gates, S.D. 2003-Pres. 751 9,610 12.8 96 3. Jabar Gaffney vs. K.C. (1/3/10) 14 213 15.2 0 4. Gary Clark, Was./Ari./Mia. 1985-95 699 10,856 15.5 65 4. Rod Smith vs. Atl. (10/31/04) 9 208 23.1 1 5. Wayne Chrebet, NYJ 1995-2005 580 7,365 12.7 41 5. Brandon Marshall at Ind. (12/13/09) 21 200 9.5 2 WELKER TIED FOR FOURTH IN PLAYOFF CATCHES DEMARYIUS THOMAS’ 100-YARD GAMES Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker is tied for fourth in NFL postseason Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has produced 22 career 100- history with 87 receptions in his career. yard receiving game (including playoffs) to rank third in Broncos history and MOST RECEPTIONS, NFL POSTSEASON HISTORY second in the NFL since 2011 when he recorded his first 100-yard output. Player No. MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, BRONCOS HISTORY (incl. playoffs) 1. Jerry Rice 151 Player No. 2. Reggie Wayne 92 1. Rod Smith 31 3. Hines Ward 88 4. Wes Welker 87 2. Lionel Taylor 24 87 3. Demaryius Thomas 22 4. Ed McCaffrey 18 WELKER’S SIX-SEASON STRETCH Shannon Sharpe 18 Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker, who signed with the Broncos as an MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, NFL, 2011-PRES. (incl. playoffs) unrestricted free agent during the offseason, totaled the most receptions Player No. (672) in Patriots history from 2007-12 to represent the most productive 1. , Det. 28 six-season stretch in NFL history. 2. Demaryius Thomas, Den. 22 MOST RECEPTIONS IN A SIX-SEASON SPAN, NFL HISTORY 3. Victor Cruz, NYG 19 Player Years Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Brandon Marshall, Mia./Chi. 19 1. Wes Welker, N.E. 2007-12 672 7,459 11.1 37 5. A.J. Green, Cin. 17 2. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 1999-2004 649 8,707 13.4 77 3. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 1998-2003 622 8,370 13.5 69 THOMAS HAS 100 YARDS IN FOUR STRAIGHT GAMES 4. Wes Welker, Mia./N.E. 2006-11 621 6,792 10.9 32 5. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 2000-05 616 8,190 13.3 77 Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has posted at least 100 receiv- ing yards in each of his last four games to set a team record. WELKER HITS THE CENTURY MARK His 626 receiving yards in his last three games are the most in team history Wide receiver Wes Welker owns two of the Top 4 single-season receiving for a four-game stretch in a season. totals in NFL history in addition to being one of two players in league annals MOST CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES, BRONCOS HISTORY to top the 100-catch mark five times. Player Year(s) No. MOST SEASONS WITH 100+ RECEPTIONS, NFL HISTORY 1. Demaryius Thomas* 2014 4 Player No. Years 2. Emmanuel Sanders 2014 3 1. Wes Welker, S.D./Mia./N.E. 5 2007-09, ‘11-12 Demaryius Thomas 2012-13 3 Andre Johnson, Hou. 5 2006, ‘08-09, ‘12-13 Brandon Lloyd 2010 3 3. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 4 1999-2002 Brandon Marshall 2007-08 3 Brandon Marshall, Den./Mia./Chi. 4 2007-09, ‘12 Rod Smith 2000 3 Jerry Rice, S.F./Oak./Sea. 4 1990, ‘94-96 Reggie Wayne, Ind. 4 2007, ‘09-10, ‘12 Anthony Miller 1994 3 7. Herman Moore, Det./NYG 3 1995-97 Mark Jackson 1988 3 Lionel Taylor 1961 3 MOST RECEPTIONS, SINGLE SEASON, NFL HISTORY *active streak Player Year Rec. Yds. TD 1. Marvin Harrison, Ind. 2002 143 1,722 11 MOST RECEIVING YARDS IN A FOUR-GAME STRETCH, BRONCOS HISTORY 2. Wes Welker, N.E. 2009 123 1,348 4 Player Year Games Yds. Herman Moore, Det. 1995 123 1,686 14 1. Demaryius Thomas 2014 4-7 626 4. Wes Welker, N.E. 2011 122 1,569 9 2. Lionel Taylor 1960 10-13 603 Calvin Johnson, Det. 2012 122 1,964 5 3. Demaryius Thomas 2014 3-6 552 Jerry Rice, S.F. 1995 122 1,848 15 4. Lionel Taylor 1960 8-11 519 , Min. 1995 122 1,371 17 5. Steve Watson 1981 3-6 514 Cris Carter, Min. 1994 122 1,256 7 DENVER at NEW ENGLAND — 15 — SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 2014 denver broncos weekly release

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JULIUS THOMAS COMING OFF PRO BOWL SEASON HILLMAN RUSHES FOR 100 YARDS IN FIRST NFL START

Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, who battled multiple injuries while Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman totaled 100 rushing yards on 24 combining for just one catch during his first two NFL seasons, finished attempts (4.2 avg.) against the Jets in Week 6 to become just the fourth the 2013 campaign with 65 receptions for 788 yards (12.1 avg.) with 12 player in team history to rush for 100 yards in his first NFL start. touchdowns to earn his first career Pro Bowl selection. MOST RUSHING YARDS BY A BRONCO IN HIS FIRST NFL START He owns three career games with at least 100 receiving yards and two Player Opponent (Date) Att. Yds. Avg. TD 1. Mike Anderson vs. Atl. (9/10/00) 31 131 4.2 2 touchdowns, representing one third of the total such performances by 2. Clinton Portis vs. S.D. (10/6/02) 20 102 5.1 0 a Broncos tight end. Bobby Humphrey vs. S.D. (10/8/89) 23 102 4.4 1 Thomas also owns three of the top four receiving yardage outputs by 4. Ronnie Hillman at NYJ (10/12/14) 24 100 4.2 0 a Broncos tight end since 2000. 100-YARD, TWO-TOUCHDOWN GAMES BY A TIGHT END, BRONCOS HISTORY BRONCOS DEFENSIVE NOTES Player Opponent (Date) Rec. Yds. Avg. TD QUICKLY: vs. K.C. (12/10/78) 7 165 23.6 2 * - Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio is in his third season as defen- Bob Micho at K.C. (10/18/87)* 9 105 11.7 2 sive coordinator with the Broncos after serving as head coach of the Shannon Sharpe at LAA (1/2/94) 6 115 19.2 2 for nine seasons (2003-11). Shannon Sharpe vs. S.D. (10/6/96) 13 153 11.8 3 Shannon Sharpe at K.C. (10/20/02) 12 214 17.8 2 * - The Broncos signed unrestricted free agents and 2013 Pro Bowlers CB Aqib Talib and S T.J. Ward to fortify their secondary in 2014. Shannon Sharpe vs. S.D. (11/16/03) 7 101 14.4 3 Julius Thomas vs. Bal. (9/5/13) 5 110 22.0 2 * - The Broncos rank first in the league in run defense having allowed Julius Thomas at Dal. (10/6/13) 9 122 13.6 2 opponents to rush for just 72.4 yards per game. Julius Thomas vs. Ind. (9/7/14) 7 104 14.9 3 * - Denver’s defense has forced three-and-outs on 25-of-85 opponent *Replacement Game drives this season to rank second in the NFL with its 29.4 percentage. MOST RECEIVING YARDS BY A BRONCOS TIGHT END, SINCE 2000 * - DE DeMarcus Ware, a seven-time Pro Bowler who signed with the Player Opponent (Date) Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Broncos in March, owns 125 career sacks to rank 15th in NFL history (3rd 1. Shannon Sharpe at K.C. (10/20/02) 12 214* 17.8 2 among active players). 2. Julius Thomas at Dal. (10/6/13) 9 122 13.6 2 * - Ware and LB Von Miller each rank in the Top 5 in NFL history (since 1982) 3. Julius Thomas vs. Bal. (9/5/13) 5 110 22.0 2 in sacks per game among players who have appeared in 40 or more contests. 4. Julius Thomas vs. Ind. (9/7/14) 7 104 14.9 3 * - Miller ranks second in the NFL with nine sacks and owns the longest 5. Tony Scheffler at S.D. (10/19/09) 6 101 16.8 1 active sack streak (6 gms.) in the league. Shannon Sharpe vs. S.D. (11/16/03) 7 101 14.4 3 * - Talib is tied for third-most interceptions (25) by a cornerback in the *Broncos record NFL since he entered the NFL in 2008 and his five interceptions returned for a touchdown are tied for the second most in the league since he became JULIUS THOMAS: A RED ZONE TARGET a regular starter in 2009. * - CB Chris Harris Jr. has allowed just 16 receptions on 38 targets and Broncos tight end Julius Thomas already owns two of the Top 5 sin- opponent quarterbacks have compiled just a 30.4 passer rating against gle-season touchdown receptions totals by a Broncos tight end, includ- him—the lowest figure in the NFL through Week 8. ing a record-12 scoring catches in 2013. * - Ward leads NFL DBs with 13.5 tackles for a loss from 2013-14—a His nine receiving scores in 2014 are tied for first in the NFL and are tied total that includes 2.5 quarterback sacks and 11 run stuffs. for the sixth in NFL history through seven games. DENVER STOUT AGAINST THE RUN MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS BY A TIGHT END, SINGLE SEASON, BRONCOS HISTORY The Broncos rank first in the league in run defense having allowed oppo- Player Year No. nents to rush for just 72.4 yards per game. 1. Julius Thomas 2013 12 The Broncos have also allowed just 10 runs covering double-digits in 2. Shannon Sharpe 1998 10 yards—tops in the league. Shannon Sharpe 1996 10 FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME, NFL, 2014 4. Julius Thomas 2014 9 Team Yds./G Shannon Sharpe 1993 9 1. Denver 72.4 2. Detroit 74.0 MOST RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS, NFL, 2014 3. Arizona 77.9 Player No. 4. San Francisco 84.9 1. Julius Thomas, Den. 9 5. N.Y. Jets 85.4 Randall Cobb, G.B. 9 FEWEST 10+YARD RUNS ALLOWED, NFL, 2014 Antonio Gates, S.D. 9 Team Yds./G 4. Rob Gronkowski, N.E. 7 1. Denver 10 Antonio Brown, Pit. 7 2. San Francisco 11 3. Arizona 14 4. Seattle 15 5. Detroit 16 N.Y. Jets 16 DENVER at NEW ENGLAND — 16 — SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 2014 denver broncos weekly release

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DENVER DEFENSE FORCES THREE-AND-OUTS MILLER/WARE RANK AMONG NFL LEADERS IN SACKS Denver’s defense has forced three-and-outs on 25-of-85 opponent drives Broncos linebacker Von Miller and defensive end DeMarcus Ware have this season to rank second in the NFL with its 29.4 percentage. combined for 16 sacks this season to tie for the seventh-most by a pass HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF OPPONENT DRIVES RESULTING rushing tandem through seven games since sacks became an official IN THREE-AND-OUTS, NFL, 2014 statistic in 1982. Team Series 3 & Outs Pct. MOST SACKS BY A PASS RUSHING TANDEM THROUGH SEVEN GAMES, 1. N.Y. Jets 97 33 34.0 NFL HISTORY (Since 1982) 2. Denver 85 25 29.4 Team Year Sk. Tandem 3. Indianapolis 96 28 29.2 1. Tampa Bay 2000 19.5 M. Jones (10.0), W. Sapp (9.5) 4. Detroit 93 27 29.0 2. Kansas City 2013 19.0 J. Houston (10.0), T. Hali (9.0) 5. Minnesota 93 27 29.0 Minnesota 1989 19.0 K. Millard (12.0), C. Doleman (7.0) 4. N.Y. Giants 1985 18.0 L. Marshall (11.5), L. Taylor (6.5) WARE SECOND FASTEST TO 100 SACKS 5. L.A. Rams 1988 17.5 K. Greene (10.0), G. Jeter (7.5) Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware posted his 100th sack in his Detroit 1983 17.5 W. Gay (9.5), D. English (8.0) 113th career game in 2012 to become the second fastest player in league 7. Denver 2014 16.0 V. Miller (9.0), D. Ware (7.0) history to reach the century mark. Pittsburgh 2008 16.0 J. Harrison (8.5), L. Woodley (7.5) Miami 2000 16.0 T. Armstrong (10.0), J. Taylor (6.0) FEWEST GAMES TO REACH 100 CAREER SACKS, NFL HISTORY Player No. New Orleans 2000 16.0 L. Glover (10.0), D. Howard (6.0) 1. Reggie White 96 Kansas City 1984 16.0 M. Bell (8.5), A. Still (7.5) 2. DeMarcus Ware 113 3. Bruce Smith 115 MILLER’S SACK STREAK 4. Jared Allen 122 Broncos linebacker Von Miller, who leads the team with nine sacks, owns Lawrence Taylor 122 the longest active sack streak (6 gms.) in the NFL. WARE AMONG NFL’S TOP PASS RUSHERS This current stretch is tied for the longest sack streak of his career. MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A SACK, NFL (active streaks) Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware, who signed with the Broncos on March 12, owns 124 career sacks to rank 15th in NFL history (3rd among Player No. active players). 1. Von Miller, Den. 6 2. Justin Houston, K.C. 5 MOST SACKS IN NFL HISTORY (Since 1982) 3. Everson Griffen, Min. 4 Player No. 4. Four players 3 1. Bruce Smith 200.0 2. Reggie White 198.0 LONGEST SACK STREAKS OF LB VON MILLER’S CAREER 3. Kevin Greene 160.0 Year Games No. 4. Chris Doleman 150.5 1. 2014 2-7 6 5. Michael Strahan 141.5 2012 8-13 6 6. Jason Taylor 139.5 3. 2011 2-6 5 7. Richard Dent 137.5 4. 2011 9-13* 4 John Randle 137.5 *did not play in Game 12 9. John Abraham* 133.5 10. Leslie O’Neal 132.5 VON MILLER OFF TO A FAST START Lawrence Taylor 132.5 12. Jared Allen* 129.5 With nine games left in the 2014 season, Miller is already tied for the 13. Rickey Jackson 128.0 eighth most sacks (44) in league history through a player’s first four 14. Derrick Thomas 126.5 seasons. 15. DeMarcus Ware* 124.0 MOST SACKS THROUGH FIRST THREE SEASONS, NFL HISTORY *active player (Since sacks were tracked beginning in 1982) Player GP Sk. MILLER/WARE A DANGEROUS DUO 1. Reggie White, Phi. 57 70.0 Broncos linebacker Von Miller and defensive end DeMarcus Ware each 2. Derrick Thomas, K.C. 63 58.0 rank in the Top 5 in NFL history (since 1982) in sacks per game among 3. DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 64 53.5 players who have appeared in 40 or more contests. 4. Dwight Freeney, Ind. 63 51.0 MOST SACKS PER GAME, NFL HISTORY (Since 1982 / min. 40 GP) 5. Richard Dent, Chi. 63 49.0 Player GP Sk Sk/G 6. Tim Harris, G.B. 60 48.0 1. Aldon Smith* 43 42.0 0.98 7. Bruce Smith, Buf. 56 44.5 2. Von Miller* 47 44.0 0.94 8. Von Miller, Den. 47 44.0 3. Reggie White 232 198.0 0.85 Simeon Rice, Ari. 64 44.0 4. DeMarcus Ware* 148 124.0 0.84 9. J.J. Watt, Hou. 56 43.5 5. Jared Allen* 164 130.0 0.79 Andre Tippett, N.E. 56 43.5 *active player DENVER at NEW ENGLAND — 17 — SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 2014 denver broncos weekly release

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WARD A FORCE IN THE BACKFIELD BRONCOS MISCELLANEOUS NOTES Broncos safety T.J. Ward earned his first career Pro Bowl honor with QUICKLY: the Browns in 2013 after leading all NFL defensive backs with 10 tackles * - Now in their sixth decade of professional football, the Broncos are one behind the line of scrimmage. of just four teams to record three 90+ win decades since 1960 and the only During the last two seasons, Ward leads NFL DBs with 13.5 tackles for a organization to do so in each of the last three decades. loss—a total that includes 2.5 quarterback sacks and 11 run stuffs. * - The Broncos have sold out every home game since the beginning of MOST TACKLES FOR A LOSS BY A DEFENSIVE BACK, NFL, 2013-14 the 1970 season (346 reg. season / 19 postseason). Player Sk. Stuff TFL * - The Broncos own the NFL’s best overall home record (241-89 / .730) 1. T.J. Ward, Cle./Den. 2.5 11.0 13.5 since 1975 and have posted a league-best five undefeated home schedules 2. , Pit. 3.0 8.5 11.5 in the 16-game regular-season era (since 1978). 3. , Bal./Det. 2.0 6.5 8.5 * - The Broncos’ 347-game scoring streak is the longest active streak in 4. Malcom Jenkins, N.O./Phi. 2.5 5.5 8.0 the league. 5. T.J. McDonald, Stl. 1.0 6.5 7.5 Kenny Vaccaro, N.O. 2.0 5.5 7.5 * - Denver ranks third in the NFL with a 25-17-2 (.591) record in regu- lar-season overtime games since the system was instituted in 1974. TALIB HAS A KNACK FOR THE BALL Aqib Talib has tied for the third-most interceptions (25) by a cornerback DECADES OF SUCCESS in the NFL since he entered the NFL in 2008. The Broncos are in their sixth decade of professional football, looking to His five interceptions returned for a touchdown are tied for the second build off a body of work that ranks as the most consistent in the NFL in most in the league since he became a regular starter in 2009. terms of winning over the last three decades. MOST INTERCEPTIONS BY A CORNERBACK, NFL, 2008-PRES. Denver is one of just four teams to record three 90+ win decades since Player GP No. 1960 and the only organization to do so in each of the last three decades. 1. Asante Samuel 82 29 Below is a look at the Broncos’ record by the decade. In its 50-plus sea- 2. DeAngelo Hall 95 26 sons of football, Denver has totaled the eighth-most regular-season wins 3. Aqib Talib 84 25 (436 / 436-379-10) in the NFL and advanced to the postseason 20 times. Tramon Williams 103 25 5. Six players — 20 BRONCOS REGULAR-SEASON RECORD BY DECADE MOST INTERCEPTIONS FOR TOUCHDOWNS, NFL, 2009-PRES. Decade W L T Pct. Playoff Berths Win Rk. Player No. 1960s 39 97 4 .287 0 22nd 1. Charles Tillman 6 1970s 75 64 5 .539 3 8th 2. Aqib Talib 5 1980s 93 58 1 .615 5 4th Captain Munnerlyn 5 1990s 94 66 0 .588 5 7th Charles Woodson 5 2000s 93 67 0 .581 4 6th 5. Three players 4 2010s 44 27 0 .620 3 7th TOTALS 438 379 10 .536 20 7th HARRIS JR. COMES BACK STRONG FROM INJURY MOST DECADES WITH 90+ REGULAR SEASON WINS, SINCE 1960 Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who is returning this season from Team 90+ Win Decades Decades (Win Total) a torn ACL suffered in Denver’s 2013 AFC Divisional Playoff Game, has 1. Denver 3 1980s (93), 1990s (94), 2000s (93) allowed just 16 receptions on 38 targets according to Pro Football Focus. Green Bay 3 1960s (96), 1990s (93), 2000s (95) An NFL-low 42.1 percent of passes thrown to him have been completed Miami 3 1970s (104), 1980s (94), 1990s (95) to the intended receiver and opponent quarterbacks have compiled just a Pittsburgh 3 1970s (99), 1990s (93), 2000s (103) 30.4 passer rating against him—the lowest figure in the NFL through Week 8 (min. 50% of defensive snaps played). BRONCOS SUCCESSFUL IN OVERTIME LOWEST PASS COMPLETION PCT., NFL, 2014 (Source: Pro Football Focus) Player Tgt. Rec. Pct. The Denver Broncos rank third in the NFL with a 25-17-2 (.591) record 1. Chris Harris Jr., Den. 38 16 42.1 in regular-season overtime games since the system was instituted in 1974. 2. Vontae Davis, Ind. 33 15 45.5 3. Antonio Cromartie, Ari. 43 20 46.5 BEST RECORDS IN OVERTIMES GAMES, REGULAR SEASON, NFL HISTORY 4. D. Rodgers-Cromartie, NYG 37 18 48.6 Team W L T Pct. 5. William Gay, Pit. 55 27 49.1 1. Washington 25 14 1 .638 Bradley Fletcher, Phi. 55 27 49.1 2. Arizona 24 16 2 .595 LOWEST OPPONENT QB RATING, NFL, 2014 (Source: Pro Football Focus) 3. Denver 25 17 2 .591 Player Tgt. Rec. Opp.Rtg. 4. Buffalo 20 14 0 .588 1. Chris Harris Jr., Den. 38 16 30.4 5. Pittsburgh 21 15 2 .579 2. Vontae Davis, Ind. 33 15 37.8 3. , Bal. 39 20 51.5 4. Perrish Cox, S.F. 41 21 53.4 5. , NYG 41 24 55.8

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BRONCOS OWN NFL’S LONGEST SCORING STREAK BRONCOS ALL-TIME YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS The Broncos’ 347-game scoring streak is the longest active streak in the YEAR PRESEASON REG. SEASON PLAYOFFS league. The streak, which began on Monday Night Football with a 16-13 1960. . . . .0-5...... 4-9-1...... 0-0 overtime loss at Seattle on Nov. 30, 1992, is the second-longest such 1961. . . . .1-4...... 3-11...... 0-0 streak in NFL history. 1962. . . . .2-2...... 7-7 ...... 0-0 LONGEST SCORING STREAKS, NFL HISTORY (Regular Season only) 1963. . . . .2-3...... 2-11-1...... 0-0 Team Games Years 1964. . . . .2-3...... 2-11-1...... 0-0 1. San Francisco 420 1977-2004 1965. . . . .1-4...... 4-10...... 0-0 2. Denver 347* 1992-Pres. 1966. . . . .1-3...... 4-10...... 0-0 3. Indianapolis 329* 1993-Pres. 1967. . . . .3-1...... 3-11...... 0-0 4. Cleveland 274 1950-71 1968. . . . .1-4...... 5-9 ...... 0-0 5. Minnesota 260 1991-2007 1969. . . . .1-4...... 5-8-1...... 0-0 *Active Streaks 1970. . . . .3-2...... 5-8-1...... 0-0 1971. . . . .1-4...... 4-9-1...... 0-0 HOME SELLOUT STREAK 1972. . . . .2-3...... 5-9 ...... 0-0 1973. . . . .2-3...... 7-5-2...... 0-0 The Broncos have sold out every home game since the beginning of the 1974. . . . .4-2...... 7-6-1...... 0-0 1970 season with the exception of two replacement games played during 1975. . . . .3-3...... 6-8 ...... 0-0 the 1987 strike (both games were sold out before the strike). 1976. . . . .5-2...... 9-5 ...... 0-0 Denver has thus sold out 346 consecutive regular-season games, which 1977. . . . .5-1...... 12-2. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) marks the second-longest home sellout streak in the NFL. With postseason 1978. . . . .2-2...... 10-6...... 0-1 games factored in, the total reaches 365. 1979. . . . .3-1...... 10-6...... 0-1 LONGEST HOME SELLOUT STREAKS, REGULAR SEASON, 1980. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 NFL HISTORY 1981. . . . .2-2...... 10-6...... 0-0 Team Games Year Started 1982. . . . .4-0...... 2-7 ...... 0-0 1. Washington 369 1967 1983. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-1 2. Denver 346 1970 1984. . . . .3-1...... 13-3...... 0-1 3. Pittsburgh 326 1972 1985. . . . .2-2...... 11-5...... 0-0 4. N.Y. Giants 307 1974 1986. . . . .2-2...... 11-5. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 5. Green Bay 304 1960 1987. . . . .3-2...... 10-4-1. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 1988. . . . .3-1...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 HOME, SWEET HOME 1989. . . . .2-2...... 11-5. . . . 2-1 (S.B. loss) 1990. . . . .3-2...... 5-11...... 0-0 The Broncos own the NFL’s best home record since 1975 in the regular 1991. . . . .2-3...... 12-4...... 1-1 season and postseason with a 241-89 (.730) mark. 1992. . . . .1-4...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 TOP HOME RECORDS, NFL, 1975-PRES. 1993. . . . .2-2...... 9-7 ...... 0-1 Team Regular Season Postseason Total Pct. 1994. . . . .2-3...... 7-9 ...... 0-0 1. Denver 226-85-0 (.727) 15-4 (.789) 241-89-0 .730 1995. . . . .3-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2. Pittsburgh 219-88-1 (.713) 16-7 (.696) 237-95-1 .713 1996. . . . .3-1...... 13-3...... 0-1 3. Baltimore 103-44-1 (.699) 3-2 (.600) 106-46-1 .696 1997. . . . .3-2...... 12-4. . . . .4-0 (S.B. win) 4. New England 205-104-0 (.663) 15-4 (.789) 220-108-0 .671 1998. . . . .3-1...... 14-2. . . . .3-0 (S.B. win) 5. Dallas 201-109-0 (.648) 15-5 (.750) 216-114-0 .655 1999. . . . .3-2...... 6-10...... 0-0 2000. . . . .4-0...... 11-5...... 0-1 2001. . . . .3-1...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2002. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-0 2003. . . . .3-1...... 10-6...... 0-1 2004. . . . .2-3...... 10-6...... 0-1 2005. . . . .4-0...... 13-3...... 1-1 2006. . . . .3-1...... 9-7 ...... 0-0 2007. . . . .2-2...... 7-9 ...... 0-0 2008. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2009. . . . .1-3...... 8-8 ...... 0-0 2010. . . . .1-3...... 4-12...... 0-0 2011. . . . .2-2...... 8-8 ...... 1-1 2012. . . . .2-2...... 13-3...... 0-1 2013. . . . .2-2...... 13-3...... 2-1 2014. . . . .3-1...... 6-1 ...... 0-0 TOTAL . .132-117 (.530) . . 438-379-10 (.536). . .20-18 (.526)

DENVER at NEW ENGLAND — 19 — SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 2014 THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED

(REFLECTS THE LAST TIME EACH INDIVIDUAL STATISTIC OCCURRED IN THE REGULAR SEASON AND PLAYOFFS) - 2014 PERFORMANCES BOLDED; SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCES IN ITALICS

100 YARDS RUSHING: FIVE RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS: Broncos: Ronnie Hillman, 20-109, 0 TD, at San Diego, 10/23/14 Broncos: Clinton Portis, 22-218, 5 TD, vs. Kansas City, 12/7/03 Playoffs: , 25-102, vs. Atlanta, 1/31/99 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Ryan Mathews, 29-127, 1 TD, vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 Opponents: Has never happened Playoffs: , 30-131, 1 TD, vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Playoffs: Has never happened

200 YARDS RUSHING: 300 YARDS PASSING: Broncos: , 37-224, 1 TD, at New England, 11/24/13 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 22-26, 318 yds., 4 TD, 0 INT, vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: , 10-21, 316 yds., 2 TD, 0 INT, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12 Opponents: Jamaal Charles, 25-259, 2 TD, vs. Kansas City, 1/3/10 Opponents: , 35-53, 370 yds., 2 TD, 2 INT, vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 Playoffs: Tim Smith, 23-204, 2TD, vs. Washington, 1/31/88 Playoffs: , 18-34, 331 yds., 3 TD, 0 INT, vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13

TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS: 400 YARDS PASSING: Broncos: Willis McGahee (163) and Tim Tebow (118), at Oakland, 11/6/11 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 31-47, 479 yds., 4 TD, 2 INT, vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 Playoffs: Terrell Davis (184) and (103), vs. Jacksonville, 12/27/97 Playoffs: Peyton Manning, 32-43, 400 yds., 2 TD, 0 INT, vs. New England, 1/19/14 Opponents: Curt Warner (126) and John L. Williams (109), at Seattle, 12/11/88 Opponents: , 25-36, 506 yds., 5 TD, 1 INT, at Dallas, 10/6/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Peyton Manning, 27-33, 458 yds., 4 TD, 1 INT, at Indianapolis, 1/9/05

100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER: THREE TOUCHDOWN PASSES: Broncos: Ronnie Hillman (100) and Demaryius Thomas (124), at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 25-35, 286 yds., 3 TD, 0 INT, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Terrell Davis (102) and Rod Smith (152), vs. Atlanta, 1/31/99 Playoffs: Peyton Manning, 28-43, 290 yds., 3 TD, 2 INT, vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Opponents: Stevan Ridley (151) and Wes Welker (104), at New England, 10/7/12 Opponents: Philip Rivers, 30-41, 252 yds., 3 TD, 2 INT, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Tim Smith (204) and Ricky Sanders (193), vs. Washington, 1/31/88 Playoffs: Joe Flacco, 18-34, 331 yds., 3 TD, 0 INT, vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13

100-YARD RUSHER AND TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS: FOUR TOUCHDOWN PASSES: Broncos: Ronnie Hillman (109), Emmanuel Sanders (120) and Demaryius Thomas (105), vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 22-26, 318 yds., 4 TD, 0 INT, vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Ryan Grant (104), Greg Jennings (141) and James Jones (107) vs. Green Bay, 10/29/07 - OT Opponents: Matt Schaub, 17-30, 290 yds., 4 TD, 1 INT, vs. Houston, 9/23/12 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Tom Brady, 26-34, 363 yds., 6 TD, 1 INT, at New England, 1/14/12

100-YARD RUSHER, 300-YARD PASSER, 100-YARD RECEIVER: FIVE TOUCHDOWN PASSES: Broncos: Willis McGahee (122), Peyton Manning (305), Demaryius Thomas (137), vs. N.O., 10/28/12 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 22-35, 403 yds., 5 TD, 2 INT, at Kansas City, 12/1/13 Playoffs: Terrell Davis (102), John Elway (336), Rod Smith (152), vs. Atlanta, 1/31/99 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: R. Grant (104 rush), B. Favre (331 pass), G. Jennings (141 rec.), J. Jones (107 rec.) vs. G.B., 10/29/07 - OT Opponents: Tony Romo, 25-36, 506 yds., 5 TD, 1 INT, at Dallas, 10/6/13 Playoffs: Tim Smith (204), Doug Williams (340), Ricky Sanders (193), vs. Washington, 1/31/88 Playoffs: Tom Brady, 26-34, 363 yds., 6 TD, 1 INT, at New England, 1/14/12

100-YARD RUSHER, 300-YARD PASSER AND TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS: SIX OR MORE TOUCHDOWN PASSES: Broncos: M. Ball (117), P. Manning (403), E. Decker (174) and D. Thomas (106), at Kansas City, 12/1/13 Broncos: Peyton Manning, 27-42, 462 yds., 7 TD, 0 INT, vs. Baltimore, 9/5/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: R. Grant (104 rush), B. Favre (331 pass), G. Jennings (141 rec.), J. Jones (107 rec.), vs. Green Bay, 10/29/07 - OT Opponents: Len Dawson, 23-38, 435 yds., 6 TD, 0 INT, at Kansas City, 11/1/64 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Tom Brady, 26-34, 363 yds., 6 TD, 1 INT, at New England, 1/14/12

100-YARD RUSHER AND 300-YARD PASSER: 100 YARDS RECEIVING: Broncos: Montee Ball (117) and Peyton Manning (403), at Kansas City, 12/1/13 Broncos: Emmanuel Sanders, 9-120, 3 TD, and Demaryius Thomas, 8-105, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Terrell Davis (102) and John Elway (336), vs. Atlanta, 1/31/99 Playoffs: Demaryius Thomas, 13-118, 1 TD, vs. Seattle, 2/2/14 Opponents: Ryan Mathews (120) and Philip Rivers (313), vs. San Diego, 1/2/11 Opponents: Andre Ellington, 4-112, 1 TD, vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 Playoffs: Ray Rice (131) and Joe Flacco (331), vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Playoffs: Keenan Allen, 6-142, 2 TD, vs. San Diego, 1/12/14

100-YARD RECEIVER AND 300-YARD PASSER: 200 YARDS RECEIVING: Broncos: Demaryius Thomas (171) and Peyton Manning (318), vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 Broncos: Demaryius Thomas, 8-226, 2 TD, vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 Playoffs: Demaryius Thomas (134) and Peyton Manning (400), vs. New England, 1/19/14 Playoffs: Demaryius Thomas, 4-204, 1 TD, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12 Opponents: Julian Edelman (110) and Tom Brady (344), at New England, 11/24/13 Opponents: Torrance Small, 6-200, 2 TD, vs. New Orleans, 12/24/94 Playoffs: Rob Gronkowski (145) and Tom Brady (363), at New England, 1/14/12 Playoffs: Reggie Wayne, 10-221, 2 TD, at Indianapolis, 1/9/05

TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS AND 300-YARD PASSER: TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS: Broncos: Demaryius Thomas (226), Emmanuel Sanders (101) and Peyton Manning (303), vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 Broncos: Emmanuel Sanders (120, 3 TD) and Demaryius Thomas (105, 0 TD), vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Jerome Simpson (136), A.J. Green (124) and (332), vs. Cincinnati, 9/18/11 Opponents: Terrance Williams (151), Dez Bryant (141) and Jason Witten (121), at Dallas, 10/6/13 Playoffs: Reggie Wayne (221), Dallas Clark (112) and Peyton Manning (458), at Indianapolis, 1/9/05 Playoffs: Reggie Wayne (221) and Dallas Clark (112), at Indianapolis, 1/9/05

THREE 100-YARD RECEIVERS AND 300-YARD PASSER: TWO RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS: Broncos: Has never happened Broncos: Emmanuel Sanders, 9-120, 3 TD, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Clarence Kay, 3-57, 2 TD, vs. Houston, 1/10/88 Opponents: Terrance Williams (151), Dez Bryant (141), Jason Witten (121) and Tony Romo (506), at Dallas, 10/6/13 Opponents: Antonio Gates, 5-54, 2 TD, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Keenan Allen, 6-142, 2 TD, vs. San Diego, 1/12/14

TWO RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS: THREE RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS: Broncos: Juwan Thompson, 7-24, 2 TD, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Broncos: Emmanuel Sanders, 9-120, 3 TD, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 Playoffs: Mike Anderson, 19-69, 2 TD, vs. New England, 1/14/06 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Knile Davis, 22-79, 2 TD, vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 Opponents: Dallas Clark, 5-43, 3 TD, at Indianapolis, 12/13/09 Playoffs: Jamal Lewis, 30-110, 2 TD, at Baltimore, 12/31/00 Playoffs: Rob Gronkowski, 10-145, 3 TD, at New England, 1/14/12

THREE RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS: FOUR RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS: Broncos: Knowshon Moreno, 15-42, 3 TD, vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 Broncos: Eric Decker, 8-174, 4 TD, at Kansas City, 12/1/13 Playoffs: Terrell Davis, 30-157, 3 TD, vs. Green Bay, 1/25/98 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Ryan Matthews, 26-120, 3 TD, vs. San Diego, 1/2/11 Opponents: Lance Alworth, 9-171, 4 TD, vs. San Diego, 12/1/68 Playoffs: Napoleon McCallum, 13-81, 3 TD, at L.A. Raiders, 1/9/94 Playoffs: Has never happened

FOUR RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS: TWO INTERCEPTIONS: Broncos: Clinton Portis, 22-218, 5 TD, vs. Kansas City, 12/7/03 Broncos: Rahim Moore, 2, vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: , 2, vs. Atlanta, 1/31/99 Opponents: Curt Warner, 23-126, 4 TD, at Seattle, 12/11/88 Opponents: DeAngelo Hall, 2, vs. Washington, 10/27/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: David Macklin, 2, at Indianapolis, 1/4/04 THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED

THREE INTERCEPTIONS: FOUR FIELD GOALS: Broncos: Deltha O’Neal, 4, vs. Kansas City, 10/7/01 Broncos: Matt Prater, 4, at Oakland, 12/6/12 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Matt Prater, 4, vs. New England, 1/19/14 Opponents: Mark Kelso, 3, at Buffalo, 12/12/92 Opponents: Dave Rayner, 4, at Buffalo, 12/24/11 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened

FOUR INTERCEPTIONS: FIVE FIELD GOALS: Broncos: Deltha O’Neal, 4, vs. Kansas City, 10/7/01 Broncos: , 5, vs. Miami, 10/13/02 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Has never happened Opponents: Nick Novak, 5, vs. San Diego, 10/9/11 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened

TWO SACKS: SIX FIELD GOALS: Broncos: DeMarcus Ware, 3, and Von Miller, 2, vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 Broncos: Has never happened Playoffs: Shaun Phillips, 2, vs. San Diego, 1/12/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Robert Mathis, 2, at Indianapolis, 10/20/13 Opponents: Jeff Wilkins, 6, at St. Louis, 9/10/06 Playoffs: , 2, vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Playoffs: Has never happened

THREE SACKS: PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: Broncos: DeMarcus Ware, 3, vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 Broncos: Trindon Holliday, 81 yds., at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Trindon Holliday, 90 yds., vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Opponents: Chris Kelsay, 3, at Buffalo, 12/24/11 Opponents: Leodis McKelvin, 80 yds., at Buffalo, 12/24/11 Playoffs: Michael McCrary, 3, at Baltimore, 12/31/00 Playoffs: Has never happened

FOUR SACKS: KICKOFF RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: Broncos: Elvis Dumervil, 4, vs. Cleveland, 9/20/09 Broncos: Trindon Holliday, 105 yds., vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Trindon Holliday, 104 yds., vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13 Opponents: Michael Sinclair, 4, at Seattle, 9/8/96 Opponents: Knile Davis, 108 yds., at Kansas City, 12/1/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Percy Harvin, 87 yds., vs. Seattle, 2/2/14

TWO OPPONENT RECOVERIES: INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: Broncos: Elvis Dumervil, 2, vs. Minnesota, 12/30/07 - OT Broncos: Aqib Talib, 22 yds., at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: , 2, at Kansas City, 12/6/09 Opponents: DeAngelo Hall, 26 yds., vs. Washington, 10/27/13 Playoffs: Malcolm Smith, 69 yds., vs. Seattle, 2/2/14 Playoffs: Randy Hughes, 2, vs. Dallas, 1/15/78 FUMBLE RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: SHUTOUT ON ROAD: Broncos: Von Miller, 60 yds., at New England, 11/24/13 by Broncos: Denver 12, at Cleveland 0, 9/27/92 Playoffs: Neil Smith, 79 yds., vs. Miami, 1/9/99 Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Spencer Johnson, 17 yds., at Buffalo, 12/24/11 by Opponents: at L.A. Raiders 24, Denver 0, 11/22/92 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened MISSED FIELD GOAL RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: SHUTOUT AT HOME: Broncos: Has never happened by Broncos: at Denver 27, N.Y. Jets 0, 11/20/05 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Chris McAlister, 107 yds., at Baltimore, 9/30/02 by Opponents: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened BLOCKED PUNT: OVERTIME WIN AWAY FROM DENVER: Broncos: Steven Johnson, vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 Broncos: Denver 16, at San Diego 13, 11/27/11 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Denver 23, at Cleveland 20, 1/11/87 Opponents: Jamize Olawale, at Oakland, 12/29/13 Opponents: at Seattle 26, Denver 20, 9/21/14 Playoffs: Blake Spence, vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/17/99 Playoffs: Has never happened TIE: Denver 17, at Green Bay 17, 9/20/87 BLOCKED PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: Broncos: Steven Johnson, vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 OVERTIME WIN IN DENVER: Playoffs: Has never happened Broncos: at Denver 13, Chicago 10, 12/11/09 Opponents: Alex Bannister, 9 yds., at Seattle, 10/14/01 Playoffs: at Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, 1/8/12 Playoffs: Travis Davis, 29 yds., vs. Jacksonville, 12/27/97 Opponents: Green Bay 19, at Denver 13, 10/29/07 Playoffs: Baltimore 38, at Denver 25, 1/12/13 BLOCKED FIELD GOAL: TIE: at Denver 35, Pittsburgh 35, 9/22/74 Broncos: Domonique Foxworth, at New England, 9/24/06 Playoffs: Has never happened 40 POINTS: Opponents: Julius Peppers, vs. Chicago, 12/11/11 Broncos: at Denver 42, San Francisco 17, 10/19/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: at Denver 42, Jacksonville 17, 12/27/97 Opponents: Denver 51, at Dallas 48, 10/6/13 BLOCKED FIELD GOAL RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN: Playoffs: vs. Seattle 43, Denver 8, 2/2/14 Broncos: Louis Wright, 60 yds., vs. San Diego, 11/17/85 Playoffs: Has never happened 50 POINTS: Opponents: Cornelius Bennett, 80 yds., at Buffalo, 9/30/90 Broncos: at Denver 51, Tennessee 28, 12/8/13 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Has never happened Opponents: Oakland 59, at Denver 14, 10/24/10 MISSED POINT-AFTER-TOUCHDOWN ATTEMPT: Playoffs: San Francisco 55, Denver 10, 1/28/90 Broncos: Matt Prater (Kick Failed), at San Francisco, 10/31/10 Playoffs: Jason Elam (Blocked by Clyde Simmons), vs. Jacksonville, 1/4/97 TWO-POINT CONVERSION: Opponents: Josh Brown (Kick Failed), vs. St. Louis, 11/28/10 Broncos: Peyton Manning pass to Demaryius Thomas, at Seattle, 9/21/14 Playoffs: Has never happened Playoffs: Peyton Manning pass to Wes Welker, vs. Seattle, 2/2/14 Opponents: Tony Romo pass to Terrance Williams, at Dallas, 10/6/13 SAFETY: Playoffs: Has never happened Broncos: Marshawn Lynch tackled in the end zone by and T.J. Ward, at Seattle, 9/21/14 Playoffs: Tony Eason sacked in the end zone by Rulon Jones, vs. New England, 1/4/87 THREE FIELD GOALS: Opponents: P. Manning fumble forced by Robert Mathis out of bounds in end zone, at Indianapolis, 10/20/13 Broncos: Matt Prater, 3, at Houston, 12/22/13 Playoffs: K. Moreno tackled in end zone by C. Avril, vs. Seattle, 2/2/14 Playoffs: Matt Prater, 3, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12 Opponents: Adam Vinatieri, 3, at Indianapolis, 10/20/13 Playoffs: Mike Hollis, vs. Jacksonville, 1/4/97 2014 BRONCOS REGULAR SEASON SITUATIONAL RECORDS SITUATION ...... Record when leading after 1st quarter...... 4-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), vs. S.F. (10/19) losses: when leading after 2nd quarter...... 6-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when leading after 3rd quarter...... 6-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when trailing after 1st quarter ...... 1-0 wins: at NYJ (10/12) losses: when trailing after 2nd quarter...... 0-1 wins: losses: at Sea. (9/21) when trailing after 3rd quarter...... 0-1 wins: losses: at Sea. (9/21) when Denver scores first...... 5-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when opponent scores first ...... 1-1 wins: vs. Ari. (10/5) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when tied at the half...... 0-0 wins: losses: when Denver rushes for 100 yards ...... 4-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when opponent rushes for 100 yards...... 1-1 wins: vs. K.C. (9/14) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when winning turnover margin ...... 4-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when losing turnover margin ...... 1-1 wins: vs. Ari. (10/5) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when Denver passes for 300 yards ...... 2-1 wins: vs. Ari. (10/5), vs. S.F. (10/19) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when opponent passes for 300 yards...... 1-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7) losses: when playing indoors...... 0-0 wins: losses: when playing outdoors ...... 6-1 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when playing on an artificial surface...... 1-1 wins: at NYJ (10/12) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when playing on natural grass...... 5-0 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when winning the coin toss ...... 3-1 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. Ari. (10/5), vs. S.F. (10/19) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when losing the coin toss ...... 3-0 wins: vs. K.C. (9/14), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: when scoring 20 or more points...... 6-1 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. K.C. (9/14), vs. Ari. (10/5), at NYJ (10/12), vs. S.F. (10/19), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: at Sea. (9/21) when yielding 20 or more points...... 3-1 wins: vs. Ind. (9/7), vs. Ari. (10/5), vs. S.D. (10/23) losses: at Sea. (9/21) in overtime games ...... 0-1 wins: losses: at Sea. (9/21) 2014 REGULAR SEASON BRONCOS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

YARDS RUSHING...... 109, Ronnie Hillman, vs . S .D . (10/23/14) RUSHING ATTEMPTS...... 24, Ronnie Hillman, at NYJ (10/12/14) RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS ...... 2, twice (last by Juwan Thompson, vs . S .D ., 10/23/14) YARDS PASSING...... 479, Peyton Manning, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) PASS ATTEMPTS...... 49, Peyton Manning, at Sea . (9/21/14) PASS COMPLETIONS...... 31, twice (last by Peyton Manning, vs . Ari ., 10/5/14) TOUCHDOWN PASSES...... 4, twice (last by Peyton Mannning, vs . S .F ., 10/19/14) PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED ...... 2, Peyton Manning, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) RECEPTIONS ...... 11, Emmanuel Sanders, at Sea ., (9/21/14) RECEIVING YARDS...... 226, Demaryius Thomas, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS...... 3, Emmanuel Sanders, vs . S .D . (10/23/14) TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE...... 226, Demaryius Thomas, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) ALL-PURPOSE YARDS...... 226, Demaryius Thomas, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) FIELD GOALS...... 2, Brandon McManus, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) TACKLES...... 13, Nate Irving, at Sea ., (9/14/14) INTERCEPTIONS...... 2, Rahim Moore, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) SACKS ...... 3, DeMarcus Ware, vs . S .F . (10/19/14) LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE ...... 37, twice (last by Ronnie Hillman, vs . S .D ., 10/23/14) LONGEST PASS COMPLETION...... 86, Peyton Manning, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) LONGEST PASS RECEPTION...... 86, Demaryius Thomas, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN...... 22, Aqib Talib, at NYJ (10/12/14) LONGEST PUNT RETURN...... 15, twice (last by Isaiah Burse, vs . Ari ., 10/5/14) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN...... 54, , vs . K .C . (9/14/14) LONGEST PUNT...... 60, , vs . Ari . (10/5/14) LONGEST FIELD GOAL...... 44, Brandon McManus, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)

2014 REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

YARDS RUSHING...... 88, Marshawn Lynch, at Sea . (9/21/14) RUSHING ATTEMPTS...... 26, Marshawn Lynch, at Sea . (9/21/14) RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS ...... 2, Knile Davis, vs . K .C . (9/14/14) YARDS PASSING...... 370, Andrew Luck, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) PASS ATTEMPTS...... 53, Andrew Luck, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) PASS COMPLETIONS...... 35, Andrew Luck, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) TOUCHDOWN PASSES...... 3, Philip Rivers, vs . S .D . (10/23/14) PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED ...... 2, twice (last by Philip Rivers, vs . S .D ., 10/23/14) RECEPTIONS ...... 10, Jace Amaro, at NYJ (10/12/14) RECEIVING YARDS...... 98, Reggie Wayne, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS...... 2, Antonio Gates, vs . S .D . (10/23/14) TOTAL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE...... 144, Andre Ellington, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) ALL-PURPOSE YARDS...... 144, Andre Ellington, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) FIELD GOALS...... 2, twice (last by Chandler Catanzaro, vs . Ari ., 10/5/14) TACKLES...... 13, Dawan Landry, at NYJ (10/12/14) INTERCEPTIONS...... 1, twice (last by Jerraud Powers/, vs . Ari ., 10/5/14) SACKS ...... 1, six times (last by Chris Borland/Aaron Lynch, vs . S .F ., 10/19/14) LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE ...... 25, Knile Davis, vs . K .C . (9/14/14) LONGEST PASS COMPLETION...... 81, Logan Thomas, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) LONGEST PASS RECEPTION...... 81, Andre Ellington, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN...... 52, , at Sea . (9/21/14) LONGEST PUNT RETURN...... 15, Walter Powell, at NYJ (10/12/14) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN...... 37, Frankie Hammond, vs . K .C . (9/14/14) LONGEST PUNT...... 71, Andy Lee, vs . S .F . (10/19/14) LONGEST FIELD GOAL...... 48, Chandler Catanzaro, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) 2014 REGULAR SEASON BRONCOS TEAM SINGLE-GAME HIGHS AND LOWS

BRONCOS HIGHS LOWS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS...... 27, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) ...... 19, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) TOTAL NET YARDS...... 568, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 325, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS ...... 76, vs . Ari (10/5/14)...... 46, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) NET YARDS RUSHING...... 139, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) ...... 36, at Sea . (9/21/14) RUSHING ATTEMPTS ...... 33, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 19, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) NET YARDS PASSING...... 476, vs . Ari (10/5/14)...... 242, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) PASS ATTEMPTS...... 49, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 26, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) PASS COMPLETIONS ...... 31, twice (last vs . Ari ,. 10/5/14)...... 21, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED...... 2, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 0, five times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) TIMES SACKED...... 2, twice (last vs . S F. ,. 10/19/14) ...... 0, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) PUNTS...... 8, twice (last at NYJ, 10/21/14)...... 3, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) GROSS PUNTING AVERAGE...... 49 8,. vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 40 5,. vs . S D. . (10/23/14) NET PUNTING AVERAGE...... 48 0,. vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 39 0,. vs . S D. . (10/23/14) PUNT RETURNS ...... 6, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 0, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) PUNT RETURN YARDS...... 38, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 0, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) KICKOFF RETURNS...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14)...... 0, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) KICKOFF RETURN YARDS...... 64, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) ...... 0, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) INTERCEPTION RETURNS...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14)...... 0, three times (last vs . Ari ,. 10/5/14) INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS. . . . . 22, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, three times (last vs . Ari ,. 10/5/14) PENALTIES ...... 11, twice (last at NYJ, 10/12/14)...... 4, at Sea . (9/21/14) YARDS PENALIZED...... 101, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 27, at Sea . (9/21/14) FUMBLES ...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14)...... 0, twice (last vs . Ari ,. 10/5/14) FUMBLES LOST...... 1, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 0, six times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) SACKS MADE...... 6, vs . S F. . (10/19/14)...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) FUMBLES FORCED...... 1, twice (last vs . K C. ,. 9/14/14)...... 0, four times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) FUMBLES RECOVERED...... 1, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, six times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) TIME OF POSSESSION ...... 35:17, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 23:46, vs . K C. . (9/14/14)

2014 REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS TEAM SINGLE-GAME HIGHS AND LOWS

OPPONENTS HIGHS LOWS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS...... 28, vs . K C. . (9/14/14)...... 9, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) TOTAL NET YARDS...... 408, vs . Ind . (9/7/14)...... 204, at NYJ (10/12/14) TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS ...... 75, twice (last at Sea ,. 9/21/14)...... 56, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) NET YARDS RUSHING...... 133, vs . K C. . (9/14/14)...... 31, at NYJ (10/12/14) RUSHING ATTEMPTS ...... 37, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 14, vs . Ind . (9/7/14) NET YARDS PASSING...... 354, vs . Ind . (9/7/14)...... 173, at NYJ (10/12/14) PASS ATTEMPTS...... 53, vs . Ind . (9/7/14)...... 34, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) PASS COMPLETIONS ...... 35, vs . Ind . (9/7/14)...... 12, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14)...... 0, twice (last vs . Ari ,. 10/5/14) TIMES SACKED...... 6, vs . S F. . (10/19/14)...... 2, twice (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) PUNTS...... 11, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 2, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) GROSS PUNTING AVERAGE...... 54 4,. vs . S F. . (10/19/14) ...... 40 0,. vs . K C. . (9/14/14) NET PUNTING AVERAGE...... 50 0,. vs . S F. . (10/19/14) ...... 39 0,. vs . Ari . (10/5/14) PUNT RETURNS ...... 5, twice (last at Sea ,. 9/21/14)...... 1, twice (vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) PUNT RETURN YARDS...... 36, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 2, vs . K C. . (9/14/14) KICKOFF RETURNS...... 6, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, three times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) KICKOFF RETURN YARDS...... 153, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, three times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) INTERCEPTION RETURNS...... 2, vs . Ari . (10/5/14)...... 0, five times (last at S D. ,. 10/23/14) INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS. . . . . 52, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 0, five times (last at S D. ,. 10/23/14) PENALTIES ...... 9, vs . Ind . (9/7/14)...... 2, at NYJ (10/12/14) YARDS PENALIZED...... 77, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) ...... 9, at NYJ (10/12/14) FUMBLES ...... 2, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, three times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) FUMBLES LOST...... 1, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, six times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) SACKS MADE...... 2, twice (last vs . S F. ,. 10/19/14) ...... 0, vs . S D. . (10/23/14) FUMBLES FORCED...... 2, at NYJ (10/12/14) ...... 0, three times (last vs . S F. ,. 10/19/14) FUMBLES RECOVERED...... 1, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 0, six times (last vs . S D. ,. 10/23/14) TIME OF POSSESSION ...... 38:04, at Sea . (9/21/14)...... 24:43, vs . Ari . (10/5/14) BRONCOS BIG GAMES VS. NEW ENGLAND

BRONCOS ALL-TIME 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES (11/ 10 reg., 1 post) — vs. NEW ENGLAND PLAYER ...... PERFORMANCE ...... GAME Cookie Gilchrist ...... 32-142, 0 TD ...... Sept . 24, 1965, at Boston ...... 30-147, 1 TD ...... Nov . 3, 1968, at Boston Floyd Little...... 21-105, 1 TD ...... Sept . 14, 1969, vs . Boston Sammy Winder...... 19-102, 0 TD ...... Jan . 4, 1987, vs . New England* Terrell Davis...... 32-154, 2 TD ...... Nov . 17, 1996, at New England Terrell Davis...... 32-171, 2 TD ...... Oct . 6, 1997, vs . New England Clinton Portis...... 26-111, 2 TD ...... Oct . 27, 2002, at New England Clinton Portis...... 26-111, 1 TD ...... Nov . 3, 2003, vs . New England Tatum Bell ...... 13-114, 1 TD ...... Oct . 16, 2005, vs . New England Tatum Bell ...... 27-123, 0 TD ...... Sept . 24, 2006, at New England Knowshon Moreno...... 37-224, 1 TD ...... Nov . 24, 2013, at New England * - Denotes postseason game

BRONCOS ALL-TIME 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES (20 / 19 reg., 1 post) — vs. NEW ENGLAND PLAYER ...... PERFORMANCE ...... GAME Al Carmichael...... 6-130, 1 TD ...... Sept . 9, 1960, at Boston Al Carmichael...... 3-109, 2 TD ...... Oct . 23, 1960, vs . Boston Lionel Taylor...... 10-106, 1 TD ...... Oct . 23, 1960, vs . Boston Donnie Stone...... 9-137, 1 TD ...... Dec . 3, 1961, vs . Boston Lionel Taylor...... 12-119, 0 TD ...... Sept . 21, 1962, at Boston Jerry Tarr...... 4-152, 2 TD ...... Sept . 21, 1962, at Boston Lionel Taylor...... 7-169, 1 TD ...... Sept . 29, 1963, vs . Boston Al Denson...... 4-131, 2 TD ...... Sept . 3, 1967, vs . Boston Butch Johnson...... 9-156, 2 TD ...... Nov . 4, 1984, vs . New England Steve Watson...... 8-134, 1 TD ...... Nov . 4, 1984, vs . New England Rod Smith ...... 5-130, 0 TD ...... Oct . 6, 1997, vs . New England Ed McCaffrey ...... 5-111, 0 TD ...... Oct . 24, 1999, at New England Rod Smith ...... 13-160, 0 TD ...... Oct . 1, 2000, vs . New England Rod Smith ...... 6-159, 1 TD ...... Oct . 28, 2001, vs . New England Ed McCaffrey ...... 8-116, 0 TD ...... Oct . 27, 2002, at New England Rod Smith ...... 6-123, 1 TD ...... Oct . 16, 2005, vs . New England Javon Walker...... 3-130, 2 TD ...... Sept . 24, 2006, at New England Demaryius Thomas...... 7-116, 0 TD ...... Dec . 18, 2011, vs . New England Demaryius Thomas...... 9-188, 0 TD ...... Oct . 7, 2012, at New England Demaryius Thomas...... 7-134, 1 TD ...... Jan . 19, 2014, vs . New England* * - Denotes postseason game

BRONCOS ALL-TIME 300-YARD PASSING GAMES (6 / 5 reg., 1 post) — vs. NEW ENGLAND PLAYER ...... PERFORMANCE ...... GAME John Elway...... 26-40-1, 315 yds ,. 3 TD . . . . Nov . 4, 1984, vs . New England Brian Griese...... 25-38-0, 316 yds ,. 1 TD . . . . Oct . 24, 1999, at New England Brian Griese...... 31-50-1, 361 yds ,. 1 TD . . . . Oct . 1, 2000 . vs . New England Kyle Orton...... 35-48-1, 330 yds ,. 2 TD . . . Oct . 11, 2009, vs . New England Peyton Manning...... 31-44-0, 345 yds ,. 3 TD . . . . Oct . 7, 2012, at New England Peyton Manning...... 32-43-0, 400 yds ,. 2 TD . . . Jan . 19, 2014, vs . New England* * - Denotes postseason game BRONCOS PLAYER CAREER STATS VS. NEW ENGLAND

RUNNING BACK C.J. ANDERSON — vs. NEW ENGLAND RUSHING RECEIVING G/S W/L Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 3 16 5 3. 6 0 0 0 0 0. –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 3 16 5.3 6 0 0 0 0.0 –– 0 CORNERBACK — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/7/12 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/0 0-2 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 SAFETY DAVID BRUTON JR. — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/11/09 vs . N E. . 1/0 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/7/12 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/0 1-2 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/14/12 at N E. *. 1/1 L 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N E. ^. 1/0 W 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/1 1-1 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship WIDE RECEIVER ANDRE CALDWELL — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 10/7/12 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0. –– 0 0 0 0 0. — 0 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0. –– 0 0 0 0 0. –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/0 0-2 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 1/19/14 at N E. ^. 1/0 W 1 11 11 0. 11 0 0 0 0 0. — 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/0 1-0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 ^ - AFC Championship CORNERBACK TONY CARTER — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L-T UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 12/18/11 vs . N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/7/12 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/0 0-3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1/14/12 at N E * . . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1/19/14 vs . N E. ^. 1/0 W 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/0 1-1 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship PUNTER BRITTON COLQUITT — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L No. Yds. Avg. Net. LG TB In20 12/18/11 vs . N E. . 1/0 L 3 165 55 0. 47 3. 60 0 1 10/7/12 at N E. . 1/0 L 3 137 45 7. 37 3. 51 1 2 11/24/13 at N E. . 1/0 L 8 325 40 6. 35 8. 49 0 4 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/0 0-3 14 627 44.8 40.1 60 1 7 1/14/12 at N E. *. 1/0 L 7 272 38 9. 34 9. 44 0 1 1/19/14 vs . N E^. 1/0 W 1 48 48 0. 28 0. 48 1 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/0 1-1 8 272 40.0 34.0 48 1 1 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship BRONCOS PLAYER CAREER STATS VS. NEW ENGLAND

TIGHT END — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/18/11 vs . N .E . 1/0 L 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/0 L 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 1 3 3 .0 3 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/1 0-3 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 1/14/12 at N .E .* 1/1 L 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E^ 1/0 W 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/1 1-1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship CORNERBACK CHRIS HARRIS JR. — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 12/18/11 vs . N .E . 1/1 L 9 0 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 4 3 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/3 0-3 16 4 20 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/14/12 at N .E .* 1/1 L 3 5 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 0-1 3 5 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff RUNNING BACK RONNIE HILLMAN — vs. NEW ENGLAND RUSHING RECEIVING G/S W-L Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/0 L 3 9 3 .0 7 0 1 4 4 .0 4 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 3 9 3.0 7 0 1 4 4.0 4 0 LINEBACKER NATE IRVING — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 12/18/11 vs . N .E . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/0 L 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/0 0-3 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/14/12 at N .E .* 1/0 L 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/1 1-1 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship DEFENSIVE END MALIK JACKSON — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/0 L 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/0 0-2 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 1-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 ^ - AFC Championship LINEBACKER STEVEN JOHNSON — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/0 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/0 1-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 ^ - AFC Championship BRONCOS PLAYER CAREER STATS VS. NEW ENGLAND

DEFENSIVE TACKLE TERRANCE KNIGHTON — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 12/27/09 at N .E .* 1/1 L 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 12/23/12 vs . N .E .* 1/0 L 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/2 0-3 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 4 0 4 1-10 0-0 1 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 1-0 4 0 4 1-10 0-0 1 0 0 0 * - w/Jacksonville ^ - AFC Championship QUARTERBACK PEYTON MANNING — vs. NEW ENGLAND PASSING RUSHING G/S W/L Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds. TD INT LG S-Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 9/13/98 at N .E .* 1/1 L 33 21 63 .6 188 1 3 22 2-15 51 .1 0 0 0 .0 — 0 11/1/98 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 52 30 57 .7 278 2 2 24 0-0 69 .2 0 0 0 .0 — 0 9/19/99 at N .E .* 1/1 L 30 18 60 .0 223 3 2 42t 0-0 88 .6 1 3 3 .0 3 0 12/12/99 vs . N .E .* 1/1 W 27 15 55 .6 186 2 0 52 1-8 101 .8 5 8 1 .6 11 0 10/8/00 at N .E .* 1/1 L 54 31 57 .4 334 1 3 31 2-10 58 .7 1 7 7 .0 7 0 10/22/00 vs . N .E .* 1/1 W 20 16 80 .0 268 3 0 78t 0-0 158 .3 0 0 0 .0 — 0 9/30/01 at N .E .* 1/1 L 34 20 58 .8 196 1 3 26 2-7 48 .2 2 14 7 .0 10t 1 10/21/01 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 34 22 64 .7 335 1 0 68 4-30 106 .9 2 1 0 .5 1 0 11/30/03 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 48 29 60 .4 278 4 1 26t 2-6 95 .7 2 1 0 .5 1 0 9/9/04 at N .E .* 1/1 L 29 16 55 .2 256 2 1 64 1-12 93 .5 2 18 9 .0 19 0 11/7/05 at N .E .* 1/1 W 37 28 75 .7 321 3 1 48 0-0 117 .1 3 24 8 .0 12 0 11/5/06 at N .E .* 1/1 W 36 20 55 .6 326 2 1 44 3-25 93 .1 3 -3 -1 .0 -1 0 11/4/07 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 27 16 59 .3 225 1 1 73t 3-15 83 .1 1 1 1 .0 1t 1 11/2/08 vs . N .E .* 1/1 W 29 21 72 .4 254 2 0 26 0-0 121 .9 0 0 0 .0 — 0 11/15/09 vs . N .E .* 1/1 W 44 28 63 .6 327 4 2 29t 1-11 97 .4 0 0 0 .0 — 0 11/21/10 at N .E .* 1/1 L 52 38 73 .1 396 4 3 28 0-0 96 .3 0 0 0 .0 — 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 44 31 70 .5 337 3 0 43 2-13 116 .2 2 9 4 .5 10 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 36 19 52 .8 150 2 1 31 2-18 70 .4 1 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 18/18 6-12 666 419 62.9 4,878 41 24 78t 25-170 90.5 25 83 3.3 19 2 1/18/04 at N .E .*^ 1/1 L 47 23 48 .9 237 1 4 32 4-29 35 .5 2 4 2 .0 3 0 1/16/05 at N .E .*# 1/1 L 42 27 64 .3 238 0 1 18 1-8 69 .3 1 7 7 .0 7 0 1/21/07 vs . N .E .*^ 1/1 W 47 27 57 .4 349 1 1 52 3-19 79 .1 2 0 0 .0 1t 1 1/19/14 vs . N .E .# 1/1 W 43 32 74 .4 400 2 0 37 0-0 118 .4 1 -1 -1 .0 -1 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 3/3 2-2 136 77 56.6 824 4 6 52 8-56 74.8 6 10 1.7 7 1 * -w/Indianapolis ^ - AFC Divisional Playoff # - AFC Championship Game CORNERBACK AQIB TALIB — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/25/09 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 2 1 3 0-0 1-23 1 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 2 1 3 0-0 1-23 1 0 0 0 * -w/Tampa Bay TIGHT END JACOB TAMME — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 11/2/08 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 0 0 0 .0 — 0 0 0 0 .0 —0 11/15/09 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 0 0 0 .0 — 0 0 0 0 .0 —0 11/21/10 at N .E .* 1/1 L 7 60 8 .6 17 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 12/4/11 at N .E .* 1/0 L 5 49 9 .8 20 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 6 50 8 .3 17 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 5 47 9 .4 12 1 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 6/2 2-4 23 206 9.0 20 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 *-w/Indianapolis ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: One special-teams tackle (11/24/13) . BRONCOS PLAYER CAREER STATS VS. NEW ENGLAND

WIDE RECEIVER DEMARYIUS THOMAS — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/18/11 vs . N .E . 1/1 L 7 116 16 .6 39 0 0 0 0 .0 —0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 9 180 20 .0 38 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 4 41 10 .3 15 1 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/3 0-3 20 337 16.8 38 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1/14/12 at N .E .* 1/1 L 6 93 15 .5 41 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 7 134 19 .1 30 1 0 0 0 .0 — 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/2 1-1 13 227 17.5 41 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ -AFC Championship TIGHT END JULIUS THOMAS — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 8 85 10 .6 37 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 1-0 8 85 10.6 37 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 ^ -AFC Championship DEFENSIVE TACKLE MITCH UNREIN — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 12/18/11 vs . N .E . 1/0 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 3/1 0-3 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/14/12 at N .E .* 1/0 L 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/0 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 2/0 1-1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 * - AFC Divisional Playoff ^ - AFC Championship SAFETY T.J. WARD — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 11/7/10 vs . N .E .* 1/1 W 6 0 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 11/24/13 at N .E .* 1/1 L 3 5 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/2 1-1 9 5 14 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 * -w/Cleveland DEFENSIVE END DEMARCUS WARE — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/14/07 vs . N .E .* 1/1 L 6 4 10 1-5 0-0 0 0 0 0 10/16/11 at N .E .* 1/1 L 4 1 5 2-11 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/2 0-2 10 5 15 3-16 0-0 0 0 0 0 * -w/Dallas CORNERBACK — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/0 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/0 1-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 ^ - AFC Championship BRONCOS PLAYER CAREER STATS VS. NEW ENGLAND

WIDE RECEIVER WES WELKER — vs. NEW ENGLAND RECEIVING RUSHING G/S W-L Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 10/10/04 at N .E .* 1/0 L 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 12/20/04 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 11/13/05 vs . N .E .* 1/0 L 2 61 30 .5 47 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 1/1/06 at N .E .* 1/0 W 2 20 10 11 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 10/8/06 at N .E .* 1/0 L 9 77 8 .6 25 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 12/10/06 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 1 -1 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 4 31 7 .8 17 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 7/1 3-4 18 188 10.4 47 0 0 0 0.0 –– 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 4 38 9 .5 16 0 0 0 0 .0 — 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 1-0 4 38 9.5 16 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 PUNT RETURNS KICK RETURNS G/S W-L Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD 10/10/04 at N .E .* 1/0 L 5 41 8 .2 21 0 5 101 20 .2 27 0 12/20/04 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 2 87 43 .5 71 0 5 139 27 .8 31 0 11/13/05 vs . N .E .* 1/0 L 3 13 4 .3 7 0 4 112 28 .0 46 0 1/1/06 at N .E .* 1/0 W 2 18 9 .0 10 0 3 66 22 .0 23 0 10/8/06 at N .E .* 1/0 L 2 18 9 .0 12 0 4 103 25 .8 28 0 12/10/06 vs . N .E .* 1/0 W 4 36 9 .0 14 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 2 13 6 .5 12 0 0 0 0 .0 –– 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 7/1 3-4 20 226 11.3 71 0 21 521 24.8 46 0 * - w/Miami ^ -AFC Championship DEFENSIVE TACKLE SYLVESTER WILLIAMS — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/0 L 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 1/0 0-1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1/19/14 vs . N .E .^ 1/1 W 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 POSTSEASON TOTALS 1/1 1-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 ^ - AFC Championship DEFENSIVE END — vs. NEW ENGLAND G/S W-L UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR SpTK 10/7/12 at N .E . 1/1 L 2 2 4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 11/24/13 at N .E . 1/1 L 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 REG. SEASON TOTALS 2/2 0-2 2 2 4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 2014 DENVER BRONCOS NUMERICAL ROSTER

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 2014 PARTICIPATION No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. GP GS DNP INA 4 Britton Colquitt P6‐3 205 29 6 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA‐'09 7000 8 Brandon McManus K6‐3 201 23 1 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA‐'14 7000 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5‐11 180 27 5 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA‐'14 7700 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6‐0 200 29 7 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA‐'12 7200 14 Cody Latimer WR 6‐2 215 22 R Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2‐'14 2005 17 QB 6‐8 240 23 3 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b‐'12 1060 18 Peyton Manning QB 6‐5 230 38 17 Tennessee New Orleans FA‐'12 7700 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5‐10 187 22 R Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA‐'14 7000 21 Aqib Talib CB 6‐1 205 28 7 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA‐'14 7700 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5‐8 224 23 2 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA‐'13 6001 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5‐10 195 23 3 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3‐'12 5211 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5‐10 199 25 3 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA‐'11 7700 26 Rahim Moore S6‐1 195 24 4 UCLA Los Angeles D2a‐'11 7700 28 Montee Ball RB 5‐10 215 23 2 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2‐'13 4403 29 Bradley Roby CB 5‐11 194 22 R Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1‐'14 7000 30 David Bruton Jr. S6‐2 217 27 6 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a‐'09 5002 31 Omar Bolden CB 5‐10 195 25 3 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a‐'12 7000 32 Tony Carter CB 5‐9 175 28 6 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA‐'11 3004 35 Kapri Bibbs RB 5‐11 203 21 R Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA‐'14 0001 36 Kayvon Webster CB 5‐11 198 23 2 South Florida Opa‐locka, Fla. D3‐'13 6001 38 Quinton Carter S6‐1 200 26 4 Oklahoma Las Vegas D4a‐'11 7000 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5‐11 225 22 R Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA‐'14 7000 43 T.J. Ward S5‐10 200 27 5 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA‐'14 7700 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6‐5 230 24 3 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA‐'12 7000 52 Corey Nelson LB 6‐1 226 22 R Oklahoma Dallas D7‐'14 7000 53 Steven Johnson LB 6‐1 237 26 3 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA‐'12 7000 54 Brandon Marshall LB 6‐1 250 25 3 Nevada Las Vegas FA‐'13 7500 55 Lerentee McCray LB 6‐3 249 24 2 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA‐'13 4003 56 Nate Irving LB 6‐1 245 26 4 North Carolina State Teachey, N.C. D3‐'11 7700 57 Lamin Barrow LB 6‐1 237 23 R Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5‐'14 7000 58 Von Miller LB 6‐3 250 25 4 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1‐'11 7700 63 Ben Garland G6‐5 308 26 1 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA‐'10 0007 64 Will Montgomery C6‐3 304 31 9 Virginia Tech Clifton, Va. FA‐'14 7000 65 Louis Vasquez G6‐5 335 27 6 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA‐'13 7700 66 Manny Ramirez C6‐3 320 31 8 Texas Tech Houston FA‐'11 7700 71 Paul Cornick T6‐6 310 25 1 North Dakota State Orono, Minn. FA‐'12 7200 74 G6‐7 320 26 4 Miami Delray Beach, Fla. D2b‐'11 7700 75 Chris Clark T6‐5 305 29 6 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W‐'10 7500 76 Marvin Austin Jr. DT 6‐2 312 25 4 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA‐'14 7000 78 Ryan Clady T6‐6 315 28 7 Boise State Rialto, Calif. D1‐'08 7700 79 Michael Schofield T6‐6 301 23 R Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3‐'14 0007 80 Julius Thomas TE 6‐5 250 26 4 Portland State Stockton, Calif. D4b‐'11 7700 83 Wes Welker WR 5‐9 185 33 11 Texas Tech Oklahoma City UFA‐'13 5400 84 Jacob Tamme TE 6‐3 230 29 7 Kentucky Danville, Ky. UFA‐'12 7000 85 Virgil Green TE 6‐5 255 26 4 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a‐'11 7300 88 Demaryius Thomas WR 6‐3 229 26 5 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a‐'10 7700 92 Sylvester Williams DT 6‐2 313 25 2 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1‐'13 7700 93 Quanterus Smith DE 6‐5 255 24 2 Western Kentucky Loganville, Ga. D5a‐'13 7000 94 DeMarcus Ware DE 6‐4 258 32 10 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA‐'14 7700 95 Derek Wolfe DE 6‐5 285 24 3 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a‐'12 7700 96 Mitch Unrein DT 6‐4 306 27 4 Wyoming Eaton, Colo. FA‐'10 1006 97 Malik Jackson DE 6‐5 293 24 3 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5‐'12 7000 98 Terrance Knighton DT 6‐3 331 28 6 Temple Windsor, Conn. UFA‐'13 7700 2 QB 6‐3 221 24 2 Miami‐Ohio Ada, Ohio D7‐'13 00016 13 Nathan Palmer WR 5‐11 198 25 2 Northern Illinois Elkhart, Ind. FA‐'14 0000 16 WR 6‐1 212 23 R Michigan State Bloomfield, Mich. CFA‐'14 0000 27 Jeremy Stewart RB 5‐11 215 25 3 Stanford Baton Rouge, La. FA‐'14 0000 50 LB 6‐2 250 21 R Colorado State Baltimore, Md. CFA‐'14 0001 51 Gerald Rivers DE 6‐2 250 24 2 Mississippi Cedar Grove, Ga. FA‐'14 0000 61 OL 6‐3 300 25 R Boise State Council, Idaho D6‐'14 0000 72 Zach Thompson DE 6‐5 265 23 R Wake Forest Ashburn, Va. FA‐'14 0000 86 Dominique Jones TE 6‐3 270 27 3 Shepherd San Diego FA‐'14 0000 INJURED RESERVE (DESIGNATED FOR RETURN) 59 LB 6‐1 240 24 3 Kentucky Leesburg, Fla. D6‐'12 2103 INJURED RESERVE 11 WR 5‐11 180 28 5 Penn State State College, Pa. FA‐'14 0000 62 Greg Latta DE 6‐5 260 22 R Purdue La Quina, Calif. CFA‐'14 0000 91 DE 6‐5 260 24 R Duke Galena, Ohio CFA‐'14 0000 90 John Youboty DE 6‐4 258 24 1 Temple Houston CFA‐'13 0000 COACHING STAFF John Fox ‐ Head Coach; Jack Del Rio ‐ Defensive Coordinator; Adam Gase ‐ Offensive Coordinator; Jeff Rodgers ‐ Special Teams Coordinator; ‐ Tight Ends; Chris Beake, Defensive Assistant; ‐ Offensive Assistant; ‐ Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks ‐ Assistant Strength; Sam Garnes ‐ Assistant Secondary; Jason George ‐ Assistant Strength; Bo Hardegree ‐ Quality Control (Offense); ‐ Quarterbacks; Anthony Lomando ‐ Assistant Strength; Dave Magazu ‐ Offensive Line; Luke Richesson ‐ Strength & Conditioning; ‐ Defensive Line; Richard Smith ‐ Linebackers; Eric Studesville ‐ Running Backs; Derius Swinton ‐ Assistant Special Teams; Tyke Tolbert ‐ Wide Receivers; Cory Undlin ‐ Secondary. 2014 DENVER BRONCOS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 2014 PARTICIPATION No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. GP GS DNP INA 22 Anderson, C.J. RB 5‐8 224 23 2 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA‐'13 6001 76 Austin Jr., Marvin DT 6‐2 312 25 4 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA‐'14 7000 28 Ball, Montee RB 5‐10 215 23 2 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2‐'13 4403 57 Barrow, Lamin LB 6‐1 237 23 R Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5‐'14 7000 35 Bibbs, Kapri RB 5‐11 203 21 R Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA‐'14 0001 31 Bolden, Omar CB 5‐10 195 25 3 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a‐'12 7000 46 Brewer, Aaron LS 6‐5 230 24 3 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA‐'12 7000 30 Bruton Jr., David S 6‐2 217 27 6 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a‐'09 5002 19 Burse, Isaiah WR 5‐10 187 22 R Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA‐'14 7000 12 Caldwell, Andre WR 6‐0 200 29 7 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA‐'12 7200 38 Carter, Quinton S 6‐1 200 26 4 Oklahoma Las Vegas D4a‐'11 7000 32 Carter, Tony CB 5‐9 175 28 6 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA‐'11 3004 78 Clady, Ryan T 6‐6 315 28 7 Boise State Rialto, Calif. D1‐'08 7700 75 Clark, Chris T 6‐5 305 29 6 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W‐'10 7500 4 Colquitt, Britton P 6‐3 205 29 6 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA‐'09 7000 71 Cornick, Paul T 6‐6 310 25 1 North Dakota State Orono, Minn. FA‐'12 7200 74 Franklin, Orlando G 6‐7 320 26 4 Miami Delray Beach, Fla. D2b‐'11 7700 63 Garland, Ben G 6‐5 308 26 1 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA‐'10 0007 85 Green, Virgil TE 6‐5 255 26 4 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a‐'11 7300 25 Harris Jr., Chris CB 5‐10 199 25 3 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA‐'11 7700 23 Hillman, Ronnie RB 5‐10 195 23 3 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3‐'12 5211 56 Irving, Nate LB 6‐1 245 26 4 North Carolina State Teachey, N.C. D3‐'11 7700 97 Jackson, Malik DE 6‐5 293 24 3 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5‐'12 7000 53 Johnson, Steven LB 6‐1 237 26 3 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA‐'12 7000 98 Knighton, Terrance DT 6‐3 331 28 6 Temple Windsor, Conn. UFA‐'13 7700 14 Latimer, Cody WR 6‐2 215 22 R Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2‐'14 2005 18 Manning, Peyton QB 6‐5 230 38 17 Tennessee New Orleans FA‐'12 7700 54 Marshall, Brandon LB 6‐1 250 25 3 Nevada Las Vegas FA‐'13 7500 55 McCray, Lerentee LB 6‐3 249 24 2 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA‐'13 4003 8 McManus, Brandon K6‐3 201 23 1 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA‐'14 7000 58 Miller, Von LB 6‐3 250 25 4 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1‐'11 7700 64 Montgomery, Will C 6‐3 304 31 9 Virginia Tech Clifton, Va. FA‐'14 7000 26 Moore, Rahim S 6‐1 195 24 4 UCLA Los Angeles D2a‐'11 7700 52 Nelson, Corey LB 6‐1 226 22 R Oklahoma Dallas D7‐'14 7000 17 Osweiler, Brock QB 6‐8 240 23 3 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b‐'12 1060 66 Ramirez, Manny C 6‐3 320 31 8 Texas Tech Houston FA‐'11 7700 29 Roby, Bradley CB 5‐11 194 22 R Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1‐'14 7000 10 Sanders, Emmanuel WR 5‐11 180 27 5 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA‐'14 7700 79 Schofield, Michael T 6‐6 301 23 R Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3‐'14 0007 93 Smith, Quanterus DE 6‐5 255 24 2 Western Kentucky Loganville, Ga. D5a‐'13 7000 21 Talib, Aqib CB 6‐1 205 28 7 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA‐'14 7700 84 Tamme, Jacob TE 6‐3 230 29 7 Kentucky Danville, Ky. UFA‐'12 7000 88 Thomas, Demaryius WR 6‐3 229 26 5 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a‐'10 7700 80 Thomas, Julius TE 6‐5 250 26 4 Portland State Stockton, Calif. D4b‐'11 7700 40 Thompson, Juwan RB 5‐11 225 22 R Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA‐'14 7000 96 Unrein, Mitch DT 6‐4 306 27 4 Wyoming Eaton, Colo. FA‐'10 1006 65 Vasquez, Louis G 6‐5 335 27 6 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA‐'13 7700 43 Ward, T.J. S 5‐10 200 27 5 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA‐'14 7700 94 Ware, DeMarcus DE 6‐4 258 32 10 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA‐'14 7700 36 Webster, Kayvon CB 5‐11 198 23 2 South Florida Opa‐locka, Fla. D3‐'13 6001 83 Welker, Wes WR 5‐9 185 33 11 Texas Tech Oklahoma City UFA‐'13 5400 92 Williams, Sylvester DT 6‐2 313 25 2 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1‐'13 7700 95 Wolfe, Derek DE 6‐5 285 24 3 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a‐'12 7700 PRACTICE SQUAD 50 Barrett, Shaquil LB 6‐2 250 21 R Colorado State Baltimore, Md. CFA‐'14 0001 2Dysert, Zac QB 6‐3 221 24 2 Miami‐Ohio Ada, Ohio D7‐'13 0000 16 Fowler, Bennie WR 6‐1 212 23 R Michigan State Bloomfield, Mich. CFA‐'14 0000 86 Jones, Dominique TE 6‐3 270 27 3 Shepherd San Diego FA‐'14 0000 13 Palmer, Nathan WR 5‐11 198 25 2 Northern Illinois Elkhart, Ind. FA‐'14 0000 61 Paradis, Matt OL 6‐3 300 25 R Boise State Council, Idaho D6‐'14 0000 51 Rivers, Gerald DE 6‐2 250 24 2 Mississippi Cedar Grove, Ga. FA‐'14 0000 27 Stewart, Jeremy RB 5‐11 215 25 3 Stanford Baton Rouge, La. FA‐'14 0000 72 Thompson, Zach DE 6‐5 265 23 R Wake Forest Ashburn, Va. FA‐'14 0000 INJURED RESERVE (DESIGNATED FOR RETURN) 59 Trevathan, Danny LB 6‐1 240 24 3 Kentucky Leesburg, Fla. D6‐'12 2103 INJURED RESERVE 91 Anunike, Kenny DE 6‐5 260 24 R Duke Galena, Ohio CFA‐'14 0000 62 Latta, Greg DE 6‐5 260 22 R Purdue La Quina, Calif. CFA‐'14 0000 11 Norwood, Jordan WR 5‐11 180 28 5 Penn State State College, Pa. FA‐'14 0000 90 Youboty, John DE 6‐4 258 24 1 Temple Houston CFA‐'13 0000 COACHING STAFF John Fox ‐ Head Coach; Jack Del Rio ‐ Defensive Coordinator; Adam Gase ‐ Offensive Coordinator; Jeff Rodgers ‐ Special Teams Coordinator; Clancy Barone ‐ Tight Ends; Chris Beake, Defensive Assistant; Brian Callahan ‐ Offensive Assistant; James Cregg ‐ Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks ‐ Assistant Strength; Sam Garnes ‐ Assistant Secondary; Jason George ‐ Assistant Strength; Bo Hardegree ‐ Quality Control (Offense); Greg Knapp ‐ Quarterbacks; Anthony Lomando ‐ Assistant Strength; Dave Magazu ‐ Offensive Line; Luke Richesson ‐ Strength & Conditioning; Jay Rodgers ‐ Defensive Line; Richard Smith ‐ Linebackers; Eric Studesville ‐ Running Backs; Derius Swinton ‐ Assistant Special Teams; Tyke Tolbert ‐ Wide Receivers; Cory Undlin ‐ Secondary. 2014 DENVER BRONCOS DEPTH CHART

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 OFFENSE WR 88 Demaryius Thomas 12 Andre Caldwell LT 78 Ryan Clady 75 Chris Clark LG 74 Orlando Franklin 63 Ben Garland C 66 Manny Ramirez 64 Will Montgomery RG 65 Louis Vasquez 63 Ben Garland RT 71 Paul Cornick 79 Michael Schofield TE 80 Julius Thomas 85 Virgil Green 84 Jacob Tamme WR 10 Emmanuel Sanders 14 Cody Latimer WR 83 WR Wes Welker 19 Isaiah Burse QB 18 Peyton Manning 17 Brock Osweiler RB 28 Montee Ball 23 Ronnie Hillman 22 C.J. Anderson 40 Juwan Thompson 35 Kapri Bibbs DEFENSE LDE 95 Derek Wolfe 97 Malik Jackson DT 92 Sylvester Williams 96 Mitch Unrein NT 98 Terrance Knighton 76 Marvin Austin Jr. RDE 94 DeMarcus Ware 93 Quanterus Smith SLB 58 Von Miller 55 Lerentee McCray MLB 56 Nate Irving 53 Steven Johnson 57 Lamin Barrow WLB 54 Brandon Marshall 52 Corey Nelson LCB 21 Aqib Talib 29 Bradley Roby 32 Tony Carter RCB 25 Chris Harris Jr. 36 Kayvon Webster 31 Omar Bolden SS 43 T.J. Ward 38 Quinton Carter FS 26 Rahim Moore 30 David Bruton Jr. SPECIAL TEAMS PK 8 Brandon McManus P 4 Britton Colquitt H 4 Britton Colquitt LS 46 Aaron Brewer PR 19 Isaiah Burse 10 Emmanuel Sanders KR 12 Andre Caldwell 31 Omar Bolden

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PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Montee Ball (MON‐tay) Lerentee McCray (luh‐REN‐tay) Lamin Barrow (la‐MEAN) Michael Schofield (SKO‐field) David Bruton (BRUTE‐in) Quanterus Smith (qwan‐TERR‐us) Ryan Clady (CLAY‐dee) Aqib Talib (UH‐keeb TUH‐leeb) Adam Gase (GACE) Demaryius Thomas (duh‐MARE‐ee‐us) Malik Jackson (muh‐LEEK) Mitch Unrein (UN‐rhine) Brock Osweiler (OSS‐why‐lur) Louis Vasquez (Lewis vas‐KEZ) 2014 DENVER BRONCOS POSITION-BY-POSITION ROSTER

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 OFFENSE DEFENSE QUARTERBACKS (2) DEFENSIVE LINE (8) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 18 Manning, Peyton QB 6‐5 230 38 17 Tennessee 76 Austin Jr., Marvin DT 6‐2 312 25 4 North Carolina 17 Osweiler, Brock QB 6‐8 240 23 3 Arizona State 97 Jackson, Malik DE 6‐5 293 24 3 Tennessee 98 Knighton, Terrance DT 6‐3 331 28 6 Temple RUNNING BACKS (5) 93 Smith, Quanterus DE 6‐5 255 24 2 Western Kentucky No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 96 Unrein, Mitch DT 6‐4 306 27 4 Wyoming 22 Anderson, C.J. RB 5‐8 224 23 2 California 94 Ware, DeMarcus DE 6‐4 258 32 10 Troy 28 Ball, Montee RB 5‐10 215 23 2 Wisconsin 92 Williams, Sylvester DT 6‐2 313 25 2 North Carolina 35 Bibbs, Kapri RB 5‐11 203 21 R Colorado State 95 Wolfe, Derek DE 6‐5 285 24 3 Cincinnati 23 Hillman, Ronnie RB 5‐10 195 23 3 San Diego State 40 Thompson, Juwan RB 5‐11 225 22 R Duke LINEBACKERS (7) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College WIDE RECEIVERS (6) 57 Barrow, Lamin LB 6‐1 237 23 R Louisiana State No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 56 Irving, Nate LB 6‐1 245 26 4 North Carolina State 19 Burse, Isaiah WR 5‐10 187 22 R Fresno State 53 Johnson, Steven LB 6‐1 237 26 3 Kansas 12 Caldwell, Andre WR 6‐0 200 29 7 Florida 54 Marshall, Brandon LB 6‐1 250 25 3 Nevada 14 Latimer, Cody WR 6‐2 215 22 R Indiana 55 McCray, Lerentee LB 6‐3 249 24 2 Florida 10 Sanders, Emmanuel WR 5‐11 180 27 5 Southern Methodist 58 Miller, Von LB 6‐3 250 25 4 Texas A&M 88 Thomas, Demaryius WR 6‐3 229 26 5 Georgia Tech 52 Nelson, Corey LB 6‐1 226 22 R Oklahoma 83 Welker, Wes WR 5‐9 185 33 11 Texas Tech SECONDARY (10) TIGHT ENDS (3) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 31 Bolden, Omar CB 5‐10 195 25 3 Arizona State 85 Green, Virgil TE 6‐5 255 26 4 Nevada 30 Bruton Jr., David S 6‐2 217 27 6 Notre Dame 84 Tamme, Jacob TE 6‐3 230 29 7 Kentucky 38 Carter, Quinton S 6‐1 200 26 4 Oklahoma 80 Thomas, Julius TE 6‐5 250 26 4 Portland State 32 Carter, Tony CB 5‐9 175 28 6 Florida State 25 Harris Jr., Chris CB 5‐10 199 25 3 Kansas OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9) 26 Moore, Rahim S 6‐1 195 24 4 UCLA No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 29 Roby, Bradley CB 5‐11 194 22 R Ohio State 78 Clady, Ryan T 6‐6 315 28 7 Boise State 21 Talib, Aqib CB 6‐1 205 28 7 Kansas 75 Clark, Chris T 6‐5 305 29 6 Southern Mississippi 43 Ward, T.J. S 5‐10 200 27 5 Oregon 71 Cornick, Paul T 6‐6 310 25 1 North Dakota State 36 Webster, Kayvon CB 5‐11 198 23 2 South Florida 74 Franklin, Orlando G 6‐7 320 26 4 Miami 63 Garland, Ben G 6‐5 308 26 1 Air Force SPECIALISTS (4) 64 Montgomery, Will C 6‐3 304 31 9 Virginia Tech No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 66 Ramirez, Manny C 6‐3 320 31 8 Texas Tech 46 Brewer, Aaron LS 6‐5 230 24 3 San Diego State 79 Schofield, Michael T 6‐6 301 23 R Michigan 4 Colquitt, Britton P 6‐3 205 29 6 Tennessee 65 Vasquez, Louis G 6‐5 335 27 6 Texas Tech 8 McManus, Brandon K6‐3 201 23 1 Temple

POSITION‐BY‐POSITION BREAKDOWN

Position No. Position No. Quarterbacks 2 Defensive Linemen 8 Running Backs 5 Defensive Ends 4 Wide Receivers 6 DefensiveTackles 4 Tight Ends 3 Linebackers 7 Offensive Linemen 9 Defensive Backs 10 Centers 2 6 Guards 3 Safeties 4 Tackles 4 Specialists 3 HOW THE 2014 BRONCOS WERE BUILT

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 YEAR DRAFT/CFA FREE AGENT TRADE WAIVERS

2008 T Ryan Clady (Rd. 1) 2009 S David Bruton Jr. (Rd. 4a) P Britton Colquitt 2010 G Ben Garland (CFA) DT Mitch Unrein T Chris Clark (Min.) WR Demaryius Thomas (Rd. 1a)

2011 S Quinton Carter (Rd. 4a) CB Tony Carter G Orlando Franklin (Rd. 2b) T Paul Cornick TE Virgil Green (Rd. 7a) C Manny Ramirez CB Chris Harris Jr. (CFA) LB Nate Irving (Rd. 3) LB Von Miller (Rd. 1) S Rahim Moore (Rd. 2a) TE Julius Thomas (Rd. 4b) 2012 CB Omar Bolden (Rd. 4a) WR Andre Caldwell (UFA‐Cin.) LS Aaron Brewer (CFA) QB Peyton Manning RB Ronnie Hillman (Rd. 3) TE Jacob Tamme (UFA‐Ind.) DE Malik Jackson (Rd. 5) LB Steven Johnson (CFA) QB Brock Osweiler (Rd. 2b) LB Danny Trevathan (Rd. 6) DE Derek Wolfe (Rd. 2a) 2013 C.J. Anderson (CFA) DT Terrance Knighton (UFA‐Jac.) RB Montee Ball (Rd. 2) LB Brandon Marshall LB Lerentee McCray (CFA) G Louis Vasquez (UFA‐S.D.) DE Quanterus Smith (Rd. 5a) WR Wes Welker (UFA‐N.E.) CB Kayvon Webster (Rd. 3) DE John Youboty DT Sylvester Williams (Rd. 1) 2014 DE Kenny Anunike (CFA) DT Marvin Austin Jr. K Brandon McManus (NYG) LB Lamin Barrow (Rd. 5) C Will Montgomery RB Kapri Bibbs (CFA) WR Jordan Norwood WR Isaiah Burse (CFA) WR Emmanuel Sanders (USA‐Pit.) WR Cody Latimer (Rd. 2) CB Aqib Talib (UFA‐N.E.) DE Greg Latta (CFA) S T.J. Ward (UFA‐Cle.) LB Corey Nelson (Rd. 7) DE DeMarcus Ware CB Bradley Roby (Rd. 1) T Michael Schofield (Rd. 3) RB Juwan Thompson (CFA) Italics denote players on injured reserve 2014 DENVER BRONCOS ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE

Updated: Oct. 28, 2014 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College Hometown How Acq. 17 (1) 18 Peyton Manning QB 6‐5 230 38 17 Tennessee New Orleans FA‐'12 11 (1) 83 Wes Welker WR 5‐9 185 33 11 Texas Tech Oklahoma City UFA‐'13 10 (1) 94 DeMarcus Ware DE 6‐4 258 32 10 Troy Auburn, Ala. UFA‐'14 9 (1) 64 Will Montgomery C6‐3 304 31 9 Virginia Tech Clifton, Va. FA‐'14 8 (1) 66 Manny Ramirez C6‐3 320 31 8 Texas Tech Houston FA‐'11 7 (4) 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6‐0 200 29 7 Florida Tampa, Fla. UFA‐'12 21 Aqib Talib CB 6‐1 205 28 7 Kansas Richardson, Texas UFA‐'14 78 Ryan Clady T6‐6 315 28 7 Boise State Rialto, Calif. D1‐'08 84 Jacob Tamme TE 6‐3 230 29 7 Kentucky Danville, Ky. UFA‐'12 6 (6) 4 Britton Colquitt P6‐3 205 29 6 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. FA‐'09 30 David Bruton Jr. S6‐2 217 27 6 Notre Dame Miamisburg, Ohio D4a‐'09 32 Tony Carter CB 5‐9 175 28 6 Florida State Jacksonville, Fla. FA‐'11 65 Louis Vasquez G6‐5 335 27 6 Texas Tech Corsicana, Texas UFA‐'13 75 Chris Clark T6‐5 305 29 6 Southern Mississippi New Orleans W‐'10 98 Terrance Knighton DT 6‐3 331 28 6 Temple Windsor, Conn. UFA‐'13 5 (3) 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5‐11 180 27 5 Southern Methodist Bellville, Texas UFA‐'14 43 T.J. Ward S5‐10 200 27 5 Oregon Concord, Calif. UFA‐'14 88 Demaryius Thomas WR 6‐3 229 26 5 Georgia Tech Montrose, Ga. D1a‐'10 4 (9) 26 Rahim Moore S6‐1 195 24 4 UCLA Los Angeles D2a‐'11 38 Quinton Carter S6‐1 200 26 4 Oklahoma Las Vegas D4a‐'11 56 Nate Irving LB 6‐1 245 26 4 North Carolina State Teachey, N.C. D3‐'11 58 Von Miller LB 6‐3 250 25 4 Texas A&M DeSoto, Texas D1‐'11 74 Orlando Franklin G6‐7 320 26 4 Miami Delray Beach, Fla. D2b‐'11 76 Marvin Austin Jr. DT 6‐2 312 25 4 North Carolina Washington D.C. FA‐'14 80 Julius Thomas TE 6‐5 250 26 4 Portland State Stockton, Calif. D4b‐'11 85 Virgil Green TE 6‐5 255 26 4 Nevada Tulare, Calif. D7a‐'11 96 Mitch Unrein DT 6‐4 306 27 4 Wyoming Eaton, Colo. FA‐'10 3 (9) 17 Brock Osweiler QB 6‐8 240 23 3 Arizona State Kalispell, Mont. D2b‐'12 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5‐10 195 23 3 San Diego State La Habra, Calif. D3‐'12 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5‐10 199 25 3 Kansas Bixby, Okla. CFA‐'11 31 Omar Bolden CB 5‐10 195 25 3 Arizona State Ontario, Calif. D4a‐'12 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6‐5 230 24 3 San Diego State Fullerton, Calif. CFA‐'12 53 Steven Johnson LB 6‐1 237 26 3 Kansas Wallingford, Pa. CFA‐'12 54 Brandon Marshall LB 6‐1 250 25 3 Nevada Las Vegas FA‐'13 95 Derek Wolfe DE 6‐5 285 24 3 Cincinnati Lisbon, Ohio D2a‐'12 97 Malik Jackson DE 6‐5 293 24 3 Tennessee Van Nuys, Calif. D5‐'12 2 (6) 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5‐8 224 23 2 California Vallejo, Calif. CFA‐'13 28 Montee Ball RB 5‐10 215 23 2 Wisconsin Wentzville, Mo. D2‐'13 36 Kayvon Webster CB 5‐11 198 23 2 South Florida Opa‐locka, Fla. D3‐'13 55 Lerentee McCray LB 6‐3 249 24 2 Florida Ocala, Fla. CFA‐'13 92 Sylvester Williams DT 6‐2 313 25 2 North Carolina Jefferson City, Mo. D1‐'13 93 Quanterus Smith DE 6‐5 255 24 2 Western Kentucky Loganville, Ga. D5a‐'13 1 (3) 8 Brandon McManus K6‐3 201 23 1 Temple Lansdale, Pa. FA‐'14 63 Ben Garland G6‐5 308 26 1 Air Force Grand Junction, Colo. CFA‐'10 71 Paul Cornick T6‐6 310 25 1 North Dakota State Orono, Minn. FA‐'12 R (8) 14 Cody Latimer WR 6‐2 215 22 R Indiana Dayton, Ohio D2‐'14 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5‐10 187 22 R Fresno State Modesto, Calif. CFA‐'14 29 Bradley Roby CB 5‐11 194 22 R Ohio State Suwanee, Ga. D1‐'14 35 Kapri Bibbs RB 5‐11 203 21 R Colorado State Plainfield, Ill. CFA‐'14 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5‐11 225 22 R Duke Fairburn, Ga. CFA‐'14 52 Corey Nelson LB 6‐1 226 22 R Oklahoma Dallas D7‐'14 57 Lamin Barrow LB 6‐1 237 23 R Louisiana State Marrero, La. D5‐'14 79 Michael Schofield T6‐6 301 23 R Michigan Orland Park, Ill. D3‐'14 COACHING STAFF John Fox ‐ Head Coach; Jack Del Rio ‐ Defensive Coordinator; Adam Gase ‐ Offensive Coordinator; Jeff Rodgers ‐ Special Teams Coordinator; Clancy Barone ‐ Tight Ends; Chris Beake, Defensive Assistant; Brian Callahan ‐ Offensive Assistant; James Cregg ‐ Assistant Offensive Line; Mike Eubanks ‐ Assistant Strength; Sam Garnes ‐ Assistant Secondary; Jason George ‐ Assistant Strength; Bo Hardegree ‐ Quality Control (Offense); Greg Knapp ‐ Quarterbacks; Anthony Lomando ‐ Assistant Strength; Dave Magazu ‐ Offensive Line; Luke Richesson ‐ Strength & Conditioning; Jay Rodgers ‐ Defensive Line; Richard Smith ‐ Linebackers; Eric Studesville ‐ Running Backs; Derius Swinton ‐ Assistant Special Teams; Tyke Tolbert ‐ Wide Receivers; Cory Undlin ‐ Secondary. DENVER BRONCOS 2013-14 TRANSACTIONS — by date/by player (Updated Oct. 28, 2014)

BY DATE Signed DE John Youboty to practice squad 5/12/14 Signed DE Kenny Anunike (CFA) 7/23/13 Released LB Joe Mays 9/2/13 Signed LB Brandon Marshall to practice squad Signed WR Isaiah Burse (CFA) 7/25/13 Signed DT Sylvester Williams (draft choice) 9/18/13 Signed T Winston Justice Signed P Steven Clark (CFA) 7/27/13 Signed TE Jake O’Connell Placed T Ryan Clady on injured reserve Signed RB Brennan Clay (CFA) Waived/injured TE Lucas Reed 10/8/13 Waived WR Greg Orton from injured reserve Signed DT Mister Cobble (CFA) 7/28/13 Placed TE Lucas Reed on injured reserve 10/15/13 Waived LB Adrian Robinson Signed WR Bennie Fowler (CFA) 7/29/13 Signed C Steve Vallos Waived G Justin Boren from injured reserve Signed DE Greg Latta (CFA) Placed C Dan Koppen on injured reserve 10/16/13 Signed WR to active roster Signed QB Bryn Renner (CFA) 8/1/13 Signed C/G Ryan Lilja 10/19/13 Waived WR Tavarres King Signed CB Jordan Sullen (CFA) Claimed CB Nigel Malone off waivers (Pit.) 10/22/13 Signed WR Chad Bumphis to practice squad Signed RB Juwan Thompson (CFA) 8/2/13 Waived TE Lucas Reed from injured reserve 11/5/13 Activated C J.D. Walton from Reserve/PUP Signed CB Louis Young (CFA) 8/6/13 Signed TE Deangelo Peterson Placed G John Moffitt on Exempt/Left Squad Waived S Charles Mitchell 8/7/13 Waived/injured G Justin Boren 11/11/13 Placed G John Moffitt on Reserve/Retired 5/16/14 Signed LB Shaquil Barrett (CFA) 8/8/13 Placed G Justin Boren on injured reserve 11/19/13 Signed S Michael Huff Signed RB Kapri Bibbs (CFA) 8/15/13 Waived/injured P Ryan Doerr Signed S John Boyett to practice squad Signed T Aslam Sterling (CFA) 8/20/13 Signed LB Paris Lenon Placed S Rahim Moore on injured reserve- 5/19/14 Signed WR Greg Hardin (CFA) 8/21/13 Acquired G John Moffitt from Seattle in designated for return Signed S Charles Mitchell exchange for DT Sealver Siliga Released RB Edwin Baker Signed LB Chase Vaughn 8/26/13 Waived WR Kemonte’ Bateman 11/27/13 Signed DT Sione Fua Waived P Steven Clark Waived CB Mario Butler Signed DE Brandon Moore to practice squad Waived DT Mister Cobble Waived T Manase Foketi Placed DT Kevin Vickerson on injured reserve Placed DE John Youboty on injured reserve Waived QB Ryan Katz Released WR Chad Bumphis 5/29/14 Waived T Ramon Harewood Waived LB Uona Kaveinga 12/17/13 Signed DE Jeremy Mincey 6/2/14 Signed WR Cody Latimer (draft choice) Waived CB Nigel Malone Waived C J.D. Walton Signed LB Corey Nelson (draft choice) Waived WR Quincy McDuffie 12/24/13 Signed LB Brandon Marshall to active roster Signed C Matt Paradis (draft choice) Waived WR Greg Orton Signed WR Nathan Palmer to practice squad 6/3/14 Signed LB Lamin Barrow (draft choice) Waived TE Deangelo Peterson Placed LB Von Miller on injured reserve Signed OL Michael Schofield (draft choice) Waived C/G Quentin Saulsberry 12/31/13 Signed OL Mike Farrell to future contract 6/10/14 Signed CB Bradley Roby (draft choice) Waived DE Lanston Tanyi Signed LB L.J. Fort to future contract 7/22/14 Released TE Joel Dreessen (failed physical) 8/27/13 Placed C J.D. Walton on Reserve/PUP Signed S Eric Hagg to future contract Designated S Eric Hagg as reserve/retired Placed S Quinton Carter on injured reserve Signed OL Ryan Miller to future contract 7/23/14 Signed K Mitch Ewald (CFA) Placed WR Quincy McDuffie on injured reserve Signed WR Jordan Norwood to future contract 7/28/14 Waived T Aslam Sterling (left squad) Placed WR Greg Orton on injured reserve Released DL Brandon Moore 7/30/14 Signed DT Cody Larsen 8/31/13 Released RB Lance Ball 1/7/14 Signed DE Hall Davis to practice squad Signed DT Will Pericak Released C/G C.J. Davis 1/14/14 Signed CB Marquice Cole 8/5/14 Signed DE Brian Sanford Released RB Jeremiah Johnson Signed T to active roster Waived DE Hall Davis (left squad) Released C/G Ryan Lilja Placed CB Chris Harris Jr. on injured reserve 8/20/14 Waived/injured DE Greg Latta Released TE Jake O’Connell Placed DE Derek Wolfe on injured reserve 8/25/14 Terminated/injured LB Jamar Chaney Waived DE 1/16/14 Signed WR Greg Wilson to practice squad Released T Winston Justice Waived C/G Philip Blake 1/22/14 Signed LB Jamar Chaney to a future contract Placed WR Jordan Norwood on injured reserve Waived T Paul Cornick Signed TE Jameson Konz to a future contract Waived/injured DE Chase Vaughn Waived DT Romney Fuga Signed T Ramon Harewood to a future contract Waived RB Brennan Clay Waived G Ben Garland Signed LB Jerrell Harris to a future contract Waived WR Greg Hardin Waived CB Aaron Hester Signed S Charles Mitchell to future contract Waived LB Jerrell Harris Waived LB Damien Holmes Signed TE Cameron Morrah to a future contract Waived DT Cody Larsen Waived WR Tavarres King Signed CB Jerome Murphy to a future contract Waived S Charles Mitchell Waived T Vinston Painter Signed RB Jerodis Williams to a future contract Waived DT Will Pericak Waived S Ross Rasner 2/4/14 Signed S John Boyett Waived QB Bryn Renner Waived WR Gerell Robinson Signed T Paul Cornick Waived RB Jerodis Williams Waived WR Lamaar Thomas Signed DE Hall Davis Waived WR Greg Wilson Waived DE John Youboty Signed G Ben Garland 8/26/14 Acquired K Brandon McManus via trade from Placed LB Stewart Bradley on injured reserve Signed WR Nathan Palmer N.Y. Giants Placed LB Lerentee McCray on injured reserve Signed WR Greg Wilson Waived K Mitch Ewald Placed DE Quanterus Smith on injured reserve Signed DE John Youboty 8/30/14 Released DT Sione Fua 9/1/13 Claimed LB Adrian Robinson off waivers 2/5/14 Signed TE Gerell Robinson Released TE Jameson Konz from Philadelphia 3/6/14 Released CB Champ Bailey Released TE Cameron Morrah Released RB Jacob Hester 3/12/14 Signed CB Aqib Talib Released CB Jerome Murphy Signed RB Edwin Baker to practice squad Signed S T.J. Ward Released DL Brian Sanford Signed T Paul Cornick to practice squad Signed DE DeMarcus Ware Released DT Kevin Vickerson Signed G Ben Garland to practice squad 3/16/14 Signed WR Emmanuel Sanders Waived LB Shaquil Barrett Signed WR Tavarres King to practice squad 4/2/14 Signed C Will Montgomery Waived RB Kapri Bibbs Signed T Vinston Painter to practice squad 4/24/14 Waived OL Mike Farrell Waived S John Boyett Signed WR Gerell Robinson to practice squad 5/5/14 Signed DT Marvin Austin Waived QB Zac Dysert Waived LB L.J. Fort BIBBS, Kapri — RB FARRELL, Mike — OL Waived WR Bennie Fowler 5/16/14 Signed 12/31/13 Signed to future contract Waived S Duke Ihenacho 8/30/14 Waived 4/24/14 Waived Waived G Ryan Miller 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad FOKETI, Manase — T Waived G Vinston Painter 10/20/14 Signed to active roster 8/26/13 Waived Waived WR Nathan Palmer BLAKE, Philip — C/G FORT, L.J. — LB Waived C Matt Paradis 8/31/13 Waived 12/31/13 Signed to future contract TE Gerell Robinson BOREN, Justin — G 8/30/14 Waived Waived CB Jordan Sullen 8/7/13 Waived/injured FOWLER, Bennie — WR Waived CB Louis Young 8/8/13 Placed on injured reserve 5/12/14 Signed Placed DE Kenny Anunike on injured reserve 10/15/13 Waived from injured reserve 8/30/14 Waived 8/31/14 Signed LB Shaqil Barrett to practice squad BRADLEY, Stewart — LB 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad Signed RB Kapri Bibbs to practice squad 8/31/13 Placed on injured reserve FUA, Sione — DT Signed S John Boyett to practice squad BOYETT, John — S 11/27/13 Signed Signed QB Zac Dysert to practice squad 11/19/13 Signed to practice squad 8/30/14 Released Signed WR Bennie Fowler to practice squad 2/4/14 Signed FUGA, Romney — DT Signed G Vinston Painter to practice squad 8/30/14 Waived 8/31/13 Waived Signed WR Nathan Palmer to practice squad 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad GARLAND, Ben — G Signed C Matt Paradis to practice squad BUMPHIS, Chad — WR 8/31/13 Waived Signed TE Gerell Robinson to practice squad 10/22/13 Signed to practice squad 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad 9/1/14 Signed DE Zach Thompson to practice squad 11/27/13 Released 2/4/14 Signed 9/2/14 Signed LS Kevin McDermott to practice squad BURSE, Isaiah — WR HAGG, Eric — S 9/3/14 Signed WR Nathan Palmer to active roster 5/12/14 Signed 12/31/13 Signed to future contract Signed G Ryan Miller to practice squad BUTLER, Mario — CB 7/22/14 Designated as reserve/retired 9/8/14 Released LS Kevin McDermott 8/26/13 Waived HARDIN, Greg — WR 9/9/14 Signed TE Dominique Jones to practice squad CARTER, Quinton — S 5/19/14 Signed Waived WR Nathan Palmer 8/27/13 Placed on injured reserve 8/25/14 Waived 9/11/14 Signed WR Nathan Palmer to practice squad CHANEY, Jamar — LB HAREWOOD, Ramon — T 9/29/14 Waived DE Chase Vaughn from injured reserve 1/22/14 Signed to a future contract 1/22/14 Signed to a future contract 10/3/14 Released K Matt Prater 8/25/14 Terminated/injured 5/29/14 Waived 10/7/14 Released G Ryan Miller CLADY, Ryan — T HARRIS JR., Chris — CB 10/8/14 Signed RB Jeremy Stewart to practice squad 9/18/13 Placed on injured reserve 1/14/14 Placed on injured reserve 10/14/14 Placed LB Danny Trevathan on injured reserve- CLARK, Steven — P HARRIS, Jerrell — LB designated for return 5/12/14 Signed 1/22/14 Signed to a future contract 10/15/14 Signed LB Shaquil Barrett to active roster 5/19/14 Waived 8/25/14 Waived Signed DE Gerald Rivers to practice squad CLAY, Brennan — RB HESTER, Aaron — CB 10/20/14 Signed RB Kapri Bibbs to practice squad 5/12/14 Signed 8/31/13 Waived Waived LB Shaquil Barrett 8/25/14 Waived HESTER, Jacob — RB 10/22/14 Signed LB Shaquil Barrett to practice squad COBBLE, Mister — DT 9/1/13 Released 5/12/14 Signed HOLMES, Damien — LB 5/19/14 Waived 8/31/13 Waived COLE, Marquice — CB HUFF, Michael — S 1/14/14 Signed 11/19/13 Signed BY PLAYER CORNICK, Paul — T IHENACHO, Duke — S ANUNIKE, Kenny — DE 8/31/13 Waived 8/30/14 Waived 5/12/14 Signed 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad JOHNSON, Jeremiah — RB 8/30/14 Placed on injured reserve 2/4/14 Signed 8/31/13 Released AUSTIN, Marvin — DT DAVIS, C.J. — C JONES, Dominique — TE 5/5/14 Signed 8/31/13 Released 9/9/14 Signed to practice squad BAILEY, Champ — CB DAVIS, Gerald — DE JUSTICE, Winston — T 3/6/14 Released 10/15/14 Signed to practice squad 9/18/13 Signed BAKER, Edwin — RB DAVIS, Hall — DE 8/25/14 Released 11/19/13 Released 1/7/14 Signed to practice squad KATZ, Ryan — QB BALL, Lance — RB 2/4/14 Signed 8/26/13 Waived 8/31/13 Released 8/5/14 Waived (left squad) KAVEINGA, Uona — LB BARRETT, Shaquil — LB DOERR, Ryan — P 8/26/13 Waived 5/16/14 Signed 8/15/13 Waived/injured KING, Tavarres — WR 8/30/14 Waived DREESSEN, Joel — TE 8/31/13 Waived 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad 7/22/14 Released (failed physical) 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad 10/15/14 Signed to active roster DYSERT, Zac — QB 10/16/13 Signed to active roster BARROW, Lamin — LB 8/30/14 Waived 10/19/13 Waived 6/3/14 Signed (draft choice) 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad KONZ, Jameson — TE BATEMAN, Kemonte’ — WR EWALD, Mitch — K 1/22/14 Signed to future contract 8/26/13 Waived 7/23/14 Signed 8/30/14 Released BEAL, Jeremy — DE 8/26/14 Waived KOPPEN, Dan — C 8/31/13 Waived 7/29/13 Placed on injured reserve LARSEN, Cody — DT NELSON, Corey — LB SCHOFIELD, Michael — OL 7/30/14 Signed 6/2/14 Signed (draft choice) 6/3/14 Signed (draft choice) 8/25/14 Waived NORWOOD, Jordan — WR SILIGA, Sealver — DT LATIMER, Cody — WR 12/31/13 Signed to future contract 8/21/13 Traded to Seattle in exchange for 6/2/14 Signed (draft choice) 8/25/14 Placed on injured reserve G John Moffitt LATTA, Greg — DE O’CONNELL, Jake — TE SMITH, Quanterus — DE 5/12/14 Signed 7/27/13 Signed 8/31/13 Placed on injured reserve 8/20/14 Waived/injured 8/31/13 Released STERLING, Aslam — T 8/22/14 Placed on injured reserve ORTON, Greg — WR 5/16/14 Signed LENON, Paris — LB 8/26/13 Waived 7/28/14 Waived (left squad) 8/20/13 Signed 8/27/13 Placed on injured reserve STEWART, Jeremy — RB LILJA, Ryan — C/G 10/8/13 Waived from injured reserve 10/8/14 Signed to practice squad 8/1/13 Signed PAINTER, Vinston — T SULLEN, Jordan — CB 8/31/13 Released 8/31/13 Waived 5/12/14 Signed MALONE, Nigel — CB 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad 8/30/14 Waived 8/1/13 Claimed off waivers (Pit.) 1/14/14 Signed to active roster TALIB, Aqib — CB 8/26/13 Waived 8/30/14 Waived 3/12/14 Signed MARSHALL, Brandon — LB 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad TANYI, Lanston — DE 9/2/13 Signed to practice squad PALMER, Nathan — WR 8/26/13 Waived 12/24/13 Signed to active roster 12/24/13 Signed to practice squad THOMAS, Lamaar — WR MAYS, Joe — LB 2/4/14 Signed 8/31/13 Waived 7/23/13 Released 8/30/14 Waived THOMPSON, Juwan — RB McCRAY, Larentee — LB 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad 5/12/14 Signed 8/31/13 Placed on injured reserve 9/3/14 Signed to active roster THOMPSON, Zach — DE McDERMOTT, Kevin — LS 9/9/14 Waived 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad 9/2/14 Signed to practice squad 9/11/14 Signed to practice squad TREVATHAN, Danny — LB 9/8/14 Released PARADIS, Matt — C 10/14/14 Placed on injured reserve-designated for McDUFFIE, Quincy — WR 6/2/14 Signed (draft choice) return 8/26/13 Waived 8/30/14 Waived VALLOS, Steve — C 8/27/13 Placed on injured reserve 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad 7/29/13 Signed McMANUS, Brandon — K PETERSON, Deangelo — TE VAUGHN, Chase — LB 8/26/14 Acquired via trade from N.Y. Giants 8/6/13 Signed 5/19/14 Signed MILLER, Ryan — OL 8/26/13 Waived 8/25/14 Waived/injured 12/31/13 Signed to future contract PERICAK, Will — DT 9/29/14 Waived from injured reserve 8/30/14 Waived 7/30/14 Signed VICKERSON, Kevin — DT 9/3/14 Signed to practice squad 8/25/14 Waived 11/27/13 Placed on injured reserve 10/7/14 Released PRATER, Matt — K 8/30/14 Released MILLER, Von — LB 10/3/14 Released WALTON, J.D. — C 12/24/13 Placed on injured reserve RASNER, Ross — S 8/27/13 Placed on Reserve/PUP MINCEY, Jeremy — DE 8/31/13 Waived 11/5/13 Activated from Reserve/PUP 12/17/13 Signed REED, Lucas — TE 12/17/13 Waived MITCHELL, Charles — S 7/27/13 Waived/injured WARD, T.J. — S 1/22/14 Signed to future contract 7/28/13 Placed on injured reserve 3/12/14 Signed 5/12/14 Waived 8/2/13 Waived from injured reserve WARE, DeMarcus — DE 5/19/14 Signed RENNER, Bryn — QB 3/12/14 Signed 8/25/14 Waived 5/12/14 Signed WILLIAMS, Jerodis — RB MOFFITT, John — G 8/25/14 Waived 1/22/14 Signed to a future contract 8/21/13 Acquired from Seattle in exchange for DT ROBINSON, Adrian — LB 8/25/14 Waived Sealver Siliga 9/1/13 Claimed off waivers (Phi.) WILLIAMS, Sylvester — DT 11/5/13 Placed on Exempt/Left Squad 10/15/13 Waived 7/25/13 Signed (draft choice) 11/11/13 Placed on Reserve/Retired ROBINSON, Gerell — TE WILSON, Greg — WR MONTGOMERY, Will — C 8/31/13 Waived 1/16/14 Signed to practice squad 4/2/14 Signed 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad 2/4/14 Signed MOORE, Brandon — DE 2/5/14 Signed 8/25/14 Waived 11/27/13 Signed to practice squad 8/30/14 Waived WOLFE, Derek — DE 12/31/13 Released 9/1/14 Signed to practice squad 1/14/14 Placed on injured reserve MOORE, Rahim — S ROBY, Bradley — CB YOUBOTY, John — DE 11/19/13 Placed on injured reserve-designated for 6/10/14 Signed (draft choice) 8/31/13 Waived return SANDERS, Emmanuel — WR 9/1/13 Signed to practice squad MORRAH, Cameron — TE 3/16/14 Signed 2/4/14 Signed 1/22/14 Signed SANFORD, Brian — DE 5/19/14 Placed on injured reserve 8/30/14 Released 8/5/14 Signed YOUNG, Louis — CB MURPHY, Jerome — CB 8/30/14 Released 5/12/14 Signed 1/22/14 Signed to future contract SAULSBERRY, Quentin — C/G 8/30/14 Waived 8/30/14 Released 8/26/13 Waived

DENVER BRONCOS 2014 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (6-1) (based on press box totals) PLAYER TT UT AT Sk. Yds. Int. Yds. TFL QBH PD FF FR 1 Brandon Marshall 55 41 14150051510 2 Nate Irving402317180062000 3 Bradley Roby34331130031600 4 T.J. Ward29236 1100 033200 Von Miller 29 18 11 9 54.5 0 0 10 17100 6 Aqib Talib2826200225101000 7 Chris Harris2220200214401100 8 Derek Wolfe191270.51 0 002100 9 Rahim Moore171430031700400 10 DeMarcus Ware16115 745.50 0613010 Malik Jackson 16 8 8 2 14 0 026000 12 Terrance Knighton157 80.51 0 022200 13 Sylvester Williams 12 93000021100 14 Kayvon Webster11101000000000 15 Quinton Carter963000000110 16 Corey Nelson844000000000 17 Danny Trevathan 7 61000000000 18 Quanterus Smith523000011100 19 Omar Bolden330000000000 Lerentee McCray321000001000 Marvin Austin312000000000 22 Tony Carter 2 20000000100 Steven Johnson 2 11000000000 24 Lamin Barrow101000000000 TEAM 386 282 104 23 142 7 56 45 50 46 3 0 SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS (based on press box totals) PLAYER TT UT AT FF FR BK BP TD 1 Steven Johnson 6 4201000 Omar Bolden63300000 3 Kayvon Webster33000000 Jacob Tamme33000000 Lamin Barrow31200000 Virgil Green31200000 7 Brandon Marshall 2 2000000 Quinton Carter22000000 Nate Irving21100000 David Bruton21100000 11 Corey Nelson11000000 Andre Caldwell10100000 13 Bradley Roby00001000 Isaiah Burse00001000 Terrance Knighton00000100 TEAM 34221203100

MIS. TACKLES: Clady 1, Manning 1, Ramirez 1, Welker 1 DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS: Talib (22-yd. INT return at NYJ, 10/12) MIS. FUMBLE RECOVERIES: Caldwell 2, Welker 2, Manning 1 BLOCKED PUNTS: None. MIS. FORCED FUMBLES: None BLOCKED KICKS: Knighton (BFG at Sea., 9/21) TWO-POINT CONVERSION STOPS: None Anderson, C.J. Austin, Marvin Austin, Ball, Montee Barrett, Shaquil Barrow, Lamin Bibbs, Kapri Bolden, Omar Brewer, Aaron Bruton, David Burse, Isaiah Caldwell, Andre Caldwell, Carter, Quinton Palmer, Nathan Ramirez, Manny Roby, Bradley Sanders, Emmanuel Schofield, Michael Smith, Quanterus Talib, Aqib Talib, Tamme, Jacob Tamme, Thomas, Demaryius Thomas, Julius Thompson, Juwan Johnson, Steven Knighton, Terrance Latimer, Cody Manning, Peyton Marshall, Brandon McCray, Lerentee McManus, Brandon Miller, Von Miller, Montgomery, Will Moore, Rahim Nelson, Corey Carter, Tony Clady, Ryan Clark, Chris Colquitt, Britton Colquitt, Cornick, Paul Cornick, Franklin, Orlando Garland, Ben Green, Virgil Harris Jr., Chris Hillman, R Hillman, Irving, Nate Irving, Jackson, Mali Jackson, Trevathan, Danny Broc Osweiler, Unrein, Mitch Unrein, Vasquez, Louis Ward, T.J. Ware, DeMarcus Webster, Kayvon Welker, Wes Welker, Williams, Sylvester Williams, Wolfe, Dere onnie k k k L L L L WLB WLB P P WLB WLB WLB L L L L L L MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB MLB N N N N N DNP P DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP C C C C C C RCB RCB RCB RCB RCB RCB RCB D D D D D D RDE RDE RDE RDE RDE RDE RDE SUSSUS PWRWRWRWR D D D D D D LDE LDE LDE LDE LDE LDE LDE C C C C C C LCB LCB LCB LCB LCB LCB LCB L L L L L L SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB INAPSPSPSPSPSPS RW RW RW WR WR WR WR WR WR WR N N N N N N INA INA INA INA INA INA INA RW RW RW WR WR WR WR WR WR WR N N N N N N INA INA INA INA INA INA INA N N BR P RB RB P P DNP INA N N N L L RIR IR WLB WLB INA INA INA N N N N N INA INA INA INA INA P INA INAPPPPPP BR BR N N INA INA INA RB RB RB RB BQ BQ BQ QB QB QB QB QB QB QB GR GR GR RG RG RG RG RG RG RG SP SP SIAPS INA PS PS PS PS PS SP SP SP INA PS PS PS PS PS PS TN TN TN NT NT NT NT NT NT NT TR TR TPP P RT RT RT RT RT GL GL GL LG LG LG LG LG LG LG SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS TD TD TD DT DT DT DT DT DT DT ET ET ET TE TE TE TE TE TE TE SF SF SF FS FS FS FS FS FS FS TL TL TL LT LT LT LT LT LT LT TETETEPPPP PPPINAPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PINAPINAPPP PPPPPPP PPPWRPPWR PPPPPPP CCCCCCC PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPINA PINAINAINAINAINA P PPINAINAINAPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP PPPPPPP N N N N P INA INA P INA INA P PPPPPPP PPPPPRTRT vs. Ind. (9/7)

vs. K.C. (9/14)

at Sea. (9/21) BRONCOS 2014GAME-BY-GAMEPARTICIPATION KEY: IRKEY: vs. Ari. (10/5) -injured reserve; reserve; -injured

at NYJ (10/12)

INA vs. S.F. (10/19) -inactive; -inactive;

vs. S.D. (10/23) DNP- did not play; at N.E. (11/2)

at Oak. (11/9) NWT- not with team; team; with not at Stl. (11/16)

PS vs. Mia. (11/23) -practice squad; squad; -practice

at K.C. (11/30)

SUS vs. Buf. (12/7) -suspended

at S.D. (12/14)

at Cin. (12/22)

vs. Oak. (12/28) 6 7 4 0 7 0 7 7 5 7 7 1 0 7 7 7 7 0 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 2 7 7 4 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 7 7 7 7 7 0 7 7 5 7 2 1 7 7 7 6 5 7 P ------0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 7 0 7 0 0 7 0 7 7 0 0 7 0 7 5 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 7 5 0 2 7 0 3 7 2 7 0 0 2 0 7 7 7 0 4 7 S ------0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DNP ------1 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 INA 2014 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

OFFENSE GAME WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR QB RB vs. Ind. (9/7) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Clark J. Thomas Sanders Green (TE) Manning Ball vs. K.C. (9/14) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Clark J. Thomas Sanders Green (TE) Manning Ball at Sea. (9/21) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Clark J. Thomas Sanders Green (TE) Manning Ball vs. Ari. (10/5) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Clark J. Thomas Sanders Welker Manning Caldwell (WR) at NYJ (10/12) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Clark J. Thomas Sanders Welker Manning Hillman vs. S.F. (10/19) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Cornick J. Thomas Sanders Welker Manning Hillman vs. S.D. (10/23) D. Thomas Clady Franklin Ramirez Vasquez Cornick J. Thomas Sanders Welker Manning Caldwell (WR) at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Stl. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28)

DEFENSE GAME LE DT NT RE SLB MLB WLB LCB RCB SS FS vs. Ind. (9/7) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Marshall Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore vs. K.C. (9/14) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Marshall Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore at Sea. (9/21) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Marshall Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore vs. Ari. (10/5) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Trevathan Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore at NYJ (10/12) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Trevathan Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore vs. S.F. (10/19) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Marshall Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore vs. S.D. (10/23) Wolfe Williams Knighton Ware Miller Irving Marshall Talib Harris Jr. Ward Moore at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Stl. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28) BRONCOS 2014 OFFENSIVE PLAY-TIME ANALYSIS vs. Ind. (9/7) vs. K.C. (9/14) at Sea. (9/21) vs. Ari. (10/5) at NYJ (10/12) vs. S.F. (10/19) vs. S.F. (10/23) Reg. Season Totals

Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Off. Pct. ST Pct. Anderson, C.J. 8 10.8% 7 24.1% 12 24.5% 1 4.5% 3 4.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 1.4% 1 2.9% 9 15.0% 5 16.7% 2 2.9% 5 18.5% 35 7.4% 19 8.8% Ball, Montee 66 89.2% 0 0.0% 37 75.5% 0 0.0% 54 75.0% 0 0.0% 30 37.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 187 39.5% 0 0.0% Bibbs, Kapri 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Burse, Isaiah 0 0.0% 7 24.1% 0 0.0% 2 9.1% 0 0.0% 8 25.0% 0 0.0% 13 31.7% 0 0.0% 7 20.0% 4 6.7% 6 20.0% 0 0.0% 4 14.8% 4 0.8% 47 21.8% Caldwell, Andre 40 54.1% 3 10.3% 5 10.2% 4 18.2% 2 2.8% 7 21.9% 6 7.4% 13 31.7% 3 4.3% 9 25.7% 20 33.3% 1 3.3% 8 11.8% 17 63.0% 84 17.7% 54 25.0% Clady, Ryan 74 100.0% 5 17.2% 49 100.0% 4 18.2% 72 100.0% 2 6.3% 81 100.0% 8 19.5% 70 100.0% 6 17.1% 54 90.0% 6 20.0% 68 100.0% 6 22.2% 468 98.7% 37 17.1% Clark, Chris 74 100.0% 5 17.2% 49 100.0% 4 18.2% 72 100.0% 2 6.3% 81 100.0% 8 19.5% 70 100.0% 6 17.1% 10 16.7% 9 30.0% 10 14.7% 9 33.3% 366 77.2% 43 19.9% Cornick, Paul 0 0.0% 8 27.6% 0 0.0% 8 36.4% 0 0.0% 7 21.9% 10 12.3% 13 31.7% 21 30.0% 10 28.6% 60 100.0% 6 20.0% 68 100.0% 6 22.2% 159 33.5% 58 26.9% Franklin, Orlando 74 100.0% 5 17.2% 49 100.0% 4 18.2% 72 100.0% 2 6.3% 81 100.0% 8 19.5% 70 100.0% 6 17.1% 60 100.0% 6 20.0% 68 100.0% 6 22.2% 474 100.0% 37 17.1% Garland, Ben 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Green, Virgil 42 56.8% 16 55.2% 15 30.6% 12 54.5% 12 16.7% 3 9.4% 5 6.2% 18 43.9% 15 21.4% 23 65.7% 17 28.3% 14 46.7% 13 19.1% 20 74.1% 119 25.1% 106 49.1% Hillman, Ronnie 00.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 14 19.4% 0 0.0% 39 48.1% 0 0.0% 52 74.3% 0 0.0% 37 61.7% 0 0.0% 52 76.5% 0 0.0% 194 40.9% 0 0.0% Latimer, Cody 00.0%10 34.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 3 11.1% 00.0%136.0% Manning, Peyton 74 100.0% 0 0.0% 49 100.0% 0 0.0% 72 100.0% 0 0.0% 81 100.0% 0 0.0% 70 100.0% 0 0.0% 51 85.0% 0 0.0% 68 100.0% 0 0.0% 465 98.1% 0 0.0% Montgomery, Will 00.0% 5 17.2% 0 0.0% 4 18.2% 0 0.0% 2 6.3% 0 0.0% 8 19.5% 0 0.0% 6 17.1% 6 10.0% 6 20.0% 0 0.0% 6 22.2% 6 1.3% 37 17.1% Osweiler, Brock 00.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 15.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 1.9% 0 0.0% Palmer, Nathan 00.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Ramirez, Manny 74 100.0% 0 0.0% 49 100.0% 0 0.0% 72 100.0% 1 3.1% 81 100.0% 8 19.5% 70 100.0% 6 17.1% 60 100.0% 6 20.0% 68 100.0% 0 0.0% 474 100.0% 21 9.7% Sanders, Emmanuel 69 93.2% 2 6.9% 48 98.0% 0 0.0% 71 98.6% 1 3.1% 77 95.1% 0 0.0% 69 98.6% 0 0.0% 49 81.7% 0 0.0% 60 88.2% 1 3.7% 443 93.5% 4 1.9% Schofield, Michael 00.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Tamme, Jacob 10 13.5% 20 69.0% 37 75.5% 12 54.5% 16 22.2% 25 78.1% 6 7.4% 29 70.7% 11 15.7% 17 48.6% 10 16.7% 16 53.3% 9 13.2% 15 55.6% 99 20.9% 134 62.0% Thomas, Demaryius 66 89.2% 2 6.9% 45 91.8% 0 0.0% 70 97.2% 0 0.0% 79 97.5% 0 0.0% 66 94.3% 0 0.0% 40 66.7% 0 0.0% 62 91.2% 1 3.7% 428 90.3% 3 1.4% Thomas, Julius 68 91.9% 2 6.9% 46 93.9% 0 0.0% 70 97.2% 0 0.0% 77 95.1% 0 0.0% 62 88.6% 0 0.0% 48 80.0% 0 0.0% 59 86.8% 1 3.7% 430 90.7% 3 1.4% Thompson, Juwan 11.4%11 37.9% 0 0.0% 6 27.3% 1 1.4% 14 43.8% 8 9.9% 5 12.2% 17 24.3% 0 0.0% 14 23.3% 7 23.3% 12 17.6% 6 22.2% 53 11.2% 49 22.7% Vasquez, Louis 74 100.0% 5 17.2% 49 100.0% 4 18.2% 72 100.0% 1 3.1% 81 100.0% 0 0.0% 70 100.0% 0 0.0% 54 90.0% 0 0.0% 68 100.0% 6 22.2% 468 98.7% 16 7.4% Welker, Wes 00.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 47 65.3% 0 0.0% 68 84.0% 0 0.0% 33 47.1% 0 0.0% 48 80.0% 0 0.0% 53 77.9% 0 0.0% 249 52.5% 0 0.0% BRONCOS 2014 DEFENSIVE PLAY-TIME ANALYSIS vs. Ind. (9/7) vs. K.C. (9/14) at Sea. (9/21) vs. Ari. (10/5) at NYJ (10/12)vs. S.F. (10/19) vs. S.F. (10/23) Reg. Season Totals

Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Def. Pct. ST Pct. Austin, Marvin 17 23.0% 7 24.1% 14 16.3% 4 18.2% 28 35.9% 10 31.3% 16 27.6% 9 22.0% 11 17.5% 6 17.1% 27 41.5% 4 13.3% 19 30.6% 4 14.8% 132 27.2% 44 20.4% Barrett, Shaquil 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Barrow, Lamin 0 0.0% 18 62.1% 0 0.0% 17 77.3% 11 14.1% 29 90.6% 8 13.8% 33 80.5% 0 0.0% 22 62.9% 9 13.8% 24 80.0% 0 0.0% 14 51.9% 28 5.8% 157 72.7% Bolden, Omar 0 0.0% 11 37.9% 0 0.0% 17 77.3% 0 0.0% 25 78.1% 0 0.0% 33 80.5% 0 0.0% 23 65.7% 15 23.1% 22 73.3% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 15 3.1% 131 60.6% Bruton, David 0 0.0% 8 27.6% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 24 75.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 29 82.9% 10 15.4% 24 80.0% 1 1.6% 21 77.8% 11 2.3% 106 49.1% Carter, Quinton 30 40.5% 24 82.8% 17 19.8% 17 77.3% 2 2.6% 29 90.6% 0 0.0% 33 80.5% 0 0.0% 29 82.9% 23 35.4% 24 80.0% 12 19.4% 21 77.8% 84 17.3% 177 81.9% Carter, Tony 33 44.6% 6 20.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 2.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 25.9% 33 6.8% 14 6.5% Harris Jr., Chris 39 52.7% 2 6.9% 80 93.0% 0 0.0% 72 92.3% 0 0.0% 56 96.6% 0 0.0% 63 100.0% 0 0.0% 54 83.1% 0 0.0% 62 100.0% 0 0.0% 426 87.7% 2 0.9% Irving, Nate 38 51.4% 7 24.1% 71 82.6% 8 36.4% 74 94.9% 16 50.0% 20 34.5% 26 63.4% 15 23.8% 16 45.7% 23 35.4% 9 30.0% 50 80.6% 8 29.6% 291 59.9% 90 41.7% Jackson, Malik 37 50.0% 3 10.3% 48 55.8% 5 22.7% 36 46.2% 6 18.8% 27 46.6% 4 9.8% 35 55.6% 10 28.6% 39 60.0% 4 13.3% 34 54.8% 3 11.1% 256 52.7% 35 16.2% Johnson, Steven 6 8.1% 24 82.8% 10 11.6% 18 81.8% 0 0.0% 30 93.8% 0 0.0% 33 80.5% 1 1.6% 29 82.9% 0 0.0% 14 46.7% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 17 3.5% 148 68.5% Knighton, Terrance 32 43.2% 9 31.0% 47 54.7% 9 40.9% 47 60.3% 8 25.0% 25 43.1% 9 22.0% 29 46.0% 9 25.7% 21 32.3% 9 30.0% 25 40.3% 8 29.6% 226 46.5% 61 28.2% Marshall, Brandon 74 100.0% 6 20.7% 86 100.0% 1 4.5% 78 100.0% 1 3.1% 38 65.5% 13 31.7% 61 96.8% 5 14.3% 65 100.0% 4 13.3% 62 100.0% 7 25.9% 464 95.5% 37 17.1% McCra y, Lerentee 18 24.3% 12 41.4% 4 4.7% 1 4.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 25 38.5% 10 33.3% 7 11.3% 14 51.9% 54 11.1% 37 17.1% Miller, Von 56 75.7% 0 0.0% 57 66.3% 0 0.0% 67 85.9% 0 0.0% 52 89.7% 0 0.0% 54 85.7% 0 0.0% 49 75.4% 0 0.0% 55 88.7% 0 0.0% 390 80.2% 0 0.0% Moore, Rahim 74 100.0% 6 20.7% 85 98.8% 6 27.3% 76 97.4% 2 6.3% 58 100.0% 1 2.4% 63 100.0% 2 5.7% 65 100.0% 3 10.0% 62 100.0% 3 11.1% 483 99.4% 23 10.6% Nelson, Core y 0 0.0% 15 51.7% 0 0.0% 13 59.1% 2 2.6% 24 75.0% 0 0.0% 29 70.7% 36 57.1% 26 74.3% 20 30.8% 19 63.3% 0 0.0% 17 63.0% 58 11.9% 143 66.2% Rob y, Bradley 63 85.1% 8 27.6% 61 70.9% 6 27.3% 59 75.6% 11 34.4% 40 69.0% 16 39.0% 48 76.2% 11 31.4% 63 96.9% 10 33.3% 55 88.7% 3 11.1% 389 80.0% 65 30.1% Smith, Quanterus 24 32.4% 1 3.4% 31 36.0% 0 0.0% 24 30.8% 1 3.1% 15 25.9% 0 0.0% 25 39.7% 0 0.0% 29 44.6% 0 0.0% 9 14.5% 0 0.0% 157 32.3% 2 0.9% Talib, Aqib 72 97.3% 0 0.0% 83 96.5% 1 4.5% 75 96.2% 1 3.1% 57 98.3% 0 0.0% 53 84.1% 0 0.0% 62 95.4% 0 0.0% 58 93.5% 0 0.0% 460 94.7% 2 0.9% Trevathan, Danny 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 55 94.8% 0 0.0% 2 3.2% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 57 11.7% 0 0.0% Unrein, Mitch 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 9 10.5% 12 54.5% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 91.9%125.6% Ward, T.J. 74 100.0% 4 13.8% 86 100.0% 0 0.0% 78 100.0% 0 0.0% 58 100.0% 0 0.0% 60 95.2% 0 0.0% 65 100.0% 0 0.0% 62 100.0% 0 0.0% 483 99.4% 4 1.9% Ware, DeMarcus 50 67.6% 0 0.0% 71 82.6% 1 4.5% 43 55.1% 1 3.1% 44 75.9% 0 0.0% 47 74.6% 0 0.0% 41 63.1% 0 0.0% 42 67.7% 0 0.0% 338 69.5% 2 0.9% Webster, Kayvon 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 5.8% 17 77.3% 9 11.5% 24 75.0% 11 19.0% 33 80.5% 20 31.7% 25 71.4% 25 38.5% 20 66.7% 2 3.2% 17 63.0% 72 14.8% 136 63.0% Williams, Sylvester 32 43.2% 0 0.0% 30 34.9% 1 4.5% 30 38.5% 4 12.5% 21 36.2% 3 7.3% 20 31.7% 1 2.9% 31 47.7% 4 13.3% 26 41.9% 3 11.1% 190 39.1% 16 7.4% Wolfe, Derek 45 60.8% 4 13.8% 52 60.5% 0 0.0% 47 60.3% 4 12.5% 38 65.5% 4 9.8% 50 79.4% 3 8.6% 52 80.0% 4 13.3% 39 62.9% 3 11.1% 323 66.5% 22 10.2% BRONCOS 2014 SPECIAL TEAMS PLAY-TIME ANALYSIS vs. Ind. (9/7) vs. K.C. (9/14) at Sea. (9/21) vs. Ari. (10/5) at NYJ (10/12) vs. S.F. (10/19) vs. S.F. (10/23) Reg. Season Totals O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. O/D Pct. ST Pct. Brewer, Aaron - - 10 34.5% - - 7 31.8% - - 10 31.3% - - 12 29.3% - - 15 42.9% - 10 33.3% - - 10 37.0% --74 34.3% Colquitt, Britton - - 10 34.5% - - 7 31.8% - - 10 31.3% - - 12 29.3% - - 15 42.9% - 10 33.3% - - 10 37.0% --7434.3% McManus, Brandon - - 11 37.9% - - 9 40.9% - - 7 21.9% - - 16 39.0% - - 12 34.3% - 13 43.3% - - 12 44.4% --8037.0% Kickoffs Punts Penalties Fumbles Touchdowns Safeties Goal-to-Go Efficiency Red ZoneEfficiency Field Goals Extra Points Interception Returns Kickoff Returns Passing Punt Returns Kicks, HadBlocked Rushing First Downs Third-Down Efficiency Fourth-Down Efficiency Total Offense Time ofPoss.Avg. Total Points No. In EndZone-TB No. Avg. Yards Number Yds. Lost No. Lost Total TDs Returns Pass Rush Efficiency Scored-Attempts Efficiency Scored-Attempts Made-Attempts Passing Md.-Att. Rushing Md.-Att. Kicking Md.-Att. Made-Attempts Attempts Avg./play Int. Pct. Compl. No. Avg. Yards Gross Yds. Yds. Lost Sacks No. Avg. Yards TFL -yds. Net Yards Had Blocked No. Field Goals-PATs Avg. Yards Attempts Net Yards Avg./rush Net Avg. Penalty Passing Rushing Total Converted Efficiency Attempts Converted Efficiency Attempts Plays Net Yards Avg./play 50 70 0 0.%100 0.%100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 50% 100.0% 67.0% 67.0% 100.0% 75.0% 50.0% 75.0% 75.0% 11 08 33 60 67 15 71.4% 81.5% 66.7% 66.0% 63.3% 80.8% 61.1% 00 80 80 40 40 60 62.0% 56.0% 44.0% 44.0% 38.0% 38.0% 50.0% 22 34 74 51 33 75 30:46 27:59 33:34 35:17 27:42 23:46 32:24 .%100 .%00 .%00 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 204. 284. 184. 39.0 41.8 41.8 48.0 42.8 43.3 42.0 684. 734. 404. 40.5 42.8 44.0 49.8 47.3 44.0 46.8 3 3 7 9 5 7 162 171 352 199 378 132 234 6 4 0 7 3 1 286 318 237 479 303 242 269 5 3 9 7 2 0 286 304 221 476 296 237 259 0 83 21815139 115 138 92 36 88 102 6 2 3 6 5 1 425 419 359 568 332 325 361 ------6-6 7-6 4-0 8-8 5-4 5-4 6-6 ------4-4 3-3 4-4 2-2 0-1 3-3 3-3 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 5-5 1-2 0-0 1-1 3-3 5-5 0-0 6-6 2-3 0-0 2-3 1-2 6-6 0-0 4-4 3-4 0-0 1-1 3-4 4-4 0-0 5-5 1-1 1-1 3-4 5-5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 2-2 0-0 3-3 0-0 3-3 0-0 4-4 4-4 - - -04513132-2 1-3 1-3 4-5 5-10 3-7 1-1 ------0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 . . . . . 058.2 10.5 6.3 9.9 5.9 8.8 7.0 . . 30002. . 0.5 3.0 22.0 0.0 13.0 0.0 8.5 . 402. . 607032.0 7.0 16.0 0.0 22.0 54.0 0.0 ...... 9.0 7.3 0.0 4.8 7.5 0.0 1.3 ...... 4.6 4.3 4.2 3.3 1.8 4.6 3.2 ...... 6.5 7.5 5.3 7.5 4.7 7.1 5.2 07 76 0 571 75 101 67 27 71 70 62 94 32 35 27 33 47 49 26 36 22 13 22 25 22 22 31 31 21 22 701 231 3 22 0 13 0 17 1057316140 21 02 32 30 27 33 28 20 19 32 31 81 31 14 27 14 23 13 21 18 24 18 20 14 19 13 24 14 8161616 913 94 07 85 65 56 68 76 70 46 69 12 04 14 35 42 31 41 20 24 31 6558676 5384844 711471189 2010212 0010000 4325465 0000100 3324343 1001022 0012000 2010112 1111220 0110212 05422 032 764 0000000 3028032 53 218 22 0 38 15 0 4 3111134 8415769 7367758 0100000 0100000 0010000 vs. Ind. (9/7)

vs. K.C. (7/14)

at Sea. (9/21)

vs. Ari. (10/5) BRONCOS 2014GAME-BY-GAMESTATISTICS at NYJ (10/12)

vs. S.F. (10/19)

vs. S.D. (10/23)

at N.E. (11/1)

at Oak. (11/9)

at STL (11/16)

vs. Mia. (11/23)

at K.C. (11/30)

vs. Buf. (12/7)

at S.D. (12/14)

at Cin. (12/22)

vs. Oak. (12/28)

100.0% 85.7% 82.6% 68.8% 2,134 2,079 46.7% 41-34 18-21 19-23 28-28 29-29 17-31 298.7 29:48 1628 2789 25.6 45.2 482 253 174 179 710 189 104 158 450 224 REG. SEASON 8.1 8.0 6-8 1-1 0-0 5.4 3.8 0-0 6.2 43 36 57 29 22 56 55 18 97 14 40 43 92 8 1 1 6 3 7 8 7 0 1 1 1 TOTAL First Downs Kicks, HadBlocked Punt Returns Third-Down Efficiency Fourth-Down Efficiency Total Offense Rushing Passing Kickoffs Punts Kickoff Returns Interception Returns Penalties Fumbles Touchdowns Time ofPoss.Avg. Total Points Safeties Goal-to-Go Efficiency Red ZoneEfficiency Field Goals Extra Points Had Blocked Net Avg. Total Field Goals-PATs Penalty Passing Rushing No. Converted Attempts Converted Efficiency Attempts Plays Net Yards Efficiency Avg./play Net Yards Int. Pct. Compl. Attempts Gross Yds. Yds. Lost Sacks Net Yards TFL -yds. Avg./rush Attempts No. Avg./play Avg. Yards No. In EndZone-TB Yards No. Avg. Avg. Yards No. Avg. Yards Number Yds. Lost No. Lost Total TDs Rush Pass Efficiency Efficiency Passing Md.-Att. Rushing Md.-Att. Kicking Md.-Att. Returns Scored-Attempts Scored-Attempts Made-Attempts Made-Attempts 10 90 10 90 60 30 40.0% 23.0% 36.0% 19.0% 41.0% 69.0% 31.0% 00 .%00 .%00 00 100% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 60 19 14 53 35 87 73.2% 58.7% 53.5% 35.3% 71.4% 61.9% 66.0% 00 00 70 00 0.%3.%100.0% 33.0% 100.0% 100.0% 50.0% 33.0% 67.0% 67.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 73 61 80 44 62 20 29:14 32:01 26:26 24:43 38:04 36:14 27:36 384. 773. 275. 44.8 50.0 42.7 39.0 47.7 40.0 43.8 984. 024. 565. 49.3 54.4 45.6 44.3 50.2 40.0 49.8 0 8 8 1 0 1 306 310 204 215 384 380 408 7 5 7 9 9 0 252 301 245 190 248 199 173 275 178 255 255 370 247 354 9 031473922197 272 319 487 301 80 199 ------0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 ------3-8 2-5 2-2 4-8 3-4 2-6 2-2 ------3-2 3-3 4-2 5-5 5-5 4-3 4-4 ------0-0 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 3-3 ------3-3 1-3 3-3 2-2 0-0 1-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-1 1-2 3-3 2-4 2-2 2-4 2-2 2-4 2-3 2-4 2-2 1-2 2-4 2-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 3-3 ...... 5.3 4.4 3.3 3.8 5.1 5.1 5.8 ...... 4.1 3.4 2.1 1.9 3.5 4.3 3.9 ...... 5.7 4.8 3.7 4.8 6.7 5.6 6.3 ...... 6.0 4.0 4.5 3.5 7.2 1.0 4.8 . . 30002. 300.0 33.0 25.5 0.0 13.0 0.0 0.0 . . 201. . . 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.0 52.0 0.0 0.0 42 691 222 22 15 9 26 28 24 01 671 615 16 13 7 16 18 20 31 71 41 10 13 14 16 17 16 13 07 55 27 58 70 62 56 75 75 70 413193 16 61 62 31 37 129 133 54 52 51 32 30 41 27 46 23 43 12 34 15 25 35 18 26 42 15 35 53 19 16 37 820211753 31 14 7 2423671846 56 41 277 62 9 15 34 62 45 41 62 71 21 17 17 20 26 17 24 0000000 242113442681133 52 41173534 2000011 4100021 2010112 3223462 5465444 42611754 0010610 30133 0 33 153 0 13 0 0 0012000 005224000 9773267 1111200 0000100 3232223 1211000 2021223 0000000 0000000 vs. Ind. (9/7)

vs. K.C. (7/14)

5 at Sea. (9/21)

2411 vs. Ari. (10/5) OPPONENTS 2014GAME-BY-GAMESTATISTICS at NYJ (10/12)

vs. S.F. (10/19)

vs. S.D. (10/23)

at N.E. (11/1)

at Oak. (11/9)

at STL (11/16)

vs. Mia. (11/23)

at K.C. (11/30)

vs. Buf. (12/7)

at S.D. (12/14)

at Cin. (12/22)

vs. Oak. (12/28) 37.4% 50.0% 60.5% 61.9% 56.5% 18-35 28-24 16-16 13-21 13-23 16-16 30:12 2207 1842 1700 1855 44.0 47.6 24.9 25.3 8-11 146 105 466 507 178 294 142 149 199 304 142 REG. SEASON 1-0 4.7 3.4 5.4 4.9 0-0 0-0 57 24 37 99 22 32 39 20 97 76 41 17 12 0 4 8 7 8 3 6 1 5 0 0 TOTAL DENVER BRONCOS 2014 QUARTER-BY-QUARTER STATISTICS

FIRST QUARTER SECOND QUARTER 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Denver 3 121 35 86 7 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:49 1 5 Denver 21 153 40 113 10 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:42 2 15 vs. Ind.(9/7) 0 68 12 56 3 1 2 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:11 2 10 vs. Ind.(9/7) 7 69 22 47 6 1 4 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:18 2 15 Denver 7 92 7 85 4 0 2 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:01 2 10 Denver 14 158 52 106 11 3 3 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:39 2 10 vs. K.C. (9/14) 3 93 44 49 6 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 7:59 2 15 vs. K.C. (9/14) 7 83 57 26 6 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:21 2 10 Denver 3 80 19 61 6 2 3 66.7% 0 0 0.0% 8:28 0 0 Denver 0 22 -4 26 2 1 4 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:30 1 5 at Seattle (9/21) 3 31 10 21 1 0 3 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 6:32 3 15 at Seattle (9/21) 14 175 47 138 10 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:30 1 10 Denver 7 88 5 83 5 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:42 2 21 Denver 14 198 -1 199 4 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 7:48 3 30 vs. Arizona (10/5) 6 100 11 89 6 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:18 1 5 vs. Arizona (10/5) 7 39 22 17 2 0 5 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:12 0 0 Denver 3 86 21 65 3 1 2 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 6:32 2 25 Denver 14 131 39 92 9 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 10:50 3 35 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 7 51 -1 52 5 0 2 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 8:28 0 0 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 0 31 9 22 2 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 4:10 0 0 Denver 14 130 21 109 7 2 2 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 8:18 3 19 Denver 7 63 9 54 6 2 3 66.7% 0 0 0.0% 5:32 2 24 vs. S.F. (10/19) 0 44 13 31 3 0 3 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 6:42 0 0 vs. S.F. (10/19) 10 144 10 134 9 2 3 66.7% 0 0 0.0% 9:28 3 36 Denver 0 136 33 103 6 2 4 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:25 2 15 Denver 14 79 8 71 5 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 4:45 1 11 vs. S.D. (10/23) 0 19 -1 20 1 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 5:35 0 0 vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 105 14 91 7 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 10:15 3 25 Denver Denver at N.E. (11/2) at N.E. (11/2) Denver Denver at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) Denver Denver at STL. (11/16) at STL. (11/16) Denver Denver vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) Denver Denver at K.C. (11/30) at K.C. (11/30) Denver Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver Denver at S.D. (12/14) at S.D. (12/14) Denver Denver at Cin. (12/22) at Cin. (12/22) Denver Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) DEN. REG. SEASON TOT. 37 733 141 592 38 13 21 61.9% 0 0 0.0% 55:15 12 95 DEN. TOTALS 84 804 143 661 47 16 27 59.3% 0 0 0.0% 51:46 14 130 OPP. REG. SEASON TOT. 19 406 88 318 25 6 21 28.6% 0 0 0.0% 49:45 8 45 OPP. TOTALS 52 646 181 475 42 11 26 42.3% 0 0 0.0% 53:14 11 96

THIRD QUARTER FOURTH QUARTER 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Denver 0 43 18 25 3 1 3 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 5:35 3 40 Denver 7 44 9 35 4 0 4 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:18 1 10 vs. Ind.(9/7) 3 84 17 67 7 1 3 33.3% 0 1 0.0% 9:25 2 10 vs. Ind.(9/7) 14 187 3 184 8 2 6 33.3% 2 3 66.7% 7:42 3 15 Denver 0 49 25 24 2 0 2 0.0% 1 1 100.0% 10:00 4 39 Denver 3 26 4 22 2 0 1 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 4:06 3 12 vs. K.C. (9/14) 0 62 6 56 7 3 4 75.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:00 2 20 vs. K.C. (9/14) 7 142 26 116 9 4 5 80.0% 0 0 0.0% 10:54 1 17 Denver 0 62 8 54 2 0 4 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:24 1 5 Denver 17 168 13 155 10 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 8:20 1 12 at Seattle (9/21) 0 62 20 42 3 1 4 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:36 0 0 at Seattle (9/21) 3 41 12 29 4 1 4 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 6:40 3 9 Denver 3 123 50 73 6 0 4 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 10:27 1 6 Denver 17 159 38 121 9 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 11:20 1 10 vs. Arizona (10/5) 7 74 2 72 1 0 3 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 4:33 2 10 vs. Arizona (10/5) 0 2 2 0 0 0 3 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 3:40 0 0 Denver 7 97 65 32 6 1 2 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:18 5 38 Denver 7 45 13 32 3 3 6 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 8:54 1 3 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 3 52 1 51 4 2 5 40.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:42 1 4 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 7 70 22 48 4 2 4 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 6:06 1 5 Denver 21 212 71 141 10 1 2 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:38 1 12 Denver 0 14 14 0 0 0 2 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 4:31 2 20 vs. S.F. (10/19) 0 17 14 3 2 0 3 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:22 2 16 vs. S.F. (10/19) 7 105 25 80 8 1 4 25.0% 1 2 50.0% 10:29 1 10 Denver 14 120 61 59 9 1 1 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 7:02 4 35 Denver 7 90 37 53 7 2 4 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 9:34 2 10 vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 72 1 71 6 1 4 25.0% 1 1 100.0% 7:58 3 51 vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 110 47 63 8 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:26 1 1 Denver Denver at N.E. (11/2) at N.E. (11/2) Denver Denver at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) Denver Denver at STL. (11/16) at STL. (11/16) Denver Denver vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) Denver Denver at K.C. (11/30) at K.C. (11/30) Denver Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver Denver at S.D. (12/14) at S.D. (12/14) Denver Denver at Cin. (12/22) at Cin. (12/22) Denver Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) 5 DEN. TOTALS 45 706 298 408 38 4 18 22.2% 1 1 100.0% 55:24 19 175 DEN. TOTALS 58 546 128 418 35 11 27 40.7% 0 0 0.0% 54:03 11 77 OPP. TOTALS 20 423 61 362 30 8 26 30.8% 1 2 0.0% 49:36 12 111 OPP. TOTALS 45 657 137 520 41 10 26 38.5% 3 5 60.0% 50:57 10 57

OVERTIME 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Denver 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0:00 0 0 at Seattle (9/21) 6 75 35 40 6 2 2 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:46 1 5 -5 DEN. TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0:00 0 0 OPP. TOTALS 6 75 35 40 6 2 2 100.0% 0 0 0.0% 5:46 1 5 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 HALF-BY-HALF STATISTICS

FIRST HALF SECOND HALF 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties 3rd Dwn. 4th Dwn. Penalties Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Pts. Yds. Rush Pass 1st Dwn. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. TOP No. Yds. Denver 24 274 75 199 17 6 7 85.7% 0 0 0.0% 19:31 3 20 Denver 7 87 27 60 7 1 7 14.3% 0 0 0.0% 12:53 4 50 vs. Ind.(9/7) 7 137 34 103 9 1 4 0 0 0.0% 10:29 4 20 vs. Ind.(9/7) 17 271 20 251 15 3 9 33.3% 2 4 50.0% 17:07 5 25 Denver 21 250 59 191 15 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 14:40 4 20 Denver 3 75 29 46 4 0 3 0.0% 1 1 100.0% 9:06 7 51 vs. K.C. (9/14) 10 176 101 75 12 4 7 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 15:20 4 25 vs. K.C. (9/14) 7 204 32 172 16 7 9 77.8% 0 0 0.0% 20:54 3 37 Denver 3 102 15 87 8 3 7 42.9% 0 0 0.0% 13:58 1 5 Denver 17 230 21 209 12 3 9 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 13:44 2 17 at Seattle (9/21) 17 206 57 149 11 3 7 57.1% 0 0 0.0% 16:02 4 25 at Seattle (9/21) 9 178 67 111 13 4 10 40.0% 0 0 0.0% 22:02 4 14 Denver 21 286 4 282 9 4 7 57.1% 0 0 0.0% 13:30 5 51 Denver 20 282 88 194 15 3 9 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 21:47 2 16 vs. Arizona (10/5) 13 139 33 196 8 3 10 42.9% 0 0 0.0% 16:30 1 5 vs. Arizona (10/5) 7 76 4 72 1 0 6 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 8:13 2 10 Denver 17 217 60 157 12 3 8 37.5% 0 0 0.0% 17:22 5 60 Denver 14 142 78 64 9 4 8 50.0% 0 0 0.0% 16:12 6 41 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 7 82 8 74 7 1 5 30.0% 0 0 0.0% 12:38 0 0 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 10 122 23 99 8 4 9 44.4% 0 0 0.0% 13:48 2 9 Denver 21 193 30 163 13 4 5 80.0% 0 0 0.0% 13:50 5 43 Denver 21 226 85 141 10 1 4 25.0% 0 0 0.0% 14:09 3 32 vs. S.F. (10/19) 10 188 23 165 12 2 6 20.0% 0 0 0.0% 16:10 3 36 vs. S.F. (10/19) 7 122 39 83 10 1 7 14.3% 1 2 50.0% 15:51 3 26 Denver 14 215 41 174 11 5 8 62.5% 0 0 0.0% 14:10 3 26 Denver 21 210 98 112 16 3 5 60.0% 0 0 0.0% 16:36 6 45 vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 124 13 111 8 3 6 33.3% 0 0 0.0% 15:50 3 25 vs. S.D. (10/23) 14 182 48 134 14 1 4 25.0% 1 1 100.0% 13:24 4 52 Denver Denver at N.E. (11/2) at N.E. (11/2) Denver Denver at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) Denver Denver at STL. (11/16) at STL. (11/16) Denver Denver vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) Denver Denver at K.C. (11/30) at K.C. (11/30) Denver Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver Denver at S.D. (12/14) at S.D. (12/14) Denver Denver at Cin. (12/22) at Cin. (12/22) Denver Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) DEN. REG. SEASON TOT. 121 1537 284 1253 85 28 47 59.6% 0 0 0.0% 107:01 26 225 DEN. REG. SEASON TOT. 103 1252 426 826 73 15 45 33.3% 1 1 100% 104:27 30 252 OPP. REG. SEASON TOT. 71 1052 269 873 67 17 45 20.0% 0 0 0.0% 102:59 19 136 OPP. REG. SEASON TOT. 71 1155 233 922 77 20 54 37.0% 4 7 57.1% 111:19 23 173 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 TIME SPENT IN LEAD CHART

LED TIED BEHIND GAME W/L TIME PCT TIME PCT TIME PCT vs. Ind. (9/7) W, 31-24 50:14:00 83.7% 9:46:00 16.3% 0:00:00 0.0% vs. K.C. (9/14) W, 24-17 53:06:00 88.5% 3:41:00 6.1% 3:13:00 5.4% at Sea. (9/21) L, 26-20 (OT) 0:00:00 0.0% 25:53:00 39.4% 39:53:00 60.6% vs. Ari. (10/5) W, 41-20 49:43:00 82.9% 5:51:00 9.8% 4:26:00 7.4% at NYJ (10/12) W, 31-17 44:27:00 74.1% 2:07:00 3.5% 13:26:00 22.4% vs. S.F. (10/19) W, 42-17 53:29:00 89.1% 6:31:00 10.9% 0:00:00 0.0% vs. S.D. (10/23) W, 35-21 41:00:00 68.3% 19:00:00 31.7% 0:00:00 0.0% at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Stl. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28)

TOTAL 291:59:0068.6% 72:49:0017.1% 60:58:00 14.3% AVERAGE 41:42:43 10:24:09 8:42:34 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 REGULAR SEASON SEASON LEADERS BY CATEGORY

Category Player AFC Rank AFC Leader NFL Rank NFL Leader Scoring J. Thomas - 54 T-10th Gostkowski, N.E. - 88 T-21st Gostkowski, N.E. - 88 Rushing Yards Hillman - 349 12th Foster, Hou. - 766 23rd Murray, Dal. - 1,054 Passing Yards P. Manning - 2,134 4th Luck, Ind. - 2,731 7th Luck, Ind. - 2,731 Passer Rating P. Manning - 119.0 1st Manning, Den. - 119.0 1st Manning, Den. - 119.0 Receiving Yards D. Thomas - 767 3rd Hilton, Ind. - 866 4th Hilton, Ind. - 866 Receptions E. Sanders, D. Thomas - 47 T-3rd Brown, Pit. - 60 T-8th Brown, Pit. - 60 Gross Punting Avg B. Colquitt - 45.2 11th McAfee, Ind. - 47.9 20th Way, Was. - 49.7 Net Punting Avg B. Colquitt - 42.5 4th McAfee, Ind. - 44.9 4th McAfee, Ind. - 44.9 Interceptions R. Moore - 3 3rd Gipson, Cle. - 5 T-3rd Gipson, Cle. - 5 Sacks V. Miller - 9.0 2nd Houston, K.C. - 10 2nd Houston, K.C. - 10 Kickoff Ret. Avg A. Caldwell - 30.0 5th Jones, Cin. - 41.7 11th Owusu, T.B. - 45.0 Punt Ret. Avg I. Burse - 6.1 12th Thomas, K.C. - 12.4 24th Spriles, Phi. - 15.6

HOW THE BRONCOS RANK IN THE AFC AND NFL — 2014 REGULAR SEASON SEASON

Offense Total AFC Rank AFC Leader NFL Rank NFL Leader Points Per Game 32.0 1st Denver - 32.0 1st Denver - 32.0 Total Yards Per Game 398.4 3rd Indianapolis - 452.3 6th Indianapolis - 452.3 Yards Per Play 6.20 1st Denver - 6.20 3rd New Orleans - 6.44 Rushing Yards Per Game 101.4 11th Kansas City - 140.7 21st Dallas - 160.5 Net Passing Yds. Per Game 297.0 2nd Indianapolis - 336.5 3rd Indianapolis - 336.5 Interceptions (fewest) 3 T-3rd Cle., N.E. - 2 T-4th Arizona - 1 Sacks (fewest) 8 T-1st Three Teams - 8 T-2nd Philadelphia - 7 First Downs Per Game 22.6 3rd Indianapolis - 26.6 5th New Orleans - 27.1 Third-Down Efficiency 46,7% 3rd Kansas City - 50.6% 5thh Dallas - 55.6% Fourth-Down Efficiency 100.0% 1st Denver - 100.0% 1st Denver - 100.0% Red-Zone Efficiency 82.6% 1st Denver - 82.6% 1st Denver - 82.6% Kickoff Ret. Avg. 25.6 5th Miami - 29.2 6th Philadelphia - 30.4 Punt Ret. Avg. 6.1 14th Cincinnati - 13.6 29th Philadelphia - 15.3

Defense Total AFC Rank AFC Leader NFL Rank NFL Leader Points Per Game 20.3 4th Baltimore - 16.4 6th Detroit - 15.8 Total Yards Per Game 315.3 2nd Kansas City - 308.6 4th Detroit - 290.4 Yards Per Play 4.74 1st Denver - 4.74 1st Denver - 4.74 Rushing Yards Per Game 72,4 1st Denver - 72.4 1st Denver - 72.4 Net Passing Yds. Per Game 242.9 9th Kansas City - 195.7 17th Kansas City - 195.7 Interceptions Thrown (most) 7 T-6th Buffalo - 12 T-13th Buffalo - 12 Sacks (most) 23 T-5th Buffalo - 28 T-6th Buffalo - 28 First Downs Per Game 20.9 10th - 17.5 20th New York Jets - 17.5 Third-Down Efficiency 37.4% 7th Indianapolis - 31.1% 10th Indianapolis - 31.1% Fourth-Down Efficiency 50.0% T-12th NYJ, S.D. - 0.0% T-16th Three Teams - 0.0% Red-Zone Efficiency 56.5% 10th Jacksonville - 28.6% 17th Jacksonville - 28.6% Kickoff Ret. Avg. 26.2 12th Cleveland - 18.9 25th New York Giants - 18.0 Punt Ret. Avg. 4.9 3rd Indianapolis - 4.5 4th New Orleans - 3.6 BRONCOS 2014 TD DRIVE ANALYSIS BRONCOS 2014 SCORING DRIVE LENGTH TD TD Drive BRONCOS OPPONENT Yards Length Length Posession Time TDs Plays TDs YARDS TD FG TD FG 1‐9 yards 17 ‐ 00:00‐00:59 4 1 2 (MINUS) ‐‐ ‐ ‐ 10‐19 yards 2 1 01:00‐01:59 3 2 ‐ 0‐9 ‐‐ 1 ‐ 20‐29 yards 2 ‐ 02:00‐02:59 4 3 2 10‐19 1 ‐‐‐ 30‐39 yards 5 ‐ 03:00‐03:59 6 4 ‐ 20‐29 ‐‐ ‐ 2 40‐49 yards 1 4 04:00‐04:59 8 5 3 30‐39 ‐‐ ‐ 1 50‐59 yards ‐ 4 05:00‐05:59 2 6 3 40‐49 4 2 3 1 60‐69 yards ‐ 3 06:00‐06:59 ‐ 7550‐59 4 1 ‐ 1 70‐79 yards ‐ 4 07:00‐07:59 1 8 4 60‐69 3 1 3 2 80‐89 yards 1 12 08:00‐08:59 ‐ 9370‐79 4 2 1 ‐ 90‐99 yards ‐‐09:00‐09:59 ‐ 10 2 80‐89 12 ‐ 81 10:00‐10:59 ‐ 11 2 90‐99 ‐‐ 1 ‐ 11:00‐11:59 ‐ 12 2 TOTAL 28 6 17 8 12:00‐12:59 ‐ 13 ‐ 13:00‐13:59 ‐ 14 ‐ 14:00‐14:59 ‐ 15 ‐ 15:00 + ‐ 16 ‐ TOTAL 28 28 28 28 2014 LONGEST/SHORTEST SCORING DRIVES 2014 GAME-OPENING DRIVES BRONCOS OPPONENT MOST PLAYS Pts. FD Yds. Pts. FD Yds. Broncos: 16 (vs. Ind., Sept. 7, FG, 77 yds., 6:35) vs. Ind. (9/7) 3 5 77 0 2 39 Opponent: 14 (vs. K.C., Sept. 14, TD, 90 yds., 7:42) vs. K.C. (9/14) 7 4 80 0 3 37 FEWEST PLAYS at Sea. (9/21)009005 Broncos: 1 (twice, last vs. S.F., Oct. 19, TD, 40 yds., 0:07) vs. Ari. (10/5) 7 5 80 3 4 65 Opponent: 1 (vs. Ari., Oct. 5, TD, 5 yds., 0:05) at NYJ (10/12) 3 1 62 0 1 19 MOSY YARDS vs. S.F. (10/19) 7 4 57 0 0 ‐3 Broncos: 88 (vs. K.C., Sept. 14, TD, 11 plays, 4:26) vs. S.D. (10/23) 0 1 23 0 1 18 Opponent: 90 (vs. K.C., Sept. 14, TD, 14 plays, 7:42) at N.E. (11/2) FEWEST YARDS at Oak. (11/9) Broncos: 19 (at Sea., Sept. 21, TD, 5 plays, 1:42) at Stl. (11/16) Opponent: 5 (vs. Ari., Oct. 5, TD, 1 play, 0:05) vs. Mia. (11/23) MOST TIME at K.C. (11/30) Broncos: 7:08 (vs. S.F., Oct. 23, TD, 12 plays, 73 yds.) vs. Buf. (12/7) Opponent: 7:42 (vs. K.C., Sept. 14, TD, 14 plays, 90 yds.) at S.D. (12/14) LEAST TIME at Cin. (12/22) Broncos: 0:07 (vs. S.F., Oct. 19, TD, 1 play, 40 yds.) vs. Oak. (12/28) Opponent: 0:05 (vs. Ari., Oct. 5, TD, 1 play, 5 yds.) TOTAL 27 20 388 3 11 180

2014 2ND HALF-OPENING DRIVES BRONCOS OPPONENT Pts. FD Yds. Pts. FD Yds. vs. Ind. (9/7) 0 0 ‐14 0 2 44 vs. K.C. (9/14) 0 2 29 0 7 61 at Sea. (9/21)0080121 vs. Ari. (10/5)003002 at NYJ (10/12) 7 6 87 0 0 9 vs. S.F. (10/19)007007 vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 4 51 0 0 ‐1 at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Stl. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28) TOTAL 14 12 171 0 10 143 BRONCOS 2014 GAME-BY-GAME SCORING DRIVES Opponent Plays Yards Time Res. Qtr Scoring Play Quarterback vs. Ind. (9/7) 16 77 6:35 FG 1 McManus 21 yd. Field Goal Manning 8 54 4:00 TD 2 J. Thomas 3 yd. pass from Manning Manning 9 83 5:24 TD 2 J. Thomas 35 yd. pass from Manning Manning 7 71 3:13 TD 2 J. Thomas 5 yd. pass from Manning Manning 6 48 3:31 TD 4 Ball 3 yd. run Manning vs. K.C. (9/14) 7 80 3:41 TD 1 J. Thomas 4 yd. pass from Manning Manning 7 75 3:13 TD 2 Tamme 4 yd. pass from Manning Manning 11 88 4:26 TD 2 D. Thomas 12 yd. pass from Manning Manning 7 44 3:44 FG 4 McManus 20 yd. Field Goal Manning at Sea. (9/21) 15 75 7:06 FG 1 McManus 24 yd. Field Goal Manning 5 19 1:42 TD 4 J. Thomas 3 yd. pass from Manning Manning 6 80 0:41 TD 4 Tamme 26 yd. pass from Manning Manning vs. Ari. (10/5) 12 80 4:26 TD 1 J. Thomas 7 yd. pass from Manning Manning 7 80 3:13 TD 2 D. Thomas 31 yd. pass from Manning Manning 1 86 0:11 TD 2 D. Thomas 86 yd. pass from Manning Manning 7 45 2:32 FG 3 McManus 44 yd. Field Goal Manning 8 57 4:15 FG 4 McManus 41 yd. Field Goal Manning 8 80 4:33 TD 4 J. Thomas 12 yd. pass from Manning Manning 5 46 2:07 TD 4 Thompson 8 yd. run Manning at NYJ (10/12) 5 62 2:07 FG 1 McManus 37 yd. Field Goal Manning 10 43 4:35 TD 2 D. Thomas 1 yd. pass from Manning Manning 9 80 2:32 TD 2 J. Thomas 22 yd. pass from Manning Manning 10 87 4:54 TD 3 J. Thomas 4 yd. pass from Manning Manning vs. S.F. (10/19) 9 57 5:00 TD 1 Sanders 3 yd. pass from Manning Manning 3 59 1:22 TD 1 Welker 39 yd. pass from Manning Manning 11 80 4:21 TD 2 D. Thomas 8 yd. pass from Manning Manning 1 40 0:07 TD 3 D. Thomas 40 yd. pass from Manning Manning 3 86 0:41 TD 3 Hillman 37 yd. run Manning 12 73 7:08 TD 3 Hillman 1 yd. run Manning vs. S.D. (10/23) 7 69 3:18 TD 2 Sanders 2 yd. pass from Manning Manning 8 74 2:35 TD 2 Sanders 31 yd. pass from Manning Manning 6 51 2:42 TD 3 Sanders 3 yd. pass from Manning Manning 5 61 1:41 TD 3 Thompson 2 yd. run Manning 8 65 4:10 TD 4 Thompson 1 yd. run Manning AVERAGE 7.6 66.3 3:24 TD AVG. 7.2 67.7 3:11 FG AVG. 9.7 60.0 4:23 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 THIRD DOWN DISTANCE CHART TOTAL 3RD DOWNS RUSHING PASSING 3RD DOWN TOTALS YARDS GAINED 3RD DOWN AVERAGES Game Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. Md. Att. Pct. Penalty Yds. Needed Yds. Gained Run Pass Yds. Needed Yds. Gained Denver 7 14 50.0% 3 4 75.0% 4 10 40.0% 0 82 57 7 50 5.9 4.1 vs. Ind.(9/7) 4 13 30.8% 0 1 0.0% 4 12 33.3% 0 91 84 0 84 7.0 6.5 Denver 3 8 37.5% 1 2 50.0% 2 6 33.3% 0 64 77 23 54 8.0 9.6 vs. K.C. (9/14) 11 16 68.8% 1 3 33.3% 10 13 76.9% 3 125 157 26 131 7.8 9.8 Denver 6 16 37.5% 1 4 25.0% 5 12 41.7% 0 98 50 2 48 6.1 3.1 at Seattle (9/21) 7 17 41.2% 5 8 62.5% 2 9 22.2% 0 108 71 25 46 6.4 4.2 Denver 7 16 43.8% 1 2 50.0% 6 14 42.9% 0 118 126 2 124 7.4 7.9 vs. Arizona (10/5) 3 16 18.8% 0 1 0.0% 3 15 20.0% 0 133 59 0 59 8.3 3.7 Denver 7 16 43.8% 2 4 50.0% 5 12 41.7% 0 119 53 15 38 7.4 3.3 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 5 14 35.7% 0 0 0.0% 5 14 35.7% 0 123 73 0 73 8.8 5.2 Denver 5 9 55.6% 1 2 50.0% 4 7 57.1% 0 84 76 11 65 9.3 8.4 vs. S.F. (10/19) 3 13 23.1% 1 1 100.0% 2 12 16.7% 2 114 46 2 44 8.8 3.5 Denver 8 13 61.5% 2 4 50.0% 6 9 66.7% 0 58 97 9 88 4.5 7.5 vs. S.D. (10/23) 4 10 40.0% 0 0 0.0% 4 10 40.0% 2 82 53 0 53 8.2 5.3 Denver at N.E. (11/2) Denver at Oakland (11/9) Denver at STL. (11/16) Denver vs. Miami (11/23) Denver at K.C. (11/30) Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver at S.D. (12/14) Denver at Cin. (12/22) Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) DENVER TOTAL 43 92 46.7% 11 22 50.0% 32 70 45.7% 0 623 536 69 467 6.8 5.8 OPPONENT TOTAL 37 99 37.4% 7 14 50.0% 30 85 35.3% 7 776 543 53 490 7.8 5.5 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 FIELD POSITION CHART CUMULATIVE AVG. INSIDE AT INSIDE AT PAST INSIDE Game OFF. DRIVES STARTING LINE START OWN 20 OWN 20 50 50 50 OPP. 20 Denver 12 278 DEN 23 3 5 11 0 1 0 vs. Ind.(9/7) 12 351 IND 29 1 6 10 0 2 0 Denver 8 155 DEN 19 328000 vs. K.C. (9/14) 8 198KC3 25148000 Denver 14 333 DEN 24 5 5 13 0 1 1 at Seattle (9/21) 15 427 SEA 28 4 4 13 0 2 0 Denver 16 455 DEN 28 1 7 15 0 1 0 vs. Arizona (10/5) 15 435 ARI 29 2 8 14 0 1 1 Denver 12 277 DEN 23 5 4 10 0 2 0 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 13 375 NJY 29 3 1 12 0 1 0 Denver 12 335 DEN 28 3 3 11 0 1 0 vs. S.F. (10/19) 12 288 S.F. 24 3 6 11 0 1 0 Denver 10 267 DEN 27 2 2 10 0 0 0 vs. S.D. (10/23) 11 252 S.D. 23 2 6 11 0 0 0 Denver at N.E. (11/2) Denver at Oakland (11/9) Denver at STL. (11/16) Denver vs. Miami (11/23) Denver at K.C. (11/30) Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver at S.D. (12/14) Denver at Cin. (12/22) Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) DENVER TOTAL 84 2100 DEN 25 22 28 78 0 6 1 OPP. TOTAL 86 2326 OPP 27 16 35 79 0 7 1 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 RED ZONE CHART TD BREAKDOWN SCORING EFFICIENCY FAILED Game Pos. TDs Run Pass TD% FGs Score% MFG DWN TO EOH Denver 431275.0% 1 100.0% 0000 vs. Ind.(9/7) 421150.0% 1 75.0% 0100 Denver 430375.0% 1 100.0% 0000 vs. K.C. (9/14) 422050.0% 0 50.0% 1100 Denver 210150.0% 1 100.0% 0000 at Seattle (9/21) 421150.0% 2 100.0% 0000 Denver 3312100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. Arizona (10/5) 211050.0% 1 100.0% 0000 Denver 320266.7% 1 100.0% 0000 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 320266.7% 1 100.0% 0000 Denver 3312100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. S.F. (10/19) 310133.3% 1 66.7% 0100 Denver 4422100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. S.D. (10/23) 3303100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 Denver at N.E. (11/2) Denver at Oakland (11/9) Denver at STL. (11/16) Denver vs. Miami (11/23) Denver at K.C. (11/30) Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver at S.D. (12/14) Denver at Cin. (12/22) Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) DENVER TOTAL 23 19 5 14 82.6% 4 100.0% 0000 OPPONENT TOTAL 23 13 5 8 56.5% 6 82.6% 1300 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 GOAL-TO-GO CHART TD BREAKDOWN SCORING EFFICIENCY FAILED Game Pos. TDs Run Pass TD% FGs Score% MFG DWN TO EOH Denver 431275.0% 1 100.0% 0000 vs. Ind.(9/7) 421150.0% 1 75.0% 0100 Denver 320266.7% 1 100.0% 0000 vs. K.C. (9/14) 422050.0% 0 50.0% 1100 Denver 210150.0% 1 100.0% 0000 at Seattle (9/21) 321166.7% 1 100.0% 0000 Denver 1110100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. Arizona (10/5) 211050.0% 1 100.0% 0000 Denver 2202100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 at N.Y.J. (10/12) 2202100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 Denver 3312100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. S.F. (10/19) 310133.3% 1 66.7% 0100 0 Denver 4422100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 vs. S.D. (10/23) 3330100.0% 0 100.0% 0000 Denver at N.E. (11/2) Denver at Oakland (11/9) Denver at STL. (11/16) Denver vs. Miami (11/23) Denver at K.C. (11/30) Denver vs. Buffalo (12/7) Denver at S.D. (12/14) Denver at Cin. (12/22) Denver vs. Oakland (12/28) DENVER TOTAL 19 16 5 11 84.2% 3 100.0% 0000 OPPONENT TOT. 21 13 8 5 61.9% 4 81.0% 1300 BRONCOS 2014 100-YARD RUSHING AND RECEIVING / 300-YARD PASSING GAMES

100-YARD RUSHING GAMES BRONCOS (2) OPPONENTS (0) GAME Player Att. Yds. Avg. LG TDs GAME Player Att. Yds. Avg. LG TDs vs. Indianapolis (9/7) None vs. Indianapolis (9/7) None vs. Kansas City (9/14) None vs. Kansas City (9/14) None at Seattle (9/21) None at Seattle (9/21) None vs. Arizona (10/5) None vs. Arizona (10/5) None at N.Y.J (10/12) Hillman 24 100 4.2 26 0 at N.Y.J (10/12) None vs. San Francisco (10/19) None vs. San Francisco (10/19) None vs. San Diego (10/23) HIllman 20 109 5.5 37 0 vs. San Diego (10/23) None at New England (11/2) at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/17) at St. Louis (11/17) vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES BRONCOS (9) OPPONENTS (1) GAME Player Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TDs GAME Player Rec. Yds. Avg. LG TDs vs. Indianapolis (9/7) J. Thomas 7 104 14.9 35 3 vs. Indianapolis (9/7) None vs. Kansas City (9/14) Sanders 8 108 13.5 48 0 vs. Kansas City (9/14) None at Seattle (9/21) Sanders 11 149 13.5 42 0 at Seattle (9/21) None vs. Arizona (10/5) D. Thomas 8 226 28.3 86t 2 vs. Arizona (10/5) Ellington 4 128 28 81t 1 Sanders 7 101 14.4 30 0 at N.Y.J (10/12) D. Thomas 10 124 12.4 54 1 at N.Y.J (10/12) None vs. San Francisco (10/19) D. Thomas 8 171 21.4 49 2 vs. San Francisco (10/19) None vs. San Diego (10/23) Sanders 9 120 13.3 38 3 vs. San Diego (10/23) None D. Thomas 8 105 13.1 23 0 at New England (11/2) at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/17) at St. Louis (11/17) vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) 300-YARD PASSING GAMES BRONCOS (3) OPPONENTS (1) GAME Player Cmp.-Att. Yds. TDs INTs Rtg. GAME Player Cmp.-Att. Yds. TDs INTs Rtg. vs. Indianapolis (9/7) None vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Luck 35-53 370 2 2 83.1 vs. Kansas City (9/14) None vs. Kansas City (9/14) None at Seattle (9/21) Manning 31-49 303 2 1 85.7 at Seattle (9/21) None vs. Arizona (10/5) Manning 31-47 479 4 2 110.2 vs. Arizona (10/5) None at N.Y.J (10/12) None at N.Y.J (10/12) None vs. San Francisco (10/19) Manning 22-26 318 4 0 157.2 vs. San Francisco (10/19) None vs. San Diego (10/23) None vs. San Diego (10/23) None at New England (11/2) at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/17) at St. Louis (11/17) vs. Miami (11/23) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) vs. Oakland (12/28) DENVER BRONCOS 2014 BIG-PLAY LOG

BRONCOS RUSHING (10+Yards) BRONCOS PASSING (20+Yards) Game Qtr. Time Yards Player Game Qtr. Time Yards Player (QB) vs. Ind. (9/7) 1 10:27 15 Ball vs. Ind. (9/7) 1 2:12 34 J. Thomas (Manning) 1 7:23 13 Anderson 2 6:50 35 J. Thomas (Manning)* 2 7:29 11 Sanders 2 2:51 40 Sanders (Manning) 4 10:26 26 D. Thomas (Manning) vs. K.C. (9/14) 2 4:34 13 Anderson vs. K.C. (9/14) 1 14:57 48 Sanders (Manning) 2 2:00 12 Anderson 1 2:02 55 D. Thomas (Manning) 3 2:36 23 Ball 2 3:08 21 D. Thomas (Manning) at Sea. (9/21) 4 4:56 10 Ball at Sea. (9/21) 4 0:52 42 Sanders (Manning) 4 0:24 26 Tamme (Manning)* vs. Ari. (10/5) 3 11:04 12 Hillman vs. Ari. (10/5) 1 6:06 24 D. Thomas (Manning) 3 7:16 16 Hillman 2 9:52 30 Sanders (Manning) 2 7:36 31 D. Thomas (Manning)* 2 1:48 86 D. Thomas (Manning)* 3 11:33 20 Sanders (Manning) 3 2:33 25 J. Thomas (Manning) 4 11:11 28 D. Thomas (Manning) 4 9:15 20 Welker (Manning) 4 6:40 20 D. Thomas (Manning) at N.Y.J. (10/12) 1 4:16 12 Hillman at N.Y.J. (10/12) 1 15:00 54 D. Thomas (Manning) 2 13:51 10 Hillman 2 1:30 20 Sanders (Manning) 2 8:44 11 Hillman 2 0:27 22 J. Thomas (Manning)* 3 11:43 16 Thompson 3 11:03 26 Hillman vs. S.F. (10/19) 1 1:29 11 Hillman vs. S.F. (10/19) 1 12:31 32 D. Thomas (Manning) 3 9:33 37 Hillman* 1 3:05 39 Welker (Manning)* 2 6:57 20 Sanders (Manning) 3 11:55 40 D. Thomas (Manning)* 3 10:05 49 D. Thomas (Manning) vs. S.D. (10/23) 3 12:30 11 Hillman vs. S.D. (10/23) 1 1:53 38 Sanders (Manning) 3 2:26 37 Hillman 2 0:39 31 Sanders (Manning)* 3 9:15 23 D. Thomas (Manning) at N.E. (11/2) at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Oak. (11/9) at S.T.L. (11/16) at S.T.L. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28) vs. Oak. (12/28)

SEASON TOTALS SEASON TOTALS No. Yds. Avg. TDs No. Yds. Avg. TDs TOTALS 18 296 16.4 1 TOTALS 29 979 33.8 8

*Play resulted in a touchdown DENVER BRONCOS 2014 OPPONENTS BIG-PLAY LOG

OPPONENT RUSHING (10+Yards) OPPONENT PASSING (20+Yards) Game Qtr. Time Yards Player Game Qtr. Time Yards Player (QB) vs. Ind. (9/7)None vs. Ind. (9/7) 2 0:34 20 Wayne (Luck) 4 9:10 22 Bradshaw (Luck) 4 7:57 41 Allen (Luck)* vs. K.C. (9/14) 1 11:19 10 Smith vs. K.C. (9/14) 3 14:21 39 Avery (Smith) 1 8:46 25 Davis 3 13:51 20 Kelce (Smith) 1 7:30 15 Davis 4 9:43 22 Fasano (Smith) 2 14:26 25 Smith 4 7:52 24 Kelce (Smith) 2 7:19 19 Davis 4 2:09 20 Kelce (Smith) 4 1:51 21 Bowe (Smith) at Sea. (9/21)None at Sea. (9/21) 2 4:39 21 Lynch (Wilson) 2 3:12 39 Lockette (Wilson)* vs. Ari. (10/5)None vs. Ari. (10/5) 1 4:03 33 Fitzgerald (Stanton) 3 3:16 81 Ellington (Thomas)* at N.Y.J. (10/12) 4 11:20 11 Smith at N.Y.J. (10/12) 4 9:32 27 Salas (Smith) vs. S.F. (10/19) 3 1:31 10 Hyde vs. S.F. (10/19) 2 1:54 37 Lloyd (Kaepernick) 2 0:49 25 Johnson (Kaepernick) 4 1:04 20 Ellington (Gabbert)* vs. S.D. (10/23) 4 12:15 17 Rivers vs. S.D. (10/23) 2 3:57 31 Gates (Rivers) 4 0:18 23 Oliver 3 6:21 22 Oliver (Rivers) 3 5:06 26 Floyd (Rivers) at N.E. (11/2) at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Oak. (11/9) at S.T.L. (11/16) at S.T.L. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28) vs. Oak. (12/28)

SEASON TOTALS SEASON TOTALS No. Yds. Avg. TDs No. Yds. Avg. TDs TOTALS 9 155 17.2 0 TOTALS 20 591 29.6 4

*Play resulted in a touchdown DENVER BRONCOS 2014 TAKEAWAY CHART

BRONCOS OPPONENTS GAME W/L +/- INT FUM Total Pts. INT FUM Total Pts. vs. Ind. (9/7) W+2 2027 0000 vs. K.C. (9/14) WEVEN 0000 0000 at Sea. (9/21) L-1 1017 1126 vs. Ari. (10/5) W-2 0000 2027 at NYJ (10/12) W+2 1127 0000 vs. S.F. (10/19) W+1 1017 0000 vs. S.D. (10/23) W+2 2027 0000 at N.E. (11/2) at Oak. (11/9) at Stl. (11/16) vs. Mia. (11/23) at K.C. (11/30) vs. Buf. (12/7) at S.D. (12/14) at Cin. (12/22) vs. Oak. (12/28)

TOTALS 6-1 +4 7 1 8 35 3 1 4 13

DENVER BRONCOS 2014 TURNOVER LOG (+4) TAKEAWAYS (8 TOT., 7 INT, 1 FUM, 35 pts.) GIVEAWAYS (4 TOT., 3 INT, 1 FUM, 13 pts.) Game Qtr. Time Takeaway Player Field Pos. Pts. Game Qtr. Time Giveaway Player Field Pos. Pts. vs. Ind. (9/7) 1 3:25 Interception Moore DEN 46 7 vs. Ind. (9/7) None 4 5:32 Interception Moore DEN 13 0 vs. K.C. (9/14) None vs. K.C. (9/14) None at Sea. (9/21) 4 11:12 Interception Harris Jr. SEA 19 7 at Sea. (9/21) 1 13:33 Fumble Ball DEN 23 3 4 2:25 Interception Manning DEN 35 3 vs. Ari. (10/5) None vs. Ari. (10/5) 2 13:32 Interception Manning ARI 45 0 2 0:00 Interception Manning DEN 5 7 at NYJ (10/12) 2 12:57 Fumble Johnson NYJ 43 0 at NYJ (10/12) None 4 0:23 Interception Talib TD 7 vs. S.F. (10/19) 3 12:03 Interception Talib SF 40 7 vs. S.F. (10/19) None vs. S.D. (10/23) 3 13:42 Interception Harris Jr. SD 36 7 vs. S.D. (10/23) None 4 4:59 Interception Moore DEN 4 0

BRONCOS TAKEAWAY LEADERS BRONCOS GIVEAWAY LEADERS Player INT FUM Totals Pts. Player INT FUM Totals Pts. Moore 3 0 3 7 Manning 3 0 3 10 Talib 2 0 2 14 Ball 0 1 1 3 Harris Jr. 2 0 2 14 Johnson 0 1 1 0 TOTALS 7 1 8 35 TOTALS 3 1 4 13 2014 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS — BRONCOS LEADERS SCORING RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPTIONS REC. YDS Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) J. Thomas 18 Ball 23 Ball 67 J. Thomas 7 J. Thomas 104 vs. Kansas City (9/14) Three Players 6 Ball 12 Ball 60 Sanders 8 Sanders 108 at Seattle (9/21) J. Thomas, Tamme 6 Ball 14 Ball 38 Sanders 11 Sanders 149 vs. Arizona (10/5) D. Thomas, J. Thomas 12 Hillman 15 Hillman 64 D. Thomas 8 D. Thomas 226 at N.Y.J (10/12) J. Thomas 12 Hillman 24 Hillman 100 D. Thomas 10 D. Thomas 124 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Hillman, D. Thomas 12 Hillman 14 Hillman 74 D. Thomas 8 D. Thomas 171 vs. San Diego (10/23) Sanders 18 Hillman 20 Hillman 109 Sanders 9 Sanders 120 at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 12.0 17.4 73.1 8.7 143.1 TACKLES SACKS INTS PASSES DEF. ST. TACKLES Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Marshall 9 Ware 1.5 Moore 2 Roby, Talib 3 Carter 2 vs. Kansas City (9/14) Irving 11 Marshall, Miller 1.0 None N/A Knighton 2 Three Players 1 at Seattle (9/21) Irving 13 Three Players 1.0 Harris Jr. 1 Harris, Jr., Talib 1 Three Players 1 vs. Arizona (10/5) Trevathan 7 Miller 2.0 None N/A Harris, Jr. 4 Tamme 2 at N.Y.J (10/12) Nelson 7 Miller 2.0 Talib 1 Roby, Talib 2 Johnson 2 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Marshall 8 Ware 3.0 Talib 1 Harris, Jr. 2 Bolden, Webster 1 vs. San Diego (10/23) Marshall 10 Miller 1.0 Harris Jr., Moore 1 Moore, Talib 2 None N/A at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 9.3 1.6 1.2 2.3 1.5 PUNT RET. PR YDS KICKOFF RET. KOR YDS PUNTS Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Burse 3 Burse 4 None N/A None N/A Colquitt 5 vs. Kansas City (9/14) None N/A None N/A Caldwell 1 Caldwell 54 Colquitt 3 at Seattle (9/21) Burse 2 Burse 15 Sanders 1 Sanders 22 Colquitt 8 vs. Arizona (10/5) Burse 6 Burse 38 None N/A None N/A Colquitt 4 at N.Y.J (10/12) None N/A None N/A Caldwell 2 Caldwell 32 Colquitt 8 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Burse 3 Burse 22 Burse 1 Burse 7 Colquitt 4 vs. San Diego (10/23) Burse 2 Burse 18 Caldwell 2 Caldwell 64 Colquitt 4 at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 3.2 19.4 1.4 35.8 5.1 2014 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS — OPPONENT LEADERS SCORING RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPTIONS REC. YDS Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Three Players 6 Richardson 6 Richardson 20 Wayne 9 Wayne 98 vs. Kansas City (9/14) Davis 12 Davis 22 Davis 79 Davis 6 Kelce 81 at Seattle (9/21) Three Players 6 Lynch 26 Lynch 88 Harvin 7 Baldwin 56 vs. Arizona (10/5) Ellington 12 Ellington 16 Ellington 32 Ellington 4 Ellington 112 at N.Y.J (10/12) Amaro, Decker 6 Ivory 8 Smith 11 Amaro 10 Amaro 68 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Ellington, Johnson 6 Gore 9 Gore 20 Boldin 7 Johnson 79 vs. San Diego (10/23) Gates 12 Oliver 13 Oliver 36 Allen 9 Allen 73 at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 8.6 14.3 40.9 7.4 81.0 TACKLES SACKS INTS PASSES DEF. ST. TACKLES Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Landry 7 Walden 1.0 None N/A Toler 3 Three Players 1 vs. Kansas City (9/14) Parker 7 Hali 1.0 None N/A Cooper 2 Martin 1 at Seattle (9/21) Maxwell, Wagner 11 Schofield 1.0 Chancellor 1 Burley, Chancellor 2 Two Players 1 vs. Arizona (10/5) Powers 7 Rucker 1.0 Campbell, Powers 1 Cromartie 3 Six Players 1 at N.Y.J (10/12) Landry 13 Douzable,Wilkerson 1.0 None N/A Adams, Walls 2 Pryor 1 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Borland 8 Borland, Lynch 1.0 None N/A None N/A Three Players 1 vs. San Diego (10/23) Weddle 11 None N/A None N/A Wright 2 Four Players 1 at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 9.1 1.0 1.0 2.3 1.0 PUNT RET. PR YDS KICKOFF RET. KOR YDS PUNTS Game vs. Indianapolis (9/7) Whalen 5 Whalen 24 None N/A None N/A McAfee 4 vs. Kansas City (9/14) Hammond 2 Hammond 2 Hammond 1 Hammond 37 Colquitt 2 at Seattle (9/21) Walters 5 Walters 36 Harvin 1 Harvin 13 Ryan 6 vs. Arizona (10/5) Ginn 2 Ginn 7 None N/A None N/A Zastudil 11 at N.Y.J (10/12) Powell 4 Powell 18 Powell 6 Powell 153 Quigley 7 vs. San Francisco (10/19) Ellington 1 Ellington 4 Ellington 1 Ellington 33 Lee 5 vs. San Diego (10/23) Allen 1 Ellington 6 None N/A None N/A Scifres 4 at New England (11/2) at Oakland (11/9) at St. Louis (11/16) vs. Miami (11/23) at Kansas City (11/30) vs. Buffalo (12/7) at San Diego (12/14) at Cincinnati (12/22) vs. Oakland (12/28) AVERAGE 2.9 13.9 2.3 59.0 5.6 DENVER BRONCOS 2014 REGULAR SEASON MISCELLANEOUS GAME INFORMATION

GAME W/L KICKOFF LENGTH ATTN. TEMP. TVBROADCAST CREW OFFICIALS vs. Indianapolis (9/7) W, 31-24 6:30 MDT 3:13 76,939 75°F NBC Al Michaels REF: Corrente (99); UMP: Ferrell Cris Collinsworth (64); HL: Hayward (54); LJ: Lewis (130); SJ: Hochull (83); FJ: Cavaletto (60); BJ: Wilson (119); RO: Howard vs. Kansas City (9/14) W, 24-17 2:25 MDT 3:08 76,900 85°F CBS Jim Nantz REF: Steratore (114); UMP: Phil Simms Stritesky (102); HL: Mackie (106); LJ: Arthur (108); SJ: Weatherford (116); FJ: Waggoner (25); BJ: Paganelli (105); RO: Weidner at Seattle (9/21) L, 20-26 OT 1:25 PDT 3:33 68,447 70°F CBS Jim Nantz REF: Vinovich (52); UMP: King Phil Simms (121); HL: McKinnely (10); LJ: Baynes (59); SJ: DeBell (58); FJ: Jenkins (117); BJ: Quirk (63); RO: Hamer vs. Arizona (10/5) W, 41-20 2:05 MDT 3:!6 76,895 71°F FOX Joe Buck REF: Leavy (127); UMP: Fowler Troy Aikman (71); HL: Mackle (106); LJ: Perlman (9); SJ: Novak (1); FJ: Buchanan (86); BJ: Ferguson (61); RO: Nemmers at NYJ (10/12) W, 31-17 1:02 EDT 3:16 78,160 61°F CBS Ian Eagle Dan Fouts REF: Allen (122); UMP: Bryan (11); HL: Mello (48); LJ: Symonette (100); SJ: Hill (97); FJ: Rosenbaum (67); BJ: Steed (12); RO: Lapetina vs. San Francisco (10/19) W, 42-17 6:30 MDT 3:08 77,047 67°F NBC Al Michaels REF: Parry (132); UMP: Pellis Cris Collinsworth (131); HL: Bowers (74); LJ: Mapp (10); SJ: Larrew (73); FJ: Lucivansky (89); BJ: Paganelli (46); RO: McGrath vs. San Diego (10/23) W, 35-21 6:26 MDT 3:05 76,907 68°F CBS Jim Nantz REF: McAulay (77); UMP: Neale Phil Simms (92); HL: Bradley (98); LJ: Stephan (68); SJ: Coleman (95); FJ: Prioleau (109); BJ: Steed (12); RO: Frantz at New England (11/2)

at Oakland (11/9)

at St. Louis (11/16)

vs. Miami (11/23)

at Kansas City (11/30)

vs. Buffalo (12/7)

at San Diego (12/14)

at Cincinnati (12/22)

vs. Oakland (12/28) 2014 DENVER BRONCO MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS (Won 6, Lost 1) ©

DRIVE ENGINEERING Drives Drives Ended By------Points Pts./ Quarterback Directing Offense** Quarterback Started TD FG FGA PNT DWN TRN SAF CLK RPL Yielded Drive Drive Efficiency* Plays Yards Avg. 3 & Out P. MANNING ...... 81 28 6 2 34 0 4 0 7 0 215 2.65 42.0% 48.6% 430 2783 6.5 20 B. OSWEILER ...... 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 0.0% 0.0% 6 16 2.7 2 DENVER ...... 84 28 6 2 36 0 4 0 8 (0) 215 2.56 40.5% 47.4% 436 2799 6.4 22 Opponents ...... 85 17 8 3 39 4 7 1 6 (0) 142 1.67 29.4% 35.4% 465 2208 4.7 32 (*—the second number is the percentage the quarterback has put his team in position to score, allowing for missed field goals and subtracting those drives ended by the clock and replaced due to injury. Quarterbacks who leave the game during a drive only get a replacement credit if team goes on to earn at least one first down. Blocked punts for safeties counted as drive ended by punt; **—does not include plays when not at helm or not truly setting a play in motion, i.e., muffed punts/kneel downs/spiked balls: Manning 12-for-[-8], Osweiler 2-for-[-2]; Opponents 1-for-1.

KICKOFF ANALYSIS No. Opp OSY------ASY------Kicker Total Ret. FC MF NA TB EZ+ In20/25 TD OB OnS SQB FK All Ret. All Ret. B. McMANUS ...... 43 9 0 0 0 34 31 2 / 37 0 0 (0) (0) (0) 915 235 O21 O26 (In Denver: 32 KO / 30 TB / 28 EZ+) Opponents ...... 30 6 0 0 0 24 18 3 / 27 0 0 (1) (0) (1) 635 155 D21 O26 (In Denver: 24 KO / 17 TB / 13 EZ+) (KEY: MF—muffed; EZ+—through or over end zone; OSY—Opponent Cumulative Starting Yardlines; ASY—Average Starting Yardline; Ret—averages using returned kicks only. Onsides (OnS), short squibs (SQB) and free kicks (FK) omitted in figuring the above (return counts could be off); out-of-bounds (OB) are not. Yardlines determined from spot of penalties. Returns on onside kicks/squibs are omitted from the above.)

FIRST DOWN TENDENCIES Rushing------Passing------Overall------Times Gained------Miscellany------Team Plays Yards Avg. Plays Yards Avg. Plays Yards Avg. 20+ 10+ 5+ 2- 0 Neg. TD QBS TO DENVER ...... 110 367 3.3 99 920 9.3 209 1287 6.16 13 44 83 94 43 22 11 4 1 Opponents ...... 84 249 3.0 122 700 5.7 206 949 4.61 5 39 75 106 48 22 10 5 2 YARDS GAINED ANALYSIS 1st Down------2nd Down------3rd Down------4th Down------Season------By Quarter------Plus Territory (50-in)---- Team Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. Att. Yards Avg. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Att. Yards Avg. Pts DENVER ...... 209 1287 6.2 148 960 6.5 92 540 5.9 1 2 2.0 450 2789 6.20 733 804 706 546 - 191 1159 6.1 208 Opponents .... 206 949 4.6 153 673 4.4 99 536 5.4 8 49 6.1 466 2207 4.73 406 646 423 657 75 196 969 4.9 135 Drives In Opponent Territory (minus drives with 50+ scores or no plays): Denver 42/83 (50.6%, 27.8 ypd); Opponents 39/84 (46.4%, 24.8 ypd).

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS Second Team 3rd Down &: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-14 15-19 20+ Rush Pass Half/OT Total Pct. DENVER ...... 9-11 9-10 4-11 3- 4 2- 6 5- 9 4- 9 2- 4 1- 5 3-10 1- 6 0- 4 0- 3 11-22 32- 70 14-44 43-92 46.7 Opponents ...... 4- 8 5- 8 6-10 5-10 1- 6 3- 6 0- 4 3- 6 2- 7 2- 6 3-14 2-11 1- 3 6-15 31- 84 20-54 37-99 37.4 OVERTIME: Denver 0-0, Opponents 2-2. AVERAGE YARDS TO GO: Denver 6.7 (92/615); Opponents 7.8 (99/776). DENVER DEFENSE: 9 QB sacks (55 yards), 1 safety, 3 interceptions (1 TD). OPPONENT DEFENSE: 2 QB sacks (19 yards), 1 interception. SECOND DOWN EFFICIENCY: Denver 49-148 (33.1; 1-4 yds: 14-24); Opponent 43-153 (28.1; 1-4 yds: 8-25) TURNOVER ANALYSIS DENVER’s 5 turnovers have led to 13 Opponent points: 1 TD, 2 FG; 9.2% of Opponents’ total points (142). BY QTR (5): 1 / 3 / 0 / 1 (0 OT) OPPONENTS’ 7 turnovers have led to 35 Denver points: 5 TD, 0 FG; 15.6% of Denver’s total points (224). BY QTR (7): 1 / 0 / 2 / 4 (0 OT) AVERAGE STARTING FIELD POSITION FIRST DOWNS EARNED Denver Opponent Player Rush Pass Rec. — Total (3/4) Drives Started ...... 84 85 P. MANNING ...... 0 104 0 — 104 (32) Cumulative Starting Yardlines ...... 2129 2286 E. SANDERS ...... 2 0 30 — 32 (10) Average Field Position ...... D25 O27 D. THOMAS ...... 0 0 29 — 29 (9) Drives Started In Plus Territory ...... 7 7 J. THOMAS ...... 0 0 22 — 22 (8)

Scores/TD, FG ...... 6/5,1 6/4,2 R. HILLMAN ...... 16 0 4 — 20 (3) FGA/Punts/Downs ...... 0/1/0 0/0/1 M. BALL ...... 9 0 2 — 11 (5) Turnovers/Clock/Ran Out Clock ...... 0/0/0 0/0/0 W. WELKER ...... 0 0 10 — 10 (4) Drives Started Inside Own 20/At Own 20 .... 50 (22/28) 51 (16/35) J. THOMPSON ...... 9 0 0 — 9 (2) Points Scored (TD/FG) ...... 93 (12/3) 71 (9/3) C. ANDERSON ...... 4 0 0 — 4 (2) Drives Started Inside Opponent 20 (Pts) ..... 1 (7) 1 (7) J. TAMME ...... 0 0 3 — 3 (0) A. CALDWELL...... 0 0 2 — 2 (0) SCORING PERCENTAGE INSIDE-THE-20 (RED ZONE) V. GREEN ...... 0 0 2 — 2 (0) Denver Opponent (3/4—first downs earned on third and fourth down plays.) Times Penetrated Opponent 20 ...... 23 23 Total Scores ...... 23 20 Touchdowns (Rush/Pass) ...... 19 (5/14) 14 (5/9) Field Goals-Attempts ...... 4-4 6-7 Turnovers/Downs/Punts/Clock ...... 0/0/0/0 0/2/0/0 Scores From The 20 & Outside/TD,FG ..... 11/9,2 6/4,2 Total Red Zone Plays-Yards ...... 69-274/4.0 69-167/2.4 Third Down Efficiency ...... 10-13/76.9 3-14/21.4 Fourth Down Efficiency ...... 0-0/0.0 1-4/25.0 TRUE QUARTERBACK RUSHING Overall Scoring Percentage ...... 100.0 87.0 Player Att. Yds Avg. K-downs Abort Adjusted------Spiked Ps P. MANNING ... 11 -8 -0.8 9-(-8) 2-(0) 0 0 0.0 2 TD Percentage ...... 82.6 60.9 B. OSWEILER . 3 0 0.0 2-(-2) 01 1 2 2.0 0 *—Ran Out Clock Not Trying To Score ...... 0 0 (*—not included in total count or any stats above once choice is made.)

YARDS LOST DUE TO PENALTIES Denver Opponent GOAL-TO-GO SITUATIONS Times Penalized After Offensive Gain/Score .. 13 6 Summary------GTG Plays------Yards Lost Due To Penalties ...... 233 112 Team Total* TD FG FGA DWN TO CLK Plays TDs Pct. Touchdowns Called Back ...... 2 1 DENVER……………… 19 16 3 0 0 0 0 43 16 37.2 Field Goals Called Back ...... 0 0 OPPONENTS…… 21 13 4 1 3 0 0 51 13 25.5 First Downs Lost ...... 8 4 (*—does not include purposely running out the clock: Denver 0, Opponent 0.)

TIME SPENT IN THE LEAD Denver Tied Opponent 7 Games (425:46 total time) ...... 291:59 71:49 61:58 Denver has led in 5 games. Percentage ...... 68.6 16.9 14.5 Opponent has led in 4 games.

EXPANDED PUNTING No. Return Avg. Long Pct. Not Net Own 25 & Inside Plus Terr. Adjusted 50 & Out Player Punts Yards Avg. Ret. Yards Return Return Returned Avg. In 20/15/10/5 TB FC 60+ 50+ No. Yds. Avg. No.-Yds (In20) No. Yds. Avg. B. COLQUITT ...... 36 1628 45.22 20 97 4.9 15 44.4 42.53 14 / 9 / 3 / 1 0 11 1 9 14 677 48.4 5-190 (5) 31 1438 46.4 DENVER BRONCOS

C.J. ANDERSON 22 running back 5-8 • 224 • 2ND YR. • CALIFORNIA BORN: Feb. 10, 1991, in Vallejo, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Bethel High School, Vallejo, Calif. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 11/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 ANDERSON AT A GLANCE: • A second-year player who made the Broncos’ roster as a college free agent in 2013 and appeared five regular-season games as well as Super Bowl XLVIII. • Finished his rookie season with seven carries for 38 yards (5.4 avg.) while contributing in 22 offensive plays and 36 special-teams snaps for Denver. • Totaled 69 rushing yards on 15 carries (4.6 avg.) in the Broncos’ preseason opener at San Francisco (8/8/13) before injuring his knee the following week during training camp and miss- ing the next 10 games. • Saw action in all 25 games (2 starts) in two seasons at the University of California-Berkley and rushed for 1,135 yards and 12 touchdowns on 198 carries (5.7 avg.) after transferring from Laney College. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 1, 2013. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/1/13.

2014: Anderson rushed a career-high 31 yards on 5 carries (6.2 avg.) with two runs of 10-plus yards vs. K.C. (9/14)... Recorded his first career reception at Sea. (9/21). 2013: Anderson, who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 1, appeared in five regu- lar-season games, finishing his rookie season with 38 yards rushing on seven carries (5.4 avg.)... Missed the final three preseason games and the first seven contests of the regular season with a knee injury sustained during training camp... Made his NFL debut and posted 22 yards on four attempts (5.5 avg.) vs. Was. (10/27)... Rushed twice for nine yards (4.5 avg.) and caught his first career pass for 14 yards in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). COLLEGE: Anderson appeared in all 25 games (2 starts) in two seasons at the University of California-Berkley after transferring from Laney College... Rushed for 1,135 yards and 12 touchdowns on 198 carries (5.7 avg.) for the Golden Bears and added 22 receptions for 350 yards and two scores... Totaled 126 rushes for 790 yards (6.3 avg.) and four touchdowns as a senior while topping the 100-yard mark on three occasions... Earned first-team All-America honors and led the NorCal Conference in rushing during his final season at Laney College in 2010, racking up 1,644 yards and 13 touchdowns on 206 attempts (8.0 avg.). PERSONAL: Anderson attended Bethel High School in Vallejo, Calif., where he rushed for nearly 4,000 yards during his prep career and led his team to four consecutive playoff appearances... Majored in interdisciplinary studies at Cal... Cortrelle Javon Anderson was born on Feb. 10, 1991. ANDERSON’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 5 0 7 38 5.4 11 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 6 0 14 64 4.6 13 0 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 11 0 21 102 4.9 13 0 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 anderson’s POSTSEASON RECORD RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 1 0 2 9 4.5 6 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 2 9 4.5 6 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

anderson’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 5 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (2 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Rushing yards — 31 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (9 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Longest rush — 13, twice, last time vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (6 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Rushing touchdowns — None (none). Receptions — 1 vs. Seattle, 9/21/14 (1 vs. Seattle 2/2/14). Receiving yards — 1 vs. Seattle, 9/21/14 (14 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Longest reception — 1 vs. Seattle, 9/21/14 (14 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Receiving touchdowns — None (none). C.J. ANDERSON’s career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 4 27 6.8 13 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 5 31 6.2 13 0 0 0 0.0 –– 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 2 -3 -1.5 -1 0 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* INACTIVE Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0.0 –– 0 0 0 0.0 –– 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 2 9 4.5 5 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 6/0 14 64 4.6 13 0 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MARVIN AUSTIN 7766 Defensive Tackle 6-2 • 312 • 4TH YR. • NORTH CAROLINA BORN: Jan. 1, 1989, in Washington D.C. HIGH SCHOOL: Ballou High School, Washington D.C. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 18/0 AUSTIN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year defensive tackle who appeared in 11 games during his first three NFL seasons with the N.Y. Giants (2011-12), Miami (2013) and Dallas (2013). • Saw action in a career-best eight games for the Giants in 2012 and totaled five tackles (3 solo) while playing on defense and special teams. • Spent his rookie season with the Giants on injured reserve after tearing his left pectoral in a preseason game vs. Chicago (8/22/11). • Started 25-of-38 career games at the University of North Carolina, where he earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition following his junior campaign. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on May 5, 2014. • Selected by the N.Y. Giants in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by N.Y. Giants as a draft choice 7/29/11; Placed on injured reserve (pectoral) by N.Y. Giants 8/30/11; Waived by N.Y. Giants 8/31/13; Signed by Miami 9/24/13; Waived by Miami 10/15/13; Signed by Dallas 10/21/13; Waived by Dallas 11/5/13; Signed by Denver 5/5/14.

2014: Austin made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) on a defensive line that allowed only 54 rushing yards by the Colts... Played on a defensive line at NYJ (10/12) that limited the Jets to 1.9 yards per play on first downs (26-50, including 9 rushes for 12 yards). 2013: Austin appeared in three games (0 starts) and totaled two solo tackles for Miami and Dallas after being waived by the Giants at the end of the preseason... Signed by Miami on Sept. 24 and made his debut with the Dolphins at N.O. (9/30), contributing one tackle on defense... Waived by Miami on Oct. 15 and signed by Dallas on Oct. 21... Recorded a tackle in his only appearance for the Cowboys at Det. (10/27)... Inactive vs. Min. (11/3) before being waived by Dallas on Nov. 5. 2012: Austin played eight games (0 starts) for the Giants on defense and special teams and registered five tackles (3 solo)... Made his NFL debut at Car. (9/20). 2011: Spent the 2011 season on injured reserve (pectoral). 2010: Selected by the N.Y. Giants in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Austin spent his rookie season on injured reserve after tearing his pectoral during the preseason. COLLEGE: Austin saw action in 38 games (25 starts) at North Carolina and totaled 106 career tackles (59 solo), nine sacks (76 yds.), one interception (23 yds.), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors following his junior season in 2009 after tallying 42 tackles (22 solo) and four sacks (40 yds.) for the Tar Heels. PERSONAL: Austin graduated from Ballou High School in Washington D.C., where he was the consensus No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation after recording 85 tackles and 17 sacks as a senior... Began his prep career at Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., totaling 12 sacks as a junior... Marvin Austin was born on Jan. 1, 1989. AUSTIN’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 N.Y. Giants INJURED RESERVE 2012 N.Y. Giants 8 0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Mia./Dal. 3 0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 0 1 2 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 18 0 6 4 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MARVIN AUSTIN’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MONTEE BALL 2288 running back 5-10 • 215 • 2ND YR. • WISCONSIN BORN: Dec. 5, 1990, in Wentzville, Mo. HIGH SCHOOL: Timberland High School, Wentzville, Mo. ACQUIRED: Draft #2 (58th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 20/3 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/0 BALL AT A GLANCE: • A second-year running back who saw action in every game as a rookie for the Broncos in 2013 and ranked second on the club with 559 yards and four touchdowns on 120 carries (4.7 avg.) to go along with 20 catches for 145 yards (7.3 avg.). • Ranked second in the NFL with a 6.5-yard rushing average (52-337) during the last six weeks of the regular season in 2013 while gaining a first down on 21-of-52 attempts during that span. • Named Pepsi Next Rookie of the Week after registering his first career 100-yard rushing game (13-117) at Kansas City (12/1/13). • Started 32-of-49 games at the University of Wisconsin and totaled 5,140 rushing yards while setting the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision career scoring (500 pts.) and rushing touchdown (77) marks. • Finished his collegiate career as the NCAA FBS active leader in carries (924), rushing yards (5,140), rushing touchdowns (77) and total touchdowns (82). • Named the 2012 Doak Walker Award winner after finishing sixth in the nation with 130.7 rushing yards per game and earned first-team All-America and All-Big Ten Conference recog- nition for the second consecutive season. • Recognized as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2011 after leading the nation with 1,923 rushing yards and tying Barry Sanders’ NCAA single-season record with 39 total touchdowns (33 rushing, 6 receiving). • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (58th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/13/13.

2014: Ball made his first career start and rushed for 67 yards on a career-high 23 carries in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Rushed for a 23-yard gain on third-and-24 vs. K.C. (9/14), which set up a fourth-and-1 he then converted on for a first down. 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (58th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Ball played all 16 regular-season games and finished second on the team with 559 rushing yards on 120 carries (4.7 avg.) with four touchdowns as a rookie... Also caught 20 passes for 145 yards (7.3 avg.) and ranked fifth on the team with six special-teams tackles... Saw action in all three postseason games, totaling 28 attempts for 96 yards (3.4 avg.) and five receptions for 15 yards (3.0 avg.)... Scored his first career touchdown on a 4-yard run vs. Was. (10/27)... Posted his first multiple-touchdown game with a pair of scoring runs vs. K.C. (11/17)... Named Pepsi Next Rookie of the Week after registering 117 yards on 13 carries (9.0 avg.) at K.C. (12/1)... Ran for a 5-yard touchdown and finished with 77 yards on a career-high 15 carries vs. Ten. (12/8). COLLEGE: Ball appeared in 49 games (32 starts) at the University of Wisconsin and totaled 5,140 rushing yards while setting the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision career scoring (500 pts.) and rushing touchdown (77) records... Finished his career as the NCAA FBS active leader in carries (924), rushing yards (5,140), rushing touchdowns (77) and total touchdowns (82)... Named the 2012 Doak Walker Award winner after finishing sixth in the nation with 130.7 rushing yards per game and earned first-team All-America and All-Big Ten Conference recognition for the second consecutive season... Recognized as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2011 after leading the nation with 1,923 rushing yards and tying Barry Sanders’ NCAA single-season record with 39 total

BALL COMES ON STRONG LATE IN ROOKIE SEASON HIGHEST RUSHING AVERAGE, NFL, WEEKS 12-17, 2013 Player Att. Yds. Avg. 1. Jamaal Charles, K.C. 73 484 6.6 2. Montee Ball, Den. 52 337 6.5 3. , Car. 41 257 6.3 4. LeSean McCoy, Phi. 101 598 5.9 5. James Starks, G.B. 36 205 5.7 DENVER BRONCOS touchdowns (33 rushing, 6 receiving). PERSONAL: Ball attended Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., where he amassed 8,222 career rushing yards and 107 rushing touchdowns, capping his prep career by being voted Class 5A Player of the Year as a senior by the Missouri Football Coaches Association... Majored in sociology at Wisconsin... First name is pro- nounced mon-TAY... Montee Ball was born on Dec. 5, 1990, in Wentzville, Mo. ball’s REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 16 0 120 559 4.7 45 4 20 145 7.3 31 0 4 4 0 0 0 24 2014 Denver 4 3 55 172 3.1 23 1 9 62 6.9 16 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 20 3 175 731 4.2 45 5 29 207 7.1 31 0 5 5 0 0 0 30 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2013 (6), TOTAL (6). ball’s postSEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 28 96 3.4 9 0 5 15 3.0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 0 28 96 3.4 9 0 5 15 3.0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BALL’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 23 vs. Indianapolis 9/7/14 (12 vs. New England 1/19/14). Rushing yards — 117 at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (52 vs. San Diego 1/12/14). Longest rush — 45 at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (9, twice, last vs. New England 1/19/14). Rushing touchdowns — 2 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Receptions — 5 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (3 vs. New England 1/19/14). Receiving yards — 49 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (13 vs. New England 1/19/14). Longest reception — 31 at New England, 11/24/13 (12 vs. New England 1/19/14). Receiving touchdowns — None (none). Rushing yards in one quarter — 74 (3rd) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (21 (2nd) vs. San Diego 1/12/14). Rushing yards in one half — 104 (2nd) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (39 (1st) vs. San Diego 1/12/14). Total yards — 121 (117 rush, 4 rec.) at Kansas City, 12/1/13 (56 (43 rush, 13 rec.) vs. New England 1/19/14). Total touchdowns — 2 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none).

ball’s 100-yard rushing games (1) *denotes win (Ball’s teams are 1-0 when he records 100 or more yards rushing in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/1/13 at Kansas City* 13 117 9.0 45 0 montee ball’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denveR (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 23 67 2.9 15 1 2 16 8.0 13 0 0 6 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 12 60 5.0 23 0 3 29 9.7 16 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 14 38 2.7 10 0 2 6 3.0 4 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 6 7 1.2 5 0 2 11 5.5 9 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* INACTIVE Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* INACTIVE Oct 23 vs. San Diego* INACTIVE Regular Season Totals 4/3 55 172 3.1 23 1 9 62 6.9 16 0 0 6 DENVER BRONCOS

LAMIN BARROW 57 Linebacker 6-1 • 237 • LOUISIANA STATE BORN: Nov. 29, 1990, in Marrero, La. HIGH SCHOOL: John Ehret High School, Monroe, La. AQUIRED: Draft #5 (156th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 BARROW AT A GLANCE: • A linebacker who appeared in 51 games (28 starts) during his four-year playing career at Louisiana State University, totaling 230 tackles (87 solo), 1.5 sacks (9 yds.), seven passes defensed, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries. • Opened all 26 games for the Tigers during his final two seasons as the school’s starting weakside linebacker and tallied a team-high 195 tackles during that stretch. • Named a second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection following his final collegiate cam- paign after collecting 91 defensive stops and posting three games with double-digit tackle totals. • Issued No. 18 prior to his senior season in 2013 as a tribute to him being the consummate LSU Tiger. • Selected as the District 8-5A Most Valuable Player and earned first-team Class 5A All-State recognition as a senior at John Ehret High School in Monroe, La., after totaling 71 tackles, two interceptions, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/3/14.

2014: Barrow made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded two special-teams tackles at Sea. (9/21). COLLEGE: Barrow opened all 26 games for the Tigers during his final two seasons as the school’s starting weakside linebacker and tallied a team-high 195 tackles during that stretch... Earned second-team All- Southeastern Conference honors after leading LSU with 91 tackles (23 solo) to go along with 1.5 sacks (9 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery as a senior... Voted as the LSU player to wear the traditional No. 18 jersey representing an individual that leads on and off the field and embodies what it means to be a Tiger... Ranked second on the team as a junior with a career-best 104 tackles (52 solo) in addition to five passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries... HIGH SCHOOL: Barrow attended John Ehret High School in Monroe, La., where he was named District 8-5A Most Valuable Player and earned first-team Class 5A all-state recognition as a senior after posting 71 tackles, two interceptions, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries... Selected to the Louisiana Top 40 by SuperPrep and was named to the Blue-Chip list by the New Orleans Times-Picayune. PERSONAL: Barrow majored in general studies at Louisiana State... First name is pronounced la-MEAN... Lamin Samboujang Barrow, who is of Ethiopian descent, was born on Nov. 29, 1990. BARROW’S REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 7 0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2014 (3), TOTAL (3). LAMIN BARROW’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 3. DENVER BRONCOS

KAPRI BIBBS 3355 RUNNING BACK 5-11 • 203 • R • COLORADO STATE BORN: Jan. 10, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Plainfield (Ill.) North High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 BIBBS AT A GLANCE: • A rookie running back from Colorado State University, who spent the first seven weeks of the regular season competing on the club’s practice squad. • Bibbs broke the CSU single-season records for rushing yards (1,741) rushing touchdowns (31), total touchdowns (31) and points (186) in his lone season with the Rams after playing at the junior college level. • Ranked sixth in the nation with 1,741 rushing yards and tied for No. 1 in the country with 31 touchdowns in 2013. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 16, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/16/14; Waived by Denver 8/30/14; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/1/14; Signed by Denver (active roster) 10/20/14.

2014: Bibbs, who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent, spent the first seven weeks of his rookie season on the Broncos’ practice squad before being elevated to the active roster on Oct. 22. COLLEGE: Played one season (2013) for Colorado State after two seasons in the junior college ranks... Appeared in all 14 games for the Rams as a junior in 2013 and was named a first-team All-Mountain West Conference selection... Broke the CSU single-season records for rushing yards (1,741) rushing touchdowns (31), total touchdowns (31) and points (186)... Received second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation... Ranked sixth in the nation with 1,741 rushing yards and tied for No. 1 in the country with 31 touch- downs on 281 attempts (6.2 avg.)... Finished second on CSU’s all-time list for career rushing touchdowns after one single season of play... Set a CSU single-game rushing mark with 312 yards vs. Nevada (11/9)... Scored six touchdowns at New Mexico (11/16) to set conference and school single-game records... Spent the Fall of 2012 taking classes at Front Range Community College in Ft. Collins, Colo., before transferring to CSU... Played his freshman season at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where he appeared in 11 games and rushed for 425 yards and six touchdowns on 74 attempts (5.6 avg.). PERSONAL: Attended Plainfield (Ill.) North High School, where he set 26 school records, was a two-time Prairie League MVP and capped his prep career by earning Chicago Offensive Player of the Year honors from ESPNChicago.com (300 att., 2,654 yds., 38 TDs)... Established state records with 520 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in a 2010 game... Majored in ethnic studies at Colorado State... First name is pronounced kuh- PREE... Kapri Lashaw Bibbs was born on Jan. 10, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colo. bIBBS’ REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KAPRI BIBBS’ Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denveR (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Games 1-6 PRACTICE SQUAD Oct 23 vs. San Diego* INACTIVE Regular Season Totals 0/0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

OMAR BOLDEN 3311 cornerback 5-10 • 195 • 3RD YR. • ARIZONA STATE BORN: Dec. 20, 1988, in Ontario, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Colony High School, Ontario, Calif. ACQUIRED: Draft #4a (101st overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 38/1 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/0 BOLDEN AT A GLANCE: • A third-year cornerback who appeared in every possible game during his first two NFL seasons with the Broncos, tying for third on the club with 12 special-teams tackles during that span. • Transitioned from cornerback to safety in 2013 and contributed 11 defensive tackles (8 solo) in 16 games played (1 start) for Denver. • Totaled a team-high 14 kickoff returns for 270 yards (19.3 avg.) and ranked third on the club with nine special-teams stops in 2012. • Started four years for Arizona State University and totaled 138 career tackles (112 solo), seven interceptions (114 yds.) and 21 pass breakups. • Voted one of four unanimous first-team All-Pac-10 Conference players following his redshirt junior season in 2010 at cornerback in addition to receiving second-team all-conference recogni- tion as a return specialist. • Played 29 consecutive games to begin his collegiate career, including 23 starts during that peri- od, before suffering a mid-season injury in 2009 and being granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/18/12.

2014: Bolden recorded two special-teams tackles (1 solo) at Sea. (9/21)... Notched a season-high three solo tackles in the team’s 42-17 win vs. S.F. (10/19). 2013: Bolden appeared in all 16 regular-season games (1 start) for the second consecutive season and made the transition from cornerback to safety... Totaled a career-best 11 tackles (8 solo) and added three special-teams stops... Appeared in all three postseason games for the Broncos... Made his first career start vs. S.D. (12/12). 2012: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Bolden played all 16 regular-season contests as well as Denver’s playoff game during his rookie year and ranked third on the club with nine special-teams stops to go along with four defensive tackles and a pass breakup... Returned a team-high 14 kickoffs for 270 yards (19.3 avg.). COLLEGE: Bolden was a four-year starter at Arizona State University, where he totaled 138 tackles (112 solo), seven interceptions (114 yds.) and 21 pass breakups during his collegiate career... Missed his 2011 senior cam- paign after suffering a knee injury during spring practices... Selected as one of four unanimous first-team All-Pac 10 Conference performers as a cornerback in 2010 in addition to receiving second-team all-conference accolades as a return specialist... Saw action in 29 straight games to begin his career with the Sun Devils before an injury midway through the 2009 season that led to a medical redshirt. PERSONAL: Bolden attended Colony High School in Ontario, Calif., where he played running back and corner- back... Named the CIF Central Division Most Valuable Player and the Inland Valley Player of the Year following his senior campaign in which he led Colony to its first CIF title by winning the league rushing crown (2,003 yards and 26 touchdowns)... Totaled 80 tackles and one interception on defense during his final prep season... Graduated from ASU in the spring of 2011 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies (justice studies/sociology)... Created a website (www.omarbolden.com/positive-living) and designs elastic bracelets to promote the benefits of optimistic thinking through “Positive Living”... Omar Bolden was born on Dec. 20, 1988, in Ontario, Calif. bolden’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 16 0 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 1 8 3 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 6 0 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 38 1 15 3 18 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (9), 2013 (3), 2014 (6), TOTAL (18). Kickoff returns — 2012 (14 for 270 yds., 19.3 avg., 33 LG), 2013 (2 for 44 yds., 22.0 avg., 25 LG), TOTAL (16 for 314 yds., 19.6 avg., 33 LG). DENVER BRONCOS

bolden’s PostSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). bolden’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 4 vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (none). Interceptions — None (none). Interception return yards — None (none). Kick returns — 4 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Kick return yards — 68 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Longest kick return — 33 at New England, 10/7/12 (none). Kick return touchdowns — None (none). omar bolden’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* INACTIVE Regular Season Totals 6/0 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 6. DENVER BRONCOS

AARON BREWER 4466 long snapper 6-5 • 230 • 3RD YR. • SAN DIEGO STATE BORN: July. 25, 1990, in Fullerton, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Troy High School, Fullerton, Calif. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 39/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/0 BREWER AT A GLANCE: • A third-year long snapper who has seen action in every possible game during his professional and collegiate career. • Earned Denver’s long-snapper job during training camp of his rookie campaign in 2012 and made two special-teams stops for the Broncos during the regular season. • Totaled 15 special-teams tackles for San Diego State University, where he was a four-time All-Mountain West Conference selection during his four seasons with the Aztecs. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 3, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/3/12.

2013: Brewer played all 16 regular-season games for the second year in a row and made a pair of special-teams tackles... Appeared in all three postseason games for Denver... Snapped for Matt Prater’s NFL-record 64-yard field goal vs. Ten. (12/8). 2012: Brewer, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, earned Denver’s long-snapper job during training camp and played every game for Denver in 2012... Posted two special-teams stops during the regular season. COLLEGE: Brewer appeared in all 50 possible games for San Diego State University, where he was a four-time All-Mountain West Conference selection... Posted 15 career special-teams tackles, including six stops (five solo) as a senior in 2011… Was part of an Aztec special-teams unit that converted 160-of-170 PATs and 41-of-66 field-goal attempts… Contributed to a punting team that made 250 punts for 10,599 yds. (42.4 avg.). PERSONAL: Brewer attended Troy High School in Fullerton, Calif., where he was an all-conference linebacker in addition to his long-snapping duties... Rated as the No. 3 long snapper in the country by chrissailerkicking.com following his senior season... Majored in finance at San Diego State… Aaron Brewer was born on July 5, 1989. brewer’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2012 Denver 16 0 2013 Denver 16 0 2014 Denver 7 0 CAREER TOTALS 39 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (2), 2013 (2), TOTAL (4). brewer’S postSeason Record Year Club G S 2012 Denver 1 0 2013 Denver 3 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DAVID BRUTON JR. 3300 safety 6-2 • 217 • 6TH YR. • NOTRE DAME BORN: July 23, 1987, in Winchester, Ky. HIGH SCHOOL: Miamisburg (Ohio) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #4a (114th overall), 2009 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 6th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 82/4 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/2 BRUTON AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year safety who appeared in 77-of-80 possible regular-season games during his first five NFL campaigns while leading the Broncos with 39 special-teams tackles during that span. • Voted as a team captain in 2013 and tied for second on the Broncos with seven special-teams stops in addition to contributing a career-best 16 tackles on defense. • Appeared in all 16 regular-season games in 2012, leading the Broncos in special-teams plays (376) and being named a third alternate for the AFC Pro Bowl squad as a special-teamer. • Played 15 regular-season games (1 start) in 2011, ranking third on the team with eight special-teams tackles, before opening both playoff games at free safety and tying for the club lead with 15 defensive stops. • Saw action in all 16 games (2 starts) for Denver in 2010, recording 14 tackles (12 solo) and a pass breakup on defense along with a career-high 12 tackles and two fumble recoveries on special teams. • Started during his final two years at the University of Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish with 182 tackles and seven interceptions during that stretch. • Posted 97 tackles (61 solo) as a senior at Notre Dame that marked the third-highest single-season total by a defensive back in school history to earn honorable mention All- America recognition from The NFL Draft Report. • Established himself as one of the top special-teams gunners in the country while appear- ing in 596 career special-teams plays at Notre Dame. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/27/09.

2014: Bruton Jr., who was voted by his teammates as a team captain for the second consecutive season, played eight snaps on special teams before leaving the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) with a shoulder injury... Recorded his first special-teams tackle of the season at Sea. (9/21) after missing one game due to injury. 2013: Bruton Jr., who was voted as a team captain prior to the season by his teammates, played all 16 regu- lar-season games for the second consecutive season... Made a career-high 16 defensive tackles (14 solo) and tied for second on the team with seven special-teams stops... Saw action in all three postseason games and totaled one solo defensive stop... Blocked a punt that led to a Broncos’ touchdown vs. Bal. (9/5)... Tied for the team lead with a career-best three special-teams stops at NYG (9/15)... Executed a 35-yard run on a fake punt vs. Jac. (10/13)... Tied for the team lead with five defensive tackles at Oak. (12/29). 2012: Bruton Jr. played all 16 games for the second time in his career and was named a third alternate to the AFC Pro Bowl squad as a special-teamer... Contributed two solo tackles and one interception (-2 yds.) on defense in addition to three special-teams stops... Deflected a Shane Lechler punt in the third quarter vs. Oak. (9/30) to give Denver possession inside the red zone... Recovered an onside kick to seal the victory for Denver at Cin. (11/4)... Made his first career interception, picking off former Notre Dame and Broncos teammate Brady Quinn to close Denver’s win at K.C. (11/25). 2011: Bruton Jr. played 15 games (1 start) in the regular season and totaled 13 solo tackles on defense in addition to eight special-teams stops which ranked third on the club... Opened both of Denver’s playoff games, tying for the team lead with 15 defensive tackles (11 solo) and adding a pass defensed. 2010: Bruton Jr. played all 16 games (2 starts) and totaled 14 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defensed on defense... Finished second on the club with 12 special-teams stops and recovered two fumbles on special-teams units... Deflected a punt and recorded a season-high two special-teams stops vs. Stl. (11/28)... Started Games 12-13 in place of injured safety Brian Dawkins. 2009: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Bruton appeared in 14 games (1 start) for the club as a rookie and posted five tackles (4 solo) along with one pass breakup... Tied for fourth on the Broncos with nine special-teams tackles... Notched two special-teams stops at S.D. (10/19), at Bal. DENVER BRONCOS

(11/1) and vs. NYG (11/26)... Made his first career start vs. Oak. (12/20), replacing Renaldo Hill, and finished the game with five tackles (4 solo) and one pass breakup. COLLEGE: Bruton Jr. totaled 214 tackles (138 solo), one sack (10 yds.), seven interceptions (77 yds.), 16 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 48 games (24 starts) at the University of Notre Dame... Saw extensive action on special teams, appearing in 596 career special-teams plays during his time at Notre Dame... Started all 13 games as a senior team captain and totaled 97 tackles (61 solo), four interceptions (57 yds.), 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries to earn honorable mention All- America honors from The NFL Draft Report... Led Notre Dame with four interceptions and ranked second on the team with 97 tackles that marked the third-best single-season total by a defensive back in school annals... Played 12 games (11 starts) as a junior for Notre Dame and led the team with three interceptions. PERSONAL: Bruton Jr. attended Miamisburg (Ohio) High School, where he totaled 112 tackles, 11 interceptions and 470 receiving yards during his final two seasons... Earned All-Division I-II and All-Area honors from the Dayton Daily News as well as all-district accolades as a senior after posting 54 tackles and three interceptions... Received all-conference honors and was a special mention All-Southwest Ohio selection as a junior, posting 58 tackles and eight interceptions that year... Had 200 receiving yards as a senior and 270 receiving yards as a junior... Majored in both political science and sociology at Notre Dame... Worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown of Miamisburg during the 2011 offseason... David Lee Bruton was born on July 23, 1987, in Winchester, Ky. bruton jr.’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Denver 14 1 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Denver 16 2 12 2 14 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Denver 15 1 13 0 13 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 0 2 0 2 0-0 1--2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 0 14 2 16 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 5 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 82 4 45 5 50 0-0 1-2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2009 (9), 2010 (12), 2011 (8), 2012 (3), 2013 (7), 2014 (2), TOTAL (41). Special teams fumbles — 2009 (1FF), 2010 (2FR), TOTAL (1FF, 2 FR). Blocked punts — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). One rush (fake punt) for 35 yards vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13. bruton jr.’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 11 4 15 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 2 12 4 16 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bruton jr. ’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6, twice, last at Arizona, 12/12/10 (8 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Interceptions — 1 at Kansas City, 11/25/12 (none). Interception return yards — -2 at Kansas City, 11/25/12 (none). Passes defensed — 1, six times, last at Kansas City, 11/25/12 (1 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Special-teams tackles — 3 at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/2013 (none). David bruton jr.’s Game-By-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* INACTIVE Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* INACTIVE Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 5/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2. DENVER BRONCOS

ISAIAH BURSE 1199 wide receiver 5-10 • 187 • R • FRESNO STATE BORN: Dec. 8, 1991, in Modesto, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Modesto Christian High School, Modesto, Calif. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 BURSE AT A GLANCE: • A rookie wide receiver who made the Broncos’ opening-week roster as a college free agent. • Saw action in all 52 possible games (25 starts) for the Bulldogs and totaled 209 receptions for 2,503 yards (12.0 avg.) with 15 touchdowns on offense. • Recorded 126 kickoff returns for 2,835 yards (22.5 avg.) and 29 punt returns for 344 yards (11.9 avg.) with two touchdowns at Fresno State. • Named an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior in 2013 after opening all 13 games and catching 99 passes for 1,026 yards (10.6 avg.) with six touchdowns. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/14.

2014: Burse made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded a career-high 38 yards on six punt returns vs. Ari (10/5)... Notched his first career kickoff return vs. S.F. (10/19). COLLEGE: Burse saw action in all 52 possible games (25 starts) for the Bulldogs and totaled 209 receptions for 2,503 yards (12.0 avg.) with 15 touchdowns on offense in addition to 126 kickoff returns for 2,835 yards (22.5 avg.) and 29 punt returns for 344 yards (11.9 avg.) with two touchdowns... Added four rushing touchdowns and one passing score while compiling a school-record 5,873 all-purpose yards during his collegiate career... Named an honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference selection as a senior in 2013 after opening all 13 games and catching 99 passes for 1,026 yards (10.6 avg.) with six touchdowns... Earned second-team all-conference recognition as a punt return specialist with 21 returns for 262 yards (12.5 avg.) with two scores... Started 11-of- 13 games for Fresno State as a junior and recorded 57 catches for 851 yards (14.9 avg.) with six touchdowns... Played all 13 games (1 start) as a sophomore in 2011 and set an NCAA FBS record for kickoff returns (75) and yards (1,606)... Added 40 receptions for 436 yards (10.9 avg.) and one touchdown on offense... Saw action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2010 and finished fourth on the Bulldogs with 969 all-purpose yards (578 KR, 190 rec., 71 rush). PERSONAL: Attended Modesto (Calif.) Christian High School, where he completed 363-of-637 passes for 6,890 yards and 87 scores and rushed 545 times for 4,003 yards (7.3 avg.) during his prep career... Played on both sides of the ball as a senior and led his team to a 15-0 record and the CIF Small School State Championship... Majored in criminology corrections at Fresno State... Isaiah Burse was born on Dec. 8, 1991. burse’s REGULAR SEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Denver 7 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 16 97 6.1 15 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 16 97 6.1 15 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 isaiah burse’s career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 3 4 1.3 4 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 2 15 7.5 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 6 38 6.3 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 3 22 7.3 9 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 2 18 9.0 14 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 16 97 6.1 15 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

ANDRE CALDWELL 1122 WIDE RECEIVER 6-0 • 200 • 7TH YR. • FLORIDA BORN: April 15, 1985, in Tampa Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa, Fla. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Cincinnati), 2012 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 82/18 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/1 CALDWELL AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year wide receiver in his third year with the Broncos who has appeared in 75 games (16 starts) and totaled 141 receptions for 1,390 yards (9.9 avg.) with nine touchdowns in his first six NFL seasons with Cincinnati (2008-11) and Denver (2012-13). • Averaged nearly 38 receptions per year from 2009-11, highlighted by his ‘09 campaign in which he played all 16 games (3 starts) and set career highs in catches (51), receiving yards (432) and touchdowns (3) for the AFC North-Champion Bengals. • Played 53 career games at the University of Florida and left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (185), while ranking third in Gator annals in receiving yards (2,349). • Younger brother of Reche Caldwell, who played six NFL seasons with San Diego (2002- 05), New England (2006) and Washington (2007). • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2012. • Selected by Cincinnati in the third round (97th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Cincinnati as a draft choice 7/27/08; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/30/12.

2014: Caldwell recorded a career-high 54-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter vs. K.C. (9/14)... Returned a kickoff vs. S.D. (10/23) in the second quarter for 30 yards, setting up Denver’s second touchdown scoring drive of the game. 2013: Caldwell played all 16 regular-season games (2 starts) for the second time in his career... Caught 16 passes for 200 yards (12.5 avg.) and tied a career-high with three touchdown receptions... Saw action in all three postseason games and contributed two catches for 26 yards (13.0 avg.)... Caught his longest pass as a Bronco, a 36-yard reception at NYG (9/15)... Posted his first career multi-touchdown game, finishing with a game-high six catches and 59 yards with a pair of scores vs. S.D. (12/12). 2012: Caldwell played eight games in his first season with the Broncos and totaled one reception for 18 yards, one rush for 14 yards and one special-teams tackle... Inactive for eight regular-season contests as well as Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Caldwell played 13 games (2 starts) for the Bengals and totaled 37 receptions for 317 yards (8.6 avg.) and tied a career-high with three touchdowns... Posted multiple catches in 11-of-13 games played... Recorded the longest touchdown reception (49 yds.) of his career at Bal. (11/20)... Missed the Bengals’ final three regular-sea- son games and the postseason due to a hernia... Officially placed on injured reserve on Dec. 27. 2010: Caldwell saw action in 15 games, including a career-high five starts, and registered 25 receptions for 345 yards (13.8 avg.)... Totaled the three highest receiving yardage outputs of his career over the last three weeks of the season, averaging five receptions and 90 yards per game over that span... Set career-highs in catches (7) and receiving yards (94) in Cincinnati’s season finale at Bal. (1/2). 2009: Caldwell played all 16 games (3 starts) for the first time in his career and tallied a career-best 51 recep- tions for 432 yards (8.5 avg.) with three touchdowns for the AFC North Champions... Returned 29 kickoffs for 539 yards (18.6 avg.)... Recorded two catches for 25 yards (12.5 avg.) in Cincinnati’s AFC Wild Card Game vs. NYJ (1/9)... Produced multiple receptions in 15-of-17 games played, including the postseason. 2008: Selected by the Bengals in the third round (97th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Caldwell played seven games (4 starts) as a rookie and caught 11 passes for 78 yards (7.1 avg.)... Returned 13 kickoffs for 338 yards (26.0 avg.)... Made his NFL debut vs. Pit. (10/19) and returned three kickoffs for 88 yards (29.3 avg.)... Made three receptions for 26 yards (8.7 avg.) in his first career start at Pit. (11/20). COLLEGE: Caldwell played 53 games for the University of Florida and left as the school’s all-time receptions leader (185), while ranking third all-time in receiving yards (2,349)... Accounted for 20 total touchdowns (16 receiving, 4 rushing)... Totaled 56 receptions for 761 yards (13.6 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior in 2007... Caught a touchdown pass in Florida’s national title game victory over Ohio State to cap his junior cam- paign... Played all 13 games as a true freshman in 2003 and earned Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team honors from The Sporting News. DENVER BRONCOS

PERSONAL: Caldwell attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa, Fla., where he earned senior All-America honors from Parade and SuperPrep after scoring 38 touchdowns and leading his team to a 13-2 record and a berth in the state title game... Older brother, Reche Caldwell, played six seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL with San Diego (2002-05), New England (2006) and Washington (2007)... Majored in sociology at Florida... Andre Caldwell, who is nicknamed ‘Bubba,’ was born on April 15, 1985, in Tampa, Fla. caldwell’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2008 Cincinnati 7 4 11 78 7.1 15 0 13 338 26.0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Cincinnati 16 3 51 432 8.5 24 3 29 539 18.6 39 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2010 Cincinnati 15 5 25 345 13.8 53 0 3 79 26.3 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cincinnati 13 2 37 317 8.6 49t 3 0 0 0.0 — 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2012 Denver 8 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 2 16 200 12.5 36 3 6 141 23.5 34 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 2014 Denver 7 1 2 16 8.0 8 0 5 150 30.0 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 82 17 141 1,390 9.9 53 9 56 1,247 22.3 54 0 7 0 7 0 0 54 BRONCOS TOTALS 31 3 19 234 12.3 36 3 11 291 26.5 54 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2008 (5-53, 10.6 avg., 16 LG, 0 TD), 2009 (3-22, 7.3 avg., 15 LG, 0 TD), 2010 (1--2, -2.0 avg., -2 LG, 0 TD), 2012 (1-14, 14.0 avg., 14 LG, 0 TD), 2013 (1-7, 7.0 avg., 7 LG, 0 TD), TOTAL (11-94, 8.5 avg., 26 LG, 0 TD). Special teams tackles — 2008 (1), 2010 (2), 2011 (1), 2013 (4), 2014 (1) TOTAL (9). caldwell’s postSEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2009 Cincinnati 1 1 2 25 12.5 13 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 2 26 13.0 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 1 4 51 12.8 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 caldwell’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 7 at Baltimore, 1/2/11 (2 vs. N.Y. Jets 1/9/10). Receiving yards — 94 at Baltimore, 1/2/11 (25 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/9/10). Longest reception — 53 vs. Cleveland, 12/19/10 (15 vs. San Diego, 1/12/13). Receiving touchdowns — 2 vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (none). Kick returns — 6 at Indianapolis, 12/7/08 (none). Kick return yards — 154 at Indianapolis, 12/7/08 (none). Longest kick return — 54 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (none). Kick return touchdowns — None (none). andre caldwell’S Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) RECEIVING KICK RETURNS SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 2 16 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 54 54.0 54 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 2 32 16.0 21 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 0 0 0.0 — 0 2 64 32.0 34 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/2 2 16 8.0 8 0 5 150 30.0 54 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles - 1. Fumble recoveries - 2. DENVER BRONCOS

QUINTON CARTER 38 Safety 6-1 • 200 • 4TH YR. • OKLAHOMA BORN: July 20, 1988, in Las Vegas HIGH SCHOOL: Cheyenne High School, Las Vegas ACQUIRED: Draft #4a (108th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 26/10 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/2 CARTER AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year safety who spent most of the last two seasons on injured reserve (knee) after appearing in 19 regular-season games (10 starts) and two postseason contests (2 starts) to begin his NFL career. • Saw action in all 16 regular-season games and both playoff contests (12 combined starts) during his rookie campaign in 2011 and tied for third among Denver’s defensive backs with 49 tackles (41 solo). • Recorded an interception in consecutive playoff games during the 2011 postseason to become one of just nine rookies in the Super Bowl era to accomplish that feat. • Earned consensus All-America honors and first-team All- recognition fol- lowing his senior season at the University of Oklahoma in 2010. • Played 44 career games (29 starts), opening every contest for Oklahoma during his final two seasons and contributing 184 tackles (110 solo) and eight interceptions (62 yds.) during that span. • Recognized for his community involvement by being named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in 2010 and receiving the Wooden Citizenship Cup in 2011. • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/27/11. Placed on injured reserve (knee) by Denver 9/29/12; Placed on injured reserve (knee) by Denver 8/27/13.

2014: Carter recorded five tackles (4 solo), one forced fumble and two special-teams tackles in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7). 2013: Carter did not play in the preseason before being placed on injured reserve on Aug. 27 to undergo a procedure on his knee. 2012: Carter played three games (0 starts) on defense and special teams before being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Sept. 29... Totaled two special-teams stops through Week 3 to tie for second on the team during that span. 2011: Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Carter played all 16 games as a rookie, opening eight contests at free safety and two others at strong safety, while contributing 49 tackles (41 solo) and one sack (4 yds.) on defense and seven tackles on special teams... Started both postseason games for Denver, totaling a combined 10 tackles (6 solo) and recording an interception in each to become just the ninth rookie in the Super Bowl era to post an interception in consecutive playoff contests. COLLEGE: Carter totaled 221 tackles (131 solo), eight interceptions (62 yds.), 21 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 44 career games (29 starts) at the University of Oklahoma... Named a consensus All-America selection and a first-team All-Big 12 Conference honoree following his senior season after posting 96 tackles, four interceptions (38 yds.) and 10 passes defensed... Selected as one of eight national semifinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy (college player with biggest impact on team) in 2010... Earned second-team All-Big 12 accolades as a junior after finishing second on the Sooners with 88 tackles (51 solo) to go along with four interceptions (24 yds.) and nine passes defensed. PERSONAL: Carter attended Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas, where he was named to the Las Vegas Sun’s 2000s All-Decade Team as a defensive back... Named to the Allstate Coaches Association Good Works Team in 2010 and was the recipient of the Wooden Citizenship Cup in 2011 in recognition for his community service and character... Founded the non-profit SOUL Organization (Serving Others through Unity and Leadership) during his sophomore year at Oklahoma, which includes a football camp that integrates classroom work and lectures about the value of education, eating right and making smart decisions... Volunteered time for KinderCare, teaching basic reading and writing skills to children, as well as the Oklahoma City Marathon, the University Center for Student Advancement and the OU Black Graduate Student Association... Graduated from Oklahoma with a degree in sociology and a minor in nonprofit-organization studies... Quinton Carter was born on July 20, 1988, in Las Vegas. DENVER BRONCOS

carter’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 16 10 41 8 49 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver INJURED RESERVE 2014 Denver 7 0 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 26 10 47 11 58 1-4 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (7), 2012 (2), 2014 (2) TOTAL (11). carter’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 6 4 10 0-0 2-26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 2 6 4 10 0-0 2-26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 carter’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 8 at Oakland, 11/6/11 (5, twice, last at New England, 1/14/12). Interceptions — None (1, twice, last at New England, 1/14/12). Interception return yards — None (17 at New England, 1/14/12). Passes Defensed — 1 vs. San Frnacisco, 10/19/14 (1, twice, last at New England, 1/14/12). Sacks — 1 vs. New England, 12/18/11 (none). Sack yards — 4 vs. New England, 12/18/11 (none). Forced fumbles — 1 vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (none). quinton carter’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2. DENVER BRONCOS

TONY CARTER 3322 cornerback 5-9 • 175 • 6TH YR. • FLORIDA STATE BORN: May 24, 1986, in Tallahassee, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Mandarin High School, Jacksonville, Fla. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2011 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 37/3 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 5/0 CARTER AT A GLANCE • A sixth-year cornerback who appeared in 34 career regular-season games (3 starts) and five playoff contests with Denver (2009, ‘11-13) and New England (2010), totaling 37 tackles (32 solo), three interceptions (55 yds.), 21 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries during his first five NFL seasons. • Allowed the fewest completions (27) among players with at least 60 defensive targets during the 2012 season as one of just three NFL players with a fumble recovery for a touchdown and interception for a touchdown. • Became the 14th player in team history to recover a fumble and intercept a pass in the same game at San Diego (10/15/12). • Saw action in three regular-season contests and both playoff games for Denver in 2011 after spending a portion of the year on the team’s practice squad. • Spent the first 13 games of the 2010 season on New England’s practice squad before being promoted to the Patriots’ active roster for the final three weeks. • Competed on Denver’s practice squad for the first 14 weeks of his rookie year in 2009 before spending the final three weeks of the season on its active roster, playing in two games (1 start). • Started 33 consecutive games to finish his career at Florida State University, where he opened all 50 games played for his collegiate career. • Received second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors as a 13-game starter for the Seminoles as a senior. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Nov. 30, 2011. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 27, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/27/09; Waived by Denver 9/5/09; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/6/09; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/19/09; Waived/injured by Denver 8/23/10; Signed by New England (practice squad) 9/7/10; Signed by New England (active roster) 12/18/10; Waived by New England 7/29/11; Signed by Minnesota 8/11/11; Waived by Minnesota 9/3/11; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 11/30/11; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/13/11.

2014: Carter saw action on defense and special teams in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and recorded two solo tackles and a pass defensed. 2013: Carter played 12 regular-season games (2 starts) for the Broncos and totaled 11 tackles (10 solo), one interception (0 yds.) and eight passes defensed in addition to a pair of special-teams stops... Appeared in two playoff games and contributed five tackles (4 solo) to go along with two passes defensed... Made his second NFL start and set a career high with four pass breakups that tied for the sixth-most in team history in a single game vs. Bal. (9/5)... Intercepted a pass and matched his career high with four pass breakups and one tackle for loss in Denver’s Week 2 win at NYG (9/15)... Set a career postseason high with four tackles and two pass breakups in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Carter set career highs in every category, finishing with 24 tackles, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, one fumble recovery and two defensive touchdowns (one fumble return, one interception return) in 15 regu- lar-season games... Totaled the most pass breakups (12) in the NFL by a non-starter and tied for third among undrafted players... Represented one of three players to return both an interception and fumble for a touchdown... Allowed the fewest completions (27) among NFL players targeted at least 60 times... Recorded the sixth-longest fumble return for a touchdown in team history (65 yds.) and became the 14th player in Broncos history to recover a fumble and intercept a pass in the same game at S.D. (10/15)... Intercepted Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s pass and returned it 40 yards for his second touchdown of the season at Car. (11/11)... Made a special-teams stop in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Carter played in Denver’s final three regular-season games and both playoff contests after spending two weeks on the club’s practice squad... Signed to the practice squad on Nov. 30... Contributed a special-teams tackle in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14). DENVER BRONCOS

2010: Carter was signed to New England’s practice squad on Sept. 7 after being waived/injured by Denver on Aug. 23... Spent the first 13 games of the season on the Patriots’ practice squad before being promoted to the active roster on Dec. 18... Played two games and contributed one solo tackle on the year. 2009: Carter entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 27 and played two games (1 start) for the club as a rookie, registering one solo tackle, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery... Added two stops on special teams... Joined defensive lineman Chris Baker and punter Britton Colquitt as one of three college free agents to play for Denver as a rookie in 2009... Spent the first 14 weeks of the year on Denver’s practice squad before he was signed to its active roster on Dec. 19... Made his NFL debut vs. Oak. (12/20) and recorded one solo tackle, one pass breakup, one fumble recovery and one special-teams stop... Started his first career game at Phi. (12/27) and had one special-teams tackle in that contest. COLLEGE: Carter started all 50 career games he played at Florida State University and totaled 139 tackles (104 solo), nine interceptions (173 yds.) and 26 pass breakups... Returned three interceptions and one fumble for touchdowns... Added nine career punt returns for 132 yards (14.7 avg.) with one touchdown... Started 33 consecutive games to end his collegiate career... Started all 13 games for FSU as a senior in 2008, earning second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors... Became the first player in Florida State history to return a blocked extra point and a blocked field goal for scores in the same game when he accomplished the feat as a sophomore against Clemson (9/16/06)... Named second-team freshman All-America and freshman All-ACC as a redshirt freshman in 2005, registering a team-high 12 pass breakups while starting all 13 games. PERSONAL: Carter attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla., where he was rated the No. 2 corner- back in the nation by Rivals.com and also saw time at quarterback and wide receiver... Father, Tony Sr., played basketball at Florida State... Carter received a bachelor’s degree in social science from Florida State and is working toward a second degree in political science from the school... Tony Lamar Carter Jr. was born on May 24, 1986, in Tallahassee, Fla. carter’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Denver 2 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 New England 2 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 15 0 20 4 24 0-0 2-55 12 0 1 1 1 0 12 2013 Denver 12 2 10 1 11 0-0 1-0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 3 0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 37 3 34 5 39 0-0 3-55 22 0 2 1 1 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2009 (2), 2012 (2), 2013 (2), TOTAL (6). carter’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 2 0 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 5 0 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). Carter’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at Oakland, 12/6/12 (4 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Interceptions — 1, three times, last at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (none). Interception return yards — 40 at Carolina, 11/11/12 (none). Passes Defensed — 4, twice, last at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (2 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Fumble recoveries — 1, twice, last at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Fumble return yards — 65 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). tony carter’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* INACTIVE Sep 21 at Seattle INACTIVE Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* INACTIVE Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* INACTIVE Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 3/0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

RYAN CLADY 78 Offensive Tackle 6-6 • 315 • 7TH YR. • BOISE STATE BORN: Sept. 6, 1986, in Long Beach, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Eisenhower High School, Rialto, Calif. ACQUIRED: Draft #1 (12th overall), 2008 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 7th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 89/89 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/3 CLADY AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year offensive tackle who opened all 82 regular-season games and three playoff contests he 78’S TROPHY CASE appeared in during his first six NFL seasons with Denver...... 2009, ‘11-12 • Before being placed on injured reserve two games into Pro Bowls (3) the 2013 season, Clady was just the fourth offensive All-Pro (First Team) ...... 2009, ‘12 lineman in NFL history to start every game (80) and make All-Pro (Second Team) ...... 2008 at least three Pro Bowls (3) during his first five seasons. • Joined cornerback Brandon Carr and quarterback Joe Flacco as the only players from the 2008 draft class to start every possible game from 2008-12. • Earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2012 and was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and PFW/PFWA after allowing the fewest sacks in the NFL (1.0) among 16-game starting tackles. • Selected to the 2012 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team for exhibiting exemplary football techniques for youth players to emulate. • Named to his second career Pro Bowl in 2011 after helping Denver lead the NFL with a team-record 164.5 yards per game on the ground. • Elected as Denver’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2010 after recovering from an offseason knee injury to start all 16 games. • Named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2009, making him only the fifth tackle since the 1970 NFL merger to earn that distinction by his second professional season. • Became just the 11th tackle in NFL history to receive Pro Bowl honors by his second season in 2009 when he was voted a starter for the league’s all-star contest. • Did not allow a full sack in his first 20 starts according to Stats Inc., marking the longest such streak by a tackle to begin his career since at least 1994. • Earned second-team All-Pro honors (Associated Press) while finishing third in NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2008 after helping Denver tie for first in the NFL in fewest sacks allowed (12) and rank second in the league in yards per game (395.8). • Became the first offensive lineman to be named Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in the five-year history of the award for his play vs. Kansas City (12/7/08). • Started 37 of his 39 career games played at Boise State University, where he earned first- team All-Western Athletic Conference honors during his final two seasons and was part of its undefeated team (13-0) in 2006. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (12th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/25/08; Placed on injured reserve by Denver 9/18/13.

2014: Clady started at left tackle all seven games and played 468 (98.7%) offensive snaps through the first seven weeks of the season. 2013: Clady injured his foot in Denver’s Week 2 win at NYG (9/15) and was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 18. 2012: Clady opened all 16 games for the fifth consecutive season and allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL (1.0)

CLADY'S FIRST HALF-DECADE IN THE NFL OFFENSIVE LINEMEN TO START EVERY GAME AND MAKE 3+ PRO BOWLS DURING FIRST FIVE NFL SEASONS Player Pos. Years Pro Bowls Ryan Clady, Den. T 2008-12 3 Joe Thomas, Cle. T 2007-11 5 Nick Mangold, NYJ C 2006-10 3 Joe DeLamielleure, Buf. G 1973-77 3 DENVER BRONCOS among starting tackles to earn his third career Pro Bowl selection... Named a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press and PFW/PFWA... Recognized as the offensive lineman of the week by Peter King of Sports Illustrated after playing on a unit that earned the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award for allowing zero sacks, one quarter- back hit and helping the team rush for 225 yards vs. N.O. (10/28). 2011: Clady opened all 16 regular-season games for the fourth consecutive season to begin his career and earned his second Pro Bowl selection... Opened both of Denver’s postseason contests... Helped the Broncos lead the NFL in rushing, setting a franchise record with 164.5 yards per game on the ground. 2010: Clady recovered from an offseason knee injury to start all 16 games for Denver and run his consecutive games started streak to 48 contests to begin his career... Named the Broncos’ recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for his heart and determination in rehabbing from his patella tendon injury. 2009: Clady earned the first Pro Bowl selection (starter) of his NFL career and was a consensus All-Pro, starting all 16 games at left tackle for the Broncos and not missing a snap for the second consecutive year... Became only the fifth tackle since the 1970 NFL merger to be named a first-team Associated Press All-Pro by his second pro- fessional season... Became just the 11th tackle in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors by his second professional season... Joined (1995-97) and Tony Jones (1998) as one of three tackles in Denver history to receive Pro Bowl honors... Also picked up All-Pro recognition from Pro Football Weekly/PFWA, The Sporting News and ESPN.com... Named to the inaugural USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team... Did not give up a full sack in Denver’s first four games, extending his streak without giving up a full sack to his first 20 career starts to mark the longest such streak by a tackle to begin his career since at least 1994 (Stats Inc.)... Penalized only once for holding on the year. 2008: Selected by the Broncos in the first round (12th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Clady started all 16 games and played every offensive snap for Denver at left tackle as a rookie... Named a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press... Finished third in the Associated Press’ NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting and received all-rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly/PFWA and The Sporting News... Also named All-AFC by Pro Football Weekly/PFWA and All-Joe by USA Today... Became the first offensive lineman to be named Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in the five-year history of the award for his play vs. K.C. (12/7)... Credited with allowing the fewest sacks (0.5) among all 16-game starting tackles in the NFL according to Stats Inc.... Called for just three penalties (2 false start, 1 holding) on the year... One of three rookies in the NFL to start every game at left tackle, joining (Miami) and (Houston)... Helped Denver tie for first in the league in sacks allowed with a franchise record-low 12 and rank second in the league in total offense (395.8 ypg.)... Blocked for a Denver offense that ranked third in the NFL in yards per rush (4.8) despite placing a league-high seven running backs on injured reserve. COLLEGE: Clady played 39 career games (37 starts) in three seasons at Boise State University, where he earned first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors during his final two years at left tackle... Received first-team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association and The Sporting News while earning second-team recognition from the Walter Camp Football Foundation as a junior... Helped Boise State become the only undefeated major team in the country (13-0) en route to a final ranking of No. 5 (Associated Press) after its Fiesta Bowl win against Oklahoma in 2006... Started at right tackle as a redshirt freshman after competing along the defensive line on Boise State’s scout team as a true freshman. PERSONAL: Clady received first-team All-Citrus Belt League honors as well as first-team all-county and All- CIF recognition as a defensive lineman at Eisenhower High School in Rialto, Calif.... Registered 60 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior... Brother, Chris, lettered as a defensive lineman at Colorado State University-Pueblo in 2009... Majored in communications at Boise State... Is the son of Ross Clady... Ryan Clady was born on Sept. 6, 1986, in Long Beach, Calif. clady’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2008 Denver 16 16 2009 Denver 16 16 2010 Denver 16 16 2011 Denver 16 16 2012 Denver 16 16 2013 Denver 2 2 2014 Denver 7 7 CAREER TOTALS 89 89 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2008 (1), 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2014 (1), TOTAL (4). clady’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 2 2 2012 Denver 1 1 CAREER TOTALS 3 3 DENVER BRONCOS

CHRIS CLARK 7755 offensive tackle 6-5 • 305 • 6TH YR. • SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI BORN: Oct. 1, 1985, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: McDonogh 35 High School, New Orleans ACQUIRED: Waivers (Minnesota), 2010 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 63/25 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/3 CLARK AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year offensive tackle who appeared in 56 games (20 starts) with Denver during the last four seasons (2010-13) after two years competing on Minnesota’s practice squad. • Started 14 regular-season games and three playoff contests at left tackle in place of injured All- Pro Ryan Clady in 2013 as part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL. • Saw action in 43 combined regular season and playoff games for the Broncos from 2010-12 and made six starts at tight end while playing in the team’s jumbo packages on offense. • Spent the 2008 and ‘09 seasons on the Vikings’ practice squad after competing in Tampa Bay’s training camp as a rookie in ‘08. • Started every game at left tackle during his final three seasons at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning All-Conference USA recognition following his senior year. • Played in the New Orleans High School All-Star Game and was named an All-District offensive guard as a senior at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans. • Assigned to the Broncos via waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 5, 2010. • Entered the NFL with Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 2, 2008. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent 5/2/08; Waived by Tampa Bay 8/30/08; Signed by Minnesota (practice squad) 9/10/08; Signed by Minnesota to a future contract 1/7/09; Waived by Minnesota 9/5/09; Signed by Minnesota (practice squad) 9/7/09; Signed by Minnesota to a future contract 1/25/10; Waived by Minnesota 9/4/10; Claimed off waivers by Denver 9/5/10.

2014: Clark started and lined up on all 346 offensive snaps in the first five games of the season. 2013: Clark appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the third consecutive season and set a career high with 14 starts at left tackle in place of injured All-Pro Ryan Clady... Started all three postseason contests... Was part of an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL, as well as the most games allowing zero sacks (6)... Opened his first career game at left tackle in Denver’s Week 3 win vs. Oak. (9/23)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17). 2012: Clark appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the second consecutive season, seeing action in 63 snaps on offense and 88 plays on special teams. 2011: Clark played all 16 regular-season games (6 starts) and both playoff contests for Denver, seeing time on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end on offense. 2010: Clark played in Denver’s final eight games (0 starts) after being assigned to the Broncos off waivers from Minnesota on Sept. 5... Played primarily on special teams and on Denver’s goal-line and short-yardage pack- ages... Made his NFL debut vs. K.C. (11/14), lining up as an eligible tackle on quarterback Tim Tebow’s 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. 2009: Clark spent the 2009 season on Minnesota’s practice squad. 2008: Clark, who entered the NFL as a college free agent with Tampa Bay on May 2, competed with the Buccaneers during training camp before being waived and spending his rookie season on Minnesota’s practice squad. COLLEGE: Clark played 48 games (39 starts) at the University of Southern Mississippi, opening every contest during his final three seasons at left tackle (30 starts) and left guard (9 starts)... Earned All-Conference USA honors following his junior and senior seasons as the Golden Eagles posted more than 2,000 rushing yards in both campaigns... Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2004. PERSONAL: Clark received all-district distinction at offensive guard and played in the 2002 New Orleans High School All-Star Game following his senior season at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans... Won district and regional titles in shot put and discus as a prep senior... Chris Clark was born on Oct. 1, 1985, in New Orleans. DENVER BRONCOS

cLARK’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2008 Minnesota PRACTICE SQUAD 2009 Minnesota PRACTICE SQUAD 2010 Denver 8 0 2011 Denver 16 6 2012 Denver 16 0 2013 Denver 16 14 2014 Denver 7 5 CAREER TOTALS 63 25 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). cLARK’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 2 0 2012 Denver 1 0 2013 Denver 3 3 CAREER TOTALS 6 3 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1).

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BRITTON COLQUITT 4 punter 6-3 • 205 • 6TH YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: March 20, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn. HIGH SCHOOL: Bearden High School, Knoxville, Tenn. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2009 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 6th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 71/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/0 COLQUITT AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year punter who is the franchise career leader in gross (45.8) and net (39.6) punting average (min. 100 punts). • Broke his own franchise record with a 42.1 net punting average in 2012 that ranked third in the NFL, while ranking second in the league holding opponents to a 6.0-yard return average. • Established Broncos single-season records in both gross (47.4) and net (40.2) punting average in 2011. • Became just the third player in NFL history to post a 50-yard gross average and a 43-yard net average during a single month (min. 20 att.) when he averaged 50.3 gross yards and 43.5 net yards per punt in October 2011. • Tied for the NFL lead with six games grossing 50 or more yards in 2010, while posting the 10th-highest gross punting average (44.6) in team annals. • Punted five times for 281 yards at Arizona (12/12/10) to mark the highest single-game average (56.2) for a road game in franchise history. • Completed brief stints on the Broncos’ active roster and Miami’s practice squad as a rookie in 2009. • Joined by Kansas City’s Dustin Colquitt as the first pair of brothers to punt in the NFL at the same time since 1941 (George and Wes McAfee). • Averaged 42.6 yards on 209 career punts at the University of Tennessee, where he was a two-time All-Southeastern Conference selection and also handled kickoff duties. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 27, 2009. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/27/09; Waived by Denver 9/1/09; Signed by Miami (practice squad) 12/22/09; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/30/09.

2014: Colquitt punted a season-high eight times for 378 yards (47.3 avg./42.8 net) with three punts inside the 20 at Sea. (9/21)... Notched a season-long 60-yard punt vs. Ari. (10/5). 2013: Colquitt played all 16 regular-season games and punted 65 times for 2,893 yards (44.5 gross / 38.8 net)... Recorded just three touchbacks to represent a personal best and tie for the sixth-fewest in the NFL... Punted in all three postseason games for the Broncos... Tied a career high by placing five punts inside the 20-yard line vs. Bal. (9/5)... Punted three times and placed two punts inside the 20, while only allowing one return for zero yards at K.C. (12/1)... Held for Matt Prater’s NFL-record 64-yard field goal vs. Ten. (12/8). 2012: Colquitt played all 16 games and ranked third in the NFL with a 42.1 net average to break his own team record from the previous season... Punted 67 times for 3,099 yards (46.3 avg.) with 27 placed inside the 20 and just four touchbacks... Allowed just 6.0 yards per return to rank second in the NFL... Launched a career-long 67-yard punt at Atl. (9/17)... Set postseason career highs with a 48.8 gross average and 44.4 net average with three of his five punts downed inside the 20 in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Colquitt set franchise single-season records for gross (47.4) and net (40.2) average after punting 101 times for 4,783 yards with 33 kicks placed inside the 20-yard line... Averaged 51.5 yards on 36 punts from Denver’s own 25-yard line and in... Kicked in both of Denver’s postseason games, punting 11 times for 436

COLQUITT'S FRANCHISE PUNTING RECORDS HIGHEST GROSS PUNTING AVG., BRONCOS HISTORY HIGHEST NET PUNTING AVG., BRONCOS HISTORY Player Year Gross Avg. Player Year Net Avg. 1. Britton Colquitt 2011 47.4 1. Britton Colquitt 2012 42.1 2. 1998 46.9 2. Britton Colquitt 2011 40.2 3. Todd Sauerbrun 2007 46.8 3. Mike Horan 1990 38.9 4. Brett Kern 2009 46.7 4. Tom Rouen 1997 38.1 5. Tom Rouen 1999 46.5 5. Todd Sauerbrun 2005 38.0 DENVER BRONCOS yards (39.6 gross / 37.1 net) with two punts inside the 20... Posted the second-highest single-game net punting average (51.0) on six punts vs. Cin. (9/18)... Averaged 50.3 gross yards and 43.5 net yards per punt in October to become just the third player in NFL history to post a 50-yard gross average and a 43-yard net average during a single month... Placed a career-high five punts inside the 20-yard line in Denver’s season finale vs. K.C. (1/1). 2010: Colquitt played all 16 games and ranked fifth in the AFC and 11th in the NFL with a 44.6-yard gross aver- age... Punted 86 times for 3,838 yards (44.6 gross / 36.6 net) with 19 punts placed inside the 20-yard line... Tied for the NFL lead with six games recording a gross average of 50-plus yards... Registered a 56.2 gross average at Ari. (12/12) to mark the third-highest total in franchise history (highest on the road). 2009: Colquitt, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 27, was waived by the club at the conclusion of training camp... Signed to Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 22 before Denver signed him to its active roster on Dec. 30... Declared inactive for the Broncos’ season finale vs. K.C. (1/3). COLLEGE: Colquitt played 43 career games at Tennessee, punting 209 times for 8,897 yards (42.6 avg.) with 73 punts placed inside the 20-yard line while also handling kickoff duties... Only had one punt blocked at Tennessee... Earned All-Southeastern Conference honors twice... Played seven games as a senior in 2008, punting 42 times for 1,821 yards (43.4 avg.) with 13 punts placed inside the 20-yard line and a 71-yard long... Saw time in all 13 games for the Volunteers as a junior in 2007 and averaged 41.6 yards per punt (62-2,579) to earn second-team All-SEC honors... Ranked seventh in the nation and second in the SEC with a 44.9-yard punting average (46-2,066) as a sophomore in 2006 to earn consensus first-team All-SEC honors... Placed fourth in school history with his 44.9-yard punting average. PERSONAL: Colquitt received all-state honors as a junior and senior at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tenn., where he kicked and punted... Also lettered in soccer in high school, helping Bearden to a No. 1 national ranking and a state championship as a junior (25-0 record)... Father (Craig), brother (Dustin) and uncle (Jimmy) all punt- ed for Tennessee... Craig Colquitt won two Super Bowl rings as the Steelers’ punter from 1978-84, Dustin Colquitt punts for the Chiefs and Jimmy Colquitt punted for the Seahawks in 1985... Majored in mechanical engineering at Tennessee... Britton Colquitt was born on March 20, 1985, in Knoxville, Tenn. COLQUITT’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. 2009 Den./Mia. 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 — 0 2010 Denver 16 0 86 3,835 44.6 36.6 7 19 63 0 2011 Denver 16 0 101 4,783 47.4 40.2 7 33 66 0 2012 Denver 16 0 67 3,099 46.3 42.1 4 27 67 0 2013 Denver 16 0 65 2,893 44.5 38.8 3 23 60 1 2014 Denver 7 0 36 1,628 45.2 42.5 0 14 60 0 CAREER TOTALS 71 0 355 16,244 45.8 39.6 21 116 67 1 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2010 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). Kickoffs — 2010 (1 for 69 yds., 69.0 avg.), TOTAL (1 for 69 yds., 69.0 avg.). COLQUITT’s POstSeason Record Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. 2011 Denver 2 0 11 436 39.6 37.1 0 2 50 0 2012 Denver 1 0 5 244 48.8 44.4 0 3 59 0 2013 Denver 3 0 3 108 36.0 29.3 1 1 48 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 0 19 788 41.5 37.8 1 6 59 0 COLQUITT’s Single-Game Highs (postseason in parentheses) Punts — 9, four times, last vs. Kansas City, 1/1/12 (7 at New England, 1/14/12). Gross punt average — 56.2 at Arizona, 12/12/10 (48.8 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Net punt average — 51.0 vs. Cincinnati, 9/18/11 (44.4 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest punt — 67 at Atlanta, 9/17/12 (59 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Punts inside the 20 — 5, twice, last vs. Baltimore, 9/5/13 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13).

BRITTON COLQUITT’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (5-1) puntING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. Net. TB In 20 LG Blk. Opp. Ret. Ret. Yds. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 5 234 46.8 42.0 0 1 53 0 5 24 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 3 132 44.0 43.3 0 1 53 0 2 2 Sep 21 at Seattle P 8 378 47.3 42.8 0 3 58 0 5 36 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 4 199 49.8 48.0 0 2 60 0 2 7 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 8 352 44.0 41.8 0 2 53 0 4 18 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 4 171 42.8 41.8 0 2 46 0 1 4 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 4 162 40.5 39.0 0 3 49 0 1 6 Regular Season Totals 7/0 36 1,628 45.2 42.5 0 14 60 0 20 97 DENVER BRONCOS

PAUL CORNICK 7711 offensive tackle 6-6 • 310 • 1ST YR. • NORTH DAKOTA STATE BORN: March 15, 1989, in Orono, Minn. HIGH SCHOOL: Orono (Minn.) High School ACQUIRED: Practice Squad Signee, 2012 NFL YEAR: 1st • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/2 CORNICK AT A GLANCE: • A first-year offensive tackle who competed on Denver’s practice squad from 2012-13 after being signed to the unit on Dec. 10, 2012 • Entered the NFL with the N.Y. Jets as a college free agent on July 12, 2012, and spent the first four weeks of his rookie season on the club’s practice squad • Helped lead North Dakota State to its first Football Championship Series title as a senior in 2011 and earned consensus first-team All-America honors • Graded out to 96.5 percent at tackle and compiled 102 knockdown blocks while allowing just one sack and no quarterback hurries. • Joined the Broncos’ practice squad on Dec. 10, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Broncos’ practice squad 12/10/12; Signed to future contract 1/15/13; Signed to Broncos’ practice squad 9/1/13; Signed to Denver Broncos 2/4/14.

2014: Cornick made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) on special teams... Made his first career start vs. S.F. (10/19).. Played all 128 offensive snaps in his first two career starts. COLLEGE: Helped lead North Dakota State to its first Football Championship Series title as a senior in 2011 and earned consensus first-team All-America honors... Graded out to 96.5 percent at tackle and compiled 102 knockdown blocks while allowing just one sack and no quarterback hurries... Opened all 14 games as a junior in 2010, including a dozen starts at right guard, and garnered second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference recognition... Appeared in all 11 games (1 start) as a sophomore in 2009 after seeing action in eight contests during his 2008 redshirt freshman campaign. PERSONAL: Played defensive line at Orono (Minn.) High School, where he was an all-conference pick and team Defensive MVP for the 7-4 Spartans as a senior... Collected 141 tackles, 16 sacks and three forced fumbles over his final two prep seasons... His father, Jim Cornick, played college baseball for Army (1970-73)... Paul Cornick was born on March 15, 1989. CORNICK’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 7 2 CAREER TOTALS 7 2 DENVER BRONCOS

ORLANDO FRANKLIN 74 offensive Guard 6-7 • 320 • 4TH YR. • MIAMI BORN: Dec. 16, 1987, in Kingston, Jamaica HIGH SCHOOL: Atlantic High School, Delray Beach, Fla. ACQUIRED: Draft #2b (46th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 54/54 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/6 FRANKLIN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year player who started 47 regular-season games and six playoff contests at right tackle during his first three NFL seasons. • Allowed the fewest sacks (3.5) in the NFL among 16-game starting right tackles in 2012. • Became the first right tackle and just the sixth offensive lineman overall in team history to start every regular-season game as a rookie in 2011. • Named to the All-Rookie Team by Football Outsiders after opening all 16 regular-season contests and playing in 98.2 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in 2011 while helping the club lead the NFL in rushing with a franchise-record 164.5 yards per game on the ground. • Played 51 games (39 starts) at left guard and left tackle during his career at the University of Miami, twice earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition. • Voted the Miami Sports Hall of Fame Unsung Hero and was a second-team All-ACC selection following his senior season in 2010 when he led the Hurricanes with 61 pancake blocks to go along with 16 cut blocks. • Grew up in Toronto, Canada and played two seasons of before moving to Florida to receive college recruiting attention. • Lived in Jamaica until the age of 3 before moving to Canada. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (46th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/27/11.

2014: Franklin started and played all 474 offensive snaps in the first seven games of the season... Has not allowed any sacks this season. 2013: Franklin started 15 regular-season games and three playoff contests at right tackle for the Broncos in 2013... Was part of an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL as well as the most games allowing zero sacks (6)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17)... Helped a unit that did not allow a sack or a quarterback hit in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Franklin started all 16 regular-season games for the second consecutive season to start his career and tied for third among 16-game-starting tackles with just 3.5 sacks allowed (first among right tackles)... Blocked for an offensive line that gave up the second-fewest sacks (21) in the NFL. 2011: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (46th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Franklin opened all 16 regular-season games and both playoff contests for the Broncos at right tackle... Earned all-rookie honors from Football Outsiders after playing in 98.2 of the team’s offensive snaps and blocking for a rushing attack that ranked first in the league with a team-record 164.5 yards per game. COLLEGE: Franklin played 51 career games (39 starts) at the University of Miami at left guard and left tackle, earning All-Atlantic Coast Conference recognition following his final two seasons... Led the team with 61 pancake blocks and 16 cut blocks his senior season and received the Miami Sports Hall of Fame Unsung Hero Award as the Hurricanes ranked first in the ACC with a school-record 5,477 yards of total offense (421.3 ypg.)... Graded out

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FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED, 16-GAME STARTING TACKLES, NFL, 2012 (Stats Inc.) Player Pos. GS No. 1. Ryan Clady, Den. LT 16 1.0 2. Max Starks, Pit. LT 16 3.0 3. Orlando Franklin, Den. RT 16 3.5 Sam Baker, Atl. LT 16 3.5 Nate Solder, N.E. LT 16 3.5 DENVER BRONCOS

FRANKLIN STARTS EVERY GAME AS A ROOKIE ROOKIE OFFENSIVE LINEMEN TO START EVERY REGULAR-SEASON GAME, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Pos. Year Orlando Franklin RT 2011 J.D. Walton C 2010 Ryan Clady LT 2008 Russell Freeman LT 1992 Tom Glassic LG 1976 Claudie Minor LT 1974 to 95 percent as a junior while opening 11 contests at left guard and two games at left tackle... Started 11-of-13 games played as a sophomore and saw time in 12 contests (3 starts) as a true freshman in 2007 to share the school’s Rookie of the Year Award. PERSONAL: Franklin allowed zero sacks as a senior in his only season at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Fla., where he was rated as the No. 2 offensive tackle on the Florida Times-Union Super 75 Team... Played two seasons of high school football in Toronto, Canada before relocating to Florida to receive recruiting attention... Grew up in Toronto after moving from Jamaica at the age of 3... Orlando Franklin was born on Dec. 16, 1987, in Kingston, Jamaica. FRANKLIN’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 16 16 2012 Denver 16 16 2013 Denver 15 15 2014 Denver 7 7 CAREER TOTALS 54 54 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumbles — 2011 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FR). Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), 2012 (3), 2013 (2), TOTAL (6). FRANKLIN’S postSeason Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 2 2 2012 Denver 1 1 2013 Denver 3 3 CAREER TOTALS 6 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2013 (1) TOTAL (1). DENVER BRONCOS

BEN GARLAND 6633 offensive guard 6-5 • 308 • 1ST YR. • AIR FORCE BORN: April 6, 1988, in Grand Junction, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Central High School, Grand Junction, Colo. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2010 NFL YEAR: 1st • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 GARLAND AT A GLANCE: • A first-year offensive guard who spent the 2012 and 2013 seasons on the practice squad with the Denver Broncos. • Competed as a defensive lineman on the club’s practice squad in 2012 before making the switch to offensive guard. • Spent the 2010 preseason with the Broncos before spending 2010-11 on Denver’s reserve/ military list while fulfilling his obligations to the Air Force Academy. • Joined the Broncos as a college free agent on April 30, 2010. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by the Broncos as a college free agent 4/30/10; Placed on reserve/military 9/4/10; Signed to the Broncos practice squad 9/1/12; Signed to future contract with Broncos 1/15/12; Signed to the practice squad 9/1/13; Signed to the Broncos 2/14/14.

COLLEGE: Garland totaled 115 tackles (52 solo), 11.5 sacks (66 yds.), three forced fumbles and two blocked kicks in 39 career games (34 starts) for the Air Force Falcons... Opened all 13 contests as a senior and totaled 45 tackles (21 solo) and 4.5 sacks (30 yds.) to earn second-team All-Mountain West Conference honors from the league coaches... Started all 13 games at nose guard as a junior and placed fourth on Air Force with 7.5 tackles for a loss (28 yds.) while adding 39 total stops and four sacks... Played all 13 games (8 starts) as a sophomore and finished second among the team’s defensive linemen with 31 tackles (15 solo)... Played four games as a true freshman for the Falcons. PERSONAL: Garland earned first-team all-state honors in football as a senior at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo., and played one year of basketball at the school... Sworn into the Colorado Air National Guard on May 31, 2012, where he currently works as a public affairs officer and was promoted to the rank of captain... Served as an element leader in Cadet Squadron 27 at Air Force and majored in systems engineering... Ben Garland was born on April 6, 1988, in Grand Junction, Colo. Garland’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

VIRGIL GREEN 8855 tight end 6-5 • 255 • 4TH YR. • NEVADA BORN: Aug. 3, 1988, in Tulare, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Tulare Union (Calif.) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #7a (204th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 50/11 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/1 GREEN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year tight end who played 43 regular-season games (8 starts) and six playoff con- tests (1 start) during his first three years in the league. • Appeared in every game for the Broncos in 2013 and recorded nine receptions for 45 yards (5.0 avg.). • Saw action in 176 snaps on offense in 2012, catching five passes for 63 yards (12.6 avg.), while participating in an additional 202 plays on special teams. • Played 15 regular-season games (3 starts) and both playoff contests (1 start) for the Broncos as a rookie in 2011. • Contributed mostly as a blocking tight end for Denver’s league-leading rushing offense (164.5 ypg.) in 2011 in addition to catching three passes for 24 yards (8.0 avg.) and totaling three tackles as a mainstay on special teams. • Played 50 career games (34 starts) for the University of Nevada and helped the Wolf Pack average 500.2 yards per game during his four-year career (2007-10) to rank third in the nation in that period. • Secured first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors following his senior cam- paign at Nevada in which he totaled a career-high 35 receptions for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) with five touchdowns. • Named Nevada’s Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year as a junior in 2009 in addition to being selected to the All-WAC second team. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Carolina as a draft choice 7/29/11; Waived by Carolina 8/31/13; Signed by Carolina 9/11/13; Waived by Carolina 11/12/13; Signed by Denver 11/27/13.

2014: Green started and recorded one reception for 10 yards and had a rush attempt at Sea. (9/21) before leaving the game with a concussion in the first half. 2013: Green played all 16 regular-season games (3 starts) for the first time in his career and caught a per- sonal-best nine passes for 45 yards (5.0 avg.)... Finished with three special-teams stops... Appeared in all three playoff games, carrying the ball once for six yards. 2012: Green played 12 regular-season games (2 starts) for the Broncos, setting career highs with five catches for 63 yards (12.6 avg.)... Caught a career-best three passes for 44 yards, including a long of 28 yards, vs. N.O. (10/28)... Recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter vs. S.D. (11/18). 2011: Selected by Denver in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Green played 15 regu- lar-season games (3 starts) and contributed three catches for 24 yards (8.0 avg.) in addition to blocking for the league’s No. 1 rushing attack (164.5 ypg.)... Logged the fourth-most plays on special teams for the Broncos and totaled three tackles on those units... Played in both of Denver’s postseason contests, including a start in the Broncos AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14). COLLEGE: Green played 50 career games (34 starts) at the University of Nevada and totaled 72 receptions for 939 yards (13.0 avg.) with 11 touchdowns while helping the Wolf Pack rank fifth in the nation with 500.2 total yards per game from 2007-10... Recorded a personal-best 35 catches for 515 yards (14.7 avg.) with five touchdowns in his senior campaign to earn first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors... Named the Nevada Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year as a junior in 2009 in addition to being selected to the All-WAC second team. PERSONAL: Green totaled 61 receptions for 1,014 yards (16.6 avg.) with 12 touchdowns during his career at Tulare Union (Calif.) High School, where he earned first-team All-East Yosemite League honors following his senior season... Lettered four years in basketball and another in track and field... Majored in general studies at Nevada... Virgil Leo Green was born on Aug. 3, 1988, in Tulare, Calif. DENVER BRONCOS

green’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 15 3 3 24 8.0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 12 2 5 63 12.6 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 3 9 45 5.0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2914 Denver 7 3 2 18 9.0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 50 11 19 150 7.9 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (3), 2012 (1), 2013 (3), 2014 (2), TOTAL (9). Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). Rushing — 2014 (2 rush, 3 yards), TOTAL (2 rush, 3 yards). green’S POstSeason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 2 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 1 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushed once for 6 yards vs. New England, 1/19/14. green’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 3 vs. New Orleans, 10/28/12 (1 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Receiving yards — 44 vs. New Orleans, 10/28/12 (3 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Longest reception — 28 vs. New Orleans, 10/28/12 (3 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Receiving touch- downs — None (none). virgil green’S Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (5-1) RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/3 2 18 9.0 10 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2 rush, 3 yards, Special teams tackles - 2. DENVER BRONCOS

CHRIS HARRIS JR. 25 cornerback 5-10 • 199 • 4TH YR. • KANSAS BORN: June 18, 1989, in Bixby, Okla. HIGH SCHOOL: Bixby (Okla.) High School ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 54/38 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/3 HARRIS JR. AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year cornerback who played 47 regular-season games (31 starts) in his first three NFL campaigns, totaling seven interceptions and 31 passes defensed during that span. • Tied for the team lead with three interceptions and ranked second among the Broncos’ defen- sive backs with 65 tackles in 2013. • Emerged as a regular starter for the Broncos in 2012, opening the final 12 games of the reg- ular season and allowing the fifth-fewest receiving yards (400) and tying for the eighth-fewest completions allowed (35) in the NFL among players targeted at least 60 times. • Represented one of just two defensive backs in the league in 2012 to record multiple interceptions (3) and sacks (2.5), while returning two of his picks for touchdowns to tie the franchise single-season record. • Recorded longest interception return for a touchdown in Broncos history with his 98-yard pick-six at Baltimore (12/16/12). • Posted his first career multiple-interception game and his first career touchdown on a 46-yard interception return to seal Denver’s win at San Diego (10/15/12). • Played all 16 regular-season games (4 starts) and two playoff contests (1 start) as a rookie in 2011 after becoming the 13th college free agent since 1997 to make Denver’s active roster out of training camp. • Named to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team by the PFW/PFWA and Football Outsiders after rank- ing first among NFL rookie defensive backs (fourth on the Broncos) with 65 tackles (56 solo) to go along with one interception (15 yds.), six passes defensed and six special-teams stops. • Recognized as the recipient of the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award in 2013 given annually to the Bronco who best exemplifies Williams’ enthusiasm, cooperation and honesty while dealing with members of the press. • Played 50 games (41 starts) for the and finished his career ranked third among defensive backs with 290 tackles (197 solo) in addition to four sacks (21 yds.) and three interceptions (11 yds.). • Saw time at safety and cornerback as a senior captain for the Jayhawks, earning KU Defensive Back of the Year honors. • Started 10 games as a true freshman at Kansas and garnered Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year accolades as well as honorable mention Freshman All-America recognition. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on July 27, 2011. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 7/27/11. Placed in injured reserve (knee) by Denver 1/14/14.

2014: Harris Jr. recorded his 200th career tackle vs. Kansas City (9/14), finished the game with six solo tackles, with two tackles for a loss... Notched his first interception of the season in the fourth quarter at Sea. (9/21) and returned it for 13 yards to the Seattle 19-yard line, which set up a 5-play touchdown drive... Recorded a career-high four passes defensed and allowed zero receptions vs. Ari. (10/5), which led the NFL for Week 5... Played all 62 defensive snaps vs. S.D. (10/23)... Intercepted QB Philip Rivers on third-and-11 in the third quarter vs. S.D. (10/23) to set up a scoring drive that extended the Broncos’ lead to 21-7. 2013: Harris Jr. played all 16 regular-season games (15 starts) and matched his career high with 65 tackles to rank second among Broncos defensive backs... Tied for the team lead with three interceptions and set a new career mark with 14 pass breakups... Saw action in one playoff game for the Broncos before a season-ending knee injury... Made a diving interception of a Joe Flacco pass vs. Bal. (9/5) that led to a Broncos touchdown... Became the first player since Champ Bailey in 2009 to record interceptions in back-to-back games when he picked off a pass from Eli Manning in the fourth quarter at NYG (9/15)... Led the team with a career-best 11 DENVER BRONCOS tackles vs. Jac. (10/13)... Tied for the team lead with six tackles and added a career-best three pass breakups at K.C. (12/1)... Suffered a torn ACL in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12) and was placed on injured reserve on Jan. 14. 2012: Harris Jr. played 15 games in the regular season, opening a career-high 12 contests and tying for the team lead with three interceptions—two of them returned for touchdowns—and nine passes defensed... Added 61 tackles (51 solo) and 2.5 sacks (17.5 yds.) as one of just two defensive backs in the NFL to post multiple interceptions and sacks... Ranked fifth in the NFL in receiving yards allowed (400) and tied for the eighth-fewest completions (35) allowed among players with at least 60 defensive targets... Finished fifth in the league with his 144 interception return yards to represent the fourth-highest single-season total in franchise history... Missed Denver’s Week 2 contest at Atl. (9/17) with an ankle injury... Recorded his first career multiple-interception game and his first career touchdown on a 46-yard interception return to cap Denver’s 24-point comeback at S.D. (10/15)... Sacked Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and led the Broncos with seven tackles while seeing time at outside cornerback, nickel corner, and safety at Car. (11/11)... Intercepted Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco and returned it a franchise-record 98 yards for a touchdown in addition to holding wide receiver without a catch for the first time in 106 games at Bal. (12/16)... Tied a franchise postseason record with four pass breakups in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Harris Jr., who entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on July 27, played all 16 regular-sea- son games (4 starts) as a rookie and finished fifth on the club (first among NFL rookie defensive backs) with 65 tackles (56 solo) to go along with one interception (15 yds.) and six passes defensed... Ranked fifth on the Broncos with six special-teams stops... Played in both of Denver’s postseason contests, including a start in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14), and tied for third on the team with 13 tackles (7 solo)... Named to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team by the PFW/PFWA and Football Outsiders. COLLEGE: Harris Jr. finished his career at the University of Kansas ranked third among defensive backs with 290 tackles (197 solo) and added four sacks (21 yds.) and three interceptions (11 yds.) for the Jayhawks... Played 50 career games (41 starts), seeing time at cornerback and safety... Named KU Defensive Back of the Year as a senior and was selected as the co-recipient of Kansas’ Don Fambrough Award for unselfishness following his junior campaign... Opened 10 games as a true freshman for Kansas in 2007 and was tabbed as the Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year in addition to receiving honorable mention Freshman All-America recognition. PERSONAL: Harris Jr. attended Bixby (Okla.) High School, where he was an all-state defensive back and was named district player of the year as a senior in 2006... Lettered in basketball and track and was a member of the academic state champion teams during his final two prep seasons... Majored in social psychology at Kansas... Chris Harris was born on June 18, 1989, in Bixby, Okla. harris Jr.’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 16 4 56 9 65 0-0 1-15 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 15 12 51 10 61 2.5-17.5 3-144 9 0 0 2 0 0 12 2013 Denver 16 15 58 7 65 0-0 3-1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 20 2 22 0-0 2-14 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 54 38 185 28 213 2.5-17.5 9-174 40 0 0 2 0 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (6), TOTAL (6). Special teams fumbles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). harris Jr.’s POSTSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 1 7 6 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 1 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 1 1 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 3 12 6 18 0-0 0-0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 harris Jr.’Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 11 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (8 at New England, 1/14/12). Interceptions — 2 at San Diego, 10/15/12 (none). Interception return yards — 98 at Baltimore, 12/16/12 (none). Passes defensed — 4 vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (4 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — 1, twice, last at Carolina 11/11/12 (none). Sack yards — 11 vs. Oakland, 9/30/12 (none). chris harris Jr.’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 6 0 6 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 1 3 0-0 1-13 1 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 3 1 4 0-0 1-1 1 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 20 2 22 0-0 2-14 11 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

RONNIE HILLMAN 2233 running back 5-10 • 195 • 3RD YR. • SAN DIEGO STATE BORN: Sept. 14, 1991, in Long Beach, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: La Habra (Calif.) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #3 (67th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 29/2 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/0 HILLMAN AT A GLANCE: • A third-year running back who appeared in 24 regular-season games during his first two seasons while totaling 548 yards rushing on 140 carries (3.9 avg.) during that span. • Finished third on the Broncos with 330 rushing yards and one touchdown as the NFL’s youngest player in 2012. • Recorded a Broncos postseason rookie-record 22 carries for 83 yards (3.8 avg.) in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Baltimore (1/12/13). • Played 26 games (20 starts) at San Diego State University and finished third in school history with 3,243 yards rushing in just two seasons with the Aztecs. • Totaled 15 100-yard rushing games and three 200-yard outputs to go along with 36 rushing scores during his collegiate career at SDSU. • Received first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors following both of his seasons in addition to being selected as the MWC Freshman of the Year in 2010. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (67th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/24/12.

2014: Hillman made his season debut at Sea. (9/21) recording two rushes and one reception for 7 yards... Rushed for a career-highs 24 carries and 100 yards (4.2 avg.) at NYJ (10/12) in his first career start to become just the fourth player in team history to reach the century mark in his first NFL start... Notched his first career multiple-touchdown game with two rushing scores on Sunday Night Football vs. S.F. (10/19)... Recorded a career-high 109 yards (5.5 avg.) on 20 carries vs. S.D. (10/23). 2013: Hillman played 10 regular-season games and totaled 55 carries for 218 yards (4.0 avg.) for the Broncos in 2013... Averaged 7.3 yards per carry, rushing nine times for a game-high 66 yards on Monday Night Football vs. Oak. (9/23)... Posted a career-best four catches for 42 yards at Dal. (10/6). 2012: Hillman was selected by the Broncos in the third round (67th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Hillman played 14 regular-season games and finished third on the team with 330 rushing yards and one touchdown on 85 carries... Made his NFL debut, registering two carries for seven yards and one catch for one yard vs. Hou. (9/23)... Set career marks with 14 carries for 86 yards (6.1 avg.) and a long of 31 vs. N.O. (10/28)... Scored his first career touchdown on a 5-yard run at Car. (11/11)... Ran the ball a team-high 12 times, totaling 59 yards of offense vs. S.D. (11/18)... Had a career high with 15 carries at Bal. (12/16)... Relieved injured starter Knowshon Moreno in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) and totaled 83 yards on 22 carries (3.8 avg.) to mark the most attempts by a Broncos rookie in postseason history. COLLEGE: Hillman saw action in 26 games (20 starts) at San Diego State University and ranked third in school history with 3,243 yards rushing in just two seasons with the Aztecs... Accounted for 15 100-yard rushing games and three 200-yard outputs, while scoring 36 rushing touchdowns... Named first-team All-Mountain West Conference as a redshirt sophomore in 2011 after rushing for a career-high 1,711 yards and 19 touchdowns on 311 carries (5.5 avg.) and earning MWC Player of the Week honors on three occasions... Ranked fourth in the NCAA in rushing (131.6 ypg) and ninth in scoring (9.2 ppg) in 2011... Selected as the MWC Freshman of the Year in 2010 after totaling 262 carries for 1,532 yards (5.8 avg.) with 17 touchdowns. PERSONAL: Hillman attended La Habra (Calif.) High School, where as a senior he led his team to the 2008 CIF Southern Section Southwest Division title after rushing for 1,251 yards and 14 touchdowns on just 97 carries (12.9 avg.)... Accounted for 2,104 all-purpose yards and 27 total touchdowns to earn first-team all-county pick honors from the Orange County Register in addition to being selected as the Freeway League MVP... Earned Southeast Division Offensive Player of the Year honors following his junior season in which he amassed 1,615 yards and 20 touchdowns rushing... Studied social science at San Diego State... Played on a youth football team in Los Angeles coached by rapper Snoop Dogg... Ronnie Hillman was born on Sept. 14, 1991, in Long Beach, Calif. DENVER BRONCOS

hillman’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD

RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 14 0 85 330 3.9 31 1 10 62 6.2 29 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 2013 Denver 10 0 55 218 4.0 19 1 12 119 9.9 19 0 1 1 0 0 0 6 2014 Denver 5 2 75 349 4.7 37t 2 11 81 7.4 16 0 2 2 0 0 0 12 CAREER TOTALS 29 2 215 897 4.2 37t 4 33 262 7.9 29 0 4 4 0 0 0 24 hillman’s postSEASON RECORD

RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 22 83 3.8 11 0 3 20 6.7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 0 22 83 3.8 11 0 3 20 6.7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 hillman’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Rushes — 24, at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (22 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Rushing yards — 109, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (83 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest rush — 37, twice, last vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (11 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Rushing touchdowns — 2 vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 (none). Receptions — 4, twice, last vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Receiving yards — 42 at Dallas, 10/6/13 (20 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Longest reception — 29 vs. Oakland, 9/30/12 (11 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Receiving touchdowns — None (none). ronnie hillman’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* INACTIVE Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* DID NOT PLAY Sep 21 at Seattle P 2 2 1.0 2 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 15 64 4.3 16 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 24 100 4.2 26 0 3 16 5.3 9 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 14 74 5.3 37t 2 4 29 7.3 11 0 0 12 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 20 109 5.5 37 0 3 29 9.7 16 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 5/2 75 349 4.7 37t 2 11 81 7.4 16 0 0 12 DENVER BRONCOS

NATE IRVING 56 linebacker 6-1 • 245 • 4TH YR. • NORTH CAROLINA STATE BORN: July 12, 1988, in Teachey, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: Wallace-Rose Hill High School, Teachey, N.C. ACQUIRED: Draft #3 (67th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 53/11 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/3 IRVING AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year linebacker who played 46-of-48 possible regular-season games through his first three NFL seasons, totaling 37 defensive tackles and 20 special-teams stops. • Appeared in 15 regular-season games (4 starts) in 2013 and contributed 34 defensive stops (23 solo) in addition to opening all three playoff contests and tallying eight solo tackles. • Tied for the team lead with 10 special-teams tackles in addition to blocking a punt for the Broncos in 2012. • Totaled four special-teams stops for Denver in the regular season in 2011, adding his first career defensive stop in the Broncos’ AFC Divisional Playoff Game at New England (1/14/12). • Saw action in 34 games (26 starts) at North Carolina State University, totaling 233 tackles (136 solo), 8.5 sacks (56 yds.), 39.5 tackles for a loss, four interceptions (83 yds.), six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries for the Wolfpack. • Named a first-team All-America selection by Scout.com as a senior in 2010 and was an All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer after leading N.C. State with 97 tackles (51 solo), including 20.5 tackles for a loss (77 yds.) and 6.5 sacks (41 yds.). • Presented with the ACC’s prestigious Piccolo Award (most courageous player) following his senior season after returning from missing the entire 2009 campaign recovering from multiple injuries sustained in a car crash. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (67th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/29/11.

2014: Irving started and recorded a team-high and career-high 13 tackles (2 solo) at Sea. (9/21)... Tackled Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch in the end zone for a 1-yard loss and safety in the fourth quarter. 2013: Irving played 15 games (4 starts) in the regular season and set a career high with 34 total tackles (23 solo) and one sack (8 yds.) to go with one pass defensed and six special-teams stops... Started all three playoff contests, finishing with eight tackles and one pass breakup... Tied for the team lead with a career-best eight tackles vs. Oak. (9/23)... Recorded his first career sack at Oak. (12/29)... Made his first career postseason start and tallied three tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12). 2012: Irving played 15 regular-season games and tied for the team lead with 10 special-teams tackles while breaking into the linebacker rotation with 36 total snaps on defense (3 TT, 1 PD)... Blocked his first career punt vs. S.D. (11/18). 2011: Selected by Denver in the third round (67th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Irving played all 16 regu- lar-season games as a rookie, totaling four special-teams tackles, and saw action in both playoff contests while contributing one defensive stop. COLLEGE: Irving competed in 34 games (26 starts) at North Carolina State University and totaled 233 tackles (136 solo), 8.5 sacks (56 yds.), 39.5 tackles for a loss, four interceptions (83 yds.), six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... Named a first-team All-America selection by Scout.com as a senior in 2010 and was an All- Atlantic Coast Conference selection after leading the Wolfpack with 97 tackles (51 solo), including 20.5 tackles for a loss (77 yds.) and 6.5 sacks (41 yds.)... Presented with the prestigious Piccolo Award (most courageous player) following his senior season after returning from missing the entire 2009 campaign recovering from multiple inju- ries sustained in a car crash... Set an NCAA record with eight tackles for a loss in a win vs. Wake Forest (11/13/10). PERSONAL : Irving attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Teachey, N.C., where he played tight end and rush end/linebacker as a senior, totaling 110 tackles, three sacks, one interception and six forced fumbles to go along with 12 all-purpose touchdowns... Invited to play in the North Carolina Shrine Bowl and was selected as a first-team All-Super Six Conference choice... Graduated from North Carolina State with a degree in program management (minor in zoology)... Nate Irving was born on July 12, 1988, in Teachey, N.C. DENVER BRONCOS

Irving’S REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 16 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 15 0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 15 4 23 11 34 1-8 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 23 17 40 1-8 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 53 11 47 30 77 2-16 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (4), 2012 (10), 2013 (6), 2014 (2), TOTAL (22). Irving’S POSTSEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 3 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 3 9 0 9 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 IRVING’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 13 at Seattle, 9/21/14 (3 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Sacks — 1.0, twice, last time vs. Indianpolis, 9/7/14 (none). Passes defensed — 1, twice, last vs. Jacksonville 10/13/13 (1 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Nate Irving’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 4 1 5 1-8 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 7 4 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 11 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 23 17 40 1-8 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2. DENVER BRONCOS

MALIK JACKSON 97 defensive end 6-5 • 293 • 3RD YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: Jan. 11, 1990, in Northridge, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Birmingham High School, Van Nuys, Calif. ACQUIRED: Drafted #5 (137th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 37/5 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/3

JACKSON AT A GLANCE: • A third-year defensive lineman who appeared in 30 regular-season games (5 starts) and four playoff contests (3 starts) during his first two NFL seasons with Denver. • Led the Broncos with 11 tackles for a loss and 15 quarterback hits in 2013 while starting 5-of-16 games played during the regular season. • Played 14 games as a rookie in 2012, seeing action in more than 100 snaps on defense and contributing five tackles. • Spent two seasons each at the University of Tennessee (2010-11) and the University of Southern California (2008-09) and played 46 games (24 starts) while collecting 136 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks (71 yds.), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. • Started 24-of-25 games played for the Volunteers in two seasons, earning first-team All- Southeastern Conference honors following his senior season and second-team all-conference recognition at the conclusion of his junior campaign. • Appeared in 21 games in two years as a reserve defensive end for Southern California before transferring to Tennessee in 2010. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/19/12.

2014: Jackson saw action on defense and special teams in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and recorded two tackles (1 solo), 0.5 sacks for a loss of 3.5 yards and two quarterback pressures... Had a season-high five tackles at Sea. (9/21)... Sacked QB Colin Kaepernick for a loss of 9 yards for a third-down stop vs. S.F. (10/19). 2013: Jackson played all 16 regular-season games (5 starts) and led the team’s defensive linemen with 42 tackles... Ranked second on the team with six sacks (43 yds.) and led the club with 11 tackles for a loss and 15 quarterback hits... Added four pass breakups and one forced fumble... Opened all three postseason games for the Broncos, totaling eight tackles (7 solo), one sack (5 yds.) and two passes defensed... Recorded his first NFL sack, splitting a QB takedown with Wesley Woodyard vs. Oak. (9/23)... Registered his first full sack and finished with two quarterback hits at Dal. (10/6)... Sandwiched a pair of sacks around a tackle for a loss to force a three- and-out in the third quarter and finished second on the team with a career-best seven tackles vs. Jac. (10/13)... Made his first NFL start and forced his first career fumble while adding two solo tackles at K.C. (12/1)... Made his first postseason start and finished with three tackles, including a 5-yard sack of Philip Rivers, in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12). 2012: Jackson was selected by Denver in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Jackson played 14 games as a rookie and totaled five tackles while seeing action in 113 snaps along the defensive line... Made his NFL postseason debut in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). COLLEGE: Jackson played 46 games (24 starts) at the University of Tennessee (2010-11) and the University of Southern California (2008-09), totaling 136 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks (71 yds.), four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Opened 24-of-25 games played for the Volunteers in two seasons, earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a senior and second-team all-conference recognition as a junior... Led the Volunteers in sacks (2.5), quarterback hurries (10) and tackles for a loss (11) during his senior campaign... Contributed as a reserve defensive lineman for USC, seeing action in 21 games and combining for 22 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks (30 yds.) and two forced fumbles. PERSONAL: Jackson tallied 103 tackles and 14.5 sacks as a senior at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, Calif., and earned All-L.A. City and All-West Valley League co-Defensive MVP honors... Helped lead Birmingham to the 2006 L.A. City title with 10.5 sacks as a junior in 2006... Jackson’s twin brother, Marquis, was an all-con- ference defensive end for Texas Southern University from 2010-11... Malik Jackson was born on Jan. 11, 1990, in Northridge, Calif. DENVER BRONCOS

jackson’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 14 0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 5 30 12 42 6-43 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 0 8 8 16 2-14 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 37 5 41 22 63 8-57 0-0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 jackson’s PostSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 3 7 1 8 1-5 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 3 7 1 8 1-5 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 jackson’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 7 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (5 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Sacks — 2 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (1 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Sack yards — 12 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (5 vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Pass breakups — 2 vs. Kansas City, 11/18/13 (1, twice, last vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Malik Jackson’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 1 1 2 0.5-3.5 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 5 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 1 1 2 0.5-1.5 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 0 1 1-9 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 8 8 16 2-14 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

STEVEN JOHNSON 53 linebacker 6-1 • 237 • 3RD YR. • KANSAS BORN: March 28, 1988, in Wallingford, Pa. HIGH SCHOOL: Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, Pa. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 33/0 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/0 JOHNSON AT A GLANCE: • A third-year linebacker who played 27 regular-season games and made 17 special-teams stops in his first two NFL seasons with Denver. • Tied for second on the team with seven special-teams tackles and blocked a punt that he returned for a touchdown in 2013. • Totaled 10 special-teams stops in 2011 to become just the third rookie since at least 1994 (LB Wesley Woodyard, 2008; S Darcel McBath, 2009) to lead the Broncos in that category. • Finished his four-year career at the University of Kansas with 229 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks. • Led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 21st in the nation with 124 tackles as a senior captain for the Jayhawks in 2011. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 3, 2012. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/3/12.

2014: Johnson appeared in a team-high 18 special-teams snaps vs. K.C. (9/14)... Recovered a muffed punt by the Jets in the second quarter at NYJ (10/12) to set the Broncos’ offense up at the Jets’ 43-yard line... Leads the Broncos with six special-teams tackles through seven games. 2013: Johnson played all 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career, making one defensive stop and tying for second on the team with seven special-teams tackles... Appeared in all three postseason contests for the Broncos... Tied for the team lead and set a career high with three special-teams tackles at NYG (9/15).... Blocked a punt and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown and added a special-teams tackle vs. Phi. (9/29)... Made his first career defensive tackle vs. K.C. (11/17), stopping Jamaal Charles for no gain on 3rd-and-goal from the Denver 1-yard line and forcing the Chiefs to settle for a field goal. 2012: Johnson, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 3, played 11 regular-sea- son games and tied for the team lead with 10 special-teams tackles in addition to seeing a handful of snaps on defense... Became just the third Broncos rookie since at least 1994 to lead the team in special-teams stops... Matched a career high with two special-teams tackles and forced a special teams fumble at Bal. (12/16)... Saw action in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) and contributed a special-teams tackle. COLLEGE: Johnson finished his four-year career at the University of Kansas with 229 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks… Led the Jayhawks in tackles each of his final two seasons… Led the Big 12 Conference and ranked 21st in the country in tackles with 124 stops his senior season, while serving as a team captain… Tallied 95 tackles as a junior, including 4.5 for a loss and two sacks… Played in 10 games as a sophomore, recording nine stops on defense and contributing on special teams. PERSONAL: Johnson earned all-state honors at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Pa., after leading the state in tackles (123) as a senior while also seeing time at running back... Named Defensive MVP and earned all-county honors as a senior... Competed in basketball and track for three years in high school... Majored in economics at Kansas, with a business minor... Steven Johnson was born on March 28, 1988, in Wallingford, Pa. jOHNSON’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 11 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 6 0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 33 0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (10), 2013 (7), 2014 (6), TOTAL (23). Special teams forced fumbles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). Blocked a punt and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown vs. Philadelphia 9/29/13. DENVER BRONCOS

jOHNSON’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). johnsON’S single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 1 twice, last time vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (none). Special teams tackles — 3 at N.Y. Giants, 9/15/13 (1 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Steven Johnson’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* INACTIVE Regular Season Totals 6/0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 6. DENVER BRONCOS

TERRANCE KNIGHTON 9988 defensive tackle 6-3 • 331 • 6TH YR. • TEMPLE BORN: July 4, 1986, in Hartford, Conn. HIGH SCHOOL: Milford Academy, New Berlin, N.Y. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Jacksonville), 2013 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 84/72 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/3 KNIGHTON AT A GLANCE: • A sixth-year defensive tackle who started 65-of-77 career games during his first five NFL sea- sons with Jacksonville (2009-12) and Denver (2013) and totaled 293 tackles (169 solo), 10.5 sacks (66 yds.), two interceptions (-1 yds.), 10 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. • Started every game for the Broncos in his first season with the club in 2013 and totaled 31 tackles (18 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), one interception (2 yds.) and one fumble recovery. • Tallied 59 quarterback pressures in his first four seasons for the Jaguars, including 57 pres- sures during the last three seasons to rank second on the team during that span. • Played under Broncos Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville from 2009-11, starting all 45 games he appeared in for the former Jaguars head coach. • Became the first defensive lineman in Jaguars history to start all 16 games as a rookie. • Played 46 games (34 starts) at Temple University and totaled 26 career tackles for a loss as a three-year starter for the Owls. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Jacksonville) on March 14, 2013. • Selected by Jacksonville in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Jacksonville as a draft choice 7/31/09; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/14/13.

2014: Knighton, who was named team captain prior to the season as voted on by his teammates, recorded a career-high two passes defensed vs. K.C. (9/14) including one on fourth-and-2 to prevent a potential game-tying TD pass from QB Alex Smith to WR Dwayne Bowe... Blocked a field goal attempt in the third quarter at Sea. (9/21)... Recorded his 300th career tackle in the first quarter vs. Ari. (10/5)... Recorded his first sack of the season vs. S.D. (10/23) when he brought down QB Philip Rivers with DE Derek Wolfe for a loss of two yards. 2013: Knighton started all 16 regular-season games in his first season with the Broncos, finishing with 31 tackles (18 solo), three sacks (18 yds.), one interception (2 yds.), five tackles for a loss, seven quarterback hits, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery... Opened all three playoff games, totaling 12 tackles (10 solo) and one sack (10 yds.)... Made a pair of tackles, including one sack and a team-high three QB hits vs. Was. (10/27)... Registered a sack for his third consecutive game, dropping Philip Rivers for a 3-yard loss at S.D. (11/10)... Recovered his first career fumble and returned it 13 yards at N.E. (11/25)... Made his second career interception on a by Von Miller vs. Ten. (12/8)... Posted three tackles and one QB hit in his postseason debut in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12)... Tied for third on the team with four tackles, including two for a loss and one fourth-down sack of quarterback Tom Brady in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Made five tackles, including one for a loss, in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Knighton played all 16 games (5 starts) for the third time in his career and totaled 61 tackles (31 solo), two sacks (12 yds.), three passes defensed and two forced fumbles... Ranked second on the Jaguars with 17 quarterback pressures. 2011: Knighton started all 13 games played and tallied 61 tackles (38 solo) and one pass defensed while ranking third on the club with 17 quarterback pressures... Missed Games 9-11 with an ankle injury... Totaled 10 tackles (4 solo) at NYJ (9/18) to represent the third double-digit output of his career. 2010: Knighton opened all 16 games for the second consecutive season to begin his career and recorded a career-high 85 tackles (53 solo), four sacks (27 yds.), one interception (-3 yds.) and four passes defensed... Ranked third on the club with 23 quarterback pressures and tied for fifth among AFC defensive tackles with his four sacks... Notched a career-best 11 tackles (9 solo) vs. Ten. (10/18)... Posted his first career interception at Dal. (10/31). 2009: Selected by Jacksonville in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Knighton became the first defensive lineman in team history to start every game as a rookie... Recorded 53 tackles (29 solo), 1.5 sacks (9 yds.), one pass defensed and one forced fumble... Played every defensive snap and added four tackles in his NFL debut at Ind. (9/13). DENVER BRONCOS

COLLEGE: Knighton started three seasons at Temple University and totaled 184 tackles (105 solo), seven sacks, 26 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks in 46 games played (34 starts)... Accumulated at least 50 tackles in each of his final three seasons for the Owls, earning the team’s defensive MVP honor as a junior and serving as a team captain his senior season. PERSONAL: Knighton attended Windsor (Conn.) High School, where he was a two-year letterman at defensive end and tight end... Earned all-state honors in football as a junior and was named an All-CCC West League selec- tion on the hardwood... Spent the 2004 season at Milford Academy in New Berlin, N.Y.... Terrance Knighton was born on July 4, 1986, in Hartford, Conn. knighton’s REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2009 Jacksonville 16 16 29 24 53 1.5-9 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Jacksonville 16 16 53 34 87 4-27 1-3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Jacksonville 13 13 38 23 61 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Jacksonville 16 4 31 30 61 2-12 0-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 16 18 13 31 3-18 1-2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 7 8 15 0.5-1 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 84 72 176 132 308 11-67 2-1 12 3 1 0 0 0 0 knighton’s PostSEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 3 10 2 12 1-10 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 3 10 2 12 1-10 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 knighton’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 11 vs. Tennessee, 10/18/10 (5 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Sacks — 1.5 vs. Philadelphia, 9/26/10 (1 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Sack yards — 21.5 vs. Philadelphia, 9/26/10 (10 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Passes defensed — 2, vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (none). Interceptions — 1, twice, last vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (none). Interception return yards — 2 vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (none). terrance knighton’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 Indianapolis* S 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 1 1 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 7 8 15 0.5-1 0-0 2 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked field goal at Sea. (9/21). DENVER BRONCOS

CODY LATIMER 1144 Wide Receiver 6-2 • 215 • INDIANA BORN: Oct. 10, 1992, in Dayton, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Jefferson Township High School, Dayton, Ohio ACQUIRED: Draft #2 (56th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 2/0

LATIMER AT A GLANCE: • A wide receiver who opened 24-of-32 games at Indiana University and finished his collegiate career ranked seventh in school history in receptions (135) and yards (2,042). • Made at least one catch in every game played for Indiana, tying for the fourth most 100-yard receiving games (7) by a Hoosier. • Named Indiana’s Most Valuable Player as a junior in 2013 and received second-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition after posting 72 receptions for 1,096 yards (15.2 avg.) with nine touchdowns. • Selected as ESPN’s All-America Player of the Week after catching 11 catches for 189 yards (17.2 avg.) with three touchdowns in a 52-35 win vs. Illinois (11/9/13). • Earned second-team all-conference recognition as a sophomore in 2012 after leading the Hoosiers with 805 yards and six touchdowns on 52 receptions (15.8 avg.). • Played wide receiver and defensive back at Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he totaled 18 touchdowns as a senior to earn first-team all-conference accolades. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (56th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/2/14.

2014: Latimer made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and saw action in 10 special-teams plays. 2013: Latimer started all 12 games for Indiana and led the team with 72 receptions for 1,096 yards (15.2 avg.) with nine touchdowns... Named a second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection for the second consecutive season and was recognized as Indiana’s Anthony Thompson Most Valuable Player... Recorded five 100-yard receiving games and caught at least three passes in all but one contest... Led the Hoosiers in catches seven times and paced the team in receiving yards five times... Posted eight special-teams tackles... Tabbed as ESPN’s All-America Player of the Week after catching 11 catches for 189 yards (17.2 avg.) with three touchdowns in a 52-35 win vs. Illinois (11/9/13). 2012: Latimer opened 10-of-12 games for the Hoosiers and led the team with 805 yards and six touchdowns on 52 catches (15.8 avg.) to earn second-team all-conference honors... Collected seven catches for 113 yards (16.1 avg.) with three touchdowns vs. Iowa (11/3/12) and was named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. 2011: Latimer appeared in eight games (2 starts) for Indiana as a true freshman and contributed 12 receptions for 141 yards (11.8 avg.) with two touchdowns... Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 44-yard catch at North Texas (9/24/11). HIGH SCHOOL: Latimer competed at wide receiver and defensive back at Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he was named a first-team all-conference selection following his senior season... Scored 12 offensive touchdowns, one defensive touchdown and five special-teams touchdowns during his final prep campaign. PERSONAL: Latimer majored in general studies at Indiana... His late father, Colby Latimer, was a member of the Bowling Green football team in 1986... Cody Derek Latimer was born on Oct. 10, 1992, in Dayton, Ohio. latimer’s REGULAR SEASON Record RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD. 2014 Denver 2 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

cody latimer’s career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* INACTIVE Sep 21 at Seattle INACTIVE Oct 5 vs. Arizona* INACTIVE Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* INACTIVE Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* INACTIVE Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 2/0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

PEYTON MANNING 1188 quarterback 6-5 • 230 • 17TH YR. • TENNESSEE BORN: March 24, 1976, in New Orleans HIGH SCHOOL: Isidore Newman High School, New Orleans ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2012 NFL YEAR: 17th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 247/247 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 23/23 MANNING AT A GLANCE: • A 17th-year quarterback and the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player whose 13 Pro Bowl selections are ’S ROPHY ASE the most in league history at his position (tied for third 18 T C among all players). NFL MVP (5) ...... 2003-04, ‘08-09, ‘13 • Enters the 2014 season ranked second in NFL history Super Bowl XLI MVP ...... 2006 in touchdown passes (491), passing yards (64,964), ...... 2000s completions (5,532) and pass attempts (8,452). All-Decade Team • Leads the NFL in wins (26), touchdown passes (92) Pro Bowls (13) . .1999-2000, ‘02-10, ‘12-13 and completion percentage (68.4) in his two seasons Pro Bowl MVP ...... 2004 with the Broncos after spending his first 14 years with All-Pro (1st Team) (7) . .2003-05, ‘08-09, ‘12-13 the . All-Pro (2nd Team) (3) . . 1999-2000, ‘06 • Named MVP by the Associated Press for the fifth time in his career in 2013 after setting league single-season Comeback Player of the Year . . . . 2012 records for passing yards (5,477) and touchdown pass- es (55) while directing the highest-scoring offense (606 pts.) in NFL history. • Totaled the second-most overall wins (167) by a quarterback in NFL annals, including a league-record 12 double-digit victory seasons. • Won three AFC Championships (Indianapolis—2006, ‘09; Denver—2013), joining Craig Morton and Kurt Warner as the only quarterbacks to lead multiple teams to the Super Bowl. • Led his teams to the playoffs a league-record 13 times in 15 seasons played, compiling the most passing yards (6,589) in NFL postseason history. • Owns the most career game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime (50) since the 1970 NFL merger. • Named NFL Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press and finished as the run- ner-up for MVP following his first season with the Broncos in 2012 in which he led the team to its second consecutive AFC West title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed. • Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 2000s as chosen by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee. • Voted Super Bowl XLI MVP (2006 season) after leading the Colts to their first World Championship since 1970 in a 29-17 win over the Bears. • Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week on 26 occasions while being selected as AFC Offensive Player of the Month eight times—both NFL records. • Posted at least 300 yards in 93 total games (84 reg. season, 9 postseason) and three or more touchdowns in 90 combined games (84 reg. season, 6 postseason), setting all-time NFL marks in both categories. • Received the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award in 2004 in addition to being named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2005 and Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year in 2013. • His jersey No. 18 is technically retired by the Broncos, but former quarterback Frank Tripucka gave Manning his blessing to wear the number. • Started 45-of-48 games at the University of Tennessee and set 33 school records, eight Southeastern Conference marks and two NCAA standards. • Led the Volunteers to an SEC Championship as a senior in 1997 and finished as the Heisman trophy runner-up and a consensus All-American. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent on March 20, 2012. • Selected by Indianapolis in the first round (1st overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a draft choice 7/29/98; Released by Indianapolis 3/7/12; Signed by Denver 3/20/12. DENVER BRONCOS

2014: Manning became only the second quarterback (Brett Favre) in NFL history to earn a win against each of the current 32 NFL franchises with his 269-yard performance in the team’s season-opening win vs. Ind. (9/7)... Completed 31-of-49 passes (63.3%) for 303 yards at Sea. (9/21) to represent just the fourth individual 300-yard passing game against the Seahawks in the last three seasons (2012-pres.)... Became the fastest player in NFL his- tory to record 100 touchdowns with a team (35th career game) with his 26-yard TD pass to TE Jacob Tamme in the fourth quarter against Seattle... Recorded a career-high 479 passing yards in the team’s 41-20 win vs. Ari. (10/5)... Gave Denver a 7-3 lead in the first quarter against the Cardinals with his 500th career touchdown pass... Joined QB Brett Favre as the only players in NFL history to reach 500-plus career touchdowns and reached the mark in 49 fewer games and 1,381 fewer attempts than Favre... Set the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown record in the first half vs. S.F. (10/19) with his 509th career scoring toss.... Became the eighth player since 1943 to hold the NFL record, doing so in his 246th career regular-season game played (8,659th career attempt)... Finished the game 22-of-26 (84.6%) for 318 yards with four touchdowns (157.2 rtg.)... Passed Brian Griese and Craig Morton for second place on the club’s all-time passing list behind John Elway with 11,984 career passing yards... Moved into first place in NFL history vs. S.D. (10/23) for most seasons (16) with at least 20 touchdown passes. 2013: Manning started all 16 games for the Broncos, earning his NFL-record fifth MVP Award, 13th Pro Bowl selection and seventh first-team All-Pro honor after setting league single-season records for touchdown passes (55) and passing yards (5,477)... Directed the highest-scoring offense (606 pts.) in NFL history while completing 450-of-659 passes (63.3%) for 5,466 yards with 55 touchdowns and 10 interceptions (115.1 rtg.)... Opened all three postseason games for Denver and completed 91-of-128 passes (71.1%) for 910 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions (94.2 rtg.)... Guided the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance in 15 years to join Craig Morton and Kurt Warner as the third quarterback in NFL history to win conference championship with multiple teams... Named AFC Offensive Player of the months for September and December... Tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes in Denver’s season-opening win vs. Bal. (9/5) while totaling 462 passing yards— the second highest mark of his career... Set a Broncos franchise record with an 86.5% completion percentage (32-of-37) on Monday Night Football vs. Oak. (9/23)... Turned in his 24th career four-touchdown game vs. Phi. (9/29) to set a league record... Passed Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino for second place on the NFL’s all-time passing yardage list after throwing for 414 yards and four touchdowns in a come-from-behind 51-48 win at Dal. (10/6)... Completed 29-of-49 passes for 386 yards with three touchdowns and one interception at Ind. (10/20) in his first career game against his former team... Engineered his 50th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, extending his NFL record in that category, vs. Was. (10/27)... Broke his own Broncos single-season touchdown record after throwing for 403 yards with five touchdowns at K.C. (12/1)... Set franchise records with 39 completions and 59 attempts while throwing for 397 yards and four touchdowns vs. Ten. (12/8) with a frigid temperature of 18 degrees at kickoff... Threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns at Hou. (12/22) to set a new NFL single-season passing touchdown mark... Completed 25-of-28 passes for 266 yards with four touchdowns (145.8 rtg.) at Oak. (12/29) for the second-highest single-game completion percentage (89.3) in league history while finishing the regular season with NFL records in passing yards (5,477) and touch- downs (55)... Completed 25-of-36 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Denver’s Divisional Round win vs. S.D. (1/12)... Earned his third career Super Bowl trip after completing 32-of-43 passes for 400 yards with two touchdowns in the AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Set a Super Bowl record with a career postseason-best 34 completions in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Manning started all 16 games in his first season as a Bronco and set franchise single-season records in nearly every major passing category, including completions (400), completion percentage (68.6), passing yards (4,659), touchdown passes (37) and quarterback rating (105.8)... Earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year and first-team All-Pro accolades from the Associated Press in addition to finishing as runner-up for league MVP... Selected to his 12th career Pro Bowl to set an NFL record for quarterbacks... Became the third (and fastest) player to 400 career touchdowns with his 71-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas in Denver’s season-opening 31-19 win vs. Pit. (9/9)... Passed John Elway for third place in all-time pass attempts at Atl. (9/17)... Threw for 330 yards vs. Hou. (9/23) to mark his 64th career 300-yard game, setting an NFL record... Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors as he led the Broncos back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Chargers, throwing for 309 yards on 24-of-30 passing with three touchdowns and one interception at S.D. (10/15)... Became the second quarterback (Steve Young, 1998) to throw for 300 yards with three touchdowns in four consecutive games after completing 22-of-30 passes for 305 yards with three touchdowns vs. N.O. (10/28)... Led his 48th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime to set an NFL record in Denver’s 31-23 win at Cin. (11/4)... Moved into second place all time with his 149th win and secured his 14th season with at least 25 touchdown passes after throwing for two scores at K.C. (11/25)... Passed Marino for second all-time in com- pletions and became the Broncos single-season franchise leader with his 28th touchdown pass of the season vs. T.B. (12/2)... Completed his 5,000th career pass, finishing 26-of-36 for 310 yards with one touchdown and one

MANNING'S RECORD-BREAKING 2013 SEASON PEYTON MANNING’S NFL SINGLE-SEASON STATISTICAL RECORDS SET IN 2013 Category No. Old Record Passing Yards 5,477 5,476 (Drew Brees, 2011) 400-Yard Passing Games 4* 4 (Dan Marino, 1984) Passing Touchdowns 55 51 (Tom Brady, 2007) Four-Touchdown Games 9 6 (Manning, 2004 / Dan Marino, 1984) Most TDs w/o INT to start season 20 17 (Milt Plum, 1960) Passing First Downs 289 278 (Drew Brees, 2011) *tied record DENVER BRONCOS interception at Oak. (12/6)... Became the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to achieve nine 11-win seasons with Denver’s 34-17 victory at Bal. (12/16)... Tied Brett Favre with his 72nd game with three-or-more passing touchdowns vs. Cle. (12/23)... Threw three touchdowns in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12) to tie Dan Marino for the fourth-most passing touchdowns (32) in playoff annals. COLLEGE: Manning was a four-year starter at the University of Tennessee, where he left college with 33 school records, eight Southeastern Conference marks and two NCAA standards... Ended his career with the most wins in SEC history (39-6), including a 26-4 mark as a starter in conference games... Ranked third in NCAA history with 11,201 passing yards and fourth in Division-I annals with 89 touchdowns... Named a consensus All-American and was the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a senior in 1997 after leading the Volunteers to an SEC Championship... Named MVP of the SEC Championship Game after completing 25-of-43 passes (58.1%) for 373 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in a 30-29 win over Auburn University... Won the Maxwell Award for college football’s player of the year and the Davey O’Brien Award for the nation’s top quarterback... Named to the AFCA Good Works Team for community service... Led Tennessee to a 10-2 record and was the MVP of the Volunteers’ 48-28 Citrus Bowl win over Northwestern University... Went 11-1 as a sophomore, including a 20-14 Citrus Bowl win against Ohio State University... Named SEC Freshman of the Year in 1994 after starting 8-of-11 games. PERSONAL: Manning attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans, where he helped the team to a 34-5 record in three seasons as a starter... Named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player of the Year as a senior... Formed the PeyBack Foundation in 1999 to provide growth and leadership opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee... The PeyBack Foundation has provided more than $10 million of impact to at risk youth through its grants and programs since its inception….Distributed $1 million in grants to youth based organizations in 2014... Continues to maintain a strong relationship with St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital (Indianapolis), which in 2007 was renamed the “Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent”… Serves as a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet and The Pat Summitt Foundation.. Started the Peyton Manning Scholarship program at Tennessee that has honored 21 incoming college students in the last 17 years on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and community service… Manning and his wife, Ashley, have 3-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, Marshall Williams and Mosley Thompson… Peyton Williams Manning was born on March 24, 1976, in New Orleans. Manning’s Regular Season Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 1998 Indianapolis 16 16 575 326 56.7 3,739 6.5 26 4.5 28 4.9 78t 22/109 71.2 1999 Indianapolis 16 16 533 331 62.1 4,135 7.8 26 4.9 15 2.8 80t 14/116 90.7 2000 Indianapolis 16 16 571 357 62.5 4,413 7.7 33 5.8 15 2.6 78t 20/131 94.7 2001 Indianapolis 16 16 547 343 62.7 4,131 7.6 26 4.8 23 4.2 86t 29/232 84.1 2002 Indianapolis 16 16 591 392 66.3 4,200 7.1 27 4.6 19 3.2 69 23/145 88.8 2003 Indianapolis 16 16 566 379 67.0 4,267 7.5 29 5.1 10 1.8 79t 18/107 99.0 2004 Indianapolis 16 16 497 336 67.6 4,557 9.2 49 9.9 10 2.0 80t 13/101 121.1 2005 Indianapolis 16 16 453 305 67.3 3,747 8.3 28 6.2 10 2.2 80t 17/81 104.1 2006 Indianapolis 16 16 557 362 65.0 4,397 7.9 31 5.6 9 1.6 68t 14/86 101.0 2007 Indianapolis 16 16 515 337 65.4 4,040 7.8 31 6.0 14 2.7 73t 21/124 98.0 2008 Indianapolis 16 16 555 371 66.8 4,002 7.2 27 4.9 12 2.2 75 14/86 95.0 2009 Indianapolis 16 16 571 393 68.8 4,500 7.9 33 5.8 16 2.8 80t 10/74 99.9 2010 Indianapolis 16 16 679 450 66.3 4,700 6.9 33 4.9 17 2.5 73t 16/91 91.9 2011 Indianapolis 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 — 0/0 0.0 2012 Denver 16 16 583 400 68.6 4,659 8.0 37 6.3 11 1.9 71t 21/137 105.8 2013 Denver 16 16 659 450 68.3 5,477 8.3 55 8.3 10 1.5 78t 18/120 115.1 2014 Denver 7 7 35 25 71.4 286 8.17 3 8.6 0 0.0 38 0/0 124.2 CAREER TOTALS 247 247 8,704 5,706 65.6 67,098 7.7 513 5.9 222 2.6 86t 278/1,795 97.9 BRONCOS TOTALS 39 39 1,494 1,024 68.5 12,270 8.21 114 7.6 24 1.6 86 47/312 112.2 RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 1998 Indianapolis 15 62 4.1 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1999 Indianapolis 35 73 2.1 13 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2000 Indianapolis 37 116 3.1 14 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2001 Indianapolis 35 157 4.5 33t 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 2002 Indianapolis 38 148 3.9 13 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 2003 Indianapolis 28 26 0.9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Indianapolis 25 38 1.5 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Indianapolis 33 45 1.4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Indianapolis 23 36 1.6 12 4 4 4 0 0 0 24 2007 Indianapolis 20 -5 -0.3 4 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 2008 Indianapolis 20 21 1.1 12 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2009 Indianapolis 19 -13 -0.7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 18 18 1.0 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 23 6 0.3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 32 -31 -1.0 1t 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2014 Denver 10 -8 -0.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 412 689 1.7 33t 18 18 18 0 0 0 108 BRONCOS TOTALS 66 -33 -0.5 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Receptions — (1- -2, 2.0 avg., 2 LG), Fumble recoveries — 1999 (2), 2000 (1), 2001 (3), 2002 (2), 2003 (4), 2004 (3), 2007 (3), 2010 (1), TOTAL (19) DENVER BRONCOS

Manning’s POstSeason Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 1999 Indianapolis 1 1 42 19 44.2 227 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 33 0/0 60.9 2000 Indianapolis 1 1 32 17 53.1 194 6.1 1 3.1 0 0.0 30 0/0 82.0 2002 Indianapolis 1 1 31 14 45.2 137 4.4 0 0.0 2 6.5 17 1/13 31.3 2003 Indianapolis 3 3 103 67 65.0 918 8.9 9 8.7 4 3.9 87t 5/41 106.4 2004 Indianapolis 2 2 75 54 72.0 696 9.3 4 5.3 2 2.7 49 2/12 107.4 2005 Indianapolis 1 1 38 22 57.9 290 7.6 1 2.6 0 0.0 50t 5/43 90.9 2006 Indianapolis 4 4 153 97 63.4 1,034 6.8 3 2.0 7 4.6 53t 6/41 70.5 2007 Indianapolis 1 1 48 33 68.8 402 8.4 3 6.3 2 4.2 55t 0/0 97.7 2008 Indianapolis 1 1 42 25 59.5 310 7.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 72t 1/8 90.4 2009 Indianapolis 3 3 128 87 68.0 956 7.5 6 4.7 2 1.6 46 4/30 98.9 2010 Indianapolis 1 1 26 18 69.2 225 8.7 1 3.8 0 0.0 57t 1/6 108.7 2012 Denver 1 1 43 28 65.1 290 6.7 3 7.0 2 4.7 32 3/17 88.3 2013 Denver 3 3 128 91 71.1 910 7.1 5 3.9 3 2.3 37 1/1 94.2 CAREER TOTALS 23 23 889 572 64.3 6,589 7.4 37 4.2 24 2.7 87t 29/212 89.2 BRONCOS TOTALS 4 4 171 119 69.6 1,200 7.0 8 4.7 5 2.9 37 4/18 92.7 RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 1999 Indianapolis 3 22 7.3 15t 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2000 Indianapolis 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 Indianapolis 1 2 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 Indianapolis 4 3 0.8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Indianapolis 2 8 4.0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2005 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Indianapolis 8 3 0.4 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 2007 Indianapolis 1 -6 -6.0 -6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Indianapolis 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Indianapolis 3 -2 -0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 3 -2 -1.0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 28 24 0.9 15t 3 3 3 0 0 0 18 BRONCOS TOTALS 4 -3 -0.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumble recoveries — 2003 (1), TOTAL (1). Manning’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Pass attempts — 59 vs. Tennessee, 12/8/13 (49 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Pass completions — 40 at Houston, 9/12/10 (34 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Passing yards — 479 vs. Arizona (10/5/14) (458 vs. Denver, 1/9/05). Completion percentage (min. 10 att.) — 89.3% (25-28) at Oakland, 12/29/13 (84.6% (22-26) vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Touchdown passes — 7 vs. Baltimore, 9/5/13 (5 vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Longest pass completion — 86t, twice, last vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (87t vs. Denver, 1/4/04). Rushing attempts — 7 vs. Buffalo, 9/23/01 (3, twice, last at Baltimore, 1/13/07). Rushing yards — 44 at Buffalo, 11/4/01 (22 vs. Tennessee, 1/16/00). Longest rush — 33t at Buffalo, 11/4/01 (15t vs. Tennessee, 1/16/00). Rushing touchdowns — 1, 18 times, last at Dallas, 10/6/13 (1, three times, last vs. New England, 1/21/07). Peyton Manning’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD vs. Ind. (9/7)* S 36 22 269 61.1 3 0 40 1/10 111.9 4 -3 -0.8 0 0 vs. K.C. (9/14)* S 26 21 242 80.8 3 0 48 1/5 143.9 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 at Sea. (9/21) S 49 31 303 63.3 2 1 42 1/7 85.7 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 vs. Ari. (10/5)* S 47 31 579 66.0 4 2 86t 1/3 110.2 2 -2 -1.0 -1 0 at NYJ (10/12)* S 33 22 237 66.7 3 0 54 2/16 117.9 1 0 0.0 — 0 vs. S.F. (10/19)* S 26 22 318 84.6 4 0 29 2/14 157.2 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 vs. S.D. (10/23)* S 35 25 286 71.4 3 0 38 0/0 124.2 1 0 0.0 — 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 252 174 2,134 69.0 22 3 86t 8/55 119.0 11 -8 -0.7 0 0

MANNING’S 300-YARD PASSING GAMES MOST CAREER REGULAR-SEASON GAMES WITH AT LEAST 300 PASSING YARDS, NFL HISTORY Player Team(s) No. 1. Peyton Manning Den./Ind. 87 2. Drew Brees N.O./S.D. 83 3. Dan Marino Mia. 63 4. Brett Favre Min./NYJ/G.B./Atl. 62 5. Tom Brady N.E. 61 DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MARSHALL 5544 linebacker 6-1 • 238 • 3RD YR. • NEVADA BORN: Sept. 10, 1989, in Las Vegas HIGH SCHOOL: Cimarron-Memorial High School, Las Vegas ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 13/6 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/0 MARSHALL AT A GLANCE: • A third-year linebacker who played six career regular-season games and three playoff con- tests during his first two NFL seasons with Jacksonville (2012) and Denver (2013). • Spent the majority of the 2013 season on the Broncos’ practice squad before being elevated to the active roster and appearing in Denver’s final four games of the year (1 reg. season, 3 postseason). • Saw action in five games for the Jaguars as a rookie in 2012 and contributed three spe- cial-teams tackles for the club. • Totaled 259 career tackles, including 40 stops for a loss, as a four-year starter at the University of Nevada. • Joined the Broncos as a practice-squad signee on Sept. 2, 2013. • Selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Jacksonville as a draft choice 6/5/12; Waived by Jacksonville 10/27/12; Signed by Jacksonville 10/30/12; Waived by Jacksonville 11/1/12; Signed by Jacksonville (practice squad) 11/5/12; Signed by Jacksonville (active roster) 12/18/12; Waived by Jacksonville 8/30/13; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 9/2/13; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/24/13.

2014: Marshall made his first career start in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Notched his first career sack when he tackled Alex Smith for a loss of five yards vs. K.C. (9/14)... Had a career-high 12 tackles (5 solo) at Sea. (9/21)... One of just two defensive players (T.J. Ward) to play all 238 defensive snaps through the first three games... Notched a team-high eight solo tackles vs. S.F. (10/19)... Played all 62 defensive snaps vs. S.D. (10/23)... Leads the Broncos with 55 tackles (41 solo) through seven games. 2013: Marshall spent the first 16 weeks of the 2013 season on Denver’s practice squad after being waived by Jacksonville at the conclusion of training camp... Signed to the Broncos’ active roster Dec. 24... Appeared in Denver’s regular-season finale as well as all three playoff contests... Made his first career defensive tackle to go along with a special-teams stop at Oak. (12/29)... Contributed a special-teams tackle in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Selected by Jacksonville in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Marshall saw action in four of the team’s first six games as a rookie before splitting time on the Jaguars’ practice squad and active roster during the second half of the season... Posted three special-teams tackles. COLLEGE: Marshall recorded 259 tackles (145 solo), 40 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three interceptions, seven fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles as a four-year starter at the University of Nevada... Made 102 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss as a senior to earn second-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors from Phil Steele Publications. PERSONAL: Marshall played linebacker, running back and tight end at Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas, earning first-team All-Sunset Conference and second-team all-state as a senior... Finished his prep career with 68 tackles, 13 sacks, 57 quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries and 10 offensive touchdowns... Brandon Markieth Marshall was born on Sept 10, 1989, in Las Vegas. Marshall’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Jacksonville 5 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 1 0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 6 41 14 55 1-5 0-0 6 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 13 6 42 14 66 1-5 0-0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (3), 2013 (1), 2014 (2), TOTAL (6). DENVER BRONCOS

Marshall’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). Marshall’S single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 12 at Seattle, 9/21/14 (none). Sacks — 1.0 vs. Kansas City, 9/14/14 (none). Passes defensed — 1, six times, last vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (none). Special-teams tackles — 1, six times, last at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (1 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Brandon Marshall’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 Indianapolis* S 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 6 2 8 1-5 0-0 1 1 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 5 7 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 8 2 10 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/6 41 14 55 1-5 0-0 6 1 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2. DENVER BRONCOS

LERENTEE MCCRAY 5555 linebacker 6-3 • 249 • 2ND YR. • FLORIDA BORN: Aug. 26, 1990, in Ocala, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Dunnellon High School, Ocala, Fla. ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 4/0 McCRAY AT A GLANCE: • A second-year linebacker who spent his rookie season with Denver on injured reserve after hurting his ankle during the club’s preseason finale. • Appeared in all four preseason contests (1 start) for the Broncos in 2013 and tied for the team lead with a pair of sacks (16 yds.) to go along with eight tackles (5 solo) and one forced fumble. • Saw action in 42 games (17 starts) for the University of Florida and tallied 65 tackles (40 solo), 4.5 sacks (25 yds.), one interception (25 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fum- bles and one fumble recovery. • Opened all 12 games as a senior for the Gators and collected 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on April 30, 2013. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 4/30/13; Placed on injured reserve (ankle) by Denver 8/31/13.

2014: McCray made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and recorded his first career tackle... Recorded two tackles (1 solo) vs. S.F. (10/19) after missing three games due to a knee injury. 2013: McCray, who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent, spent his rookie year on injured reserve after hurting his ankle in Denver’s preseason finale. COLLEGE: McCray appeared in 42 games (17 starts) for the University of Florida and totaled 65 tackles (40 solo), 4.5 sacks (25 yds.), one interception (25 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Started all 12 games as a senior for the Gators and tallied 25 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. PERSONAL: Starred as a two-way player for Dunnellon High School in Ocala, Fla., where he collected 118 tackles and nine sacks on defense and 500 rushing yards to go along with 11 touchdowns on offense as a senior to earn first-team Class 3A all-state honors... Lerentee McCray was born on Aug. 26, 1990. McCray’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver INJURED RESERVE 2014 Denver 4 0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LERENTEE MCCRAY’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (5-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 Indianapolis* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle INACTIVE Oct 5 vs. Arizona* INACTIVE Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* INACTIVE Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 4/0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MCMANUS 8 KICKER 6-3 • 201 • 1ST YR. • TEMPLE BORN: July 25, 1991, in Philadelphia HIGH SCHOOL: North Penn High School, Lansdale, Pa. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 1st • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 McMANUS AT A GLANCE: • A first-year kicker who spent the 2013 preseason with the Indianapolis Colts and the first three games of the 2014 preseason with the New York Giants. • Connected on 3-of-3 field goals (all 46+ yds.) and 4-of-4 extra points, while producing 18 touch- backs on 25 kickoffs in seven career NFL preseason games. • Received the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Specialist Trophy as the nation’s best overall kicker his senior year at Temple University. • Holds Temple career records for points scored (338), field goals made (60) and attempted (83) and punting average (45.4). • Joined the Broncos on Aug. 26, 2014, in a trade with N.Y. Giants that sent a conditional seventh-round pick to Giants. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a college free agent 4/30/13; Waived by Indianpolis 8/26/13; Signed to a future contract by N.Y. Giants on 1/2/14; Traded to Denver 8/26/14.

2014: McManus made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and went 4-of-4 on PATs and con- verted a 21-yard field goal attempt... Converted a career-high six PATs vs. S.F. (10/19)... Recorded 34 touchbacks on 43 kickoffs through his first seven career games. COLLEGE: McManus holds Temple career records for points scored (338), field goals made (60) and attempted (83) and punting average (45.4)... Was the recipient of the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Specialist Trophy as the nation’s best overall kicker... As a senior, led the Owls in scoring (74), converting 14 of17 field goals and 32 of 33 extra point tries... Also punted 54 times for 2,433 yards (45.1 avg.), including a career-long 68-yarder, and had 15 punts longer than 50 yards... Earned All-Big East first-team honors as a punter and was a second-team choice as a kicker... Set the conference season record for field goal accuracy (82.4%) and set game records for extra points made and attempted (9). PERSONAL: A four-year letterwinner as a kicker and punter at North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pa.... Selected to play in the 2009 Big 33 All-Star Game... Named to All-Suburban One Conference first-team and Times-Herald All-Area first-team selection as a senior... Scored 229 career points and helped his team win district championships in 2005 and 2008 and conference titles in 2006 and 2008…Hit all 78 extra point tries in 2008... Earned all-state honorable mention accolades and first-team all-league and all-area honors as a junior after setting a school and District 1 record with a 55-yard field goal... As a sophomore in 2006, earned first-team all-league and all-area honors... Majored in biology/pre-med... Brandon Tyler McManus was born on July 25, 1991, in Philadelphia. McManus’s Regular Season Record FIELD GOALS PATs Year Club G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. 2014 Denver 7 0/0 3/3 1/1 2/2 0/2 0/0 6/8 .750 28/28 1.000 46 CAREER TOTALS 7 0/0 3/3 1/1 2/2 0/2 0/0 6/8 .750 28/28 1.000 46 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoffs — 43 for 2,811 yards, 65.4 avg., 34 TBs DENVER BRONCOS

BRANDON MCMANUS’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (5-1) field goals patS Date Opponent P 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL Pct. Md./Att. Pct. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 1.000 4/4 1.000 7 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 1.000 3/3 1.000 6 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 1.000 2/2 1.000 5 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 0/1 0/0 2/3 .667 5/5 1.000 11 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 1.000 4/4 1.000 7 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 .000 6/6 1.000 6 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/1 .000 5/5 1.000 5 Regular Season Totals 7 0/0 3/3 1/1 2/2 0/2 0/0 6/8 .750 28/28 1.000 46 DENVER BRONCOS

VON MILLER 58 linebacker 6-3 • 250 • 4TH YR. • TEXAS A&M BORN: March 26, 1989, in DeSoto, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: DeSoto (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Draft #1 (2nd overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 47/47 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/3 MILLER AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year linebacker whose 35 career sacks repre- sent the 10th most by an NFL player through his first 58’S TROPHY CASE three seasons (since 1982). • Became the first player in Broncos history to receive Pro Bowls (2) ...... 2011-12 Pro Bowl honors during his first two seasons before All-Pro (First Team) ...... 2012 being limited to nine games during the 2013 campaign. All-Pro (Second Team) ...... 2011 • Voted as runner-up for the NFL Defensive Player of the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year . . . .2011 Year in 2012, setting a Broncos single-season record with 18.5 sacks and finishing the year also ranked in the NFL’s Top 5 in quarterback knockdowns (27), quarterback hurries (12), tackles for a loss (28), run stuffs (13) and forced fumbles (6). • Joined current teammate DeMarcus Ware (Dal., 2008) in 2012 as the only two players since at least 1994 with 15 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss and five forced fumbles in a single season. • Won AFC Defensive Player of the Month honors after leading the conference with eight sacks and 10 tackles for a loss in November 2012. • Received All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press following each of his first two sea- sons, including first-team designation in 2012 and second-team honors as a rookie in 2011. • Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowl starter in 2011 after tying the franchise rookie sack record (11.5). • Finished fifth on the Broncos with 64 tackles (50 solo) as a rookie in addition to leading the club with 19 tackles for a loss and 24 quarterback hits in 15 starts. • Became just the second player in Broncos history (K David Treadwell, 1989) to be select- ed to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. • Posted 27.5 sacks in 26 starts over his last two seasons at Texas A&M University and won the Butkus Award (nation’s best linebacker) in addition to being named a consensus All- American as a senior in 2010. • Finished his collegiate career with 33 sacks (fourth in school history) and 50.5 tackles for a loss in 47 games played (30 starts). • Named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-Big 12 Team in 2007 after seeing action in nine games as a true freshman for the Aggies. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (2nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/29/11; Placed on injured reserve (knee) by Denver 12/24/13.

2014: Miller recorded seven tackles (5 solo) and sacked QB Alex Smith for a loss of three yards vs. K.C. (9/14)... Notched seven tackles (3 solo) and sacked QB Russell Wilson for a loss of three yards in the first quarter at Sea. (9/21)... Recorded his 12th career multi-sack game vs. S.F. (10/19) when he sacked 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick twice for a loss of 18 yards... Brought down QB Philip Rivers on third-and-7 in the second quarter vs. S.D. (10/23) for a loss of five yards... Posted his sixth consecutive game with a sack, which is the longest current streak in the NFL and tied for the longest sack streak of his career... Led all NFL players in sacks (7) and tackles for a loss (10) in October. 2013: Miller started all nine games he appeared in after serving a six-game suspension to begin the season and ending the year on injured reserve... Made his 2013 debut with two tackles, including one for a loss and two quarterback hits at Ind. (10/20)... Sacked Robert Griffin III and forced a fumble that was recovered by Derek Wolfe vs. Was. (10/27)... Recovered his first career fumble and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown at N.E. (11/24) to mark seventh-longest such play in team history... Tore his ACL at Hou. (12/22) and was placed on DENVER BRONCOS injured reserve on Dec. 24. 2012: Miller started every game for the Broncos in his second NFL season and finished as the runner-up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year after ranking in the league’s Top 5 in sacks (18.5), quarterback knockdowns (27), quarterback hurries (12), tackles for a loss (28), run stuffs (13) and forced fumbles (6)... Ranked fourth on the team with 68 tackles (55 solo) and added an interception returned for a touchdown while receiving first- team All-Pro recognition and being selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl as a starter... Set the franchise single-season record with 18.5 sacks to rank third in the NFL and joined DeMarcus Ware (Dal., 2008) as one of two players since at least 1994 with 15 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss and five forced fumbles in a single season... Named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November after totaling 20 tackles (18 solo), eight sacks (54 yds.), 10 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles in four games... Tied his career high with a pair of sacks, while adding eight tackles (7 solo), one pass breakup, one forced fumble and five tackles for a loss at N.E. (10/7)... Set a career high with three sacks (18 yds.) at Cin. (11/4)... Earned Peter King’s Defensive Player of the Week award after making six tackles—all of which came for a loss or no gain—in addition to one sack, one forced fumble miller’S SACKS BY QUARTERBACK and a quarterback hit on quarterback Cam Newton that *denotes win (Miller’s teams are 25-8, including postseason, in resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown at games in which he records at least one half of a sack.) Car. (11/11)... Became the first Bronco since at least QB Sacks Dates 1982 to record three sacks and two forced fumbles in Philip Rivers 8.0 1 vs. S.D., 10/9/11, 1 at S.D., 11/27/11*, a single game vs. S.D. (11/18), earning Earned Peter 1 at S.D., 10/15/12*, 3 vs. S.D., 11/18/12* King’s Defensive Player of the Week award for the 1 at S.D., 11/10/13*, 1 vs. S.D., 10/23/14* second consecutive week... Intercepted his first career Tom Brady 4.0 2 at N.E., 11/24/13, 2 at N.E., 10/7/12 pass and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown vs. T.B. Andy Dalton 4.0 1 vs. Cin., 9/18/11*, 3 at Cin., 11/4/12* (12/2)... Extended his sack streak to a career-best six Ben Roethlisberger 3.0 1 vs. Pit., 1/8/12*, 2 vs. Pit., 9/9/12* Colin Kaepernick 2.0 2 vs. S.F., 10/19/14* games, strip-sacking quarterback Carson Palmer for Brady Quinn 2.0 1 at K.C., 11/25/12*, 1 vs. K.C., 12/30/12* his fifth forced fumble in a five-week span at Oak. Aaron Rodgers 2.0 2 at G.B., 10/2/11 (12/6)... Became the Broncos’ single-season sack 2.0 2 at NYJ, 10/12/14* record holder with 1.5 sacks vs. Cle. (12/23)... Sacked Matt Cassel 1.5 1.5 at K.C., 11/13/11* quarterback Brady Quinn to extend his single-season Carson Palmer 1.5 0.5 at Oak., 11/6/11*, 1 at Oak., 12/6/12* record to 18.5 vs. K.C. (12/30)... Led the team with Mark Sanchez 1.5 1.5 vs. NYJ, 11/17/11* Brandon Weeden 1.5 1.5 vs. Cle., 12/23/12* nine tackles and a half sack in Denver’s AFC Divisional 1.0 1 vs. T.B., 12/2/12* Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). Robert Griffin III 1.0 1 vs. Was., 10/27/13* 2011: Selected by Denver in the first round (2nd over- Caleb Hanie 1.0 1 vs. Chi., 12/11/11* all) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Miller started all 15 games 1.0 1 at Ten., 9/25/11 played and tied the franchise rookie record with 11.5 Matt Moore 1.0 1 at Mia., 10/23/11* Cam Newton 1.0 1 at Car., 11/11/11* sacks en route to being named the Associated Press Matt Ryan 1.0 1 at Atl., 9/17/12 NFL Defensive Player of the Year... Elected as a starter Alex Smith 1.0 1 vs. K.C., 9/14/14* for the Pro Bowl to become just the second Bronco to Drew Stanton 1.0 1 vs. Ari., 10/5/14* play in the league’s annual All-Star game as a rookie in Russell Wilson 1.0 1 at Sea., 9/21/14 addition to garnering second-team All-Pro honors from Joe Flacco 0.5 0.5 vs. Bal., 1/12/13 the Associated Press... Finished fifth on the club with Logan Thomas 0.5 0.5 vs. Ari., 10/5/14 64 tackles (50 solo) and added a team-best 19 tackles for a loss and 24 quarterback hits to go along with four passes defensed and two forced fumbles... Named the Denver Athletic Club’s Colorado Athlete of the Year... Missed Week 13 with a thumb injury and was forced to play the season’s final six games, including the playoffs, with a cast on his hand... Produced two separate five-game stretches with at least a half sack. COLLEGE: Miller played 47 games (30 starts) at Texas A&M University and finished his career with 182 tack- les (104 solo), 33 sacks (fourth in school history), 50.5 tackles for a loss, 10 forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries... Posted 27.5 sacks in 26 starts over his last two seasons and won the Butkus Award (nation’s best linebacker) in addition to being named a consensus All-American as a senior in 2010... Tabbed as a unanimous All-Big 12 Conference performer after leading the nation with 17 sacks (115 yds.) as a junior in 2009 playing a hybrid “jack” position... Named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-Big 12 Team in 2007 after seeing action in nine games as a true freshman for the Aggies. PERSONAL: Miller attended DeSoto (Texas) High School, where he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP as a senior after totaling 76 tackles and six sacks... Rated the No. 6 middle linebacker in the nation by Scout.com and was named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team (second-team defensive line)... Majored in uni- versity studies with a concentration in agriculture and life sciences at Texas A&M... Started Von’s Vision, a foun- dation dedicated to providing eye care, glasses and contact lenses to underprivileged youth... Visited the Middle East as part of an NFL USO Tour in March 2013... Von Miller was born on March 26, 1989, in DeSoto, Texas. Miller’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 15 15 50 14 64 11.5-77 0-0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 16 55 13 68 18.5-129.5 1-26 2 6 0 1 0 0 6 2013 Denver 9 9 27 7 34 5-29 0-0 1 3 1 0 1 0 6 2014 Denver 7 7 18 11 29 9-54.5 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 47 47 150 45 195 44-290 1-26 8 11 1 1 1 0 12 DENVER BRONCOS

Miller’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 3 0 3 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 1 7 2 9 0.5-3.5 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 3 10 2 12 1.5-7.5 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miller’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 10 at San Diego, 11/27/11 (9 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — 3, twice, last vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (1 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Sack yards — 29 vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (4 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Interceptions — 1 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Interception return yards — 26t vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Forced Fumbles — 2 vs. San Diego, 11/18/12 (none). Fumble recoveries — 1 at New England, 11/24/13 (none). Fumble return yards — 60t at New England, 11/24/13 (none). Consecutive games with at least one sack — 6, twice, last time Games 2-7, 2014 (1 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). miller’s MULTIPLE-sack GAMES (12) *denotes win (The Broncos are 9-3 when Miller records more than one sack in a game.) Date Opponent S-Yds. 10/2/11 at Green Bay 2-12 11/13/11 at Kansas City* 1.5-6.5 11/17/11 vs. N.Y. Jets* 1.5-12 9/9/12 vs. Pittsburgh* 2-15 10/7/12 at New England 2-7 11/4/12 at Cincinnati* 3-18 11/18/12 vs. San Diego* 3-29 12/23/12 vs. Cleveland* 1.5-12.5 11/24/13 at New England 2-11 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 2-15.5 10/12/14 at N.Y. Jets* 2-10 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 2-18 Von Miller’S Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 5 2 7 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 3 4 7 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 2 2 4 2-15.5 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 3 3 6 2-10 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 0 2 2-18 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 2 0 2 1-5 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 18 11 29 9-54.5 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

WILL MONTGOMERY 6644 Center 6-3 • 304 • 9TH YR. • VIRGINIA TECH BORN: Feb. 13, 1983, in Brunswick, Maine HIGH SCHOOL: Centreville High School, Clifton, Va. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 9th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 97/63 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/1 MONTGOMERY AT A GLANCE: • A ninth-year offensive lineman who has appeared in 90 career regular-season games with Carolina (2006), the N.Y. Jets (2007-08) and Washington (2008-12), opening 46 contests at center, 10 at right guard and seven at left guard. • Started every game for the Redskins during the last three seasons (2010-12), competing at center in all but two contests and playing in 3,387 of 3,393 (99.8%) possible offensive snaps. • Appeared in six games (4 starts) in 2006 as a rookie for Carolina under current Broncos Head Coach John Fox. • Saw action in 43 career games (36 starts) at Virginia Tech, working his way up from a walk- on defensive tackle to become a three-time Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week as a senior in 2005. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on April 2, 2014. • Selected by Carolina in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Drafted by Carolina 4/30/06; Waived by Carolina 9/2/07; Signed by N.Y. Jets 9/19/07; Waived by N.Y. Jets 9/25/08; Signed by N.Y. Jets 9/29/08; Waived by N.Y. Jets 10/14/08; Signed by Washington 12/9/08; Released by Washington 3/14/14; Signed by Denver 4/2/14.

2014: Montgomery made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) on special teams. 2013: Montgomery started all 16 games for the third consecutive season and participated in every offensive snap for the Redskins... Helped Washington finish in ninth in the NFL in total offense (369.7 ypg) and fifth in the league in rushing offense (135.3 ypg). 2012: Montgomery opened all 16 regular-season games as well as Washington’s playoff contest while helping the club lead the league in rushing with their highest output (169.3 ypg) in 61 years. 2011: Montgomery started all 16 games for the first time in his career, opening 14 contests at center and two at left guard. 2010: Montgomery appeared in 13 games (6 starts) for the Redskins and saw time at guard and center as well as on special teams. 2009: Montgomery played all 16 games for the first time in his career, earning three starts during the regular season. 2008: Montgomery did not see any game action but spent time with the N.Y. Jets and Washington during the regular season... Waived by the Jets on Sept. 25 before being re-acquired by the club four days later... Waived again by the Jets on Oct. 14 and was signed by the Redskins on Dec. 9. 2007: Montgomery appeared in seven games for the Jets with two starts at left guard. 2006: Selected by Carolina in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, Montgomery started 4-of-6 games played as a rookie for the Panthers... Made his first NFL start at right guard at Min. (9/17). COLLEGE: Montgomery opened 36-of-43 games played at Virginia Tech, ending his career as a senior by being named Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week on three occasions... Began his collegiate career as a walk-on defensive tackle. PERSONAL: Montgomery attended Centreville High School in Clifton, Va., where he played on the offensive and defensive lines... Helped the Wildcats win the Virginia AAA Division 6 state championship as a senior and was named a first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press... Earned a bachelor’s in business information technology at Virginia Tech in addition to a master’s in health promotion... Participated in the Harvard Business School MBA program offered by the NFL during the 2012 offseason... Will Montgomery was born on Feb. 13, 1983, in Brunswick, Maine. DENVER BRONCOS

montgomery’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2006 Carolina 6 4 2007 N.Y. Jets 7 2 2008 NYJ/Was. 0 0 2009 Washington 16 3 2010 Washington 13 6 2011 Washington 16 16 2012 Washington 16 16 2013 Washington 16 16 2014 Denver 7 0 CAREER TOTALS 97 63 montgomery’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2012 Washington 1 1 CAREER TOTALS 1 1 DENVER BRONCOS

RAHIM MOORE 26 safety 6-1 • 195 • 4TH YR. • UCLA BORN: Feb. 11, 1990, in Los Angeles HIGH SCHOOL: Susan Miller Dorsey High School, Los Angeles ACQUIRED: Draft #2a (45th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 48/39 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 2/1 MOORE AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year safety who started 32-of-41 regular-season games during his first three NFL seasons with the Broncos, totaling 146 tackles (125 solo), one sack (3 yds.), four interceptions (59 yds.), 15 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. • Opened Denver’s first 10 games at free safety in 2013 before being diagnosed with acute later- al compartment syndrome in his leg and spending the remainder of the year on injured reserve. • Started 15-of-16 contests in 2012 and ranked third on the club with 71 tackles (59 solo) to go along with one interception (23 yds.), seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Saw action in 15 regular-season games (7 starts) as a rookie in 2011 and totaled 31 tack- les (28 solo) and one interception (18 yds.). • Started all 37 games played at UCLA and tied for fourth in school history with 14 career interceptions. • Named a team captain during his final campaign with the Bruins as a junior and received first-team All-America honors by The Sporting News in addition to first-team All-Pacific-10 Conference accolades for the second consecutive year. • Led the nation with 10 interceptions as a sophomore in 2009 (second most in Bruins history) and was the co-defensive winner of UCLA’s Henry R. ‘Red’ Sanders Award for team MVP. • Started all 12 games in 2008, becoming the first true freshman in seven years to start a season opener on offense or defense for UCLA. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (45th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/29/11; Placed on injured reserve (leg) by Denver 11/19/13.

2013: Moore started in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and notched the first multiple-interception game of his career with two takeaways for 17 yards... Intercepted QB Andrew Luck in the fourth quarter when the Colts were driving in Broncos territory and finished with three solo tackles and two passes defensed... Played all 74 defensive snaps against Ind. (9/7)... Played all 183 defensive snaps vs. Ari. (10/5), at NYJ (10/12) and vs. S.D. (10/23)... Intercepted QB Philip Rivers deep in Denver territory in the fourth quarter vs. S.D. (10/23)... Tied for first on the team with S T.J. Ward for defensive snaps played (483 / 97.6%). 2013: Moore started the first 10 games of the season for Denver, totaling 44 tackles (38 solo), a career-high two interceptions (18 yds.) and six passes defensed before being placed on injured reserve with acute lateral compart- ment syndrome in his leg... Intercepted a pass from Eli Manning and finished with three tackles and two pass breakups at NYG (9/15)... Led the team with six tackles at Dal. (10/6)... Intercepted a pass from Robert Griffin III and returned it 18 yards vs. Was. (10/27). 2012: Moore started 15-of-16 regular-season games and played the most snaps (1,044) of any player on defense while posting the third-most tackles (71) on the club... Added one sack (3 yds.), one interception (23 yds.), seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery on defense to go along with two special-teams stops... Set a career high and tied for the team lead with 12 tackles (6 solo) at N.E. (10/7)... Led the team with eight tackles and recorded his first career sack vs. K.C. (12/30)... Tied for second on the team with seven tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Selected by the Broncos in the second round (45th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Moore played 15 reg- ular-season games (7 starts) and totaled 31 tackles (28 solo), one interception (18 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery as a rookie... Saw action in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game at N.E. (1/14) and recorded three tackles. COLLEGE: Moore opened all 37 games played at UCLA and tied for fourth in school history with 14 career interceptions to go along with 186 tackles (119 solo), 29 PBUs, and three fumble recoveries... Received first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News and first-team All-Pacific-10 Conference honors following his junior season... Led the nation with 10 interceptions and was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection as a sophomore... Started DENVER BRONCOS all 12 games as a true freshman in 2008. PERSONAL: Moore attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, where he lettered four years as a defensive back and wide receiver... Invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after totaling 112 tackles, eight interceptions, 18 passes defensed and three fumble recoveries as a senior... Rated as the second-best safe- ty prospect in the nation by Scout.com... Majored in sociology at UCLA and was named to the Director’s Honor Roll in Fall 2009... Rahim Shaheed Moore was born on Feb. 11, 1990, in Los Angeles. Moore’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 15 7 28 3 31 0-0 1-18 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 15 59 12 71 1-3 1-23 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 10 10 38 6 44 0-0 2-18 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 14 3 17 0-0 3-17 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 48 39 139 24 163 1-3 7-76 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2012 (2), TOTAL (2). Moore’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 1 0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 1 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 2 1 7 3 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Moore’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 12 at New England 10/7/12 (7 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Interceptions — 2 vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (none). Interception return yards — 23 at Carolina, 11/11/12 (none). Passes defensed — 2, four times, last vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (none). Sacks — 1 vs. Kansas City, 12/30/12 (none). Sack yards — 3 vs. Kansas City, 12/30/12 (none). Special-teams tackles — 1, twice, last vs. Cleveland, 12/23/12 (none). Rahim Moore’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 3 0 3 0-0 2-17 2 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 1 0 1 0-0 1-0 2 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 14 3 17 0-0 3-17 4 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

COREY NELSON 5522 Linebacker 6-1 • 226 • OKLAHOMA BORN: April 22, 1992, in Dallas HIGH SCHOOL: Skyline High School, Dallas AQUIRED: Draft #7 (242nd overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 NELSON AT A GLANCE: • A linebacker who played 45 games (27 starts) for the University of Oklahoma and finished his collegiate career with 154 tackles (76 solo), 7.5 sacks (43 yds.), one interception (24 yds.), 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Started 27 of his final 31 contests for the Sooners, including all five games played as a senior in 2013 before suffering a season-ending pectoral injury. • Ranked second among linebackers and sixth on the team with 47 tackles (23 solo) as a junior in 2012. • Received honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference recognition following his sophomore campaign in which he totaled a career-best 59 tackles (29 solo) to go along with four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Appeared in all 14 games for the Sooners as a true freshman in 2010, contributing 21 tackles (11 solo) on defense and a blocked punt on special teams. • Attended Skyline High School in Dallas, where he was named 5A Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and a first-team All-American by MaxPreps.com following his senior year. • Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/2/14.

2014: Nelson made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) on special teams... Recorded his first career special-teams tackle at Sea. (9/21)... Recorded his first career tackle in the first quarter at NYJ (10/12)... Led the team with seven tackles (3 solo) in the team’s road win against the Jets. COLLEGE: Nelson started 27 of his final 31 contests for the University of Oklahoma, including all five games played as a senior in 2013 before suffering a season-ending pectoral injury... totaled 27 tackles (13 solo), one sack (1 yd.), one interception (24 yds.) and five passes defensed before missing the rest of the 2013 season with a pectoral injury... Finished second among linebackers and sixth on the team as a junior with 47 defensive stops (23 solo) to go along with one sack (8 yds.) and two passes defensed... Named an honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference selection as a sophomore after appearing in all 13 games (11 starts) and totaling a career-high 59 tackles (29 solo) in addition to 5.5 sacks (34 yds.), four passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Played all 14 games for the Sooners as a true freshman and contributed 21 tackles (11 solo) on defense as well as a blocked punt on special teams. HIGH SCHOOL: Nelson was named 5A Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and a first-team All-American by MaxPreps.com after his senior year at Skyline High School in Dallas, where he collected 133 tackles and nine sacks while blocking five field goals... Selected as an all-state defensive end as a sophomore. PERSONAL: Nelson majored in communication at Oklahoma and was selected to the Academic All-Big 12 Teams in 2011 (first team) and 2012 (second team)... Corey Nelson was born on April 22, 1992, in Dallas. NELSON’S REGULAR SEASON Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 7 0 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). DENVER BRONCOS

COREY NELSON’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 1. DENVER BRONCOS

BROCK OSWEILER 1177 quarterback 6-8 • 240 • 3RD YR. • ARIZONA STATE BORN: Nov. 22, 1990, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho HIGH SCHOOL: Flathead High School, Kalispell, Mont. ACQUIRED: Drafted #2b (57th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 10/0 OSWEILER AT A GLANCE: • A third-year player who completed 13-of-20 passes (65.0%) for 107 yards in nine games as the backup quarterback for Denver during the last two seasons. • Appeared in four games as the No. 2 quarterback for the Broncos in 2013 and completed 11-of-16 attempts (68.8%) for 95 yards. • Saw his most extensive NFL regular-season action at Oakland (12/29/13), playing the entire second half and totaling 85 yards on 9-of-13 passing (69.2%). • Saw action in five contests during his rookie season in 2012 and completed 2-of-4 passes for 12 yards. • Started 15-of-25 games played at Arizona State University and completed 412-of-680 (60.6%) passes for 5,082 yards with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. • Left for the NFL after his junior campaign in which he opened all 13 contests for the Sun Devils and became just the fourth player in Pac-12 Conference history to throw for 4,000 yards. • Combined to complete 108-of-157 (68.8%) passes for 1,262 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions (151.4 rtg.) against ASU’s four ranked opponents in 2011. • Threw for at least 300 yards in 7-of-15 games started during his career at ASU. • Tied for the tallest Bronco in team history at 6’8”. • Originally committed to attend Gonzaga University on a basketball scholarship before electing to pursue football instead at ASU. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (57th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/24/12.

2014: Saw his first regular-season action in the fourth quarter vs. S.F. (10/19) and attempted one pass in his nine offensive snaps played. 2013: Osweiler appeared in four games, completing 11-of-16 passes (68.8%) for 95 yards... Played one snap on the field-goal block unit in overtime at N.E. (11/24)... Played the entire second half at Oak. (12/29) and completed 9-of-13 attempts (69.2%) for 85 yards. 2012: Selected by Denver in the second round (57th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft, Osweiler played five games during his rookie season, completing 2-of-4 passes for 12 yards after earning the backup quarterback job out of training camp... Saw his first regular-season NFL action on Denver’s final snap of its 37-6 win vs. Oak. (9/30)... Completed his first NFL pass for a 5-yard gain in Denver’s regular-season finale vs. K.C. (12/30). COLLEGE: Osweiler played 25 career games (15 starts) at Arizona State University and completed 412-of-680 passes (60.6%) for 5,082 yards with 33 touchdowns and 15 interceptions... Named a team captain as a junior in 2011 and totaled 4,036 yards on 326-of-516 (63.2%) passing with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions... Set school records for completions, attempts and yards while his 26 scores through the air marked the fourth most in ASU annals... Ranked second in the Pac-12 Conference and 11th in the nation with 317.3 passing yards per game... Combined to complete 108-of-157 (68.8%) passes for 1,262 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions (151.4 rtg.) against ASU’s four ranked opponents in 2011... Appeared in six games (1 start) as a sophomore and completed 62-of-109 (56.9%) passes for 797 yards with five touchdowns and zero interceptions (133.4 rtg.)... Named MVP of the Territorial Cup after throwing for 267 yards and one touchdown in his only start of the season in the Sun Devils’ 30-29 overtime win at Arizona (12/2/11)... Played six games (1 start) as a true freshman for Arizona State, completing 24-of-55 (43.6%) passes for 249 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for an 86.4 passer rating... Became the first ASU true freshman quarterback to start a game since Jake Plummer in 1993 when he opened the Sun Devils’ game at No. 14 Oregon (11/14/09). PERSONAL: Osweiler was named the 2008-09 Gatorade State Player of the Year for Montana following his senior season at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Mont., after completing 189-of-303 (62.4%) passes for 2,703 yards with 29 touchdowns... Averaged 24.9 points and 14.5 rebounds as a junior on the hardwood and was listed as a three-star basketball recruit by Scout.com... Originally committed to Gonzaga University to play basketball DENVER BRONCOS before deciding to pursue football collegiately.... Studied sociology and political science at ASU... Brock Alan Osweiler was born on Nov. 22, 1990, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. osweiler’s Regular Season Record PASSING Year Club G S Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. Yds./Att. TD % Int. % LG Sack/Yds. Rtg. 2012 Denver 5 0 4 2 50.0 12 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/0 56.3 2013 Denver 4 0 16 11 68.8 95 5.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 19 2/8 84.1 2014 Denver 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 — 0/0 39.6 CAREER TOTALS 10 0 21 13 61.9 107 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 19 2/8 74.9 RUSHING SCORING Year Club Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2012 Denver 8 -13 -1.6 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 2 0.7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 3 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 14 -11 -0.8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumble recoveries — 2012 (1), TOTAL (1). Osweiler’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Pass attempts — 13 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Pass completions — 9 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Passing yards — 85 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Longest pass completion — 19 at Oakland, 12/29/13 (none). Rushing attempts — 3, twice, last vs. San Francisco, 10/19/14 (none). Rushing yards — 3 vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 (none). Longest rush — 4 vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 (none). Brock Osweiler’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) PASSING RUSHING Opponent P/S Att. Comp. Yds. Pct. TD INT LG S/Yds. Rtg. Att. Yds. Avg. LG TD vs. Ind. (9/7)* DID NOT PLAY vs. K.C. (9/14)* DID NOT PLAY at Sea. (9/21) DID NOT PLAY vs. Ari. (10/5)* DID NOT PLAY at NYJ (10/12)* DID NOT PLAY vs. S.F. (10/19)* 1/0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 — 0/0 39.6 3 0 0.0 2 0 vs. S.D. (10/23)* DID NOT PLAY Regular Season Totals 1/0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 — 0/0 39.6 3 0 0.0 2 0 DENVER BRONCOS

MANNY RAMIREZ 6666 Center 6-3 • 320 • 8TH YR. • TEXAS TECH BORN: Feb. 13, 1983, in Houston HIGH SCHOOL: Willowridge High School, Houston ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2011 NFL YEAR: 8th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 58/49 • POSTSEASON: 6/3 RAMIREZ AT A GLANCE: • An eighth-year player who started 42-of-51 regular-season games played and 3-of-6 postsea- son contests in his first seven NFL seasons with Detroit (2007-10) and Denver (2011-13). • Started every game at center for the first time in his career in 2013, helping the Broncos set the NFL single-season scoring record (606 pts.) while allowing the fewest sacks (20) in the league. • Appeared in 15 games for Denver in 2012, earning 12 starts at right guard and being penal- ized just three time on the season. • Opened 12-of-13 games for the Lions in 2008 and was penalized just three times while allowing only a half sack according to Stats Inc. • Started four seasons at Texas Tech University, calling the offensive line’s blocking schemes during his final two seasons and earning numerous All-Big 12 Conference accolades. • Part of an offensive aerial attack that led the country with 398.9 passing yards per game in his four seasons (2003-06) with the Red Raiders. • Established a Texas Tech school lifting record with his 550-pound bench press. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on Jan. 4, 2011. • Selected by the Lions in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Detroit as a draft choice 7/18/07; Waived by Detroit 10/6/10; Signed by Denver to a future contract 1/4/11.

2014: Ramirez started and played all 474 offensive snaps in the first seven games of the season. 2013: Ramirez opened all 16 regular-season games and all three playoff contests at center for the Broncos in 2013... Was part of an offensive line unit that allowed the fewest sacks (20) in the NFL as well as the most games allowing zero sacks (6)... Earned a spot on Pro Football Focus’ All-Week 3 Team for his performance vs. Oak. (9/23)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17)... Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack or a quarter- back hit in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Ramirez established a career high with 15 games played, starting 11 contests for the Broncos at right guard... Penalized just three times on the year... Saw action in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Ramirez played two games (0 starts) in his first season with the Broncos and was inactive for the remain- ing 14 regular-season games as well as both playoff contests. 2010: Ramirez spent the season out of football after being waived by Detroit on Oct. 6. 2009: Ramirez played a career-high 13 games (12 starts) at left guard for Detroit... Penalized only three times and was credited with just one half sack allowed according to Stats. Inc. 2008: Ramirez played four games (3 starts) for Detroit, opening two contests at right guard and one at left guard... Was not called for a penalty and allowed just two sacks on the season according to Stats Inc... Made his first career start vs. Chi. (10/5). 2007: Selected by the Lions in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft, Ramirez played one game (0 starts) as a rookie... Made his NFL debut vs. K.C. (12/23) playing on special teams. COLLEGE: Ramirez was part of the nation’s most explosive aerial attack during his four seasons (2003-06) as a starter at Texas Tech University, as the Red Raiders led the country with 398.9 passing yards per game during that span... Earned numerous All-Big 12 Conference honors following his senior season that marked his second consecutive year calling the blocking schemes along the offensive line... Established a school lifting record with his 550-pound bench press. PERSONAL: Ramirez was a first-team All-District 20-5A selection in his final two seasons at Willowridge High School in Houston... Majored in exercise sport science at Texas Tech... Manuel Ramirez was born on Feb. 13, 1983, in Houston. DENVER BRONCOS

RAMIREZ’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2007 Detroit 1 0 2008 Detroit 4 3 2009 Detroit 13 12 2010 Detroit 0 0 2011 Denver 2 0 2012 Denver 15 11 2013 Denver 16 16 2014 Denver 7 7 CAREER TOTALS 58 49 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumbles — 2009 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FR); Miscellaneous Tackles — 2014 (1), TOTAL (1). RAMIREZ’s postSeason Record Year Club G S 2011 Denver 2 0 2012 Denver 1 0 2013 Denver 3 3 CAREER TOTALS 6 3 DENVER BRONCOS

BRADLEY ROBY 2299 cornerback 5-11 • 194 • OHIO STATE BORN: May 1, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanee, Ga. AQUIRED: Draft #1 (31st overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 ROBY AT A GLANCE: • A cornerback who started all 37 games played during his career at Ohio State University, totaling eight interceptions and 44 passes defensed. • Contributed five touchdowns during his career, including two from interception returns, two from blocked punts and one from a recovered fumble. • Named a first-team All-Big Ten Conference selection in 2013 after recording 69 tackles (54 solo), three interceptions (120 yds.) and 16 passes defensed for the Buckeyes. • Led the nation with 19 passes defensed as a first-team all-conference selection in 2012 and was the only player in the country to score touchdowns three different ways (INT, FR, BP). • Received Ohio State’s First Year Defensive Player Award after opening all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2011 tying for the team lead with three interceptions. • Excelled as a three-way player (WR, CB, KR) at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga., where he capped his prep career with All-Gwinnett County honors in 2009. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (31st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/10/14.

2014: Roby made his Broncos debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and finished the night with a career- high seven solo tackles, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery... Broke up a fourth-and-6 pass from Colts QB Andrew Luck to six-time Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne late in the fourth quarter... Recorded three solo tackles, two passes defensed and one sack (3 yds.) in the team’s road win at NYG (10/12)... Was one of just four NFL defensive backs to record a sack (1.0-3) in Week 6 (and one of two rookies)... Joined Houston DE J.J. Watt as the only defensive players in Week 6 to record a sack and multiple passes defensed. 2013: Roby started all 12 games for Ohio State and earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference accolades for the second-consecutive season... Posted 69 tackles (54 solo), three interceptions and 16 passes defensed while con- tributing two touchdowns (INT, BP)... Placed fifth on the school’s all-time single-season list with 120 interception return yards... Recorded a career-high 10 tackles (all solo) vs. Indiana (11/23). 2012: Roby opened all 12 games for the undefeated Buckeyes and was named a second-team All-America selection in addition to a first-team all-conference pick... Led the nation and tied a school record with 19 passes defensed while being tabbed as a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist... Finished his sophomore season as the only player in the country to score touchdowns three different ways (INT, FR, BP)... Ranked third on the team with 63 tackles (41 solo). 2011: Roby started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman and earned the Buckeyes’ First Year Defensive Player Award after tying for the team lead with three interceptions (57 yds.)... Added 47 tackles (37 solo) and nine passes defensed. 2010: Roby redshirted as a true freshman at Ohio State. HIGH SCHOOL: Roby starred as a cornerback, wide receiver and kick returner at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga., where he was a four-time scholar athlete... Received All-Gwinnett County accolades following his senior year in 2009 after leading his team to the state quarterfinals. PERSONAL: Roby majored in communications at Ohio State... The son of Betty and James, Bradley Roby was born on May 1, 1992, in Fort Worth, Texas. ROBY’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2014 Denver 7 0 33 1 34 1-3 0-0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 33 1 34 1-3 0-0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

BRADLEY ROBY’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 7 0 7 0-0 0-0 3 0 1 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 6 0 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 3 0 3 1-3 0-0 2 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 33 1 34 1-3 0-0 6 0 1 DENVER BRONCOS

EMMANUEL SANDERS 1100 wide receiver 5-11 • 180 • 5TH YR. • SOUTHERN METHODIST BORN: March 17, 1987, in Bellville, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Bellville (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Pittsburgh), 2014 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 63/25 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/0 SANDERS AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year player who spent his first four NFL seasons with Pittsburgh and totaled 161 receptions for 2,030 yards (12.6 avg.) with 11 touchdowns. • Represents one of just nine active NFL players who have recorded a reception, rushing attempt, pass completion, kickoff return and punt return in their careers. • Owns 1,016 career kickoff return yards on 41 attempts (24.8 avg.) and is one of just five NFL players since he entered the league in 2010 to post at least 2,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards on kickoff returns. • Started 10-of-16 games played as the Steelers’ No. 2 receiver in 2013 and recorded career highs in catches (67), receiving yards (740) and touchdowns (6). • Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week during his rookie season after posting two kickoff returns of 35-plus yards, including a 37-yarder that set up the Steelers’ game-winning field goal at Miami (10/24/10). • Finished his collegiate career at Southern Methodist University as the school’s all-time leader in career receptions (235), receiving yards (3,791), receiving touchdowns (34) and 100-yard receiving games (16). • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Pittsburgh) on March 16, 2014. • Selected by Pittsburgh in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Pittsburgh as a draft choice 6/14/10; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/16/14.

2014: Sanders started in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and recorded 77 yards on six receptions (12.8 avg., 40 LG) in his Broncos debut... Notched his first career 100-yard game vs. K.C. (9.14) and posted a 48-yard reception from Peyton Manning on the first play of the game... Had career highs for receptions (11) and yards (149) at Sea. (9/21) with eight of those receptions converting for first downs... Posted his third consecutive 100-yard receiving game vs. Ari. (10/5), which tied the franchise record for most consecutive 100-yard receiving games... Hauled in his first touchdown as a Bronco in the first quarter vs. S.F. (10/19)... Totaled nine receptions for 120 yards (13.3 avg.) and a career-high three touchdowns vs. S.D. (10/23)... Tied for second most single-game touchdown receptions (3) in team history against the Chargers and tied for the most in the NFL in Week 8. 2013: Sanders played all 16 games for the second consecutive season and started a personal-best 10 contests while setting career highs in receptions (67) receiving yards (740) and touchdowns... Totaled four catches of 40-plus yards, including a career-long 55-yard touchdown reception at NYJ (10/13)... Returned 10 kickoffs for 268 yards (26.8 avg.)... Made seven catches in the Steelers’ regular-season opener vs. Ten. (9/8) to surpass 100 career receptions... Ran for a two-point conversion at Oak. (10/27)... Posted a career-high 98 yards receiving on six catches (16.3 avg.) at N.E. (11/3)... Caught a touchdown in three consecutive contests (Games 11-13). 2012: Sanders appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Steelers and registered 44 receptions for 626 yards (14.2 avg.) with one touchdown... Converted first downs on 15-of-18 third-down catches... Added nine punt returns for 93 yards (10.3 avg.) on special teams. 2011: Sanders saw action in 11 regular-season games and totaled 22 catches for 288 yards (13.1 avg.) with two touchdowns... Missed five games with knee and foot injuries... Led the Steelers with six receptions for 81 yards (13.5 avg.) in Pittsburgh’s AFC Wild Card Game at Den. (1/8). 2010: Selected by Pittsburgh in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Sanders played in 13 regular-season games (1 start) for the Steelers and finished his rookie season with 28 receptions for 376 yards (13.4 avg.) with two touchdowns... Served as the club’s primary kickoff returner and totaled 628 yards on 25 returns (25.1 avg.)... Appeared in all three postseason contests for the Steelers and contributed seven catches for 91 yards (13.0 avg.)... Caught his first career touchdown pass vs. N.E. (11/14)... Started his first career game in Pittsburgh’s regular-season finale at Cle. (1/2)... Contributed two catches for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) in Super Bowl XLV vs. G.B. (2/6) before leaving the game with a foot injury. DENVER BRONCOS

COLLEGE: Sanders finished his collegiate career as Southern Methodist University’s all-time career leader in receptions (235), receiving yards (3,791), receiving touchdowns (34) and 100-yard receiving games (16) as he topped the 600-yard mark in all four seasons on campus... Named first-team All-Conference USA following his senior year when he set single-season school records with 98 catches for 1,339 yards (13.7 avg.) to go along with seven touchdowns. PERSONAL: Sanders was an all-district running back, wide receiver and safety at Bellville (Texas) High School, where he was named Team MVP and Tri-County Offensive Player of the Year following his senior campaign... Emmanuel Sanders was born on March 17, 1987. sanders’ REGULAR SEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2010 Pittsburgh 13 1 28 376 13.4 35 2 25 628 25.1 48 0 4 1 60 15.0 38 0 2011 Pittsburgh 11 0 22 288 13.1 32 2 5 93 18.6 25 0 3 0 22 7.3 10 0 2012 Pittsburgh 16 7 44 626 14.2 37 1 1 27 27.0 27 0 9 9 93 10.3 63 0 2013 Pittsburgh 16 10 67 740 11.0 55t 6 10 268 26.8 46 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2014 Denver 7 7 47 634 13.5 48 4 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 63 25 208 2,664 12.8 55t 15 42 1038 24.7 48 0 16 10 175 10.9 63 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2010 (12), 2011 (2), TOTAL (14). Special teams fumbles — 2010 (1 FF), 2011 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FF, 1 FR). Rushing — 2012 (1 for 4 yds.), 2013 (1 for 25 yds.), 2014 (4 for 17 yds.) TOTAL (6 for 46 yds., 7.7 avg., 25 LG). Completed a 15-yard pass vs. Seattle (9/18/11). Sacked for a loss of seven yards on a pass attempt vs. Washington (10/28/12). Ran for a two-point conversion at Oakland (10/27/13). sanders’ postSEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2010 Pittsburgh 3 0 7 91 13.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 2011 Pittsburgh 1 0 6 81 13.5 18 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 0 13 172 13.2 20 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2010 (5), TOTAL (5). sanders’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 11 at Seattle, 9/21/14 (6 at Denver, 1/8/12). Receiving yards — 149 at Seattle, 9/21/14 (81 at Denver, 1/8/12). Longest reception — 55t at N.Y. Jets, 10/13/13 (20 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/23/11). Receiving touchdowns — 3, vs. San Diego, 10/23/14 (none). Kick returns — 6 vs. New England, 11/14/10 (none). Kick return yards — 156 vs. New England, 11/14/10 (none). Longest kick return — 48 at Miami, 10/24/10 (none). Punt returns — 3, three times, last at Cleveland, 11/25/12 (none). Punt return yards — 76 at N.Y. Giants, 11/4/12 (none). Longest punt return — 63 at N.Y. Giants, 11/4/12 (none). emmanuel sanders’ Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) RECEIVING Kick Returns Punt Returns Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD Sep 7 Indianapolis* S 6 77 12.8 40 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 8 108 13.5 48 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 11 149 13.5 42 0 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 7 101 14.4 30 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 3 38 12.7 20 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 3 41 13.7 20 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 9 120 13.3 38 3 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 47 634 13.5 48 4 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 4 for 17 yards, 4.1 avg., 11 LG. DENVER BRONCOS

MICHAEL SCHOFIELD 7799 Offensive Lineman 6-6 • 301 • MICHIGAN BORN: Nov. 15, 1990, in Orland Park, Ill. HIGH SCHOOL: Carl Sandburgh High School, Orland Park, Ill. AQUIRED: Draft #3 (95th overall), 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 0/0 SCHOFIELD AT A GLANCE: • An offensive lineman who appeared in all 52 possible games during his career at the University of Michigan, making 26 starts at right tackle and opening another 10 contests at left guard. • Delivered 31 touchdown-resulting blocks for the Wolverines’ rushing attack during his three seasons (2011-13) as a starter along the offensive line. • Received second-team All-Big Ten Conference recognition from the NFL Draft Report in 2013 after starting all 13 games for Michigan and helping the team rank second in the league with just 17 sacks allowed on the season. • Opened 10-of-13 games at left guard during his sophomore season and blocked for a rushing offense that ranked second in the Big Ten (13th in the nation) with 221.9 yards per game and featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers (Dennard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint). • Named Most Valuable Player following his senior year at Carl Sandburgh High School in Orland Park, Ill., where he allowed zero sacks as an offensive tackle and led the team with 83 tackles as a defensive lineman. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (95th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/3/14.

2013: Schofield started all 13 games for Michigan at right tackle and helped the Wolverines rank second in the Big Ten Conference with just 17 sacks allowed on the season... Earned second-team all-conference recognition from the NFL Draft Report after posting 67 knockdowns and 10 touchdown-resulting blocks. 2012: Schofield opened all 13 games at right tackle for the Wolverines and tallied 84 knockdowns to go along with 11 touchdown-resulting blocks... Helped Michigan total 4,980 yards of total offense, including 2,389 yards on the ground. 2011: Schofield started 10-of-13 games at left guard for the Sugar Bowl-champion Wolverines... Blocked for a rushing offense that ranked second in the Big Ten (13th in the nation) with 221.9 yards per game and featured a pair of 1,000-yard rushers (Dennard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint). 2010: Schofield appeared in all 13 games for Michigan as a redshirt freshman... Saw playing time as a reserve offense lineman and on special teams. 2009: Schofield redshirted as a true freshman at Michigan. HIGH SCHOOL: Schofield attended Carl Sandburgh High School in Orland Park, Ill., where he was a three-year starter at offensive tackle... Allowed zero sacks as a senior team captain and was named the offense’s most valuable player while also pacing the defense with 83 tackles. PERSONAL: Schofield, who majored in physical education at Michigan, was the recipient of the school’s Athletic Achievement Award during his redshirt season in 2009... Last name is pronounced SKO-field... Michael Ross Schofield III was born on Nov. 15, 1990, in Orland Park, Ill. SCHOFIELD’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2014 Denver 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

QUANTERUS SMITH 9933 Defensive End 6-5 • 255 • 2ND YR. • WESTERN KENTUCKY BORN: Nov. 26, 1989, in Decatur, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: Grayson High School, Loganville, Ga. ACQUIRED: Draft #5a (146th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 SMITH AT A GLANCE: • A second-year defensive end who spent his rookie season with the Broncos on injured reserve recovering from a knee injury sustained during his final collegiate game. • Totaled 24 sacks and 41 tackles for a loss during his four-year career at Western Kentucky University. • Named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 after leading the county in sacks per game (1.25) and ranking sixth in the nation with 18.5 tackles for a loss. • Led the NCAA (FBS) with 12.5 sacks (84 yds.) through his first 11 games as a senior for the Hilltoppers before suffering an ACL injury late in the season. • Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/10/13; Placed on injured reserve (knee) by Denver 8/31/13.

2014: Smith made his Broncos regular-season debut in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded his first career tackle vs. K.C. (9/14)... Notched his first career pass defensed in the third quarter at NYJ (10/12). 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Smith participated in all four preseason games for Denver before being placed on injured reserve (knee) on Aug. 31. COLLEGE: Smith played 46 games (28 starts) at Western Kentucky University, totaling 135 tackles (87 solo), 24 sacks (162 yds.) 41 tackles for a loss, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries... Received Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2012 after leading the nation in sacks per game (1.25) and ranking sixth in the country with 18.5 tackles for a loss... Named a second-team all-conference selection in 2011 after pacing the Hilltoppers with 7.5 sacks (57 yds.)... Totaled a career-best 47 tackles (29 solo) to go along with four sacks (21 yds.) as a sophomore in his first year playing defensive end. PERSONAL: Smith attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., where he lettered twice in football and capped his prep career by earning first-team all-county honors and second-team All-Class 8-AAAAA recognition... First name is pronounced qwan-TERR-us... Quanterus Smith was born on Nov. 26, 1989, in Dacatur, Ga. Smith’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver INJURED RESERVE 2014 Denver 7 0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 QUANTERUS SMITH’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

AQIB TALIB 21 Safety 6-1 • 205 • 7TH YR. • KANSAS BORN: Feb. 13, 1986, in Cleveland HIGH SCHOOL: Berkner High School, Richardson, Texas ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (New Englend), 2014 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 84/70 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/4 TALIB AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year player who appeared in 77 career reg- ular-season games (63 starts) with Tampa Bay (2008- 21’S TROPHY CASE 12) and New England (2012-13), totaling the fourth- most interceptions (23) in the NFL among cornerbacks Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2013 since he entered the league in 2008. All-Pro (Second Team) (1) ...... 2013 • Named to his first career Pro Bowl in 2013 in addition to being recognized as a second-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press. • Tied for fourth in the NFL with four interceptions returned for touchdowns since becoming a regular starter in 2009. • Selected as the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year following his 2010 season when he totaled a career-high six interceptions for Tampa Bay. • Posted two interceptions, including one returned 45-yards for a touchdown, at Arizona (10/31/10) to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. • Matched a Buccaneers franchise record with a career-best three interceptions at Washington (10/4/09). • Started 32-of-34 games played at the University of Kansas and earned consensus first-team All-America honors and unanimous first-team All-Big 12 Conference recognition following his final season for the Jayhawks in 2007. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (New England) on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (20th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Tampa Bay as a draft choice 7/25/08; Traded to New England 11/1/12; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/14.

2014: Talib started in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and tallied four solo tackles and three passes defensed in his debut as a Bronco... Broke up a pass from QB Russell Wilson to WR Percy Harvin that was then intercepted by Chris Harris Jr. and returned for 13 yards at Sea. (9/21)... Secured the Broncos’ win at NYJ (10/12) with a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown with 15 seconds remaining in the contest... Tied for second in the NFL since 2009 when he became a regular starter with five interceptions returned for a score after his touchdown against the Jets... Recorded the 25th interception of his career vs. S.F. (10/19) to tie for the third-most interceptions by a cornerback since he entered the NFL in 2008... Notched a season-high seven tackles (6 solo) vs. S.D. (10/23), including his 300th career tackle. 2013: Talib started all 13 games played for the Patriots and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in addition to being named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press... Totaled 44 tackles (35 solo), four interceptions (12 yds.), 14 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the regular season... Added five tackles (3 solo) in two postseason starts... Combined to make four interceptions in Weeks 2-4 to represent the second three-game interception streak of his career... Matched his career high with three takeaways (2 INTs, 1 FF) vs. NYJ (9/12)... Tied a career high with four passes defensed at Atl. (9/29). 2012: Talib started 9-of-10 games played with Tampa Bay and New England, splitting time between the two clubs after a mid-season trade... Tallied 40 tackles (33 solo), two interceptions (59 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one fumble recovery on defense... Appeared in the season’s first four games for the Buccaneers and recorded 21 tackles (20 solo), one interception (0 yds.) and seven passes defensed... Blocked his first career punt in the season opener vs. Car. (9/9)... Traded to New England on Nov. 1 along with a 2013 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2013 fourth-round selection... Opened 5-of-6 regular-season games for the Patriots and registered 19 tackles (13 solo), one interception (59 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Started both of New England’s playoff games and contributed 10 tackles (9 solo) and one pass defensed... Intercepted Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown vs. Ind. (11/18) in his first game with the Patriots... Posted a career-best 10 tackles (9 solo) in New England’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Hou. (1/13). DENVER BRONCOS

2011: Talib opened all 13 games played for Tampa Bay and totaled 42 tackles (41 solo), two interceptions (55 yds., 2 TDs), 11 passes defensed and one forced fumble... Forced a fumble and scored on a 27-yard interception return at Ten. (11/27). 2010: Talib started all 11 games he appeared in for the Buccaneers and made a career-high six interceptions (91 yds.) to go along with 50 tackles (47 solo) and 11 passes defensed... Named NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year, joining teammate (2001) as the only players in franchise history to receive the honor... Recorded interceptions in his first three games of the season... Selected as NFC Defensive Player of the Week after posting two interceptions, including one returned 45 yards for a score, at Ari. (10/31)... Placed on injured reserve with a hip injury on Dec. 6. 2009: Talib started a career-high 15 games for Tampa Bay and tallied a personal-best 69 tackles (62 solo), 15 passes defensed and one fumble recovery in addition to intercepting five passes. 2008: Selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (20th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Talib appeared in 15 games (2 starts) as a rookie and contributed 27 tackles (19 solo), four interceptions (32 yds.) and nine passes defensed... Recorded his first career interception vs. Atl. (9/14). COLLEGE: Talib opened 32-of-34 career games played at the University of Kansas and totaled 162 tackles, 13 interceptions, 43 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Jayhawks... Entered the NFL Draft following his junior season after being named a consensus first-team All-American and unanimous first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection... Named MVP of the 2008 vs. Virginia Tech (1/3/08) after giving Kansas its first lead with a 60-yard interception returned for a touchdown. PERSONAL: Talib attended Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, where he was a first-team all-district and all-city defensive back... Aqib Talib (pronounced UH-keeb TUH-leeb) was born on Feb. 13, 1986, in Cleveland. talib’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2008 Tampa Bay 15 2 19 8 27 0-0 4-32 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Tampa Bay 15 15 62 7 69 0-0 5-99 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 Tampa Bay 11 11 47 3 50 0-0 6-91 11 0 0 1 0 0 6 2011 Tampa Bay 13 13 41 1 42 0-0 2-55 11 1 0 2 0 0 12 2012 T.B./N.E. 10 9 33 7 40 0-0 2-59 9 0 1 1 0 0 6 2013 New England 13 13 35 9 44 0-0 4-12 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 26 2 28 0-0 2-25 10 0 0 1 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 84 70 263 37 300 0-0 25-373 80 2 3 5 0 0 30 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked a punt vs. Carolina, 9/9/12. talib’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 New England 2 2 9 1 10 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 New England 2 2 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 4 12 3 15 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 talib’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 9 vs. Carolina, 11/14/10 (10 vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Interceptions — 3 at Washington, 10/4/09 (none). Interception return yards — 61 at Washington, 10/4/09 (None). Passes Defensed — 4, twice, last at Atlanta, 9/29/13 (1 vs. Baltimore, 1/20/13). talib’s interceptions by quarterback Quarterback ...... INTs Quarterback ...... INTs ...... 3 ...... 1 Matt Ryan ...... 3 Matt Hasselbeck ...... 1 Geno Smith ...... 3 Colin Kaepernick ...... 1 Derek Anderson ...... 1 Andrew Luck ...... 1 Charlie Batch ...... 1 Carson Palmer ...... 1 Tom Brady ...... 1 Aaron Rodgers ...... 1 Jimmy Clausen ...... 1 Tony Romo ...... 1 Jake Delhomme ...... 1 ...... 1 Joe Flacco ...... 1 Seneca Wallace ...... 1 Josh Freeman ...... 1 aqib talib’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 4 0 4 0-0 1-22 2 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 0 2 0-0 1-3 1 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 26 2 28 0-0 2-25 10 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

JACOB TAMME 84 tight end 6-3 • 230 • 7TH YR. • KENTUCKY BORN: March 15, 1985, in Danville, Ky. HIGH SCHOOL: Boyle County High School, Danville, Ky. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Indianapolis), 2012 NFL YEAR: 7th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 99/23 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 9/1 TAMME AT A GLANCE: • A seventh-year tight end who totaled 164 receptions for 1,594 yards (9.7 avg.) with eight touchdowns in 92 career games (23 starts) with Indianapolis (2008-11) and Denver (2012-13). • Ranked third on the Broncos in both catches (52) and receiving yards (555) in his first year with the club in 2012. • Recorded a career-high 67 catches for 631 yards (9.4 avg.) and four scores for the Colts in 2010—all in the last 10 games after starting tight end Dallas Clark was placed on injured reserve—with his reception total leading the NFL during that stretch. • Owns 29 career special-teams tackles, including a career-best 13 stops in 2009 that ranked fourth on the Colts. • Opened 37-of-48 games played at the University of Kentucky and finished his career ranked first in school history with 133 receptions for 1,417 yards (10.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns. • Named a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection following his final two seasons for the Wildcats to become the first tight end in school history to earn the honor twice in his career. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Indianapolis) on March 29, 2012. • Selected by the Colts in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Indianapolis as a draft choice 7/23/08; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/29/12.

2014: Tamme notched a 4-yard touchdown reception midway through the second quarter to give the Broncos a 14-10 lead over K.C. (9/14)... Caught the 26-yard game-tying touchdown pass from Peyton Manning with 24 seconds left at Sea. (9/21) to cap a 17-point fourth-quarter comeback and force overtime. 2013: Tamme played all 16 games (1 start) for the Broncos in 2013 and led the team with 10 special-teams tackles in addition to posting 20 receptions for 184 yards (9.2 avg.) with one touchdown... Appeared in all three postseason games, catching four passes for 33 yards and one touchdown... Posted a career-high three special-teams stop at Dal. (10/6)... Caught a team-high five passes at N.E. (11/24), including three third-down conversions and one touchdown... Notched his first career postseason touchdown on a 1-yard catch in the second quarter in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Tamme played all 16 regular-season games (eight starts) in his first year with the Broncos and ranked third on the club in catches (52) and receiving yards (555) to go along with two touchdowns... Caught a 1-yard touchdown pass in his Broncos debut vs. Pit. (9/9) to give Denver a fourth-quarter lead... Caught a game-high nine passes for a season-best 89 yards vs. T.B. (12/2)... Posted a career-long 36-yard catch in the second quarter vs. Cle. (12/23)... Totaled three receptions for 44 yards in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Tamme played all 16 games (5 starts) for the third consecutive season and totaled 19 receptions for 177 yards (9.3 avg.) with one touchdown in addition to tying for the team lead with eight special-teams tackles. 2010: Tamme saw action in all 16 regular-season games, including a career-high eight starts, and tied for second on the Colts with 67 receptions for 631 yards (9.4 avg.) with four touchdowns—all coming in the last 10 games of the year after starting tight end Dallas Clark was placed on injured reserve... Added five special-teams tackles during the regular season... Grabbed a career-best 11 passes for 108 yards (9.8 avg.) with one touchdown at Phi. (11/7)... Totaled seven or more receptions in 7-of-10 games to end the season... Opened Indianapolis’ AFC Wild Card Game vs. N.Y. Jets (1/8) and totaled five receptions for 46 yards (9.2 avg.). 2009: Tamme played all 16 games (1 start) for the first time in his career and ranked fourth on the club with 13 special-teams tackles in addition to collecting three receptions for 35 yards (11.7 avg.) on offense... Played in all three postseason games for the Colts, including Super Bowl XLIV vs. N.O. (2/7), and contributed three stops on special teams. 2008: Selected by Indianapolis in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Tamme played 12 games (0 starts) as a rookie and recorded three catches for 12 yards (4.0 avg.) to go along with two spe- cial-teams tackles... Played in the Colts’ AFC Wild Card Game at S.D. (1/8). COLLEGE: Tamme started 37-of-48 career games at the University of Kentucky and totaled 1,417 yards and DENVER BRONCOS

11 touchdowns on his 133 receptions that ranked first in school history and second all-time in Southeastern Conference annals among tight ends... Earned first-team All-SEC honors following his final two seasons and received a National Scholar-Athlete Award from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame as a senior... Recognized as a finalist for the Draddy Award (Academic Heisman) and was selected to the National Good Works team and SEC Community Service Team. PERSONAL: Tamme played wide receiver and defensive back at Boyle County High School in Danville, Ky., where he totaled 97 receptions for 1,866 yards (19.2 avg.) with 32 touchdowns and 23 interceptions for his prep career... Helped Boyle County win four consecutive state titles (named championship game MVP his final two years) and compile a 58-2 record during his four seasons... Jacob Tamme was born on March 15, 1985, in Danville, Ky. Tamme’S Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2008 Indianapolis 12 0 3 12 4.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Indianapolis 16 1 3 35 11.7 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 16 8 67 631 9.4 30 4 4 0 4 0 0 24 2011 Indianapolis 16 5 19 177 9.3 29 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 2012 Denver 16 8 52 555 10.7 36 2 2 0 2 0 0 12 2013 Denver 16 1 20 184 9.2 15 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 2014 Denver 7 0 5 47 9.4 26t 2 2 2 0 0 0 12 CAREER TOTALS 99 23 169 1,641 9.7 36 10 8 0 8 0 0 60 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2008 (2), 2009 (13), 2010 (5), 2011 (8), 2012 (1), 2013 (10), 2014 (3), TOTAL (41). Miscellaneous tackles — 2012 (2), TOTAL (2). Defensive tackles — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). Tamme’S POstSeason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2008 Indianapolis 1 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Indianapolis 3 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Indianapolis 1 1 5 46 9.2 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 3 44 14.7 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 4 33 8.3 23 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 9 1 12 123 10.3 23 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 BRONCOS TOTALS 4 0 7 77 11.0 23 1 1 0 1 0 0 6 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2009 (3) TOTAL (3). Tamme’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 11 at Philadelphia, 11/7/10 (5 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/8/11). Receiving yards — 108 at Philadelphia, 11/7/10 (46 vs. N.Y. Jets, 1/8/11). Longest reception — 36 vs. Cleveland, 12/23/12 (23 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Receiving touchdowns — 1, 10 times, last at Seattle, 9/21/14 (1 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Special teams tackles — 3 at Dallas, 10/6/13 (none). Jacob Tamme’S Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 1 4 4.0 4t 1 0 6 Sep 21 at Seattle P 2 22 11.0 26t 1 0 6 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/0 5 47 9.4 26t 2 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2. DENVER BRONCOS

DEMARYIUS THOMAS 8888 wide receiver 6-3 • 229 • 5TH YR. • GEORGIA TECH BORN: Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: West Laurens High School, Montrose, Ga. ACQUIRED: Draft #1a (22nd overall), 2010 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 5th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 60/46 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/6 THOMAS AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year wide receiver who owns the second-most receiving yards (3,698) and receiving touchdowns (30) 88’S TROPHY CASE in Broncos history through a player’s first four seasons. • Ranked second in the NFL with 14 receiving touch- Pro Bowls (2) ...... 2012-13 downs and fourth in the league with 1,430 yards on 92 All-Pro (2nd team) (1) ...... 2013 catches in 2013 to earn his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection and Associated Press second-team All-Pro recognition. • Combined with teammate Eric Decker to represent the most prolific receiving tandem (2,718 yds.) in the NFL in 2013. • Selected to his first Pro Bowl following the 2012 season in which he caught 94 passes for 1,434 yards (15.3 avg.) with 10 touchdowns, ranking fourth in the league in receiving yards and posting the second-most 25+yard receptions (18) in the NFL. • Tied for the second-most 100-yard receiving games (7) in team history while posting the third-most receiving yards (1,434) in a single season in club annals during the 2012 season. • Combined with teammate Eric Decker in 2012 to represent the third-most prolific receiving tan- dem (2,498 yds.) in the league and become the first Broncos 1,000-yard receiving duo since 2004. • Led the Broncos in receiving yards in each of his final seven contests, including the postsea- son, in 2011 to set a franchise record. • Fueled Denver’s 29-23 win against Pittsburgh in the AFC Wild Card round (1/8/12) with his four-catch, 204-yard performance that included an 80-yard game-winning touchdown recep- tion on the first play of overtime. • Saw action in 10 games (2 starts) as a rookie in 2010 and finished sixth on the club with 22 receptions for 283 yards (12.9 avg.) with two touchdowns. • Totaled eight receptions for 97 yards (12.1 avg.) with one touchdown in his NFL debut vs. Seattle (9/19/10) to mark the second-most catches by a Broncos rookie in his pro debut and become just the ninth player (since 1970) to record at least eight catches in their first NFL game. • Finished his career at Georgia Tech ranked fourth in school history in receiving yards (2,339), fourth in touchdown catches (15) and seventh in receptions (120). • Averaged nearly 20 yards per reception during his collegiate career, posting the fifth-best receiving average (19.5) for a career in Atlantic Coast Conference history. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 8/1/10.

2014: Thomas extended the game-tying touchdown drive at Sea. (9/21) with his 12-yard reception from Peyton Manning on third-and-10... Caught the game-tying two-point conversion pass from Manning to force overtime against the Seahawks... Set a Broncos single-game receiving yardage record with his 226 yards vs. Ari. (10/5) and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance... Reeled in an 86-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Cardinals to represent the fourth-longest catch in team history... Recorded the first 200-yard, multiple-touchdown receiving effort by an NFL player this year and just the second such effort in franchise history... Caught a team-high 10 passes for 124 yards at NYJ (10/12) to represent his 20th career 100-yard receiving game (postseason included), which ranks third in team history and second in the NFL since 2011... Hauled in two receiving scores vs. S.F. (10/19) to tie with Steve Watson for eighth place on the Broncos’ all-time list... Became the first player in franchise history to post four consecutive 100-yard receiving games with his 105-yard effort vs. S.D. (10/23). 2013: Thomas started all 16 regular-season games for the second consecutive season, earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection and Associated Press second-team All-Pro honors after posting 92 receptions for DENVER BRONCOS

1,430 yards (15.5 avg.) with 14 touchdowns... Ranked fourth in the NFL in receiving yards and second in receiving scores... Led all NFL players in receptions (28) and receiving yards (327) in addition to collecting two touchdown catches in three postseason games... Set a career high with 10 receptions for 94 yards (9.4 avg.) vs. Oak. (9/23)... Posted a career-high three touchdown catches at S.D. (11/10) to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors... Surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season after catching three passes for 106 yards (35.3 avg.), including a game-long 77-yard reception, at K.C. (12/1)... Caught a game-high eight passes (54 yds.) and opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12)... Caught seven passes for a game-high 134 yards (19.1 avg.) with one touchdown in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19)... Set a Super Bowl record with 13 receptions for 118 yards (9.1 avg.) with one touchdown in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Thomas started all 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career and earned his first Pro Bowl selection after finishing as the team’s leading receiver with 94 catches for 1,434 yards (15.3 avg.) and 10 touch- downs... Ranked in the league’s top 10 in receiving yards (4th), receptions (8th), receiving average (2nd), touch- downs (7th) and 25+yard catches (2nd)... Topped the 100-yard mark in seven games to tie for second-most in franchise single-season history in that category and his 1,434 receiving yards were third-most in team history... Caught quarterback Peyton Manning’s 400th career touchdown pass when he took a screen pass 71 yards to the end zone in the third quarter vs. Pit. (9/9)... Set a regular-season career high with 180 receiving yards on nine catches at N.E. (10/7) to marked the sixth-highest regular-season total in franchise history... Tied a career high with nine receptions and finished with a game-high 135 yards at Car. (11/11)... Surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career, finishing with a game-high 82 receiving yards with one touchdown at K.C. (11/25)... Registered his second career multiple-touchdown game with a pair of scoring catches vs. T.B. (12/2)... Tied a career high with nine catches and topped the 100-yard mark for the sixth game of the season vs. Cle. (12/23)... Made a 17-yard touchdown catch in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Thomas played 11 regular-season games (5 starts) and ranked second on the team with 32 receptions for 551 yards (17.2 avg.) with four touchdowns... Inactive for the first five games of the year while recovering from an offseason Achilles injury and a broken thumb suffered in training camp... Started both postseason contests and totaled 10 catches for 297 yards (29.7 avg.) with one score... Set a franchise record by leading the Broncos in receiving in the season’s final seven games... Posted 25 receptions for 448 yards (17.9 avg.) with three touchdowns in Denver’s final five regular-season games... Fueled Denver’s 29-23 win vs. Pit. (1/8) in the AFC Wild Card Game when he caught an 80-yard touchdown reception on the first play of overtime (longest overtime scoring play in NFL postseason history)... Totaled four receptions for 204 yards against the Steelers to mark the most receiving yards by a Bronco in playoff history and the second-highest receiving average (51.0) in a single game in NFL annals. 2010: Selected by Denver in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Thomas played 10 games (2 starts) and totaled 22 receptions for 283 yards (12.9 avg.) with two touchdowns to go along with 16 kickoff returns for 398 yards (24.9 avg.)... Recorded eight receptions for 97 yards (12.1 avg.) with one touchdown vs. Sea. (9/19) in his NFL debut to mark the second-most catches by a Broncos rookie in his pro debut and become just the ninth player in league history (since 1970) to record at least eight catches in his first NFL game... Caught a 17-yard touchdown vs. NYJ (10/17) over All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis in the third quarter... Missed Denver’s season opener at Jac. (9/12) with a foot injury that sidelined him the entire preseason... Inactive in Games 11-15 due to an ankle injury. COLLEGE: Thomas played 39 games (36 starts) at Georgia Tech, where finished his career ranked fourth in school history in receiving yards (2,339), fourth in touchdown catches (15) and seventh in receptions (120)... Averaged nearly 20 yards per reception during his career, posting the fifth-best receiving average (19.5) in Atlantic Coast Conference history... Earned third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and first- team All-ACC accolades as a senior in 2009 after ranking second in the nation with a school-record 25.1-yard average on 46 catches for 1,154 yards, which ranked second all-time in Georgia Tech annals. PERSONAL: Thomas attended West Laurens High School in Montrose, Ga., where he was a first-team Class AA all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a two-time all-region and All-Heart of Georgia choice... Caught 56 passes for 756 yards (13.5 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior... Played on the school’s state championship basketball team... First name is pronounced duh-MARE-ee-us... Demaryius Thomas was born on Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga. THOMAS’ Regular Season Record RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2010 Denver 10 2 22 283 12.9 31 2 16 398 24.9 65 0 2 0 2 0 0 12 2011 Denver 11 5 32 551 17.2 47 4 0 0 0.0 — 0 4 0 4 0 0 24 2012 Denver 16 16 94 1,434 15.3 71t 10 0 0 0.0 — 0 10 0 10 0 0 60 2013 Denver 16 16 92 1,430 15.5 78t 14 0 0 0.0 — 0 14 0 14 0 0 84 2014 Denver 7 7 47 767 16.3 86t 6 0 0 0.0 — 0 6 1 0 0 1 38 CAREER TOTALS 60 46 287 4,465 15.6 86t 36 16 398 24.9 65 0 36 1 30 0 1 218 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2010 (2-1, 0.5 avg., 1 LG), 2011 (1 for 5), TOTAL (3-6, 2.0 avg., 5 LG). Special teams tackles — 2010 (3), TOTAL (3). Miscellaneous tackles — 2010 (2), 2013 (2), TOTAL (4). Fumbles — 2010 (1 FR), TOTAL (1 FR). DENVER BRONCOS

THOMAS’ POstSeason Record RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 2 2 10 297 29.7 80t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 2012 Denver 1 1 3 37 12.3 17t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 2013 Denver 3 3 28 306 10.9 30 3 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 CAREER TOTALS 6 6 41 640 15.6 80t 5 0 0 0.0 — 0 3 0 3 0 0 18 THOMAS’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 10, twice, last at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (13* vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Receiving yards — 226 vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (204 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Longest reception — 86t vs. Arizona, 10/5/14 (80t vs. Pittsburgh, 1/8/12). Receiving touchdowns — 3 at San Diego, 11/10/13 (1, five times, last vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Consecutive games with 100 receiving yards — 4, Games 4-7, 2014 (2, 1/19/14-2/2/14). Rushes — 1, three times, last vs. Chicago, 12/11/11 (none). Rushing yards — 5 vs. Chicago, 12/11/11 (none). Longest rush — 5 vs. Chicago, 12/11/11 (none). Rushing touchdowns — None (none). Kick returns — 5 at San Francisco (London), 10/31/10 (none). Kick return yards — 144 at Tennessee, 10/3/10 (none). Longest kick return — 65 at Tennessee, 10/3/10 (none). *Super Bowl Record Thomas’ 100-Yard Receiving Games (22; includes 3 postseason) *denotes win (Thomas’ teams are 19-3, including postseason, when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 12/4/11 at Minnesota* 4 144 36.0 42 2 12/18/11 vs. New England 7 116 16.6 39 0 1/8/12 vs. Pittsburgh*^ 4 204 51.0 80t 1 9/9/12 vs. Pittsburgh* 5 110 22.0 71t 1 9/30/12 vs. Oakland* 5 103 20.6 40 0 10/7/12 at New England 9 180 20.0 38 0 10/28/12 vs. New Orleans* 7 137 19.6 41 1 11/11/12 at Carolina* 9 135 15.0 46 0 12/23/12 vs. Cleveland* 9 102 11.3 23 1 12/30/12 vs. Kansas City* 7 122 17.4 36 1 9/5/13 vs. Baltimore* 5 161 32.2 78t 2 11/10/13 at San Diego* 7 108 15.4 34t 3 11/17/13 vs. Kansas City* 5 121 24.2 70 0 12/1/13 at Kansas City* 3 106 35.3 77 0 12/22/13 at Houston* 8 123 15.4 36t 1 12/29/13 at Oakland* 6 113 18.8 63t 2 1/19/14 vs. New England*^ 7 134 19.1 30 1 2/2/14 vs. Seattle^ 13 118 9.1 23 1 10/5/14 vs. Arizona* 8 226 28.3 86t 2 10/12/14 at N.Y. Jets* 10 124 12.4 54 1 10/19/14 vs. San Francisco* 8 171 21.4 49 2 10/23/14 vs. San Diego* 8 105 13.1 23 0 ^Playoff Game DEMARYIUS THOMAS’ Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 4 48 12.0 26 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 5 62 12.4 21 1 0 6 Sep 21 at Seattle S 4 31 7.8 12 0 2 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 8 226 28.3 86t 2 0 12 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 10 124 12.4 54 1 0 6 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 8 171 21.4 49 2 0 12 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 8 105 13.1 23 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 47 767 16.3 86t 6 2 36 DENVER BRONCOS

JULIUS THOMAS 8800 tight end 6-5 • 250 • 4TH YR. • PORTLAND STATE BORN: June 27, 1988, in Stockton, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL: Tokay High School, Lodi, Calif. ACQUIRED: Draft #4b (129th overall), 2011 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 30/22 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/3 THOMAS AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year tight end who appeared in 23 regu- lar-season games (15 starts) during his first three years 80’S TROPHY CASE with Denver, totaling 66 receptions for 793 yards (12.0 avg.) with 12 touchdowns. Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2013 • Earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2013 after recording the most touchdowns (12) by a tight end in Broncos history (T-5th in the NFL) and contributing 65 catches for 788 yards (12.1 avg.). • Owns two of the Top 3 receiving games by a Broncos tight end since 2000 and joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe as the only tight ends in team history with at least two 100-yard, multiple-touchdown games. • Appeared in Denver’s first four games in 2012 before being shut down for the rest of the season due to a lingering ankle injury. • Saw action in five games (1 start) for the Broncos as a rookie in 2011 despite being limited by an ankle injury suffered in Week 2. • Started in Denver’s 2011 season opener vs. Oakland (9/12/11) and joined three other team- mates as the first rookie quartet to start a season opener since at least 1968. • Played just one season of college football after playing basketball for Portland State University and earned first-team All- by finishing third on the Vikings with 29 receptions for 453 yards (15.6 avg.) with two touchdowns as a senior. • Participated in the East-West Shrine Game following his senior season and caught a 5-yard touchdown to go along with a two-point conversion for the West. • Lettered four times in basketball for the Vikings, leading them to their first two NCAA Tournament appearances in school history (2008, ‘09) and finishing as the program’s all-time leader in games played (121), career wins (78) and field goal percentage (.663). • Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/27/11.

2014: Thomas led the team with seven receptions for 104 yards (14.9 avg.) with three touchdowns in the sea- son opener vs. Ind. (9/7) and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week... Was just the ninth time a Denver tight end has totaled 100 yards and multiple touchdowns (third time for Thomas) in a game... Caught QB Peyton Manning’s 500th career touchdown pass in the first quarter vs. Ari. (10/5)... Broke the franchise record set last year for most touchdown catches (7) through the Broncos’ first four games of a season in the fourth quarter against the Cardinals... Hauled in two touchdowns in Denver’s road win at NYJ (10/12) to give him nine receiving touchdowns on the season to tie for the most in NFL history through a player’s first five games (most among tight ends)... Marked his third contest with multiple touchdowns this season to set a Broncos record for a tight end. 2013: Thomas started all 14 games played and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection after finishing with 65 receptions for 788 yards (12.1 avg.) with 12 touchdowns... Tied for fifth in the league with his 12 receiving scores and passed Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe for the most touchdowns in a season by a Broncos tight end... Opened all three postseason contests and contributed 18 catches for 188 yards (10.4 avg.)... Caught five passes for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns vs. Bal. (9/5) to represent his first career 100-yard receiving game... Set career highs in receptions (9) and receiving yards (122) while adding a pair of touchdowns at Dal. (10/6)... Recorded the second-longest scoring catch by a tight end in team history with his 74-yard touchdown at S.D. (11/10)... Set a franchise tight end record with his 11th touchdown catch of the season vs. Ten. (12/8)... Caught six passes for 78 yards (13.0 avg.) at Hou. (12/22), including a 25-yard scoring reception that represented quarterback Peyton Manning’s NFL record-breaking 51st of the season... Led the team with 76 receiving yards on six catches (12.7 avg.) in his postseason debut in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12)... Paced the club with eight catches for 85 yards (10.6 avg.) in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). DENVER BRONCOS

2012: Thomas saw action in Denver’s first four regular-season games before being declared a gameday inactive for the remainder of the season. 2011: Selected by Denver in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft, Thomas played five regu- lar-season games (1 start) and posted one reception for five yards as a rookie... Joined three other teammates who became the first quartet of rookies to start a season opener for the Broncos since at least 1968... Inactive for 11 reg- ular-season games and two playoff contests due to an ankle injury sustained in Denver’s Week 2 win vs. Cin. (9/18). COLLEGE: Thomas, who played just one season of college football, saw action in 11 games (1 start) for Portland State University in 2010 and earned first-team All-Big Sky Conference honors after finishing third on the team with 29 receptions for 453 yards (15.6 avg.) with two touchdowns... Hauled in nine passes of 20 or more yards and produced 18 first downs... Invited to play in the East-West Shrine Game, where he hauled in a 5-yard touch- down pass and caught the ensuing two-point conversion to account for the West’s only points of the game... Walked on to the football team during the spring after exhausting his eligibility in basketball. PERSONAL: Thomas attended Tokay High School in Lodi, Calif., where he was a standout center and power for- ward on the basketball team... Helped lead Tokay to a 25-9 overall record and a Sac-Joaquin Section title during his senior year when he was named co-Player of the Year by The Record (San Joaquin)... Lettered four seasons in basketball at Portland State, setting school records for games played (121), career wins (78) and field goal percentage (.663)... Named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team in 2008 and ‘09, helping the Vikings capture conference titles and advance to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons... Averaged 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting a school-record .671 from the floor as a senior... Graduated from Portland State with a degree in business administration... Julius Thomas was born on June 27, 1988, in Stockton, Calif. Thomas’ Regular Season Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2011 Denver 5 1 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 4 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 14 14 65 788 12.1 74t 12 12 0 12 0 0 72 2014 Denver 7 7 30 327 10.9 35t 9 9 0 9 0 0 54 CAREER TOTALS 30 22 96 1,120 11.7 74t 21 21 0 21 0 0 126 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (3), TOTAL (3). Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). Thomas’ Postseason Record RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2013 Denver 3 3 18 188 10.4 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 3 18 188 10.4 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2013 (2), TOTAL (2). thomas’ Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 9 at Dallas, 10/6/13 (8 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Receiving yards — 122 at Dallas, 10/6/13 (85 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Longest reception — 74t at San Diego, 11/10/13 (37 vs. New England, 1/19/14). Receiving touchdowns — 3, vs. Indianapolis, 9/7/14 (none).

Thomas’ 100-Yard Receiving Games (3) *denotes win (Thomas’ teams are 3-0 when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 9/5/13 vs. Baltimore* 5 110 22.0 44 2 10/6/13 at Dallas* 9 122 13.6 29 2 9/7/14 vs. Indianapolis* 7 104 14.9 35t 3 Julius Thomas’ Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 7 104 14.9 35t 3 0 18 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 4 39 9.8 16 1 0 6 Sep 21 at Seattle S 3 17 5.7 9 1 0 6 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 6 66 11.0 25 2 0 12 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 4 51 12.8 22t 2 0 12 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 4 27 6.8 10 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 2 23 11.5 17 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 30 327 10.9 35t 9 0 54 DENVER BRONCOS

JUWAN THOMPSON 4400 running back 5-11 • 225 • R • DUKE BORN: May 13, 1992, in Atlanta HIGH SCHOOL: Woodward Academy, Atlanta ACQUIRED: College Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: Rookie • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 7/0 THOMPSON AT A GLANCE: • A rookie running back who made the Broncos’ opening-week roster as a college free agent. • Appeared in 49 career games (24 starts) for the Blue Devils and totaled 274 rushes for 1,244 yards (4.5 avg.) with nine touchdowns. • Finished his career at Duke with 56 receptions for 397 yards (7.1 avg.) with three scores and 15 kickoff returns for 326 yards (21.7 avg.). • Played all 14 games (4 starts) as a senior in 2013 and recorded 355 rushing yards on 64 attempts (5.4 avg.) with one touchdown along with seven catches for 46 yards (6.6 avg.) • Entered the NFL with Denver as a college free agent on May 12, 2014. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a college free agent 5/12/14.

2014: Thompson recorded his first career rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. Ari. (10/5)... Posted career -highs in carries (11) and rushing yards (38) and grabbed his first career reception at NYJ (10/12)... Notched the first multiple-touchdown career of his game vs. S.D. (10/23)... Became the first undrafted rookie to record multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since 2006. COLLEGE: Thompson appeared in 49 career games (24 starts) for the Blue Devils and totaled 274 rushes for 1,244 yards (4.5 avg.) with nine touchdowns, 56 receptions for 397 yards (7.1 avg.) with three scores and 15 kickoff returns for 326 yards (21.7 avg.)... Played all 14 games (4 starts) as a senior in 2013 and recorded 355 rushing yards on 64 attempts (5.4 avg.) with one touchdown along with seven catches for 46 yards (6.6 avg.)... Started all 12 games played as a junior in 2012 and rushed 75 times for 352 yards (4.7 avg.) with one touchdown while catching 24 passes for 128 yards (4.7 avg.) and two scores... Totaled career highs in rushing attempts (110), rushing yards (457) and rushing touchdowns (7) during his sophomore campaign in 2011 while adding 22 receptions for 182 yards (8.3 avg.) with one touchdown... Received the school’s Bob Pascal Award as the Most Outstanding Offensive Back... Saw action in 11 games (1 start) as a true freshman in 2010 and contributed 25 rushes for 87 yards (3.5 avg.), three receptions for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) and 15 kickoff returns for 327 yards (21.8 avg.). PERSONAL: Attended Woodward Academy in Atlanta, where he rushed for 1,622 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior to earn honorable mention all-state honors... Majored in sociology with a minor in education at Duke... Juwan Thompson was born on May 13, 1992. thompson’s REGULAR SEASON Record RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD TD TDr TDp TDrt 2pt Pts. 2014 Denver 7 0 24 107 4.5 16 3 1 0 0.0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 18 CAREER TOTALS 7 0 24 107 4.5 16 3 1 0 0.0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 18 juwan thompson’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denveR (6-1) RUSHING RECEIVING SCORING Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 2pt. Pts. Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 3 15 5.0 8t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 6 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 8 38 4.8 16 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 6 30 5.0 9 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 7 24 3.4 5 2 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 12 Regular Season Totals 7/0 24 107 4.5 16 3 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 18 DENVER BRONCOS

MITCH UNREIN 9966 defensive tackle 6-4 • 306 • 4TH YR. • WYOMING BORN: March 25, 1987, in Eaton, Colo. HIGH SCHOOL: Eaton High School, Eaton, Colo. ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2010 NFL YEAR: 4th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 4th NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 47/3 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 6/0 UNREIN AT A GLANCE: • A fourth-year player who saw action in 46 regular-season games (3 starts) during the last three seasons (2011-13) after spending his rookie campaign on Denver’s practice squad. • Appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the second consecutive season in 2013 and tied his career high with 20 tackles (15 solo). • Played all 16 regular-season games (2 starts) for the Broncos in 2012, participating in over 36 percent of the team’s defensive snaps and totaling 20 tackles (12 solo). • Contributed in 14 games as a reserve defensive lineman with the Broncos in 2011 and collected seven tackles (5 solo) along with one special-teams stop. • Became the first defensive lineman in Broncos history to catch a touchdown pass with his 1-yard reception from Peyton Manning vs. Tampa Bay (12/2/12). • Competed with the Texans during training camp as a rookie in 2010 before being signed by the Broncos and spending the final 11 weeks of the season on the club’s practice squad. • Received honorable mention All-Mountain West distinction in each of his final three seasons at the University of Wyoming, where he totaled 162 career tackles and 10.5 sacks. • Named the Defensive MVP of the New Mexico Bowl in 2009 after collecting six tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for the Cowboys. • Joined the Broncos as a practice-squad signee on Oct. 20, 2010. • Entered the NFL with Houston as a college free agent on May 7, 2010. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Houston as a college free agent 5/7/10; Waived by Houston 9/4/10; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 10/20/10.

2013: Unrein appeared in all 16 games (1 start) for the second consecutive season and tied his career high with 20 tackles (15 solo)... Played all three postseason games and contributed two defensive stops (1 solo)... Started his first game of the season and tied his career high with three tackles at K.C. (12/1)... Matched his career high with three stops vs. S.D. (12/12)... Made two tackles, including one for a loss, in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. Sea. (2/2). 2012: Unrein played all 16 regular-season games (two starts) and contributed 20 tackles and one fumble recov- ery to mark career highs in each category... Saw time on offense as a fullback in short-yardage situations... Made his first career start as Denver opened the game with a goal-line package at Atl. (9/17)... Lined up at fullback and threw a key block on running back Willis McGahee’s 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter vs. N.O. (10/28)... Caught 1-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning vs. T.B. (12/2) in addition to hitting Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman to force an interception returned for a touchdown ... Tied a personal best with three tackles and recovered his first career fumble at Oak. (12/6)... Made three tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). 2011: Unrein played 14 games (0 starts) for the Broncos in the regular season and totaled seven tackles (5 solo) along with one special-teams stop... Saw action in both of Denver’s playoff games and collected one tackle. 2010: Unrein, who entered the NFL with Houston as a college free agent on May 7, was waived by the Texans during final roster cutdowns before signing with Denver on Oct. 20 and spending the final 11 weeks of the season on the club’s practice squad.

UNREIN FINDS THE END ZONE OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS BY A DEFENDER, BRONCOS HISTORY Player Pos. Opp. (Date) Scoring Play Dwight Harrison CB vs. Mia. (9/19/71) 31-yd. catch Dwight Harrison CB vs. Cin. (11/14/71) 43-yd. catch Steve Wilson CB vs. K.C. (11/16/86) 43-yd. catch Dave Wyman LB at S.D. (12/5/93) 1-yd. catch Mitch Unrein DT vs. T.B. (12/2/12) 1-yd. catch DENVER BRONCOS

COLLEGE: Unrein totaled 162 tackles (67 solo), 20.5 tackles for losses (75 yds.) and 10.5 sacks (75 yds.) with two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 48 career games (38 starts) for the University of Wyoming… Garnered honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference accolades in each of his final three years for the Cowboys... Registered 41 total tackles, including six tackles for a loss (21 yds.) and four sacks (17 yds.), as a senior and was named the Defensive MVP of the New Mexico Bowl in 2009 after collecting six tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. PERSONAL: Unrein earned first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior at Eaton (Colo.) High School, where he was also among the top wrestlers in the state... Mitch Unrein was born on March 25, 1987, in Eaton, Colo. unrein’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Denver PRACTICE SQUAD 2011 Denver 14 0 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 16 2 12 8 20 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 16 1 15 5 20 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 47 3 32 15 47 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2011 (1), TOTAL (1). Kickoff returns — 1 for 8 yards, vs. Oakland (9/23/13). Caught a 1-yard TD pass vs. Tampa Bay (12/2/12). unrein’s POSTSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2011 Denver 2 0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Denver 1 0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 3 0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 6 0 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrein’S Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 3, five times, last at vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — None (none). Sack yards — None (none). Interceptions — None (none). Interception return yards — None (none). Receptions — 1 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Receiving yards — 1 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Receiving touchdowns — 1 vs. Tampa Bay, 12/2/12 (none). Mitch Unrein’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 DENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* INACTIVE Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle INACTIVE Oct 5 vs. Arizona* INACTIVE Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* INACTIVE Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* INACTIVE Oct 23 vs. San Diego* INACTIVE Regular Season Totals 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

LOUIS VASQUEZ 6655 offensive guard 6-5 • 335 • 6TH YR. • TEXAS TECH BORN: April 11, 1987, in Corsicana, Texas HIGH SCHOOL: Corsicana (Texas) High School ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (San Diego), 2013 NFL YEAR: 6th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 77/77 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/4 VASQUEZ AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year offensive guard who started all 70 regu- lar-season games played during his first five NFL sea- 65’S TROPHY CASE sons, allowing only 11 sacks and committing just four penalties in that span. Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2013 • Selected to his first career Pro Bowl in 2013 and All-Pro (1st team) (1) ...... 2013 became the first offensive guard in Broncos history to be named a first-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press. • Finished his first season in Denver as one of just three 16-game starting NFL guards to allow zero sacks while participating in every offensive snaps (1,207). • Helped San Diego’s offense rank fourth in the NFL in points per game (25.8) during his four seasons (2009-12) with the franchise and was assessed just one penalty as a Charger. • Named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2009 after opening 14 games for San Diego and helping the Chargers win their fourth consecutive AFC West Division title. • Played four seasons at Texas Tech University, helping the Red Raiders rank second in the nation in total offense (529.6 ypg) and scoring (40.0 ppg) during his junior campaign in 2007. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (San Diego) on March 12, 2013. • Selected by the Chargers in the third round (78th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by San Diego as a draft choice 7/25/09. Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/13.

2014: Vasquez started in all seven games of the season, playing 468 (98.7%) offensive snaps. 2013: Vasquez started all 16 regular-season games in his first season with Denver and was named to his first career Pro Bowl... Became the first offensive guard in Broncos history to received first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press... Finished the season as the only player to participate in 100 percent of the team’s offensive or defensive snaps (1,207 plays)... Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest overall sacks (20) in the NFL and helped set the NFL single-season scoring record (606 pts.)... Opened all three playoff contests for Denver, allowing zero sacks during the postseason... Earned a spot on Pro Football Focus’ All-Week 3 Team for his performance vs. Oak. (9/23)... Part of an offensive line group that was named a collective Offensive Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated’s Peter King for its performance in which it allowed zero sacks and zero quarter- back hits against the NFL’s top-ranked sack defense vs. K.C. (11/17)... Helped the offensive line allow zero sacks or quarterback hits in Denver’s AFC Championship Game vs. N.E. (1/19). 2012: Vasquez opened all 16 games for the first time in his career as one of two Chargers offensive linemen to start every contest... Finished as the only 16-game starting offensive lineman in the NFL to commit zero penalties and allow three of fewer sacks (2.5). 2011: Vasquez started all 14 games played and helped San Diego rank sixth in the NFL in total offense (393.1 ypg) while tying for fifth in the league scoring 25.4 points per game... Missed Games 10-11 with an ankle injury. 2010: Vasquez started 10 contests for the Chargers, missing Games 4-5 with a knee injury and Games 11-14 with a neck injury.

VASQUEZ A STEADY FORCE IN 2013

HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF SNAPS PLAYED ON OFFENSE/DEFENSE, BRONCOS, 2013 Player Pos. Plays Pct. 1. Louis Vasquez G 1,207 100.0 2. Zane Beadles G 1,198 99.3 Manny Ramirez C 1,198 99.3 4. Peyton Manning QB 1,156 95.8 5. Chris Harris Jr. CB 1,042 92.3 DENVER BRONCOS

VASQUEZ TOUGH TO GET THROUGH

FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED AMONG OFFENSIVE GUARDS, NFL, 2013 Player No. 1. Louis Vasquez, Den. 0.0 Larry Warford, Det. 0.0 , T.B. 0.0 4. Willie Colon, NYJ 1.0 5. Five players 1.5 2006: Selected by the Chargers in the third round (78th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, Vasquez started all 14 games played and was named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team... Started his first career game in San Diego’s season opener at Oak. (9/14) before injuring his ankle and missing the Charger’s next two contests. COLLEGE: Vasquez was a four-year letterman at Texas Tech University, where he started 34-of-39 career games and received All-Big 12 Conference recognition following his final three seasons... Named a third-team All-America selection following his senior season... Blocked for the nation’s top passing attack as a junior in 2007 and was tabbed as a first-team all-conference pick after allowing zero sacks on the year. PERSONAL: Vasquez attended Corsicana (Texas) High School, where helped his team to a combined 21-3 record over his final two seasons... Earned first-team Class 4A all-state honors from the Associated Press and was named to the All-Area Team by the Dallas Morning News following his senior campaign... Majored in general studies at Texas Tech... Louis Vasquez (pronounced LEW-is VAS-kez) was born on April 11, 1987, in Corsicana, Texas. vasquez’S Regular Season Record Year Club G S 2009 San Diego 14 14 2010 San Diego 10 10 2011 San Diego 14 14 2012 San Diego 16 16 2013 Denver 16 16 2014 Denver 7 7 CAREER TOTALS 77 77 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Miscellaneous tackles — 2011 (1), 2012 (1), TOTAL (2). Fumbles — 2009 (1FR), TOTAL (1FR). vasquez’S POSTSeason Record Year Club G S 2009 San Diego 1 1 2013 Denver 3 3 CAREER TOTALS 4 4 DENVER BRONCOS

T.J. WARD 43 Safety 5-11 • 200 • 5TH YR. • OREGON BORN: Dec. 12, 1986, in San Francisco HIGH SCHOOL: De La Salle High School, Concord, Calif. ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (Cleveland), 2014 NFL YEAR: 5th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 61/61 WARD AT A GLANCE: • A fifth-year safety who started all 54 career games played for Cleveland (2010-13) during his first four 43’S TROPHY CASE NFL seasons, totaling 340 tackles (253 solo), five interceptions (133 yds.), 3.5 sacks (29 yds.), 26 passes Pro Bowls (1) ...... 2013 defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. All-Pro (Second Team) (1) ...... 2013 • Earned his first career Pro Bowl selection and was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2013 after recording a career-high 129 tackles (96 solo), including 10 stops behind the line of scrimmage to lead all NFL defen- sive backs. • Voted by his teammates as Cleveland’s recipient of the 2013 Ed Block Courage Award after overcoming a knee injury in 2012 to start all 16 games in 2013. • Led all NFL rookies with 105 tackles in 2010 and became the first Browns rookie in 18 years to start all 16 games for the club. • Appeared in 37 career games at the University of Oregon and totaled 190 tackles and three interceptions after entering the program as a walk-on. • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Cleveland) on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Cleveland in the second round (38th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Cleveland as a draft choice 7/26/10; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/12/14.

2014: Ward recorded five solo tackles and was one of just two players to line up on all 86 defensive snaps vs. K.C. (9/14)... Sacked QB Russell Wilson for a loss of 10 yards in the second quarter at Sea. (9/21/14)... Became only the second safety to post a sack in each of the last four seasons (Reggie Nelson, Cin.)... Tackled RB Marshawn Lynch in the Seattle end zone for a safety early in the fourth quarter... Was the only player to play all 296 defensive snaps through the first four games... Tied for first on the team with S Rahim Moore for defensive snaps played (483 / 97.6%). 2013: Ward was named to his first Pro Bowl and received second-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press after starting all 16 games for the Browns and totaling a career-high 129 tackles (96 solo), two intercep- tions (57 yds.), two sacks (12 yds.), nine passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Led all NFL defensive backs with 10 tackles for a loss according to press box totals... Scored two defensive touchdowns—on a 44-yard interception return vs. Buf. (10/3) and a 51-yard fumble return vs. Chi. (12/15)... Recorded double-digit tackle totals on five occasions, including a personal-best 13 defensive stops (10 solo) at G.B. (10/20)... Voted by his teammates as the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for recovering from a knee injury sustained in 2012 and starting every game for Cleveland. 2012: Ward started all 14 games played for Cleveland and registered 68 tackles (50 solo), one interception (37 yds.), one sack (10 yds.), four passes defensed and a career-best three forced fumbles... Missed the Browns’ final two games after being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on Dec. 18... Forced two fumbles in the Browns’ 20-14 win vs. Pit. (11/25). 2011: Ward opened the Browns’ first eight games and totaled 38 tackles (27 solo), one sack (7 yds.), three passes defensed and one forced fumble... Inactive for six games with a foot sprain before being placed on injured reserve on Dec. 22. 2010: Selected by Cleveland in the second round (38th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft, Ward opened all 16 games for the club and led all league rookies with 105 tackles (80 solo) to go along with two interceptions (39 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble... Became the first Browns rookie defensive back to start all 16 games since Antonio Langham in 1994. COLLEGE: Ward began his collegiate career at the University of Oregon as a walk-on before earning a scholar- ship and going on to play in 37 career games for the Ducks... Totaled 190 tackles, three interceptions and one sack during his four seasons in Eugene... Led Oregon with 101 tackles as a junior in 2008 to earn honorable DENVER BRONCOS mention all-Pacific-10 Conference recognition. PERSONAL: Ward attended De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., where he contributed as a reserve defen- sive back on three consecutive national championship squads (2001-03) before injuring his knee during the pre- season in 2004 and missing his entire senior campaign... Was a prep teammate of Broncos Offensive Assistant Brian Callahan... His father, Terrell, played defensive back at San Diego State and was drafted by Philadelphia in the seventh round (188th overall) in 1980... His younger brother, Terron, is a senior running back at Oregon State University... Established the T.J. Ward Foundation, which focuses on education, family values and community service... Terrell Ray Williams Ward Jr. was born on Dec. 12, 1986, in San Francisco. Ward’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2010 Cleveland 16 16 80 25 105 0-0 2-39 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 2011 Cleveland 8 8 27 11 38 1-7 0-0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Cleveland 14 14 50 18 68 1-10 1-37 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Cleveland 16 16 96 33 129 1.5-12 2-57 9 0 1 1 1 0 12 2014 Denver 7 7 23 6 29 1-10 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 61 61 276 93 369 4.5-39 5-133 28 5 1 1 1 0 12 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2010 (18), 2011 (1), TOTAL (19). Returned a fumble 51 yards for a TD vs. Chicago, 12/15/13. Blocked a field goal vs. Atlanta, 10/10/10. ward’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 13 at Green Bay, 10/20/13 (none). Interceptions — 2 at Jacksonville, 11/21/10 (none). Interception return yards — 44 vs. Buffalo, 10/3/13 (none). Passes Defensed — 2, five times, last vs. Detroit, 10/13/13 (none). Sacks — 1, four times, last at Seattle, 9/21/14(none). t.j. ward’s Career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 4 4 8 1-10 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 23 6 29 1-10 0-0 2 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DEMARCUS WARE 94 dEFENSIVE eND 6-4 • 258 • 10TH YR. • TROY BORN: July 31, 1982, in Auburn, Ala. HIGH SCHOOL: Auburn (Ala.) High School ACQUIRED: Free Agent, 2014 NFL YEAR: 10th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 1st NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 148/147 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 4/4 WARE AT A GLANCE: • A 10th-year defensive end and member of the 2000s NFL All-Decade Team who ranks fourth among active 94’S TROPHY CASE players and 18th all-time with 117 career sacks. NFL All-Decade Team ...... 2000s • Spent his first nine NFL seasons in Dallas and was selected to start in seven Pro Bowls in addition to being Pro Bowls (7) ...... 2006-12 named first-or second-team All-Pro by the Associated All-Pro (First Team) (4) . . 2007-09, ‘11 Press on seven occasions. All-Pro (Second Team) (3) . . 2006, ‘10, ‘12 • Registered double-digit sack totals in seven of his nine NFL seasons, including league-leading marks in 2008 (20.0) and 2010 (15.5). • Ranks second in NFL history with a sack rate of 0.83/game during his career, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White (0.85/game) among players appearing in at least 50 games. • Owns 28 career multi-sack games, including seven contests with three sacks and one game with a career-best four sacks (at Philadelphia, 10/30/11). • Forced 32 fumbles, including 26 strip-sacks, during his career to rank fourth in the NFL since he entered the league in 2005. • Recorded a career-best 20 quarterback takedowns in 2008 (eighth-most all-time in a single season) to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Year honors from the KC Committee of 101 as well as NFL Alumni Pass Rusher of the Year recognition. • Posted a sack in 10 consecutive games (2007-08) to tie former Broncos defensive end Simon Fletcher for the longest sack streak in league history since the statistic became official in 1982. • Played outside linebacker in the Cowboys’ 3-4 base defense during his first eight seasons and was chosen as the only two-time winner of the Dick Butkus Award (2008, ‘11), given to the top linebacker at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of football. • Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on four occasions (Week 16 - 2005; Week 15 - 2008; Week 15 - 2009; Week 3 - 2010). • Totaled 201 tackles, 27.5 sacks, 58 tackles for a loss and nine forced fumbles during his collegiate career at Troy University, earning Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2007 after leading the Trojans to their first-ever bowl appearance. • Joined the Broncos as a free agent on March 12, 2014. • Selected by Dallas in the first round (11th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Dallas as a draft choice 7/30/05; Released by Dallas 3/11/14; Signed by Denver 3/12/14.

2014: Ware, who was named a team captain prior to the season by his teammates, recorded 1.5 sacks for a loss of 4.5 yards in his debut as a Denver Bronco vs. Ind. (9/7)... Finished the game with two tackles (1 solo), one tackle for a loss and two quarterback pressures... Had the initial hit on Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch before LB Brandon Marshall and S T.J. Ward tackled him in the end zone for a safety... Totaled his fifth, sixth and seventh sacks of the season vs. S.F. (10/19) to pass Simeon Rice into 15th place on the NFL’s all-time list with 123 career sacks... Recorded his most sacks (3-26) against the 49ers Week 7 since posting four sacks at Philadelphia on Oct. 30, 2011. 2013: Ware started all 13 games played for the Cowboys and totaled 36 tackles (24 solo), six sacks (40 yds.), one interception (0 yds.), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery after making the switch from outside linebacker to defensive end... Missed Games 7-9 with a quad injury, snapping his streak of 134 consecutive regular-season games played to begin his career. DENVER BRONCOS

2012: Ware opened all 16 games for the eighth consecutive season to begin his career and recorded 72 tackles (48 solo), 11.5 sacks (64 yds.) and five forced fumbles... Earned his seventh straight Pro Bowl selection... Posted two sacks at N.Y. Giants (9/5) in his 113th game to give him 101.5 for his career and make him the second-fastest player (Reggie White, 96 games) to reach 100 sacks... Set a career high with 13 tackles (8 solo) at Sea. (9/16) and matched that total four games later at Car. (10/21)... Registered his 107th career sack vs. NYG (10/28) to become Dallas’ all-time sack leader. 2011: Ware earned his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl selection and fourth career first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press after opening all 16 games and tallying 67 tackles (51 solo), 19.5 sacks (125 yds.), three passes defensed and two forced fumbles... Contributed a career-best four sacks (23 yds.) and a forced fumble at Phi. (10/30). 2010: Ware was named to his fifth career Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games for the Cowboys and leading the NFL with 15.5 sacks (105 yds.) to go along with 108 tackles (64 solo), one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Posted three sacks at Hou. (9/26) to earn his fourth career NFC Defensive Player of the Week honor... Registered his second three-sack performance of the season at Phi. (1/2) and added a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown. 2009: Ware started all 16 games as a Pro Bowl starter and first-team Associated Press All-Pro selection and recorded 92 tackles (50 solo), 11 sacks (51 yds.), two passes defensed and five forced fumbles... Opened both of Dallas’ postseason games and contributed 13 tackles (6 solo), three sacks (18 yds.) and one forced fumble... Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after notching a pair of sacks and forced fumbles at N.O. (12/19)... Logged two sacks in Dallas’ NFC Wild Card Playoff Game vs. Phi. (1/9). 2008: Ware set a club-record with an NFL-best 20 sacks (115 yds.) in 16 starts for Dallas while also posting career highs in tackles (110) and forced fumbles... Added three passes defensed and one fumble recovery... Earned his third career Pro Bowl selection along with first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press... Recorded three sacks at Stl. (10/19) to tie the NFL record for consecutive games (10) with a quarterback take- down... Tallied his third three-sack game of the season and eclipsed 50 career sacks vs. NYG (12/14) to take home NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. 2007: Ware was named a Pro Bowl starter for the second consecutive season and a first-team All-Pro designee for the first time in his career after recording 80 tackles (50 solo), 14 sacks (109 yds.), four passes defensed and four forced fumbles for the Cowboys... Registered four solo tackles and a sack in Dallas’ NFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. NYG (1/13). 2006: Ware made his first career Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press after starting all 16 games and totaling 82 tackles (62 solo), 11.5 sacks (89 yds.), one interception (41 yds.), three passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Scored two defensive touchdowns—a 69-yard fumble return for a score at Phi. (10/8) and a 41-yard interception brought back for a touchdown at Atl. (12/16)... Posted the first three-sack performance of his career at Car. (10/29) and equaled that effort in Dallas’ regular-season finale vs. Det. (12/31). 2005: Selected by Dallas in the first round (11th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft, Ware opened all 16 games for the Cowboys and racked up 66 tackles (44 solo), eight sacks (47 yds.) and three forced fumbles... Recorded his first career sack by taking down 49ers quarterback Tim Rattay at S.F. (9/25)... Earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors in October after totaling 16 tackles and three sacks in five games... Posted three sacks (all of which forced fumbles) at Car. (12/24) to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Week and Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week recognition. COLLEGE: Ware started for three seasons at Troy University and finished his collegiate career with 201 tackles, 27.5 sacks, 58 tackles for a loss and nine forced fumbles... Led the Trojans to their first-ever Bowl appearance as a senior in 2004 and was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year after totaling 53 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. PERSONAL: Ware played two seasons of prep football at Auburn (Ala.) High School, where he earned all-area honors as a senior linebacker and wide receiver... Earned a degree in business information systems from Troy, becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college... Volunteered his time for numerous com- munity initiatives in and around the Dallas area, including the Boys & Girls Club of Arlington and Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas... Served as an NFL Play 60 Spokesperson, which included a public service announce- ment at the White House with President Obama... DeMarcus Ware was born on July 31, 1982, in Auburn, Ala. Ware’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2005 Dallas 16 16 44 22 66 8-47 0-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2006 Dallas 16 16 62 21 82 11.5-89 1-41 3 5 1 1 1 0 12 2007 Dallas 16 16 50 30 80 14-109 0-0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Dallas 16 16 56 54 110 20-115 0-0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 2009 Dallas 16 15 50 42 92 11-51 0-0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Dallas 16 16 64 44 108 15.5-105 0-0 1 2 2 0 1 0 6 2011 Dallas 16 16 51 16 67 19.5-125 0-0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Dallas 16 16 48 24 72 11.5-64 0-0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Dallas 13 13 24 12 36 6-40 1-0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 11 5 16 7-45.5 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 148 147 459 272 729 124-792.5 2-41 18 33 5 1 2 0 18 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2010 (18), 2011 (1), TOTAL (19). Returned an interception 41 yards for a score at Atlanta, 12/16/06. Returned a fumble 69 yards for a score at Philadelphia, 10/8/06. Returned a fumble 17 yards for a DENVER BRONCOS touchdown at Philadelphia, 1/2/11.

Ware’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2006 Dallas 1 1 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 Dallas 1 1 3 1 4 1-9 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 Dallas 2 2 6 7 13 3-18 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 4 4 10 8 18 4-27 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ware’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 13, twice, last at Carolina, 10/21/12 (8 at Minnesota, 1/17/10). Sacks — 4 at Philadelphia, 10/30/11 (2 vs. Philadelphia, 1/9/10). Sack Yards — 27 at Philadelphia, 1/2/11 (9, twice, last at Minnesota, 1/17/10). Interceptions — 1, twice, last vs. N.Y. Giants, 9/8/13 (none). Interception return yards — 41 at Atlanta, 12/16/06 (none). Passes Defensed — 2, twice, last vs. St. Louis, 10/23/11 (none). ware’s sacks by quarterback Figures in italics include postseason totals Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Quarterback ...... Sacks Eli Manning ...... 14.5 Matt Schaub ...... 3.0 Ryan Fitzpatrick ...... 1.0 Donovan McNabb ...... 8.5 Sam Bradford ...... 2.0 Jeff Garcia ...... 1.0 Michael Vick ...... 6.5 Mark Brunell ...... 2.0 Bruce Gradkowski ...... 1.0 Rex Grossman ...... 6.0 Matt Cassel ...... 2.0 Kurt Warner ...... 1.0 Drew Brees ...... 5.0 Joe Flacco ...... 2.0 Matt Leinart ...... 1.0 Marc Bulger ...... 4.0 Matt Moore ...... 2.0 Peyton Manning ...... 1.0 Matt Hasselbeck ...... 4.0 Mark Sanchez ...... 2.0 Jamie Martin ...... 1.0 Kevin Kolb ...... 4.0 Vince Young ...... 2.0 Josh McCown ...... 1.0 Alex Smith ...... 4.0 Trent Edwards ...... 1.5 Carson Palmer ...... 1.0 Matt Ryan ...... 3.5 Shaun Hill ...... 1.5 Tim Rattay ...... 1.0 Tom Brady ...... 3.0 Andrew Luck...... 1.5 John Skelton ...... 1.0 Jason Campbell ...... 3.0 Ben Roethlisberger ...... 1.5 Geno Smith ...... 1.0 Jake Delhomme ...... 3.0 Derek Anderson ...... 1.0 Russell Wilson ...... 1.0 Brett Favre ...... 3.0 Kerry Collins ...... 1.0 Nick Foles ...... 0.5 Josh Freeman ...... 3.0 Todd Collins ...... 1.0 Cam Newton ...... 0.5 Colin Kaepernick ...... 3.0 Jay Cutler ...... 1.0 Logan Thomas ...... 0.5 Jon Kitna ...... 3.0 Andy Dalton ...... 1.0 Brandon Weeden ...... 0.5 Aaron Rodgers ...... 3.0 Jay Feeley ...... 1.0 ware’s MULTIPLE-sack GAMES (31) *denotes win (Ware’s teams are 20-11, including the postseason, when he records multiple sacks in a game.) Date Opponent S-Yds. Date Opponent S-Yds. 12/24/2005 at Carolina* 3-13 12/19/2010 vs. Washington* 2-11 12/31/2006 vs. Detroit 3-11 1/2/2011 at Philadelphia* 3-27 9/23/2007 at Chicago* 2-21 9/11/2011 at N.Y. Jets 2-11 10/8/2007 at Buffalo* 1.5-13.5 9/18/2011 at San Francisco* 2-15 11/4/2007 at Philadelphia* 1.5-7.5 10/16/2011 at New England 2-11 12/22/2007 at Carolina* 2-11.5 10/30/2011 at Philadelphia 4-23 10/19/2008 at St. Louis 3-15 12/24/2011 vs. Philadelphia 2-12 11/27/2008 vs. Seattle* 3-21 1/1/2012 at N.Y. Giants 1.5-12.5 12/14/2008 vs. N.Y. Giants* 3-18 9/5/2012 at N.Y. Giants* 2-21 10/11/2009 at Kansas City* 2-14 9/23/2012 vs. Tampa Bay* 2-19 10/25/2009 vs. Atlanta* 2-10 11/4/2012 at Atlanta 1.5-1.5 11/15/2009 at Green Bay 2-7 9/15/2013 at Kansas City 2-12 12/19/2009 at New Orleans* 2-9 9/22/2013 vs. St. Louis* 2-12 1/9/2010 vs. Philadelphia*^ 2-8 9/7/2014 vs. Indianapolis* 1.5-4.5 9/26/2010 at Houston* 3-16 10/19/2014 vs. San Francisco* 3-26 10/10/2010 vs. Tennessee 2-3 ^Playoff Game ’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 dENVER (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 1 1 2 1.5-4.5 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 1 3 1-7 0-0 0 1 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 2 1 3 0.5-4 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 1 2 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 4 0 4 3-26 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 11 5 16 7-45.5 0-0 0 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS

KAYVON WEBSTER 3366 cornerback 5-11 • 198 • 2ND YR. • SOUTH FLORIDA BORN: Feb. 1, 1991, in Opa-Locka, Fla. HIGH SCHOOL: Monsignor Pace High School, Opa-Locka, Fla. ACQUIRED: Draft #3 (90th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 20/2 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/0 WEBSTER AT A GLANCE: • A second-year cornerback who appeared in 14 regular-season games (2 starts) as a rookie in 2013, totaling 38 tackles (34 solo), one interception (10 yds.), nine passes defensed and one forced fumble. • Saw action in 49-of-50 possible games (32 starts) during his career at the University of South Florida and totaled 190 tackles (136 solo), two sacks (39 yds.), three interceptions (34 yds.), 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. • Earned first-team All-Big East Conference recognition following his senior season in which he led the Bulls with a career-high 82 tackles (61 solo) and added forced three fumbles. • Started all 11 games played as a junior in 2011 and received second-team All-Big East honors after contributing two interceptions and nine passes defensed for South Florida. • Clocked at 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash as one of the most physically gifted players in the 2013 draft class. • Selected by the Broncos in the third round (90th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/13/13.

2014: Recorded a season-high four solo tackles at NYJ (10/12). 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the third round (90th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Webster played 14 games (2 starts) as a rookie, finishing eighth on the team with 38 tackles to go along with one interception (10 yds.), nine passes defensed and one forced fumble... Added two tackles on special teams... Appeared in all three postseason contests for Denver... Made a pair of special-teams stops in Denver’s Week 2 win at NYG (9/15)... Made his first NFL start at Dal. (10/6) and forced a fumble that was recovered by safety Duke Ihenacho... Intercepted his first NFL pass and returned it 10 yards vs. Jac. (10/13)... Established a career high with five tackles at S.D. (11/10). COLLEGE: Webster played 49-of-50 possible games (32 starts) at the University of South Florida, totaling 190 career tackles (136 solo), two sacks (39 yds.), three interceptions (34 yds.), 18 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Opened 11-of-12 games fas a senior and was named a first-team All-Big East Conference selection after becoming the league’s only cornerback to lead his team in tackles (82)... Started all 11 games played for the Bulls as a junior and was a second-team all-conference pick after tallying 49 tackles (36 solo), two interceptions (0 yds.), nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. PERSONAL: Webster was a two-time All-Dade County selection in football as a two-way player for Monsignor Pace High School in Opa-Locka, Fla.... Caught 30 passes for 500 yards (16.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns on offense in addition to 65 tackles, four sacks, seven forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries on defense as a senior... Graduated from South Florida with a degree in health science... Kayvon Webster was born on Feb. 1, 1991, in Opa-Locka, Fla. Webster’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 14 2 34 4 38 0-0 1-10 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 6 0 10 1 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 20 2 44 5 49 0-0 1-10 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2013 (2), 2014 (3), TOTAL (5). Webster’s postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Webster’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 5, three times, last vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (none). Interceptions — 1 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (none). Interception return yards — 10 vs. Jacksonville, 10/13/13 (none). Passes Defensed — 1, nine times, last vs. San Diego, 12/12/13 (none). DENVER BRONCOS

kayvon webster’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* INACTIVE Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* P 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle P 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* P 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* P 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* P 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* P 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 6/0 10 1 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 3. DENVER BRONCOS

WES WELKER 8833 wide receiver 5-9 • 185 • 11TH YR. • TEXAS TECH BORN: May 1, 1981, in Oklahoma City HIGH SCHOOL: Heritage Hall High School, Oklahoma City ACQUIRED: Unrestricted Free Agent (New England), 2013 NFL YEAR: 11th • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 158/98 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 12/11 WELKER AT A GLANCE: • An 11th-year wide receiver who enters his second season with Denver in 2013 tied for the most 100-catch 83’S TROPHY CASE campaigns (5) in NFL history while producing the sec- ond-most 10-catch games (18) in league annals. Pro Bowls (5) ...... 2008-12 • Selected to the Pro Bowl in five of the last six years, All-Pro (First Team) (2) . . . . .2009, ‘11 earning All-Pro honors from the Associated Press in All-Pro (Second Team) (2) . . . 2007-08 four of those seasons. • Owns the second-most career receptions (841) by an undrafted player, trailing only Broncos Ring of Fame wide receiver Rod Smith (849). • Totaled a career-best 10 receiving touchdowns in his first year with the Broncos in 2013, includ- ing at least one in Denver’s first six games to set a league record for a player with a new team. • Tied for the fourth-most receptions (87) in NFL postseason history with his 7.3 catches per game in the playoffs tops among all players with at least four games played. • Totaled the most receptions (672) in Patriots history from 2007-12 to represent the most productive six-season stretch in NFL history. • Recorded two of the top eight single-season reception totals in league history, including a personal-best 123 catches in 2009 to tie for second on the NFL’s all-time single-season list. • Tied for the second-most receptions (11) in Super Bowl history (T-1st at the time) in New England’s S.B. XLII loss vs. the New York Giants (2/3/08). • Started 86-of-102 combined games for New England after seeing action in 47 contests (3 starts) for San Diego (2004) and Miami (2004-05) to begin his career. • Earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors during his rookie season at New England (10/10/04) after becoming the first individual in league history to record a punt return, a kickoff return, a field goal, an extra point and a kickoff in the same game. • Set Texas Tech University records with 259 receptions and 3,069 yards during his collegiate career, receiving first-team All-Big 12 Conference accolades during three of his four seasons with the Red Raiders. • Graduated college as the NCAA career record-holder for punt return yards (1,761) and punt return scores (8). • Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (New England) on March 15, 2013. • Entered the NFL with San Diego as a college free agent on April 30, 2004. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by San Diego as a college free agent 4/30/04; Waived by San Diego 9/15/04; Signed by Miami 9/21/04; Traded to New England 3/5/07; Placed on injured reserve 1/6/10; Signed by Denver as an unrestricted free agent 3/15/13.

2014: Welker recorded six catches for 60 yards (10.0 avg.) at Sea. (9/21), his first game back after missing the first two games of the season... Caught seven passes for 58 yards (8.3 avg.) vs. Ari. (10/5) to pass Broncos Ring of Fame WR Rod Smith for the most career receptions (854) in NFL history by an undrafted player... Hauled in a 37-yard pass for his first score of the season vs. S.F. (10/19). 2013: Welker started all 13 regular-season games played in his first season for the Broncos in 2013, catching 73 passes for 778 yards (10.7 avg.) with a career-high 10 touchdowns... Opened all three postseason contests for Denver and totaled 18 receptions for 160 yards (8.9 avg.) with one score... Caught a game-high nine passes for 67 yards (7.4 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns in his Broncos debut vs. Bal. (9/5)... Became the only player in the NFL to catch touchdown passes in the first five games of the season with his 2-yard scoring catch in the third quarter at Dal. (10/6)... Became the first player in NFL history to catch a touchdown pass in his first six games with a new team after collecting a 20-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter vs. Jac. (10/13)... DENVER BRONCOS

Set a career high with his 10th touchdown catch of the season vs. Ten. (12/8)... Caught his first postseason touchdown as a Bronco, finishing with six receptions for 38 yards (6.3 avg.) in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. S.D. (1/12). 2012: Welker earned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection after starting 12-of-16 regular-season games and totaling 118 receptions for 1,354 yards (11.5 avg.) with six touchdowns... Added three kickoff returns for 33 yards (11.0 avg.) and 25 punt returns for 243 yards (9.7 avg.)... Opened both postseason contests and caught 16 passes for 248 yards (15.5 avg.) with one touchdown to go along with five punt returns for 56 yards (11.2 avg.)... Totaled his 557th catch as a Patriot vs. Ari. (9/16) to pass Troy Brown as the franchise’s career leader in receptions... Topped the 100-catch mark with his five-catch, 56-yard outing vs. S.F. (12/16) to become the first player in NFL history with five seasons totaling 100 or more receptions... Set a career postseason high with 131 yards on eight catches (16.4 avg.) in New England’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Hou. (1/13). 2011: Welker played all 16 regular-season games (15 starts) and totaled a career-high 1,569 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while leading the NFL in receptions (122)... Contributed eight punt returns for 82 yards (10.3 avg.)... Earned his fourth career Pro Bowl honor and received first-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press... Joined Cris Carter as the only players in NFL history with two career 120-catch seasons... Started all three playoff games and registered 19 receptions for 168 yards (8.8 avg.) with one touchdown... Tied for the longest play from scrimmage in NFL history with his 99-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Tom Brady in the fourth quarter at Mia. (9/12)... Caught a career-best 16 passes for 217 yards—setting franchise records in both categories—at Buf. (9/25)... Recorded his 500th catch as a Patriot at NYJ (11/13) in his 70th game with the organization to become the fastest player to record 500 receptions with one team... Caught seven passes for 60 yards (8.6 avg.) and added two rushes for 21 yards (10.5 avg.) in Super Bowl XLVI vs. NYG. (2/5). 2010: Welker earned his third career Pro Bowl honor and was the team’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award after returning from a knee injury in the 2009 finale and starting 11-of 15 regular-season games for New England... Totaled 86 catches for 848 yards (9.9 avg.) with seven touchdowns in addition to five punt returns for 36 yards (7.2 avg.)... Converted an extra point attempt and handled a kickoff at Cle. (11/7), filling in for injured kicker Stephen Gostkowski... Recorded seven catches for 57 yards (8.1 avg.) in New England’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. NYJ (1/16). 2009: Welker totaled a career-high 123 receptions (T-2nd in NFL single-season history) for 1,348 yards (11.0 avg.) and four touchdowns to earn first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press as well as his second Pro Bowl selection... Returned 27 punts for 338 yards to rank first in the AFC and second in the NFL with a 12.5-yard average... Added two kickoff returns for 45 yards (22.5 avg.)... Recorded 12 catches for 93 yards (7.8 avg.) in the Patriots’ season opener vs. Buf. (9/14) before missing the next two games due to injury... Injured his knee in New England’s final regular-season game at Hou. (1/3) and missed the entire postseason after being placed on injured reserve on Jan. 6. 2008: Welker earned his first career Pro Bowl selection after opening 14-of-16 regular-season games for the Patriots and catching 111 passes for 1,165 yards (10.5 avg.) with three touchdowns... Added 24 punt returns for 237 yards (9.9 avg.) and one kickoff return for 26 yards... Received second-team All-Pro recognition from the Associated Press... Set an NFL record by catching at least six passes in each of the first 11 games of a season. 2007: Welker started 13-of-16 regular-season games in his first year with the Patriots, catching a franchise-re- cord 112 passes for 1,175 yards (10.5 avg.) with eight touchdowns to go a long with 25 punt returns for 249 yards (10.0 avg.) and seven kickoff returns for 176 yards (25.1 avg.)... Named to the Associated Press All-Pro second team... Opened all three postseason games and totaled 27 receptions for 213 yards (7.9 avg.) with two touchdowns... Topped the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career vs. NYJ (12/16)... Led the team in catches (11) and yards (122) at NYG (12/29) while breaking Troy Brown’s franchise single-season record of 101 receptions... Tied for the most catches (11) in Super Bowl history while adding 103 receiving yards in the Patriots’ S.B. XLII loss vs. NYG (2/3). 2006: Welker played all 16 games (2 starts) and led the Dolphins with 67 receptions while placing second on the team with 687 receiving yards (10.3 avg.)... Returned 41 punts for 378 yards (9.2 avg.) and 48 kickoffs for 1,064 yards (22.2 avg.). 2005: Welker saw action in all 16 games (1 start) for the first time in his career and caught 29 passes for 434 yards (15.0 avg.)... Added 43 punt returns for 390 yards (9.1 avg.) and 61 kickoff returns for 1,379 yards (22.6 avg.)... Made the first start of his career vs. Oak. (11/27), catching one pass for 16 yards and returning five kickoffs for 141 yards (28.2 avg.). 2004: Welker, who entered the NFL with San Diego as a college free agent on April 30, played one game for the Chargers before being waived and signing with Miami for the rest of the season... Made his NFL debut and returned four kickoffs for 102 yards (25.5 avg.) at Hou. (9/12) in his only game with San Diego before being waived on Sept. 15... Signed by the Dolphins on Sept. 21 and played 14 more games for Miami totaling 43 punt returns for 464 yards (10.8 avg.) and 57 kickoff returns for 1,313 yards (23.0 avg.), including a 95-yard touchdown... Pressed into service as an emergency kicker at N.E. (10/10) when Olindo Mare injured his calf in pre-game warm ups and was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after converting a 29-yard field goal and an extra point attempt as well as handling the team’s kickoff duties... Posted a career-long 71-yard punt return on Monday Night Football vs. N.E. (12/20)... Recorded a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Miami’s season finale vs. Bal. (1/2) to become the first Dolphins player in 15 years to return a kickoff for a score. COLLEGE: Welker appeared in 50 career games as a four-year letterman for Texas Tech University, finishing with a school-record 259 receptions for 3,069 yards (11.8 avg.) and 21 touchdowns to go along with 559 rushing yards and a touchdown on 79 attempts (7.1 avg.) and 152 punt returns for 1,761 yards (11.6 avg.) and eight DENVER BRONCOS scores... Received first-team All-Big 12 Conference accolades in three of his four seasons (2000, 2002-02) and left school as the NCAA career record-holder for punt return yards and punt return scores. PERSONAL: Welker attended Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, where he played running back and defensive back... Accumulated 3,235 rushing yards and 2,551 receiving yards during his prep career while totaling 90 total touchdowns... Named Oklahoma Player of the Year by several media outlets following his senior season... Established the “83 Foundation” to provide underprivileged children an opportunity to play football in his hometown of Oklahoma City... Named the winner of the Dolphins’ Nat Moore Community Service Award in 2005... Graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in management... Wesley Welker was born on May 1, 1981, in Oklahoma City. welker’s 100-Yard Receiving Games (31; includes 3 postseason) *denotes win (Welker’s teams are 23-8, including postseason, when he records 100 or more yards receiving in a game.) Date Opponent No. Yds. Avg. LG TD 10/14/07 at Dallas* 11 124 11.3 35t 2 10/21/07 at Miami* 9 138 15.3 36 2 11/25/07 vs. Philadelphia* 13 149 11.5 42 0 12/29/07 at N.Y. Giants* 11 122 11.1 28 0 2/3/08 vs. N.Y. Giants^ 11 103 9.4 19 0 11/9/08 vs. Buffalo* 9 107 11.9 27 0 11/13/08 vs. N.Y. Jets 7 108 15.4 29 0 11/23/08 at Miami* 8 120 15.0 64 0 12/7/08 at Seattle* 12 134 11.2 25 0 10/18/09 vs. Tennessee* 10 150 15.0 48 2 10/25/09 at Tampa Bay* 10 107 10.7 16 1 11/22/09 vs. N.Y. Jets* 15 192 12.8 43 0 12/6/09 at Miami 10 167 16.7 58 0 12/13/09 vs. Carolina* 10 105 10.5 23 0 12/27/09 vs. Jacksonville* 13 138 10.6 29 0 12/12/10 at Chicago* 8 115 14.4 24 0 9/12/11 at Miami* 8 160 20.0 99t 2 9/25/11 at Buffalo 16 217 13.6 33 2 10/2/11 at Oakland* 9 158 17.6 32 1 10/9/11 vs. N.Y. Jets* 5 124 24.8 73 0 11/6/11 vs. N.Y. Giants 9 136 15.1 28 0 11/27/11 at Philadelphia* 8 115 14.4 41t 2 12/4/11 vs. Indianapolis* 11 110 10.0 18 0 12/24/11 vs. Miami* 12 138 11.5 42 0 9/23/12 at Baltimore 8 142 17.8 59 0 9/30/12 at Buffalo* 9 129 14.3 26 0 10/7/12 vs. Denver* 13 104 8.0 15 1 10/14/12 at Seattle 10 138 13.8 46t 1 12/2/12 at Miami* 12 103 8.6 14 1 1/13/2013 vs. Houston*^ 8 131 16.4 47 0 1/20/2013 vs. Baltimore^ 8 117 14.6 36 1 ^Playoff Game welker’s REGULAR SEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2004 S.D./Mia. 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 61 1,415 23.2 95t 1 43 12 464 10.8 71 0 2005 Miami 16 1 29 434 15.0 47 0 61 1,379 22.6 46 0 43 23 390 9.1 47 0 2006 Miami 16 2 67 687 10.3 38 1 48 1,064 22.2 46 0 41 29 378 9.2 47 0 2007 New England 16 13 112 1,175 10.5 42 8 7 176 25.1 33 0 25 7 249 10.0 35 0 2008 New England 16 14 111 1,165 10.5 64 3 1 26 26.0 26 0 24 6 237 9.9 44 0 2009 New England 14 13 123 1,348 11.0 58 4 2 45 22.5 27 0 27 16 338 12.5 69 0 2010 New England 15 11 86 848 9.9 35 7 0 0 0.0 — 0 5 7 36 7.2 22 0 2011 New England 16 15 122 1,569 12.9 99t 9 0 0 0.0 — 0 8 6 82 10.3 25 0 2012 New England 16 12 118 1,354 11.5 59 6 3 33 11.0 17 0 25 7 243 9.7 31 0 2013 Denver 13 13 73 778 10.7 33 10 0 0 0.0 — 0 10 2 70 7.0 27 0 2014 Denver 5 4 19 181 9.5 39t 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 158 98 860 9,539 11.1 99t 49 183 4,138 22.6 95t 1 251 115 2,487 9.9 71 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2005 (1 for 5 yds., 5.0 avg., 5 LG), 2007 (4 for 34 yds., 8.5 avg., 27 LG), 2008 (3 for 26 yds., 8.7 avg., 19 LG), 2009 (5 for 36 yds., 7.2 avg., 11 LG), 2011 (4 for 30 yds., 7.5 avg., 19 LG), 2012 (2 for 20 yds., 10.0 avg., 11 LG), TOTAL (19 for 151 yds., 7.9 avg., 27 LG). Special teams tackles — 2004 (7), 2012 (1), 2013 (1), TOTAL (9). Fumble recoveries — 2004 (2), 2006 (1), TOTALS (3). Field goals — 2004 (29-yd. FG, 10/10/04), TOTAL (1-1, 29 LG). PATs — 2004 (1-1, 10/10/04), 2010 (1-1, 11/7/10), TOTAL (2-2). Kickoffs — 2004 (3 for 158 yds., 52.7 avg.), 2010 (1 for 45 yds.), TOTAL (4 for 203 yds., 50.8 avg.). DENVER BRONCOS

welker’s postSEASON RECORD RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year Club G S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD 2007 New England 3 3 27 213 7.9 19 2 0 0 0.0 — 0 2 2 29 14.5 15 0 2009 New England INJURED RESERVE 2010 New England 1 0 7 57 8.1 13 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 1 0 0.0 — 0 2011 New England 3 3 19 168 8.8 19 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 2012 New England 2 2 16 248 15.5 47 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 5 2 56 11.2 28 0 2013 Denver 3 3 18 160 8.9 22 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 CAREER TOTALS 12 11 87 846 9.7 47 5 0 0 0.0 — 0 8 7 85 10.6 28 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 2007 (1 for 13 yds., 13.0 avg., 13 LG), 2011 (2 for 21 yds., 10.5 avg., 11 LG), TOTAL (3 for 34 yds., 11.3 avg., 13 LG). Two-point conversions — 2013 (1), TOTAL (1). welker’s Single-Game Highs (Postseason in parentheses) Receptions — 16 at Buffalo, 9/25/11 (11 vs. N.Y. Giants, 2/3/08). Receiving yards — 217 at Buffalo, 9/25/11 (131 vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Longest reception — 99t at Miami, 9/12/11 (47 vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Receiving touchdowns — 2, 10 times, last vs. Philadelphia, 9/29/13 (1, five times, last vs. San Diego, 1/12/14). Receiving yards in one quarter — 106 (4th) at Miami, 9/12/11 (90 (2nd) vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Receiving yards in one half — 139 (1st) vs. N.Y. Jets, 11/22/09 (120 (1st) vs. Houston, 1/13/13). Rushes — 2, twice, last at New Orleans, 11/30/09 (2 vs. N.Y. Giants, 2/5/12). Rushing yards — 27 at Cincinnati, 10/1/07 (21 vs. N.Y. Giants, 2/5/12). Longest rush — 27 at Cincinnati, 10/1/07 (13 vs. Jacksonville, 1/12/08). Rushing touchdowns — None (none). Punt returns — 6 vs. Buffalo, 12/5/04 (4, vs. Baltimore, 1/20/13 ). Punt return yards — 117 at Indianapolis, 11/15/09 (56 vs. Baltimore, 1/20/13). Longest punt return — 71 vs. New England, 12/20/04 (28 vs. Baltimore, 1/20/13). Punt return touch- downs — None (none). Kick returns — 7, twice, last vs. Kansas City, 10/21/05 (none). Kick return yards — 210 at Baltimore, 1/2/05 (none). Longest kick return — 95t at Baltimore, 1/2/05 (none). Kick return touchdowns — 1 at Baltimore, 1/2/05 (none). wes welker’s Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) RECEIVING Kick Returns Punt Returns Date Opponent P/S No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. Yds. Avg. LG TD No. FC Yds. Avg. LG TD Games 1-2 RESERVE/SUSPENDED Sep 21 at Seattle P 6 60 10.0 15 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 7 58 8.3 20 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 3 50 16.7 39t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 2 5 2.5 5 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 Regular Season Totals 5/4 19 181 9.5 39t 1 0 0 0.0 — 0 0 0 0 0.0 — 0 DENVER BRONCOS

SYLVESTER WILLIAMS 9922 Defensive Tackle 6-2 • 313 • 2ND YR. • NORTH CAROLINA BORN: Nov. 21, 1988, in Jefferson City, Mo. HIGH SCHOOL: Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Mo. ACQUIRED: Draft #1 (28th overall), 2013 NFL YEAR: 2nd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 2nd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 20/11 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 3/3 WILLIAMS AT A GLANCE: • A second-year defensive tackle who played 13 regular-season games (4 starts) during his rook- ie campaign in 2013 and totaled 19 tackles (12 solo), two sacks (8 yds.) and one fumble recovery. • Started the final four games of the regular season in addition to all three playoff contests for Denver in 2013. • Opened all 45 games played during his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina (2011-12) and Coffeyville Community College (2009-10). • Recognized as a first-team All-America and All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection following his senior campaign for the Tar Heels in which his six sacks tied for the league lead among defensive tackles. • Started all 20 contests at Coffeyville C.C., working his way up from a walk-on in 2009 to a first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference pick in 2010. • Worked the night shift at Modine Manufacturing Company making radiator parts for large trucks before enrolling in college and pursuing a career in football. • Selected by the Broncos in the first round (28th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 7/25/13.

2014: Williams notched three tackles (2 solo) in the season opener vs. Ind. (9/7)... Recorded his first pass defensed vs. S.F. (10/19). 2013: Selected by the Broncos in the first round (28th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, Williams played 13 games (4 starts) as a rookie, totaling 19 tackles (12 solo), two sacks (8 yds.), five tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery... Contributed two special teams tackles during the regular season... Started all three playoff games for Denver and recorded three tackles (2 solo)... Posted one solo tackle for a loss in his NFL debut vs. Bal. (9/5)... Made his first NFL start vs. Ten. (12/8)... Registered his first career sack and tallied a career-best five tackles vs. S.D. (12/12)... Led the Broncos with three tackles for a loss at Hou. (12/22)... Recovered his first career fumble at Oak. (12/29). COLLEGE: Williams started all 45 games played during his collegiate career at the University of North Carolina (2011-12) and Coffeyville Community College (2009-10), totaling 184 tackles (84 solo), 15.5 sacks (89 yds.), one interception (0 yds.), five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and four blocked kicks... Named a first-team All-America and All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection following his senior campaign for the Tar Heels in which his six sacks tied for the league lead among defensive tackles... Started all 13 games in his first season at North Carolina in 2011 and was the recipient of the team’s Jeffrey Cowell Memorial Award given to the outstanding first-year player for the defense... Opened all 20 contests at Coffeyville C.C., working his way up from a walk-on in 2009 to a first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference pick in 2010. PERSONAL: Williams played just one season of prep football at Jefferson City (Mo.) High School, making the team as a 310-pound senior and helping the school to a final ranking of No. 12 in the state and a Freelance Football League title... Graduated from North Carolina with a degree in communications... Worked the night shift at Modine Manufacturing Company making radiator parts for large trucks before enrolling in college and pursuing a career in football... Sylvester Williams was born on Nov. 21, 1988, in Jefferson City, Mo. williams’ Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 13 4 12 7 19 2-8 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 9 3 12 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 20 11 21 10 31 2-8 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special teams tackles — 2013 (2), TOTAL (2). Williams’ postSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2013 Denver 3 3 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 3 3 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

Williams’ single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 5, twice, last at Houston, 12/22/13 (2 vs. Seattle, 2/2/14). Sacks — 1, twice, last at Houston, 12/22/13 (none). Sack yards — 8 at Houston, 12/22/13 (none). sylvester williams’ Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 9 3 12 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS

DEREK WOLFE 95 defensive end 6-5 • 285 • 3RD YR. • CINCINNATI BORN: Feb. 24, 1990, in Lisbon, Ohio HIGH SCHOOL: Beaver Local High School, Lisbon, Ohio ACQUIRED: Draft #2a (36th overall), 2012 NFL YEAR: 3rd • YEAR WITH BRONCOS: 3rd NFL GAMES PLAYED/STARTED: 34/34 • POSTSEASON GP/GS: 1/1 WOLFE AT A GLANCE: • A third-year defensive lineman who started all 27 regular-season games played during his first two NFL seasons, totaling 56 tackles (37 solo), 10 sacks (75 yds.) two passes defensed and one fumble recovery. • Opened all 16 contests in 2012 to join (1973) as the only Broncos defensive linemen in team history to start every game as a rookie. • Finished fourth on the team with six sacks (41 yds.) during his rookie campaign while participating in the seventh-most defensive snaps (903) on the club. • Started his final 38 games at the University of Cincinnati, finishing fourth on the Bearcats’ all-time list with 19.5 career sacks. • Named Big East Conference co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned second-team All- America honors as a senior in 2011 after recording 9.5 sacks on the season and ranking first among Football Subdivision defensive tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss. • Recognized as the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in April 2011. • Selected by the Broncos in the second round (36th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 5/21/12; Placed on injured reserve by Denver 1/14/14.

2014: Wolfe started and recorded a season-high five tackles at NYJ (10/12)... Recorded his first sack of the season vs. S.D. (10/23) when he brought down QB Philip Rivers with DT Terrance Knighton for a loss of two yards. 2013: Wolfe started the first 11 games for Denver, registering 16 tackles (11 solo) and four sacks (34 yds.) before missing six games and eventually being placed on injured reserve due to an illness... Made a pair of tackles behind the line of scrimmage in Denver’s Week 1 win vs. Bal. (9/5)... Recovered his first career fumble and sacked quarterback Robert Griffin III vs. Was. (10/27). 2012: Wolfe opened all 16 regular-season games as well as Denver’s postseason contest to join Barney Chavous (1973) as the only defensive linemen in Broncos history to start every game as a rookie... Finished third on the team with six sacks (41 yds.) and added 40 tackles (26 solo) while playing 903 defensive snaps... Became just the sixth Broncos rookie to register a sack in the team’s season opener as he dropped quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a 9-yard loss vs. Pit. (9/9)... Sacked quarterback Brady Quinn for a 5-yard loss in the second quarter vs. K.C. (12/30) to mark his third consecutive game with a quarterback takedown... Made three tackles in Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Bal. (1/12). COLLEGE: Wolfe played 45 career games at the University of Cincinnati, starting his final 38 games and total- ing 161 tackles (89 solo), 19.5 sacks (126 yds.), two passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... Finished fourth on the school’s all-time sack list... Named Big East Conference co-Defensive Player of the Year and a second-team All-America selection after totaling 70 tackles (37 solo), 9.5 sacks (66 yds.), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior... Ranked fifth in the nation with 21.5 tackles for a loss—a total that represented the fourth-most in school history and the most by a Football Bowl Subdivision defensive tackle in 2011... Recorded 48 tackles (29 solo), four sacks (21 yds.) and one pass defensed as a junior to earn second-team all-conference honors from The NFL Draft Report... Contributed as a 13-game starter a as sopho- more, totaling 41 tackles (21 solo), five sacks (32 yds.), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Played seven games at defensive tackle as a true freshman after being recruited to the Bearcats as an offensive tackle. PERSONAL: Wolfe lettered three times as a defensive end, outside linebacker, tight end and offensive tackle at Beaver Local High School in Lisbon, Ohio, where he finished his prep career with 205 tackles... Collected 78 tackles and seven sacks as a senior in 2007 to earn Division III All-Ohio, All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, All- Eastern District and All-Ohio Valley Class AAAA first-team honors... Competed on the school’s powerlifting team and qualified for the state finals as a junior and senior... Majored in criminal justice at Cincinnati and was named to the Big East Academic Honor Roll as a senior... Derek J. Wolfe was born on Feb. 24, 1990, in Lisbon, Ohio. DENVER BRONCOS

wolfe’s Regular Season Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 16 16 26 14 40 6-41 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Denver 11 11 11 5 16 4-34 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014 Denver 7 7 12 7 19 0.5-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 34 34 49 26 75 10.5-76 0-0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 wolfe’s POSTSeason Record Year Club G S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR TD-Int. TD-FR S Pts. 2012 Denver 1 1 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER TOTALS 1 1 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wolfe’s single-game highs (Postseason in parentheses) Tackles — 6 at Cincinnati, 11/4/12 (3 vs. Baltimore, 1/12/13). Sacks — 1, 10 times, last vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Sack yards — 14 vs. Kansas City, 11/17/13 (none). Pass breakups — 1, twice, last at N.Y. Jets, 10/12/14 (none). Fumble recover- ies— 1, twice, last at Cincinnati, 11/4/12 (none). Fumble return yards — 1 vs. Washington, 10/27/13 (none). Derek Wolfe’s career Game-by-Game (Victories asterisked) 2014 Denver (6-1) TACKLES Date Opponent P/S UT A TT S-Yds. I-Yds. PD FF FR Sep 7 vs. Indianapolis* S 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 14 vs. Kansas City* S 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Sep 21 at Seattle S 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 5 vs. Arizona* S 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 12 at N.Y. Jets* S 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Oct 19 vs. San Francisco* S 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Oct 23 vs. San Diego* S 1 1 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 Regular Season Totals 7/7 12 7 19 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS 1 Denver 31, Indianapolis 24 Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 • 6:30 p.m. MDT • Sports Authority Field at Mile High • Denver WEATHER: Mostly Cloudy, 75º, Wind NW 6 mph • TIME: 3:13 • ATTENDANCE: 76,939

The defending AFC Champion Denver Broncos held off a late charge by quarterback Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts to DENVER BRONCOS preserve a 31-24 victory at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on opening weekend. OFFENSE DEFENSE Quarterback Peyton Manning connected with tight end Julius WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe Thomas for a touchdown on three occasions in the second TE 80 J. Thomas DT 92 S. Williams quarter, and safety Rahim Moore netted the first two-interception game of his career to lead the Broncos to their first win over the LT 78 R. Clady NT 98 T. Knighton Colts since 2004. LG 74 O. Franklin RDE 94 D. Ware The Broncos notched the first score of the game midway C 66 M. Ramirez SLB 58 V. Miller through the first quarter with a 21-yard field goal by Brandon RG 65 L. Vasquez MLB 56 N. Irving McManus, capping a 16-play, 77-yard drive. On the ensuing possession, with the Colts driving, newly RT 75 C. Clark WLB 54 B. Marshall acquired cornerback Aqib Talib tipped a pass from Luck and Moore TE 85 V. Green LCB 21 A. Talib hauled in the deflected ball for his first interception of the game. WR 10 E. Sanders RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. The turnover prompted a scoring flurry by the Broncos, as QB 18 P. Manning SS 43 T. Ward Denver’s next three possessions ended with Manning-to-Thomas RB 28 M. Ball FS 26 R. Moore touchdowns passes of 3, 35 and 5 yards, respectively. Luck put the Colts on the board on their final drive of the first BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, half. The third-year quarterback went 6-for-6 passing for 62 yards WR 12 A.Caldwell, WR 14 C.Latimer, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 and capped the drive with a 9-yard touchdown run to pull within C.Anderson, CB 29 B.Roby, S 30 D.Bruton, CB 31 O.Bolden, CB 24-7 at the half. 32 T.Carter, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, LB While the first half showcased the Broncos’ high-octane offense, 52 C.Nelson, LB 53 S.Johnson, LB 55 L.McCray, LB 57 L.Barrow, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 71 P.Cornick, DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 Denver’s revamped defense was on display throughout the night, J.Tamme, DE 93 Q. Smith, DE 97 M.Jackson. DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 creating timely turnovers and earning critical stops. B.Osweiler. INACTIVE: RB 21 R.Hillman, CB 36 K.Webster, LB 59 D. After the Colts forced a quick Denver three-and-out to start the Trevathan, G 63 B. Garland, OL 79 M. Schofield, DT 96 M. Unrein. second half, Luck moved the Colts deep into Broncos territory, but on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, the Denver defense, led by linebacker Brandon Marshall, stopped Luck’s quarterback sneak INDIANAPOLIS COLTS short of the goal line to force a turnover on downs. Indianapolis marched down the field on its next possession OFFENSE DEFENSE and moved into a first-and-goal situation at the Denver 4-yard WR 87 R. Wayne DE 90 C. Redding line. After stops on back-to-back plays, Denver defensive end LT 74 A. Castonzo NT 96 J. Chapman DeMarcus Ware sacked Luck on third down to force a field goal by LG 75 J. Mewhort DT 97 A. Jones kicker Adam Vinatieri that cut the Broncos’ lead to 24-10. C 53 A. Shipley SLB 93 E. Walden Early in the fourth quarter, Denver running back Montee Ball scored on a 3-yard touchdown run. RG 69 H. Thornton MLB 52 D. Jackson Moore’s second interception was sandwiched between fourth RT 78 G. Cherilus WLB 50 J. Freeman quarter touchdowns by the Colts. Rookie cornerback and first- TE 80 C. Fleener RUSH 92 B. Werner round draft pick Bradley Roby deflected a fourth-down pass from WR 13 T. Hilton LCB 28 G. Toler Luck to wide receiver Reggie Wayne to thwart the Colts’ final drive QB 12 A. Luck SS 29 M. Adams of the game. The victory gave Manning (22-of-36 for 269 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT, FB 83 D. Allen FS 30 L. Landry 111.9 rtg.) his first victory against the club he spent 14 seasons RB 34 T. Richardson RCB 21 V. Davis with from 1997-2011 and made him just the second quarterback to earn a victory against every NFL franchise. COLTS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 1 P.McAfee, K 4 A.Vinatieri, WR 10 D.Moncrief, WR 14 H.Nicks, WR 17 G.Whalen, CB 20 D.Butler, CB 23 L.Purifoy, CB 27 J.Gordy, S 32 C.Anderson, RB 36 D.Herron, RB OFFICIALS: 44 A.Bradshaw, LS 45 M.Overton, FB 48 M.Harvey, ILB 57 J.McNary, Referee — Tony Corrente (99); Umpire — Dan Ferrell (64); Head OLB 58 A.Studebaker, OLB 59 C.Johnson, G 60 L.Louis, C 72 Linesman — George Hayward (54); Line Judge — Darryll Lewis (130); J.Harrison, TE 84 J.Doyle, DE 91 J.Newsome, NT 94 Z.Kerr, DT 99 Side Judge — Shawn Hochuli (83); Field Judge — Gary Cavaletto R.Jean Francois. DID NOT PLAY: QB 8 M.Hasselbeck, T 64 J.Meredith. (60); Back Judge — Gregory Wilson (119); Replay — Howard Slavin. INACTIVE: WR 16 D.Rogers, RB 37 Z.Tipton, S 38 S.Brown, ILB 51 H.Muamba, C/G 62 K.Holmes, G 76 J.Reitz, DT 95 M.Hughes.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR Indianapolis Colts 0 7 3 14 — 24 A. Vinatieri (25) HOME Denver Broncos 3 21 0 7 — 31 B. McManus (21)

Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home BRONCOS 1 5:14 B. McManus 21 yd. Field Goal (16-77, 6:35) 0 3 BRONCOS 2 14:14 J. Thomas 3 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (8-54, 4:00) 0 10 BRONCOS 2 6:41 J.Thomas 35 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (9-83, 5:24) 0 17 BRONCOS 2 1:57 J.Thomas 5 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (7-71, 3:13) 0 24 COLTS 2 0:19 A.Luck 9 yd. run (A.Vinatieri kick) (8-80, 1:38) 7 24 COLTS 3 1:31 A.Vinatieri 25 yd. Field Goal (11-60, 5:58) 10 24 BRONCOS 4 9:54 M.Ball 3 yd. run (B.McManus kick) (6-48, 3:31) 10 31 COLTS 4 7:46 D.Allen 41 yd. pass from A.Luck (A.Vinatieri kick) (7-80, 2:08) 17 31 COLTS 4 3:26 H.Nicks 9 yd. pass from A.Luck (A.Vinatieri kick) (5-45, 0:49) 24 31 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Indianapolis Colts Denver Broncos

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD T. Richardson 6 20 3.3 7 0 M. Ball 23 67 2.9 15 1 B. Pierce 5 19 3.8 9 1 C. Anderson 4 27 6.8 13 0 A. Bradshaw 3 15 5.0 9 0 R. Hillman 1 11 11.0 11 0 P. Manning 4 -3 -0.8 0 0 TOTAL 14 54 3.9 9 1 TOTAL 32 102 3.2 15 1

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. A. Luck 53 35 370 3/16 2 41 2 83.1 P. Manning 36 22 269 1/10 3 40 0 111.9 TOTAL 53 35 370 3/16 2 41 2 83.1 TOTAL 36 22 269 1/10 3 40 0 111.9

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD R. Wayne 9 98 10.9 22 0 J. Thomas 7 104 14.9 35 3 A. Bradshaw 5 70 14.0 22 0 E. Sanders 6 77 12.8 40 0 T. Hilton 5 41 8.2 9 0 D. Thomas 4 48 12.0 26 0 H. Nicks 5 36 7.2 13 1 A. Caldwell 2 16 8.0 8 0 D. Allen 4 64 16.0 41 1 M. Ball 2 16 8.0 13 0 T. Richardson 3 31 10.3 16 0 V. Green 1 8 8.0 8 0 C. Fleener 3 21 7.0 12 0 D. Moncrief 1 9 9.0 9 0 TOTAL 35 370 10.6 41 2 TOTAL 27 462 17.1 78 7

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD C. Harris Jr. 2 17 8.5 15 0 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 — 0 TOTAL 2 17 8.5 15 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG P. McAfee 4 199 49.8 43.8 1 0 59 B. Colquitt 5 234 46.8 42.0 0 1 53 TOTAL 4 199 49.8 43.8 1 0 59 TOTAL 5 234 46.8 42.0 0 1 53

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD G. Whalen 5 24 4.8 0 10 0 I. Burse 3 4 1.3 0 4 0 [TOUCHBACK] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 5 24 4.8 0 10 0 RETURNS 3 4 1.3 0 4 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD [TOUCHBACK] 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 0 0 0.0 0 0 0

Indianapolis Colts Own Opp. Out Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds D. Allen 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Burse 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Freeman 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 J. Thomas 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Purifoy 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 B. Roby 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Caldwell 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Carter 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS

COLTS BRONCOS COLTS BRONCOS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 24 24 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 2 8 Net Punting Average 43.8 42.0 By Passing 20 13 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 24 21 By Penalty 2 3 No. and Yards Punt Returns 5-24 3-4 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-13-31% 7-14-50% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 0-0 0-0 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 2-4-0% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 2-17 TOTAL NET YARDS 408 361 PENALTIES Number and Yards 9-45 7-70 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 70 69 FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-0 2-0 Average gain per offensive play 5.8 5.2 TOUCHDOWNS 3 4 NET YARDS RUSHING 54 102 Rushing 1 1 Total Rushing Plays 14 32 Passing 2 3 Average gain per rushing play 3.9 3.2 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 3-3 4-4 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-2 1-1 Kicking Made-Attempts 3-3 4-4 NET YARDS PASSING 354 259 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-1 1-1 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 3-16 1-10 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-4-50% 3-4-75% Gross yards passing 370 269 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 2-4-50% 3-4-75% PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 53-35-2 36-22-0 SAFETIES 0 0 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 6.3 7.0 FINAL SCORE 24 31 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 5-4-4 6-6-6 TIME OF POSSESSION 27:36 32:24 PUNTS Number and Average 4-49.8 5-46.8 Had Blocked 0 0

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR B. Marshall 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 D. Ware 1 1 2 1.5-4.5 0-0 0 1 0 B. Roby 7 0 7 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 M. Jackson 1 1 2 0.5-3.5 0-0 0 0 0 N. Irving 4 1 5 1-8 0-0 0 0 0 D. Wolfe 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Q. Carter 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 T. Knighton 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 V. Miller 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 L. McCray 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 3 0 3 0-0 2-17 2 0 0 S. Johnson 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Ward 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 43 12 55 3-16 2 13 1 0 S. Williams 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Carter 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS 2 Denver 24, Kansas City 17 Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 • 2:25 p.m. MDT • Sports Authority Field at Mile High • Denver WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 85º, Wind SE 7 mph • TIME: 3:08 • ATTENDANCE: 76,900

For the second week in a row, the Denver Broncos defense rose to the challenge in the waning moments to fend off a comeback, DENVER BRONCOS as Denver defeated Kansas City 24-17 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, improving to 2-0 on the season. OFFENSE DEFENSE A week after rookie cornerback Bradley Roby batted down a WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe fourth-down pass from Andrew Luck to help the Broncos hold off TE 80 J. Thomas DT 92 S. Williams the Colts, Denver defensive tackle Terrance Knighton deflected a pass from Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith on fourth-and-goal with LT 78 R. Clady NT 98 T. Knighton 18 seconds left to nix Kansas City’s comeback attempt. LG 74 O. Franklin RDE 94 D. Ware Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos were in C 66 M. Ramirez SLB 58 V. Miller control through the first half, but the Chiefs played keep-away from RG 65 L. Vasquez MLB 56 N. Irving the five-time MVP in the second half, possessing the ball for nearly 21 minutes through the final two quarters. RT 75 C. Clark WLB 54 B. Marshall On the game’s opening drive, the Broncos’ offense marched 80 TE 85 V. Green LCB 21 A. Talib yards on seven plays, highlighted by a 48-yard pass from Manning WR 10 E. Sanders RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on the first play from scrim- QB 18 P. Manning SS 43 T. Ward mage. The drive continued with a pass-run-pass mix and ended RB 28 M. Ball FS 26 R. Moore with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Manning to tight end Julius Thomas. The touchdown catch was Thomas’ fourth of the year, the BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, WR 12 most by a Bronco in team history through two games. A.Caldwell, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 C.Anderson, CB 29 B.Roby, S 31 After a Chiefs field goal and a 2-yard touchdown run by running O.Bolden, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 back Knile Davis put Kansas City up 10-7, Manning again took A.Brewer, LB 52 C.Nelson, MLB 53 S.Johnson, LB 55 L.McCray, LB charge and drove Denver down the field. A 7-play, 75-yard drive 57 L.Barrow, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 71 P.Cornick, DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 J.Tamme, DE 93 Q.Smith, DT 96 M.Unrein, DE 97 M.Jackson. culminated with a touchdown pass from Manning to tight end DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 B.Osweiler, RB 23 R.Hillman. INACTIVE: WR Jacob Tamme to put the Broncos back in the lead, 14-10. 14 C.Latimer, S 30 D.Bruton, CB 32 T.Carter, LB 59 D.Trevathan, G The Broncos scored on their final drive of the half, as Manning 63 B.Garland, OL 79 M. Schofield. connected on two critical passes to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The first of Manning’s passes to Thomas was a 21-yard gain on third-and-6. The second connection between the two was a 12-yard touchdown pass, giving the Broncos a 21-10 halftime lead. OFFENSE DEFENSE The Chiefs started the second half with a 19-play, 10-minute WR 17 D. Avery LDE 96 J. Howard drive that ended with a missed field goal by kicker Cairo Santos, LT 72 E. Fisher NT 92 D. Poe as the third quarter featured only one possession for each team LG 75 M. McGlynn RDE 97 A. Bailey and zero points. C 61 R. Hudson LOLB 50 J. Houston Davis added a 4-yard touchdown run to cut Denver’s lead to 21-17 midway through the fourth quarter. RG 73 Z. Fulton LILB 90 J. Mauga Manning and Co. answered with a 7-play, 44-yard drive that RT 68 R. Harris RILB 52 J. Johnson ended with a 20-yard field goal by kicker Brandon McManus and TE 80 A. Fasano ROLB 91 T. Hall put the Broncos up by a touchdown, 24-17. WR 82 D. Bowe LCB 31 M. Cooper Manning completed 21-of-26 passes (80.8%) for 242 yards QB 11 A. Smith RCB 21 S. Smith with three touchdowns (143.9 rtg.) in Denver’s win to mark the second consecutive week he posted three touchdowns and zero FB 25 J. Charles SS 29 E. Berry interceptions. RB 42 A. Sherman FS 39 H. Abdullah Sanders posted the first 100-yard receiving game of his career, CHIEFS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 2 D.Colquitt, K 5 C.Santos, WR 15 totaling eight catches for 108 yards (13.5 avg.). A.Jenkins, CB 20 C.Owens, CB 23 P.Gaines, S 24 K.McCray, S 27 K.Coleman, RB 32 C.Gray, RB 34 K.Davis, CB 38 R.Parker, LS 43 OFFICIALS: T.Gafford, LB 51 F.Zombo, LB 55 D.Ford, LB 59 J.Franklin, T 74 Referee — Gene Steratore (114); Umpire — Bruce Stritesky (102); J.Linkenbach, TE 84 D.Harris, WR 85 F.Hammond, TE 87 T.Kelce, WR 88 J.Hemingway, DT 94 K. Vickerson, LB/DE 95 J.Martin, Head Linesman — Wayne Mackie (106); Line Judge — Gary Arthur DE 99 V.Walker. DID NOT PLAY: QB 10 C.Daniel, C 64 E.Kush. (108); Side Judge — Mike Weatherford (116); Field Judge — Bob INACTIVE: QB 7 A.Murray, WR 12 A.Wilson, RB/ST 13 D.Thomas, Waggoner (25); Back Judge — Dino Paganelli (105); Replay — Paul RB 22 J.McKnight, S 30 J.Fleming, OL 76 L.Duvernay-Tardif, DE Weidner. 98 D.Square.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR Kansas City Chiefs 3 7 0 7 — 17 C.Santos (45) 37 HOME Denver Broncos 7 14 0 3 — 24 B. McManus (20) Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home BRONCOS 1 11:19 J. Thomas 4 yd. pass from P. Manning (B.McManus kick) (7-80, 3:41) 0 7 CHIEFS 1 2:02 C. Santos 45 yd. Field Goal (6-33, 2:21) 3 7 CHIEFS 2 10:32 K. Davis 2 yd. run (C. Santos kick) (10-66, 4:32) 10 7 BRONCOS 2 7:19 J. Tamme 4 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (7-75, 3:13) 10 14 BRONCOS 2 1:09 D. Thomas 12 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (11-88, 4:26) 10 21 CHIEFS 4 7:11 K. Davis 4 yd. run (C. Santos kick) (14-90, 7:42) 17 21 BRONCOS 4 3:27 B. McManus 20 yd. Field Goal (7-44, 3:44) 17 24 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD K. Davis 22 79 3.6 25 2 M. Ball 12 60 5.0 23 0 A. Smith 5 42 8.4 25 0 C. Anderson 5 31 6.2 13 0 C. Gray 2 8 4.0 6 0 P. Manning 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 J. Charles 2 4 2.0 2 0 E. Sanders 1 -2 -2.0 -1 0 TOTAL 31 133 4.3 25 2 TOTAL 19 88 4.6 23 0

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. A. Smith 42 26 255 2/8 0 24 0 79.0 P. Manning 26 21 242 1/5 3 48 0 143.9 TOTAL 42 26 255 2/8 0 24 0 79.0 TOTAL 26 21 242 1/5 3 48 0 143.9

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD K. Davis 6 26 4.3 11 0 E. Sanders 8 108 13.5 48 0 T. Kelce 4 81 20.3 24 0 D. Thomas 5 62 12.4 21 1 D. Bowe 3 40 13.3 21 0 J. Thomas 4 39 9.8 16 1 A. Fasano 3 39 13.0 22 0 M. Ball 3 29 9.7 16 0 A. Jenkins 3 16 5.3 11 0 J. Tamme 1 4 4.0 4 1 D. Avery 3 14 4.7 6 0 J. Hemingway 2 21 10.5 13 0 D. Harris 1 10 10.0 10 0 J. Charles 1 8 8.0 8 0 TOTAL 26 255 9.8 24 0 TOTAL 21 242 11.5 48 3

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD TOTAL 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 — 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG D. Colquitt 2 80 40.0 40.0 0 2 40 B. Colquitt 3 132 44.0 43.3 0 1 53 TOTAL 2 80 40.0 40.0 0 2 40 TOTAL 3 132 44.0 43.3 0 1 53

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD F. Hammond 2 2 1.0 1 3 0 I. Burse 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 [DOWNED] 1 0 0 0 0 0 RETURNS 2 2 1.0 1 3 0 RETURNS 0 0 0.0 1 0 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD F. Hammond 1 37 37.0 0 37 0 A. Caldwell 1 54 54.0 0 54 0 [TOUCHBACK] 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 1 37 37.0 0 37 0 RETURNS 1 54 54.0 0 54 0

Kansas City Chiefs Own Opp. Out Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds K. Davis 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 B. Marshall 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS CHIEFS BRONCOS CHIEFS BRONCOS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 28 19 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 6 4 Net Punting Average 40.0 43.3 By Passing 18 14 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 2 0 By Penalty 4 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-2 0-0 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 11-16-69% 3-8-38% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 1-37 1-54 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 1-1-100% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 0-0 TOTAL NET YARDS 380 325 PENALTIES Number and Yards 7-62 11-71 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 75 46 FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-0 0-0 Average gain per offensive play 5.1 7.1 TOUCHDOWNS 2 3 NET YARDS RUSHING 133 88 Rushing 2 0 Total Rushing Plays 31 19 Passing 0 3 Average gain per rushing play 4.3 4.6 Punt Returns 0 0 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-6 3-7 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3 NET YARDS PASSING 247 237 Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 2-8 1-5 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3 Gross yards passing 255 242 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-4-50% 3-4-75% PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 42-26-0 26-21-0 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 2-4-50% 2-3-67% Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.6 8.8 SAFETIES 0 0 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-4-3 5-5-4 FINAL SCORE 17 24 PUNTS Number and Average 2-40.0 3-44.0 TIME OF POSSESSION 36:14 23:46 Had Blocked 0 0

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR N. Irving 7 4 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 B. Marshall 6 2 8 1-5 0-0 1 1 0 K. Webster 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 5 2 7 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 D. Ware 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris 6 0 6 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 Q. Smith 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 B. Roby 6 0 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 S. Johnson 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Ward 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Jackson 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Wolfe 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Knighton 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 50 9 59 2-8 0-0 5 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS 3 Seattle 26, Denver 20 (OT) Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 • 1:25 p.m. PDT • CenturyLink FIeld • Seattle, WA WEATHER: Sunny, 70º, Wind SSE 7 mph • TIME: 3:33 • ATTENDANCE: 68,447

Despite a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback by Denver, the Seattle Seahawks toppled the Broncos 26-20 in overtime in a DENVER BRONCOS rematch of Super Bowl XLVIII at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The first half was largely controlled by each team’s defense. OFFENSE DEFENSE After the clubs traded field goals in the first quarter, Seahawks WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe quarterback Russell Wilson threw touchdown passes to wide LT 78 R. Clady DT 92 S. Williams receiver Ricardo Lockette and running back Marshawn Lynch, giving the Seahawks a 17-3 halftime lead. LG 74 O. Franklin NT 98 T. Knighton The third quarter featured three possessions for each team, but C 66 M. Ramirez RDE 94 D. Ware neither squad found the end zone. RG 65 L. Vasquez SLB 58 V. Miller The Seahawks began their first possession of the fourth quarter RT 75 C. Clark MLB 56 N. Irving on their own 8-yard line, but a sack by Denver defensive end DeMarcus Ware backed Seattle up to the 1-yard line. On third TE 80 J. Thomas WLB 54 B. Marshall down, Denver’s Nate Irving and T.J. Ward combined to tackle WR 10 E. Sanders LCB 21 A. Talib Lynch in the end zone, resulting in a safety to cut the Seahawks TE 85 V. Green RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. lead to 17-5. QB 18 P. Manning SS 43 T. Ward On the Broncos’ following drive, quarterback Peyton Manning RB 28 M. Ball FS 26 R. Moore (31-for-49 passing, 303 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 85.7 rtg) connected with tight end Julius Thomas on a shovel pass for a three-yard BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, WR 12 touchdown to make the score 17-12. The touchdown catch was A.Caldwell, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 C.Anderson, RB 23 R.Hillman, CB Thomas’ fifth of the season, the most in Broncos history through 29 B.Roby, S 30 D.Bruton, S 31 O.Bolden, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 three games. Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, LB 52 C.Nelson, MLB The Broncos marched into Seattle territory on their next 53 S.Johnson, LB 57 L.Barrow, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 71 P.Cornick, DT 76 M.Austin, WR 83 W.Welker, TE 84 J.Tamme, DE 93 Q.Smith, possession, but Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor intercepted a DE 97 M.Jackson. DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 B.Osweiler. INACTIVE: WR pass from Manning and returned it 52 yards, setting up a 28-yard 14 C.Latimer, CB 32 T.Carter, LB 55 L.McCray, LB 59 D.Trevathan, G field goal from Hauschka with 59 seconds remaining to make the 63 B.Garland, OL 79 M.Schofield, DT 96 M.Unrein. score 20-12. Manning took Denver 80 yards down the field in just six plays and 41 seconds, capping the drive with a 26-yard touchdown pass SEATTLE SEAHAWKS to tight end Jacob Tamme with 18 seconds remaining. The Manning-to-Tamme scoring pass was Manning’s 100th OFFENSE DEFENSE touchdown pass as Bronco, making him the fastest player in NFL WR 89 D. Baldwin LDE 72 M. Bennett history to record 100 touchdowns with a team (35th career game). LT 76 R. Okung LDT 99 T. McDaniel Manning then found wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who LG 77 J. Carpenter RDT 92 B. Mebane made a leaping catch in the back of the end zone, to convert the C 60 M. Unger RDE 56 C. Avril two-point attempt and tie the game 20-20 to force overtime. That would be the last time Denver’s offense would touch the RG 64 J. Sweezy OLB 53 M. Smith ball, as the Broncos lost the coin flip and Seattle took possession RT 68 J. Britt MLB 54 B. Wagner to begin overtime. TE 86 Z. Miller OLB 50 K. Wright The Seahawks drove down the field against a Denver defense WR 15 J. Kearse LCB 25 R. Sherman that had made key stops throughout the game but found itself QB 3 R. Wilson RCB 41 B. Maxwell winded in the waning moments. Seattle used several short passes and quarterback Russell Wilson scrambled to convert a pair of FB 40 D. Coleman SS 31 K. Chancellor third downs before Lynch took a first-and-goal handoff from the RB 24 M. Lynch FS 29 E. Thomas 6-yard line and plunged into the end zone to clinch the victory for Seattle. SEAHAWKS SUBSTITUTIONS: K 4 S.Hauschka, P 9 J.Ryan, WR 10 P.Richardson, WR 11 P.Harvin, WR 19 B.Walters, RB 22 R.Turbin, SS 23 J.Johnson, CB 28 M.Burley, CB 32 J.Stewart, CB 35 D.Shead, OFFICIALS: LS 49 C.Gresham, LB 52 B.Coyle, LB 57 M.Morgan, LB 58 K.Pierre- Referee — Bill Vinovich (52); Umpire — Paul King (121); Head Louis, G 63 S.Schilling, T 78 A.Bailey, TE 82 L.Willson, WR 83 Linesman — Phil McKinnely (10); Line Judge — Rusty Baynes (59); R.Lockette, TE 84 C.Helfet, DE 91 C.Marsh, DE 93 O.Schofield, Side Judge — Jimmy DeBell (58); Field Judge — John Jenkins (117); DT 94 K.Williams, DT 97 J.Hill. DID NOT PLAY: QB 7 T.Jackson. Back Judge — Jim Quirk (63); Replay — Dale Hamer. INACTIVE: CB 27 T.Simon, RB 33 C.Michael, LB 51 B.Irvin, T 70 A.McDonald, T 79 G.Gilliam, WR 81 K.Norwood, DE 98 G. Scruggs.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR Denver Broncos 3 0 0 17 0 20 B. McManus (24) HOME Seattle Seahawks 3 14 0 3 6 26 S. Hauschka (20) 46WL (28) Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home SEAHAWKS 1 10:33 S. Hauschka 20 yd. Field Goal (5-21, 2:50) 0 3 BRONCOS 1 3:27 B. McManus 24 yd. Field Goal (15-75, 7:06) 3 3 SEAHAWKS 2 3:05 R. Lockette 39 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (4-73, 2:22) 3 10 SEAHAWKS 2 0:12 M. Lynch 5 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (10-68, 2:26) 3 17 BRONCOS 4 13:07 M. Lynch tackled in end zone by N. Irving, T. Ward for a safety 5 17 BRONCOS 4 9:20 J. Thomas 3 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (5-19, 1:42) 12 17 SEAHAWKS 4 0:59 S. Hauschka 28 yd. Field Goal (5-25, 1:13) 12 20 BRONCOS 4 0:18 J. Tamme 26 yd. pass from P. Manning (P.Manning - D.Thomas pass) (6-80, 0:41) 20 20 SEAHAWKS 5 9:14 M. Lynch 6 yd. run (13-80, 5:46) 20 26 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Denver Broncos Seattle Seahawks RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD M. Ball 14 38 2.7 10 0 M. Lynch 26 88 3.4 12 1 R. Hillman 2 2 1.0 2 0 R. Wilson 9 40 4.4 9 0 V. Green 1 0 0.0 0 0 R. Turbin 2 1 0.5 1 0 P. Manning 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 C. Anderson 2 -3 -1.5 -1 0 TOTAL 20 36 1.8 10 0 TOTAL 37 129 3.5 12 1

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. P. Manning 31 49 303 1/7 2 42 1 85.7 R. Wilson 24 34 258 3/20 2 39 1 99.9 J. Kearse 1 1 17 0/0 0 17 0 118.8 TOTAL 31 21 316 3/23 2 73 0 122.5 TOTAL 25 35 275 3/20 2 39 1 101.5

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD E. Sanders 11 149 13.5 42 0 P. Harvin 7 42 6.0 11 0 W. Welker 6 60 10.0 15 0 D. Baldwin 4 56 14.0 16 0 D. Thomas 4 31 7.8 12 0 M. Lynch 3 40 13.3 21 1 J. Thomas 3 17 5.7 9 1 B. Walters 2 22 11.0 11 0 J. Tamme 2 22 11.0 26 1 J. Kearse 2 22 11.0 12 0 M. Ball 2 6 3.0 4 0 Z. Miller 2 12 6.0 8 0 V. Green 1 10 10.0 10 0 R. Lockette 1 39 39.0 39 1 R. Hillman 1 7 7.0 7 0 R. Wilson 1 17 17.0 17 0 C. Anderson 1 1 1.0 1 0 D. Coleman 1 14 14.0 14 0 P. Richardson 1 7 7.0 7 0 R. Turbin 1 4 4.0 4 0 TOTAL 32 303 9.8 42 2 TOTAL 25 275 11.0 39 2

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD C. Harris 1 13 13.0 13 0 K. Chancellor 1 52 52.0 52 0 TOTAL 1 13 13.0 13 0 TOTAL 1 52 52.0 52 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG B. Colquitt 8 378 47.3 42.8 0 3 58 J. Ryan 6 301 50.2 47.7 0 5 66 TOTAL 8 378 47.3 42.8 0 3 58 TOTAL 6 301 50.2 47.7 0 5 66

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD I. Burse 2 15 7.5 3 15 0 B. Walters 5 36 7.2 3 11 0 [DOWNED] 1 0 0 0 0 0 RETURNS 2 15 7.5 3 15 0 RETURNS 5 36 7.2 3 11 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD E. Sanders 1 22 22.0 0 22 0 P. Harvin 1 13 13.0 0 13 0 [TOUCHBACK] 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 1 22 22.0 0 22 0 RETURNS 1 13 13.0 0 13 0

Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out Seattle Seahawks Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds M. Ball 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Chancellor 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 K. Wright 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS BRONCOS SEAHAWKS BRONCOS SEAHAWKS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 26 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 1 8 Net Punting Average 42.8 47.7 By Passing 18 16 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 28 88 By Penalty 1 2 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-15 5-36 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 6-16-38% 7-17-41% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 1-22 1-13 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-13 1-52 TOTAL NET YARDS 332 384 PENALTIES Number and Yards 4-27 7-34 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 70 75 FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-1 1-0 Average gain per offensive play 4.7 5.1 TOUCHDOWNS 2 3 NET YARDS RUSHING 36 129 Rushing 0 1 Total Rushing Plays 20 37 Passing 2 2 Average gain per rushing play 1.8 3.5 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 2-2 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 5-10 3-4 Kicking Made-Attempts 1-1 2-2 NET YARDS PASSING 296 255 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-1 2-3 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 1-7 3-20 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 2-4-50% Gross yards passing 303 275 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 2-3-67% PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 49-31-1 35-25-1 SAFETIES 1 0 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.9 6.7 FINAL SCORE 20 26 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 5-5-4 6-5-5 TIME OF POSSESSION 27:42 38:04 PUNTS Number and Average 8-47.3 6-50.2 Had Blocked 0 0

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR N. Irving 2 11 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris Jr. 2 1 3 0-0 1-13 1 0 0 B. Marshall 5 7 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Ward 4 4 8 1-10 0-0 0 0 0 K. Webster 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 3 4 7 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 D. Ware 1 1 2 1-7 0-0 0 1 0 A. Talib 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 T. Knighton 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 B. Roby 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Q. Smith 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Jackson 0 5 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Austin 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 S. Williams 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 L. Barrow 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Wolfe 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 35 46 81 3-20 1-13 2 1 0 DENVER BRONCOS 4 Denver 41, Arizona 20 Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 • 2:05 p.m. MDT • Sports Authority Field at Mile High • Denver WEATHER: Sunny, 71º, Wind NW 10 mph • TIME: 3:16 • ATTENDANCE: 76,895

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning threw his 500th career touchdown pass en route to a record-setting 41-20 victory over DENVER BRONCOS the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals in front of a crowd of 76,895 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. OFFENSE DEFENSE The Broncos totaled 568 yards (92 rushing, 476 passing) to set WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe a franchise single-game mark in that category. WR 12 A. Caldwell DT 92 S. Williams The Cardinals received the opening kickoff and took their first drive into Denver’s red zone before settling for a 33-yard field goal LT 78 R. Clady NT 98 T. Knighton to take a 3-0 lead. LG 74 O. Franklin RDE 94 D. Ware Manning then orchestrated a 12-play, 80-yard drive, and the C 66 M. Ramirez SLB 58 V. Miller Broncos took a 7-3 lead on Manning’s 500th career touchdown RG 65 L. Vasquez MLB 56 N. Irving pass—a 7-yard toss to tight end Julius Thomas. Arizona added another field goal on its next possession, and RT 75 C. Clark WLB 54 B. Marshall Denver carried a 7-6 lead into the second quarter. TE 80 J. Thomas LCB 21 A. Talib On the Broncos’ second possession of the second frame, WR 10 E. Sanders RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. Manning threw a short slant to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, WR 83 W. Welker SS 43 T. Ward and Thomas weaved in and out of traffic for a 31-yard touchdown QB 18 P. Manning FS 26 R. Moore to give Denver a 14-6 lead. Later in the quarter, Manning attempted a screen pass to BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, WR Montee Ball, but Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell inter- 19 I.Burse, RB 23 R.Hillman, CB 29 B.Roby, S 31 O.Bolden, CB cepted the pass and returned it 23 yards to the Denver 5-yard line. 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, Arizona running back Andre Ellington would score on the next play LB 52 C.Nelson, MLB 53 S.Johnson, LB 57 L.Barrow, LB 59 to cut Denver’s lead to 14-13. D.Trevathan, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 71 P.Cornick, DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 J.Tamme, TE 85 V.Green, DE 93 Q.Smith, DE 97 M.Jackson. With 1:48 remaining in the first half, Denver’s offense took over DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 B.Osweiler, CB 32 T.Carter. INACTIVE: WR 14 on its own 14-yard line. On the first play of the series, Manning C.Latimer, RB 22 C.Anderson, S 30 D.Bruton, LB 55 L.McCray, G 63 again connected with Demaryius Thomas, who outran the defense B.Garland, OL 79 M.Schofield, DT 96 M.Unrein. for an 86-yard touchdown score. The long catch-and-run score was the fourth-longest such play in franchise history. On the final play of the first half, Manning completed a 5-yard ARIZONA CARDINALS pass to wide receiver Wes Welker. The reception was the 850th of Welker’s career, as he passed Broncos Ring of Famer Rod Smith OFFENSE DEFENSE for most career receptions by an undrafted player in NFL history. WR 13 Ja. Brown DE 93 C. Campbell Denver kicker Brandon McManus made a 44-yard field goal to LT 68 J. Veldheer NT 91 F. Cox open the scoring in the second half, and Arizona would later cut LG 62 T. Larsen SAM 98 C. Barwin Denver’s lead to 24-20 when rookie third-string quarterback Logan C 63 L. Sendlein ILB 59 D. Ryans Thomas threw an 81-yard touchdown pass to Ellington. McManus added a 41-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, RG 74 P. Fanaika DE 95 M. Kendricks marking the first of three consecutive Denver scoring drives. RT 70 B. Massie LCB 58 T. Cole Manning found Julius Thomas again for a 12-yard score, and FB 39 R. Hughes DB 24 B. Fletcher rookie running back Juwan Thompson scored his first career WR 15 M. Floyd DB 26 C. Williams touchdown on an 8-yard run for Denver’s final score of the game. QB 5 D. Stanton RDB 29 N. Allen For the game, Manning completed 31-of-47 passes (66.0%) for 479 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions (110.2 rtg.). RB 38 A. Ellington SS 28 E. Wolff Demaryius Thomas set a single-game franchise record with TE 89 J. Carlson FS 22 B. Boykin 226 receiving yards on eight catches and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. paced the secondary with a career-high four passes defensed. CARDINALS SUBSTITUTIONS: QB 6 L.Thomas, K 7 C.Catanzaro, P 9 D.Zastudil, WR 11 L.Fitzgerald, WR 12 Jo.Brown, WR 19 T.Ginn, CB 28 J.Bethel, RB 30 S.Taylor, S 32 T.Mathieu, LB 51 K.Minter, LB OFFICIALS: 54 K.Demens, LB 57 A.Okafor, NT 66 A.Ta’amu, DT 72 E.Stinson, G Referee — Bill Leavy (127); Umpire — Ruben Fowler (71); Head 78 E.Watford, T 79 B.Sowell, LS 82 M.Leach, TE 84 R.Housler, TE Linesman — Wayne Mackie (106); Line Judge — Mark Perlman (9); 87 T.Niklas, NT 92 D.Williams, LB 94 S.Acho, LB 97 L.Alexander, Side Judge — Scott Novak (1); Field Judge — Jimmy Buchanan (86); DT 98 F.Rucker. DID NOT PLAY: G 61 J.Cooper. INACTIVE: QB 3 Back Judge — Keith Ferguson (61); Replay — Larry Nemmers. C.Palmer, RB 23 M.Grice, LB 52 D.Bishop, OLB 53 T.Keiser, LB 56 G.Carson, DT 75 B.Gaston, TE 85 D.Fells.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR Arizona Cardinals 6 7 7 0 — 20 C. Catanzaro (33) (48) HOME Denver Broncos 7 14 3 17 — 41 B. McManus (44) 53WL (41) Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home CARDINALS 1 9:09 C. Catanzaro 33 yd. Field Goal (12-65, 5:51) 3 0 BRONCOS 1 4:43 J. Thomas 7 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (12-80, 4:26) 3 7 CARDINALS 1 1:41 C. Catanzaro 48 yd. Field Goal (10-50, 3:02) 6 7 BRONCOS 2 7:30 D. Thomas 31 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (7-80, 3:13) 6 14 CARDINALS 2 4:37 A.Ellington 5 yd. run (C.Catanzaro kick) (1-5, 0:05) 13 14 BRONCOS 2 1:37 D.Thomas 86 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (1-86, 0:11) 13 21 BRONCOS 3 9:33 B.McManus 44 yd. Field Goal (7-45, 2:32) 13 24 CARDINALS 3 3:03 A.Ellington 81 yd. pass from L.Thomas (C.Catanzaro kick) (1-81, 0:13) 20 24 BRONCOS 4 13:48 B.McManus 41 yd. Field Goal (8-57, 4:15) 20 27 BRONCOS 4 7:47 J.Thomas 12 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (8-80, 4:33) 20 34 BRONCOS 4 4:33 J.Thompson 8 yd. run (B.McManus kick) (5-46, 2:07) 20 41 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Arizona Cardinals Denver Broncos

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD A. Ellington 16 32 2.0 6 1 R. Hillman 15 64 4.3 16 0 S. Taylor 1 6 6.0 6 0 J. Thompson 3 15 5.0 8 1 R. Hughes 1 0 0.0 0 0 E. Sanders 2 8 4.0 5 0 T. Ginn 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 M. Ball 6 7 1.2 5 0 P. Manning 2 -2 -1.0 -1 0 TOTAL 19 37 1.9 6 1 TOTAL 28 92 3.3 16 1

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. D. Stanton 26 11 118 1/10 0 33 0 56.2 P. Manning 47 31 479 1/3 4 86 2 110.2 N. Foles 8 1 81 2/11 1 81 0 108.9 TOTAL 34 12 199 3/21 1 81 0 65.7 TOTAL 47 31 479 1/3 4 86 2 110.2

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD A. Ellington 4 112 28.0 81 1 D. Thomas 8 226 28.3 86 2 L. Fitzgerald 3 57 19.0 33 0 W. Welker 7 101 14.4 30 0 J. Carlson 2 19 9.5 14 0 E. Decker 7 58 8.3 20 0 Jo. Brown 2 4 2.0 2 0 J. Thomas 6 66 11.0 25 2 M. Floyd 1 7 7.0 7 0 R. Hillman 2 11 5.5 9 0 K. Moreno 1 17 17.0 17 0 TOTAL 12 199 16.6 81 1 TOTAL 31 479 15.5 86 4

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD C. Campbell 1 23 23.0 23 0 J. Powers 1 1 1.0 1 0 TOTAL 2 24 12.0 23 0 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 — 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG D. Zastudil 11 487 44.3 39.0 1 1 53 B. Colquitt 4 199 49.8 48.0 0 2 60 TOTAL 11 487 44.3 39.0 1 1 53 TOTAL 4 199 49.8 48.0 0 2 60

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD T. Ginn 2 7 3.5 1 7 0 I. Burse 6 38 6.3 2 15 0 [OUT OF BOUNDS] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 [OUT OF BOUNDS] 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 2 7 3.5 1 7 0 RETURNS 6 38 6.3 2 15 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD [TOUCHBACK] 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 5 0 0.0 0 0 0

Arizona Cardinals Own Opp. Out Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds T. Ginn 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Watford 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS CARDINALS BRONCOS CARDINALS BRONCOS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 9 24 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 1 5 Net Punting Average 39.0 48.0 By Passing 7 18 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 31 38 By Penalty 1 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-7 6-38 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-16-19% 7-16-44% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 0-0 0-0 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 2-24 0-0 TOTAL NET YARDS 215 568 PENALTIES Number and Yards 3-15 7-67 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 56 76 FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-0 0-0 Average gain per offensive play 3.8 7.5 TOUCHDOWNS 2 5 NET YARDS RUSHING 37 92 Rushing 1 1 Total Rushing Plays 19 28 Passing 1 4 Average gain per rushing play 1.9 3.3 Kickoff Returns 0 0 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 4-8 4-5 Other (Blocked Kicks, etc.) 0 0 NET YARDS PASSING 199 476 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 5-5 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 3-21 1-3 Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 5-5 Gross yards passing 199 479 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2 2-3 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 34-12-0 47-31-2 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 3-3-100% Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 4.8 9.9 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-2-100% 1-1-100% KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 5-5-5 8-8-8 SAFETIES 0 0 PUNTS Number and Average 11-44.3 4-49.8 FINAL SCORE 20 41 Had Blocked 0 0 TIME OF POSSESSION 24:43 35:17

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR D. Trevathan 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 B. Roby 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 D. Ware 3 0 3 0.5-4 0-0 0 0 0 B. Marshall 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 T. Ward 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Jackson 1 1 2 0.5-1.5 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Wolfe 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Knighton 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 2 1 3 2-15.5 0-0 0 0 0 S. Williams 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris Jr. 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 30 4 34 3-21 0-0 6 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS 5 Denver 31, N.Y. Jets 17 Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 • 1:02 p.m. EDT • MetLife Stadium • East Rutherford, N.J. WEATHER: Sunny, 61º, Wind NE 5 mph • TIME: 3:16 • ATTENDANCE: 78,160

The Denver Broncos, boosted by a strong defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack, earned a gritty 31-17 road win against DENVER BRONCOS the New York Jets in front of 78,160 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. OFFENSE DEFENSE Denver quarterback Peyton Manning threw for three touch- WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe downs and running back Ronnie Hillman (24-100) became just LT 78 R. Clady DT 92 S. Williams the fourth player in team history to rush for 100 yards in his first NFL start. LG 74 O. Franklin NT 98 T. Knighton The Broncos opened the game with a 5-play, 62-yard drive that C 66 M. Ramirez RDE 94 D. Ware ended with kicker Brandon McManus booting a 37-yard field goal RG 65 L. Vasquez SLB 58 V. Miller to give Denver a 3-0 lead. The drive was highlighted by a 54-yard RT 75 C. Clark MLB 56 N. Irving pass from Manning to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on the first play of the game. TE 80 J. Thomas WLB 59 D. Trevathan The Jets moved into Denver territory for the first time midway WR 10 E. Sanders LCB 21 A. Talib through the first quarter, and after a roughing the passer pen- WR 83 W. Welker RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. alty gave New York a 1st-and-10 in the red zone, Geno Smith QB 18 P. Manning SS 43 T. Ward connected on his next three passes. His third completion was a RB 23 R. Hillman FS 26 R. Moore 2-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Jace Amaro to give the Jets a 7-3 lead. BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, WR Denver would reclaim the lead in the second quarter when 12 A.Caldwell, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 C.Anderson, CB 29 B.Roby, Manning scrambled around on third-and-goal from the 1 and S 30 D.Bruton, CB 31 O.Bolden, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, flicked the ball to an open Demaryius Thomas in the end zone. RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, LB 52 C.Nelson, LB 53 With 27 seconds remaining in the first half, Manning capped a S.Johnson, LB 57 L.Barrow, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 71 P.Cornick, DT 76 M.Austin Jr., TE 84 J.Tamme, TE 85 V.Green, DE 93 Q.Smith, 9-play, 80-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end DE 97 M.Jackson. DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 B.Osweiler. INACTIVE: WR Julius Thomas to give the Broncos a 17-7 lead at the intermis- 14 C.Latimer, RB 28 M.Ball, CB 32 T.Carter, LB 55 L.McCray, G 63 sion. It marked Denver’s fifth touchdown drive after the first half B.Garland, T 79 M.Schofield, DT 96 M.Unrein. two-minute warning this season. The Broncos would score on their first drive of the second half when Manning connected with Julius Thomas on a slant route for NEW YORK JETS a 4-yard touchdown pass to give Denver a 24-7 lead. The receiving touchdown was the ninth for Julius Thomas, the most by a tight OFFENSE DEFENSE end in NFL history through his team’s first five games of a season. WR 11 J. Kerley END 96 M. Wilkerson After Jets kicker Nick Folk added a field goal on the final drive LT 60 D. Ferguson NT 94 D. Harrison of the third quarter, New York cut Denver’s lead to 24-17 with LG 67 B. Winters T 91 S. Richardson a 2-yard touchdown pass from Smith to former Broncos wide C 74 N. Mangold OLB 98 Q. Coples receiver Eric Decker. Smith and the Jets had a final opportunity with 56 seconds RG 66 W. Colon WILL 56 D. Davis remaining, but a sack by linebacker Von Miller put New York at its RT 68 B. Giacomini MIKE 52 D. Harris own 1-yard line with 23 seconds left. TE 85 J. Cumberland OLB 97 C. Pace On the next play, Smith was intercepted by cornerback Aqib Talib, WR 87 E. Decker CB 24 P. Adams who returned it 22 yards for a score to seal the game for Denver. QB 7 G. Smith CB 27 D. Milliner Manning finished 22-of-33 passing (66.7%) for 237 yards and three touchdowns (117.9 rtg) while Demaryius Thomas (10-124) WR 17 G. Salas S 25 C. Pryor produced his second consecutive 100-yard receiving output. RB 33 C. Ivory S 26 D. Landry Rookie linebacker Corey Nelson paced Denver with seven tack- les while Miller led the Broncos with a pair of sacks. JETS SUBSTITUTIONS: K 2 N.Folk, P 4 R.Quigley, WR 10 T.Graham, WR 15 S.Hakim, WR 18 W.Powell, CB 20 K.Wilson, RB 21 C.Johnson, RB 29 B.Powell, CB 30 D.Walls, S 37 J.Jarrett, FB OFFICIALS: 38 J.Conner, S 39 A.Allen, TE 44 Z.Sudfield, LS 46 T.Purdum, LB Referee — Brad Allen (122); Umpire — Fred Bryan (11); Head 54 N.Bellore, LB 55 A.Edds, LB 57 T.Reilly, LB 58 J. Babin, C 63 Linesman — Jim Mello (48); Line Judge — Thomas Symonette (100); D.Freeman, OL 75 O.Aboushi, DL 78 L.Douzable, TE 88 J.Amaro, Side Judge — Tom Hill (97); Field Judge — Doug Rosenbaum (67); DT 93 K.Ellis. DID NOT PLAY: QB 1 M.Vick. INACTIVE: WR 14 Back Judge — Gregory Steed (12); Replay — Jim Lapetina. C.Owusu, S 32 J.Bush, LB 51 I.Enemkpali, OL 70 D.Dozier, T 71 B.Ijalana, WR 86 D.Nelson, NT 99 T.Barnes.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR Denver Broncos 3 14 7 7 — 31 B. McManus (37) HOME New York Jets 7 0 3 7 — 17 N. Folk (30) Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home BRONCOS 1 12:53 B. McManus 37 yd. Field Goal (5-62, 2:07) 3 0 JETS 1 4:16 J. Amaro 2 yd. pass from G. Smith (N. Folk kick) (7-47, 3:21) 3 7 BRONCOS 2 5:50 D. Thomas 1 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (10-43, 4:35) 10 7 BRONCOS 2 0:27 J. Thomas 22 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (9-80, 2:32) 17 7 BRONCOS 3 8:08 J. Thomas 4 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (10-87, 4:54) 24 7 JETS 3 0:36 N.Folk 30 yd. Field Goal (12-41, 3:35) 24 10 JETS 4 7:56 E.Decker 2 yd. pass from G.Smith (N.Folk kick) (9-63, 4:06) 24 17 BRONCOS 4 0:15 A.Talib 22 yd. interception return (B.McManus kick) 31 17 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Denver Broncos New York Jets RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD R. Hillman 24 100 4.2 26 0 G. Smith 2 11 5.5 11 0 J. Thompson 8 38 4.8 16 0 C. Johnson 3 9 3.0 4 0 P. Manning 1 0 0.0 0 0 C. Ivory 8 7 0.9 5 0 B. Powell 2 4 2.0 4 0 TOTAL 33 138 4.2 26 0 TOTAL 15 31 2.1 11 0

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. P. Manning 33 22 237 2/16 3 54 0 117.9 T. Romo 36 25 506 4/36 5 82 1 140.0 TOTAL 33 22 237 2/16 3 54 0 117.9 TOTAL 36 25 506 4/36 5 82 1 140.0

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD D. Thomas 10 124 12.4 54 1 J. Amaro 10 68 6.8 15 1 J. Thomas 4 51 12.8 22 2 E. Decker 6 54 9.0 15 1 E. Sanders 3 38 12.7 20 0 J. Cumberland 2 10 5.0 5 0 R. Hillman 3 16 5.3 9 0 C. Beasley 1 27 27.0 27 0 W. Welker 1 8 8.0 8 0 G. Escobar 1 14 14.0 14 0 J. Thompson 1 0 0.0 0 0 D. Harris 1 11 11.0 11 0 D. Murray 1 4 4.0 4 0 J. Hanna 1 2 2.0 2 0 TOTAL 22 237 10.8 54 3 TOTAL 23 190 8.3 27 2

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD A. Talib 1 22 22.0 22 1 TOTAL 1 22 22.0 22 1 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG B. Colquitt 8 352 44.0 41.8 0 2 53 R. Quigley 7 319 45.6 42.7 1 2 60 TOTAL 8 352 44.0 41.8 0 2 53 TOTAL 7 319 45.6 42.7 1 2 60

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD I. Burse 0 0 0.0 4 0 0 W. Powell 4 18 4.5 1 15 0 [DOWNED] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 [DOWNED] 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 [OUT OF BOUNDS] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 0 0 0.0 4 0 0 RETURNS 4 18 4.5 1 15 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD A. Caldwell 2 32 16.0 0 21 0 W. Powell 6 153 25.5 0 36 0 [TOUCHBACK] 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 4 93 23.3 0 21 0 RETURNS 6 153 25.5 0 36 0

Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out New York Jets Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds R. Hillman 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Smith 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Manning 1 0 0 -7 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Powell 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Caldwell 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Richardson 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 W. Welker 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 0 2 -7 0 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS BRONCOS JETS BRONCOS JETS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 21 15 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 7 1 Net Punting Average 41.8 42.7 By Passing 13 13 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 22 18 By Penalty 1 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 0-0 4-18 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 7-16-44% 5-14-36% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 2-32 6-153 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-22 0-0 TOTAL NET YARDS 359 204 PENALTIES Number and Yards 11-101 2-9 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 68 62 FUMBLES Number and Lost 2-0 2-1 Average gain per offensive play 5.3 3.3 TOUCHDOWNS 4 2 NET YARDS RUSHING 138 31 Rushing 0 0 Total Rushing Plays 33 15 Passing 3 2 Average gain per rushing play 4.2 2.1 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 4-4 2-2 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 1-3 2-2 Kicking Made-Attempts 4-4 2-2 NET YARDS PASSING 221 173 Passing Made-Attempts 0-0 0-0 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 2-16 4-17 Rushing Made-Attempts 0-0 0-0 Gross yards passing 237 190 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-1 1-1 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 33-22-0 43-23-1 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-3-67% 2-3-67% Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 6.3 3.7 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 2-2-100% KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 6-4-0 4-4-2 SAFETIES 0 0 PUNTS Number and Average 8-44.0 7-45.6 FINAL SCORE 31 17 Had Blocked 0 0 TIME OF POSSESSION 33:34 26:26

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR C. Nelson 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Knighton 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 B. Marshall 5 1 6 0-0 1-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 3 3 6 2-10 0-0 1 0 0 N. Irving 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Wolfe 4 1 5 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 D. Ware 1 1 2 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 4 0 4 0-0 1-22 2 0 0 S. Williams 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 K. Webster 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris Jr. 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Jackson 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Q. Smith 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 B. Roby 3 0 3 1-3 0-0 2 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 38 17 55 4-17 1-22 7 0 0 T. Ward 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS 6 Denver 42, San Francisco 17 Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 • 6:30 p.m. MDT • Sports Authority Field at Mile High • Denver WEATHER: Mostly Clear, 67º, Wind NE 4 mph • TIME: 3:08 • ATTENDANCE: 77,047

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning became the NFL’s all-time career touchdown leader in an historic 42-17 victory over the San DENVER BRONCOS Francisco 49ers in front of crowd of 77,047 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver. OFFENSE DEFENSE Manning entered the game needing just three scores to pass WR 88 D. Thomas LDE 95 D. Wolfe Brett Favre on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns list. After a LT 78 R. Clady DT 92 S. Williams pair of first quarter scoring tosses, Manning found wide receiver Demaryius Thomas near the front right pylon for an 8-yard score LG 74 O. Franklin NT 98 T. Knighton —the 509th of his career—to break the record. C 66 M. Ramirez RDE 94 D. Ware The historic moment highlighted an impressive all-around RG 65 L. Vasquez SLB 58 V. Miller performance by the Broncos, who jumped out to an early lead and RT 71 P. Cornick MLB 56 N. Irving cruised to their largest victory of the season. Manning connected with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on a TE 80 J. Thomas WLB 56 B. Marshall 3-yard scoring toss to cap Denver’s first drive of the game. On the WR 10 E. Sanders LCB 21 A. Talib Broncos’ following possession, Manning, who was a perfect 8-for- WR 83 W. Welker RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. 8 passing for 116 yards in the opening quarter, hit wide receiver QB 18 P. Manning SS 43 T. Ward Wes Welker for a 39-yard touchdown pass to carry a 14-0 lead RB 23 R. Hillman FS 26 R. Moore into the second frame. San Francisco kicker Phil Dawson knocked in a 22-yard field BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, goal in the second quarter to cut Denver’s lead to 14-3, but the WR 12 A.Caldwell, QB 17 B.Osweiler, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 Broncos answered on their next drive with Manning’s record-set- C.Anderson, CB 29 B.Roby, S 30 D.Bruton, CB 31 O.Bolden, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, LB ting pass to Thomas to extend the lead to 21-3. 52 C.Nelson, LB 53 S.Johnson, LB 55 L.McCray, LB 57 L.Barrow, The 49ers added a touchdown just before intermission as quar- C 64 W.Montgomery, T 75 C.Clark, DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 terback Colin Kaepernick went 5-for-5 for 87 yards on the drive, J.Tamme, TE 85 V.Green, DE 93 Q.Smith, DE 97 M.Jackson. DID which ended with a 4-yard scoring toss to wide receiver Stevie NOT PLAY: None. INACTIVE: WR 14 C.Latimer, RB 28 M.Ball, CB 32 T.Carter, LB 50 S.Barrett, G 63 B.Garland, T 79 M.Schofield, Johnson. The Broncos led 21-10 at the half. DT 96 M.Unrein. The 49ers’ first drive of the third quarter ended when Kaepernick overthrew Johnson, allowing Denver cornerback Aqib Talib to notch his 25th career interception. Denver took over, and Manning launched a 40-yard scoring strike to Thomas on the first play of the possession, giving Denver OFFENSE DEFENSE a 28-10 lead. WR 81 A. Boldin LDT 91 R. McDonald Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson sacked Kaepernick for a LT 74 J. Staley NT 93 I. Williams 9-yard loss to halt the following San Francisco drive, and Denver’s LG 78 J. Looney RDT 94 J. Smith quick scores continued. Manning threw a 49-yard pass to Thomas C 67 D. Kilgore OLB 55 A. Brooks on first down, and after an incompletion, running back Ronnie Hillman scampered 37 yards for another Denver touchdown. RG 75 A. Boone ILB 57 M. Wilhoite Hillman would add another score on Denver’s next possession, RT 76 A. Davis ILB 50 C. Borland as the Broncos took a 42-10 lead into the fourth quarter. San TE 85 V. Davis OLB 51 D. Skuta Francisco added a late score from second-string quarterback WR 15 M. Crabtree LCB 26 T. Brock Blaine Gabbert to wide receiver Bruce Ellington. WR 13 S. Johnson RCB 20 P. Cox Manning finished 22-of-26 for 318 yards with four touchdowns (157.2 rtg.). Thomas posted his third consecutive 100-yard RB 21 F. Gore SS 35 E. Reid receiving game, catching 8 passes for 171 yards and two scores QB 7 C. Kaepernick FS 41 A. Bethea Defensive end DeMarcus Ware finished with three sacks, and 49ERS SUBSTITUTIONS: QB 2 B.Gabbert, P 4 A.Lee, K 9 linebacker Brandon Marshall paced Denver with eight tackles. P.Dawson, WR 10 B.Ellington, WR 14 K.Osgood, CB 22 C.Cook, S 23 R.Ventrone, RB 28 C.Hyde, S 31 L.McCray, CB 36 D.Johnson, OFFICIALS: S 43 C.Dahl, TE 46 D.Carrier, FB 49 B.Miller, LB 54 N.Moody, G Referee — John Parry (132); Umpire — Mark Pellis (131); Head 56 D.Farrell, LB 59 A.Lynch, DT 63 T.Jerod-Eddie, T 71 J.Martin, TE/DT 83 D.Dobbs, WR 84 B.Lloyd, TE/LS 86 K.Nelson, TE Linesman — Derick Bowers (74); Line Judge — Julian Mapp (10); 89 V.McDonald, DT 92 Q.Dial, LB 96 C.Lemonier. DID NOT Side Judge — Joe Larrew (73); Field Judge — Jon Lucivansky (89); PLAY: None. INACTIVE: WR 11 Q.Patton, DB 25 J.Ward, CB 29 Back Judge — Perry Paganelli (46); Replay — Bob McGrath. C.Culliver, LB 52 P.Willis, C 66 M.Martin, G 77 M.Iupati, DT 95 C.Carradine.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR San Francisco 49ers 0 10 0 7 — 17 P. Dawson 51WL (22) HOME Denver Broncos 14 7 21 0 — 42 Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home BRONCOS 1 8:29 E. Sanders 3 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (9-57, 5:00) 0 7 BRONCOS 1 2:44 W. Welker 20 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (12-95, 6:08) 0 14 49ERS 2 7:30 P. Dawson 22 yd. Field Goal (12-83, 6:30) 3 14 BRONCOS 2 3:09 D. Thomas 8 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (11-80, 4:21) 3 21 49ERS 2 0:11 S. Johnson 4 yd. pass from C. Kaepernick (P. Dawson kick) (7-80, 2:58) 10 21 BRONCOS 3 11:48 D. Thomas 40 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (1-40, 0:07) 10 28 BRONCOS 3 9:24 R. Hillman 37 yd. run (B. McManus kick) (3-86, 0:41) 10 35 BRONCOS 3 1:36 R. Hillman 1 yd. run (B. McManus kick) (12-73, 7:08) 10 42 49ERS 4 1:00 B. Ellington 20 yd. pass from B. Gabbert (P. Dawson kick) (9-45, 1:49) 17 42 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS San Francisco 49ers Denver Broncos RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD F. Gore 9 20 2.2 7 0 R. Hillman 14 74 5.3 37 2 C. Kaepernick 3 18 6.0 7 0 J. Thompson 6 30 5.0 9 0 C. Hyde 3 15 5.0 10 0 C. Anderson 2 9 4.5 5 0 B. Gabbert 1 5 5.0 5 0 V. Green 1 3 3.0 3 0 B. Anger 1 2 2.0 2 0 B. Osweiler 3 0 0.0 2 0 J. Todman 1 2 2.0 2 0 P. Manning 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 TOTAL 18 62 3.4 10 0 TOTAL 27 115 4.3 37 2

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. C. Kaepernick 39 24 263 6/53 1 37 1 79.3 P. Manning 26 22 318 2/14 4 49 0 157.2 B. Gabbert 7 3 38 0/0 1 20 0 100.0 B. Osweiler 1 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 39.6 TOTAL 46 27 301 6/53 2 37 1 83.7 TOTAL 27 22 318 2/14 4 49 0 155.3

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD A. Boldin 7 50 7.1 18 0 D. Thomas 8 171 21.4 49 2 S. Johnson 5 79 15.8 31 1 R. Hillman 4 29 7.3 11 0 M. Crabtree 4 27 6.8 11 0 J. Thomas 4 27 6.8 10 0 B. Lloyd 3 63 21.0 37 0 W. Welker 3 50 16.7 39 1 B. Ellington 3 44 14.7 20 1 E. Sanders 3 41 13.7 20 1 V. Davis 2 21 10.5 14 0 C. Hyde 2 8 4.0 7 0 D. Carrier 1 9 9.0 9 0 TOTAL 27 301 11.1 37 2 TOTAL 22 318 14.5 49 4

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD A. Talib 1 3 3.0 3 0 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 1 3 3.0 3 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG A. Lee 5 272 54.4 50.0 0 1 71 B. Colquitt 4 171 42.8 41.8 0 2 46 TOTAL 5 272 54.4 50.0 0 1 71 TOTAL 4 171 42.8 41.8 0 2 46

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD B. Ellington 1 4 4.0 2 4 0 I. Burse 3 22 7.3 2 9 0 [OUT OF BOUNDS] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 1 4 4.0 2 4 0 RETURNS 3 22 7.3 2 9 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD B. Ellington 1 33 33.0 0 33 0 I. Burse 1 7 7.0 0 7 0 [TOUCHBACK] 6 0 0.0 0 — 0 [TOUCHBACK] 3 0 0.0 0 — 0 RETURNS 1 33 33.0 0 33 0 RETURNS 1 7 7.0 0 7 0

San Francisco 49ers Own Opp. Out Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds I. Burse 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS

49ERS BRONCOS 49ERS BRONCOS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 23 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 3 6 Net Punting Average 50.0 41.8 By Passing 16 14 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 4 25 By Penalty 3 3 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-4 3-22 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-13-23% 5-9-56% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 1-33 1-7 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 1-3 TOTAL NET YARDS 310 419 PENALTIES Number and Yards 6-62 8-75 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 70 56 FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0 1-0 Average gain per offensive play 4.4 7.5 TOUCHDOWNS 2 6 NET YARDS RUSHING 62 115 Rushing 0 2 Total Rushing Plays 18 27 Passing 2 4 Average gain per rushing play 3.4 4.3 Interceptions 0 0 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-5 1-3 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 6-6 NET YARDS PASSING 248 304 Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 6-6 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 6-53 2-14 Passing Made-Attempts 0-0 0-0 Gross yards passing 301 318 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-2 0-0 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 46-27-1 27-22-0 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-3-33% 3-3-100% Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 4.8 10.5 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-3-33% 3-3-100% KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-3-3 7-7-6 SAFETIES 0 0 PUNTS Number and Average 5-54.4 4-42.8 FINAL SCORE 17 42 Had Blocked 0 0 TIME OF POSSESSION 32:01 27:59

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR B. Marshall 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 N. Irving 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 B. Roby 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Ware 4 0 4 3-26 0-0 0 0 0 Q. Carter 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 T. Ward 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 K. Webster 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris Jr. 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 L. McCray 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 O. Bolden 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Jackson 1 0 1 1-9 0-0 1 0 0 D. Wolfe 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Nelson 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 2 0 2 2-18 0-0 0 0 0 Q. Smith 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 S. Williams 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 T. Knighton 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 2 0 2 0-0 1-3 1 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 46 6 52 6-53 1-3 6 0 0 DENVER BRONCOS 7 Denver 35, San Diego 21 Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 • 6:25 p.m. MDT • Sports Authority Field at Mile High • Denver WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 68º, Wind E 3 mph • TIME: 3:05 • ATTENDANCE: 76,907

In a meeting between two of the top teams in the NFL, The Denver Broncos extended their lead in the AFC West with a 35-21 DENVER BRONCOS victory against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday Night Football at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver. OFFENSE DEFENSE The Broncos offense utilized a balanced attack to rack up 425 WR 12 A. Caldwell LDE 95 D. Wolfe yards, while the Denver defense collected two sacks and a pair of WR 88 D. Thomas DT 92 S. Williams interceptions to cool down one of the hottest offenses in the NFL. After a scoreless first quarter, Denver got on the scoreboard LT 78 R. Clady NT 98 T. Knighton with a 2-yard pass from quarterback Peyton Manning to receiver LG 74 O. Franklin RDE 94 D. Ware Emmanuel Sanders, capping 7-play drive that covered 69 yards. C 66 M. Ramirez SLB 58 V. Miller Manning was a perfect 4-for-4 passing for 62 yards on the drive, RG 65 L. Vasquez MLB 56 N. Irving including three completions to Sanders. The Chargers answered with a 13-play touchdown drive that RT 71 P. Cornick WLB 54 B. Marshall spanned 84 yards and ended when quarterback Philip Rivers found TE 80 J. Thomas LCB 21 A. Talib wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 2-yard score. WR 10 E. Sanders RCB 25 C. Harris Jr. Denver’s offense moved down the field quickly, as Manning WR 83 W. Welker SS 43 T. Ward completed four of his first five passes on the next drive. With 39 QB 18 P. Manning FS 26 R. Moore seconds remaining in the first half, Manning dropped an over-the- shoulder pass into the hands of Sanders, who crossed the goal BRONCOS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, line for a 31-yard touchdown to give Denver a 14-7 lead heading WR 14 C.Latimer, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 C.Anderson, RB 23 into halftime. R. Hillman, CB 29 B.Roby, S 30 D.Bruton, CB 32 T.Carter, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 On the third play of the second half, Rivers’ pass intended for A.Brewer, LB 52 C.Nelson, LB 55 L.McCray, LB 57 L.Barrow, Allen was intercepted by Denver cornerback Chris Harris Jr. The C 64 W.Montgomery, T 75 C.Clark, DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 Broncos would score six plays later when the Manning-to-Sanders J.Tamme, TE 85 V.Green, DE 93 Q.Smith, DE 97 M.Jackson. connection struck again for a 3-yard touchdown. DID NOT PLAY: QB 17 B.Osweiler. INACTIVE: RB 28 M.Ball, CB 31 O.Bolden, RB 35 K.Bibbs, LB 53 S.Johnson, G 63 B.Garland, The three touchdowns for Sanders represented a career high T 79 M.Schofield, DT 96 M.Unrein. and tied for the second-most receiving scores in a single game in team history. After another San Diego series ended with a punt, Denver SAN DIEGO CHARGERS drove 59 yards in four plays before rookie running back Juwan Thompson scored the second touchdown of his career on a 2-yard OFFENSE DEFENSE run, giving the Broncos a 28-7 lead. WR 13 K. Allen DE 91 K. Reyes San Diego answered with a 12-play touchdown drive to cut LT 77 K. Dunlap LE 94 C. Liuget Denver’s lead to 28-14, but Denver running back Ronnie Hillman LG 78 C. Rinehart OLB 93 D. Freeney rattled off 37-yard jaunt on the following possession to put the C 74 R. Ohrnberger ILB 59 A. Gachkar Broncos in Chargers territory. Thompson scored on a 1-yard run four plays later to extend RG 63 J. Troutman ILB 56 D. Butler Denver’s lead to 35-14. RT 76 D. Fluker OLB 96 J. Johnson The Chargers scored another quick touchdown on their next WR 11 E. Royal LCB 22 J. Varrett series, but Denver safety Rahim Moore ended the potential come- TE 85 A. Gates RCB 29 S. Wright back when he picked off a deep pass from Rivers with 4:53 left. WR 80 M. Floyd SS 38 M. Gilchrist Manning completed 25-of-35 passes (71.4%) for 286 yds with three scores (124.2 rtg), while wideout Demaryius Thomas set a team QB 17 P. Rivers FS 32 E. Weddle record with his fourth consecutive 100-yard receiving game (8-105). RB 43 B. Oliver S 37 J. Addae Linebacker Brandon Marshall paced Denver with 10 tackles, CHARGERS SUBSTITUTIONS: P 5 M.Scifres, K 9 N.Novak, while linebacker Von Miller notched his team-leading ninth sack. WR 16 S.Ajirotutu, CB 20 C.Davis, S 25 R.Stuckey, RB 28 S.Draughn, RB 30 R.Brown, CB 31 R.Marshall, LS OFFICIALS: 47 M.Windt, LB 52 R.Walker, ILB 53 K.Conner, OLB 58 T.Williams, G 65 C.Watt, DT 72 T.Palepoi, TE 83 J.Phillips, Referee — Terry McAulay (77); Umpire — Bryan Neale (92); Head TE 88 D.Johnson, TE 89 L.Green, DE 90 R.Mathews, NT Linesman — Greg Bradley (98); Line Judge — Tom Stephan (68); Side 92 R.Carrethers, NT 98 S.Lissemore. DID NOT PLAY: QB 10 K.Clemens, WR 15 D.Inman, C 60 T.Robinson, T 69 Judge — James Coleman (95); Field Judge — Dyrol Prioleau (109); W.Smith INACTIVE: CB 23 S.Williams, RB 24 Ry.Mathews, Back Judge — Gregory Steed (12); Replay — Ernie Frantz. CB 26 B.Flowers, RB 34 D.Brown, ILB 50 M.Te’o, OLB 97 J.Attaochu, OLB 99 C.Law.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS (made ( ) missed) VISITOR San Diego Chargers 0 7 7 7 — 21 HOME Denver Broncos 0 14 14 7 — 35 B. McManus 53WL Clock SCORE Team Qtr PLAY DESCRIPTION (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Time Visitor Home BRONCOS 2 13:35 E. Sanders 2 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (7-69, 3:18) 0 7 CHARGERS 2 3:07 K. Allen 2 yd. pass from P. Rivers (N. Novak kick) (13-84, 7:31) 7 7 BRONCOS 2 0:32 E. Sanders 31 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (8-74, 2:35) 7 14 BRONCOS 3 10:53 E. Sanders 3 yd. pass from P. Manning (B. McManus kick) (6-51, 2:42) 7 21 BRONCOS 3 7:34 J. Thompson 2 yd. run (B. McManus kick) (5-61, 1:41) 7 28 CHARGERS 3 2:39 A. Gates 4 yd. pass from P. Rivers (N. Novak kick) (12-80, 4:55) 14 28 BRONCOS 4 13:29 J. Thompson 1 yd. run (B. McManus kick) (8-65, 4:10) 14 35 CHARGERS 4 9:31 A. Gates 10 yd. pass from P. Rivers (N. Novak kick) (8-80, 3:58) 21 35 DENVER BRONCOS

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD B. Oliver 13 36 2.8 23 0 R. Hillman 20 109 5.5 37 0 P. RIvers 1 17 17.0 17 0 J. Thompson 7 24 3.4 5 2 R. Brown 1 8 8.0 8 0 E. Sanders 1 6 6.0 6 0 P. Manning 1 0 0.0 0 0 C. Anderson 1 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 15 61 4.1 23 0 TOTAL 30 139 4.6 37 0

TKD/ TKD/ PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. PASSING ATT CMP YDS YD TD LG IN Rtg. P. Rivers 41 30 252 2/7 3 31 2 92.7 P. Manning 35 25 286 0/0 3 38 0 124.2 TOTAL 41 30 252 2/7 3 31 2 92.7 TOTAL 35 25 286 0/0 3 38 0 124.2

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD K. Allen 9 73 8.1 19 1 E. Sanders 9 120 13.3 38 3 B. Oliver 7 27 3.9 22 0 D. Thomas 8 105 13.1 23 0 A. Gates 5 54 10.8 31 2 R. Hillman 3 29 9.7 16 0 M. Floyd 4 58 14.5 26 1 J. Thomas 2 23 11.5 17 0 E. Royal 3 29 9.7 15 0 W. Welker 2 5 2.5 5 0 L. Green 1 9 9.0 9 0 J. Tamme 1 4 4.0 4 0 R. Brown 1 2 2.0 2 0 TOTAL 30 252 8.4 31 3 TOTAL 25 286 11.4 38 3

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD C. Harris Jr. 1 1 1.0 1 0 R. Moore 1 0 0.0 0 0 TOTAL 0 0 0.0 — 0 TOTAL 2 1 0.5 1 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG M. Scifres 4 197 49.3 44.8 0 1 58 B. Colquitt 4 162 40.5 39.0 0 1 53 TOTAL 4 197 49.3 44.8 0 1 58 TOTAL 4 162 40.5 39.0 0 1 53

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD K. Allen 1 6 6.0 3 6 0 I. Burse 2 18 9.0 2 14 0 RETURNS 1 6 6.0 3 6 0 RETURNS 2 18 9.0 2 14 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD [TOUCHBACK] 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 A. Caldwell 2 64 32.0 0 34 0 [TOUCHBACK] 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 RETURNS 2 64 32.0 0 34 0

San Diego Chargers Own Opp. Out Denver Broncos Own Opp. Out FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds FUMBLES Fum Lost Rec. Yds TD FF Rec. Yds TD Bnds T. Holliday 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Richardson 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Hillman 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Havili 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 4 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 TOTAL 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS CHARGERS BRONCOS CHARGERS BRONCOS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 27 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 By Rushing 3 9 Net Punting Average 44.8 39.0 By Passing 15 14 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 6 19 By Penalty 4 4 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-6 2-18 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-10-40% 8-13-62% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 0-0 2-64 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 2-1 TOTAL NET YARDS 306 425 PENALTIES Number and Yards 7-77 9-71 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 58 65 FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0 2-0 Average gain per offensive play 5.3 6.5 TOUCHDOWNS 3 5 NET YARDS RUSHING 61 139 Rushing 0 2 Total Rushing Plays 15 30 Passing 3 3 Average gain per rushing play 4.1 4.6 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 3-3 5-5 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-8 2-2 Kicking Made-Attempts 3-3 5-5 NET YARDS PASSING 245 286 Passing Made-Attempts 0-0 0-0 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 2-7 0-0 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 0-1 Gross yards passing 252 286 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 3-3-100% 4-4-100% PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 41-30-2 35-25-0 GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 3-3-100% 4-4-100% Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.7 8.2 SAFETIES 0 1 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-3-2 6-6-6 FINAL SCORE 21 35 PUNTS Number and Average 4-49.3 4-40.5 TIME OF POSSESSION 29:14 30:46 Had Blocked 0 0

BRONCOS DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (Press Box Totals) PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR PLAYER UT A TT S-YDS I-YDS PD FF FR B. Marshall 8 2 10 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 D. Wolfe 1 1 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 A. Talib 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 Q. Carter 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 N. Irving 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 R. Moore 1 0 1 0-0 1-0 2 0 0 B. Roby 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 S. WIlliams 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 C. Harris Jr. 3 1 4 0-0 1-1 1 0 0 M. Austin 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Ward 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 M. Jackson 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 V. Miller 2 0 2 1-5 0-0 0 0 0 K. Webster 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 T. Knighton 1 1 2 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS 40 8 48 2-7 2-1 7 0 0 Game Summary NFL Copyright © 2014 by The National Football League. All rights reserved. This summary and play-by-play is for the express purpose of assisting media in their coverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League. Updated: 10/24/2014 Date: Thursday, 10/23/2014 San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos Start Time: 6:26 PM MDT at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO Game Day Weather Game Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 68° F (20.0° C) Humidity: 24%, Wind: E 3 mph Played Outdoor on Turf: Grass Outdoor Weather: Partly Cloudy,

Officials Referee: McAulay, Terry (77) Umpire: Neale, Bryan (92) Head Linesman: Bradley, Greg (98) Line Judge: Stephan, Tom (68) Side Judge: Coleman, James (95) Field Judge: Prioleau, Dyrol (109) Back Judge: Steed, Gregory (12) Replay Official: Frantz, Earnie ()

Lineups

San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos Offense Defense Offense Defense WR 13 K.Allen DE 91 K.Reyes WR 12 A.Caldwell LDE 95 D.Wolfe LT 77 K.Dunlap DT 94 C.Liuget WR 88 D.Thomas DT 92 S.Williams LG 78 C.Rinehart OLB 93 D.Freeney LT 78 R.Clady NT 98 T.Knighton C 74 R.Ohrnberger ILB 59 A.Gachkar LG 74 O.Franklin RDE 94 D.Ware RG 63 J.Troutman ILB 56 D.Butler C 66 M.Ramirez SLB 58 V.Miller RT 76 D.Fluker OLB 96 J.Johnson RG 65 L.Vasquez MLB 56 N.Irving WR 11 E.Royal LCB 22 J.Verrett RT 71 P.Cornick WLB 54 B.Marshall TE 85 A.Gates RCB 29 S.Wright TE 80 J.Thomas LCB 21 A.Talib WR 80 M.Floyd SS 38 M.Gilchrist WR 10 E.Sanders RCB 25 C.Harris QB 17 P.Rivers FS 32 E.Weddle WR 83 W.Welker SS 43 T.Ward RB 43 B.Oliver S 37 J.Addae QB 18 P.Manning FS 26 R.Moore

Substitutions Substitutions P 5 M.Scifres, K 9 N.Novak, WR 16 S.Ajirotutu, CB 20 C.Davis, S 25 D.Stuckey, P 4 B.Colquitt, K 8 B.McManus, WR 14 C.Latimer, WR 19 I.Burse, RB 22 RB 28 S.Draughn, RB 30 R.Brown, CB 31 R.Marshall, LS 47 M.Windt, LB 52 C.Anderson, RB 23 R.Hillman, CB 29 B.Roby, S 30 D.Bruton, CB 32 T.Carter, R.Walker, ILB 53 K.Conner, OLB 58 T.Williams, G 65 C.Watt, DT 72 T.Palepoi, CB 36 K.Webster, S 38 Q.Carter, RB 40 J.Thompson, LS 46 A.Brewer, LB 52 TE 83 J.Phillips, TE 88 D.Johnson, TE 89 L.Green, DE 90 R.Mathews, NT 92 C.Nelson, LB 55 L.McCray, LB 57 L.Barrow, C 64 W.Montgomery, T 75 C.Clark, R.Carrethers, NT 98 S.Lissemore DT 76 M.Austin, TE 84 J.Tamme, TE 85 V.Green, DE 93 Q.Smith, DE 97 M.Jackson

Did Not Play Did Not Play QB 10 K.Clemens, WR 15 D.Inman, C 60 T.Robinson, T 69 W.Smith QB 17 B.Osweiler

Not Active Not Active CB 23 S.Williams, RB 24 Ry.Mathews, CB 26 B.Flowers, RB 34 D.Brown, ILB 50 RB 28 M.Ball, CB 31 O.Bolden, RB 35 K.Bibbs, LB 53 S.Johnson, G 63 M.Te'o, OLB 97 J.Attaochu, OLB 99 C.Law B.Garland, T 79 M.Schofield, DT 96 M.Unrein Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)

B.McManus 53WL

1234OTTotal VISITOR: San Diego Chargers 0 7 7 7 0 21 HOME: Denver Broncos 0 14 14 7 0 35 Scoring Plays Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home Broncos 2 13:35 E.Sanders 2 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (7-69, 3:18) 0 7 Chargers 2 3:07 K.Allen 2 yd. pass from P.Rivers (N.Novak kick) (13-84, 7:31) 7 7 Broncos 2 0:32 E.Sanders 31 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (8-74, 2:35) 7 14 Broncos 3 10:53 E.Sanders 3 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (6-51, 2:42) 7 21 Broncos 3 7:34 J.Thompson 2 yd. run (B.McManus kick) (5-61, 1:41) 7 28 Chargers 3 2:39 A.Gates 4 yd. pass from P.Rivers (N.Novak kick) (12-80, 4:55) 14 28 Broncos 4 13:29 J.Thompson 1 yd. run (B.McManus kick) (8-65, 4:10) 14 35 Chargers 4 9:31 A.Gates 10 yd. pass from P.Rivers (N.Novak kick) (8-80, 3:58) 21 35 Paid Attendance: 76,907 Time: 3:05 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Final Individual Statistics San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos RUSHING ATT YDSAVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDSAVG LG TD B.Oliver 1336 2.8 23 0 R.Hillman 20109 5.5 37 0 P.Rivers 11717 17.0 0 J.Thompson 7524 3.4 2 R.Brown 188 8.0 0 E.Sanders 166 6.0 0 P.Manning 100 0.0 0 C.Anderson 100 0.0 0 Total 15 61 4.1 23 0 Total 30 139 4.6 37 2

PASSING ATTCMP YDSSK/YD TD LG IN RT PASSING ATTCMP YDSSK/YD TD LG IN RT P.Rivers 41 30 252 2/7 3 31 2 92.7 P.Manning 35 25 286 0/0 3 38 0 124.2 Total 41 30 252 2/7 3 31 2 92.7 Total35 25 286 0/0 3 38 0 124.2

PASS RECEIVINGTAR REC YDSAVG LG TD PASS RECEIVINGTAR REC YDSAVG LG TD K.Allen 13 9 73 8.1 19 1 E.Sanders 9389 120 13.3 3 B.Oliver 8 7 27 3.9 22 0 D.Thomas 128 105 13.1 23 0 A.Gates 8 5 54 10.8 31 2 R.Hillman 4163 29 9.7 0 M.Floyd 7 4 58 14.5 26 0 J.Thomas 6172 23 11.5 0 E.Royal 3 3 29 9.7 15 0 W.Welker 252 5 2.5 0 L.Green 1 1 9 9.0 9 0 J.Tamme 141 4 4.0 0 R.Brown 1 1 2 2.0 2 0 J.Thompson 100 0 0.0 0 Total 41 30 252 8.4 31 3 Total 35 25 286 11.4 38 3

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDSAVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDSAVG LG TD C.Harris 111 1.0 0 R.Moore 100 0.0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 1 0.5 1 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG M.Scifres 4 197 49.3 44.8 0 1 58 B.Colquitt 4 162 40.5 39.0 0 3 49 Total 4 197 49.3 44.8 0 1 58 Total 4 162 40.5 39.0 0 3 49

PUNT RETURNS NO YDSAVGFC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDSAVG FC LG TD K.Allen 1 6 6.0 3 6 0 I.Burse 2 18 9.0 2 14 0 Total 1 6 6.0 3 6 0 Total 2 18 9.0 2 14 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDSAVGFC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDSAVG FC LG TD [TOUCHBACK] 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 A.Caldwell 2 64 32.0 0 34 0 [TOUCHBACK] 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total 2 64 32.0 0 34 0

San Diego Chargers FUMBLES FUMLOST OWN-REC YDSTD FORCED OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS E.Weddle 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Denver Broncos FUMBLES FUMLOST OWN-REC YDSTD FORCED OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS P.Manning 1 0 1 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 E.Sanders 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W.Welker 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2 0 2 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Final Team Statistics Visitor Home Chargers Broncos TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 27 By Rushing 3 9 By Passing 15 14 By Penalty 4 4 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-10-40% 8-13-62% FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0% TOTAL NET YARDS 306 425 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 58 65 Average gain per offensive play 5.3 6.5 NET YARDS RUSHING 61 139 Total Rushing Plays 15 30 Average gain per rushing play 4.1 4.6 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-8 2-2 NET YARDS PASSING 245 286 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 2-7 0-0 Gross yards passing 252 286 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 41-30-2 35-25-0 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.7 8.2 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-3-2 6-6-6 PUNTS Number and Average 4-49.3 4-40.5 Had Blocked 0 0 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0 Net Punting Average 44.8 39.0 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 6 19 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-6 2-18 No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 0-0 2-64 No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 2-1 PENALTIES Number and Yards 7-77 9-71 FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0 2-0 TOUCHDOWNS 3 5 Rushing 0 2 Passing 3 3 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 3-3 5-5 Kicking Made-Attempts 3-3 5-5 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 0-1 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 3-3-100% 4-4-100% GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 3-3-100% 4-4-100% SAFETIES 0 0 FINAL SCORE 21 35 TIME OF POSSESSION 29:14 30:46 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Ball Possession And Drive Chart San Diego Chargers

# Time Time Time How Ball Drive # Yds Yds Net 1st Last How Given Recd Lost Poss Obtained Began Play Gain Pen Yds Down Scrm Up

1 12:55 8:59 3:56 Punt SD 28 6 18 0 18 1 SD 46 Punt 2 3:32 1:53 1:39 Punt SD 14 3 1 0 1 0 SD 15 Punt

3 13:35 11:23 2:12 Kickoff SD 20 4 14 0 14 1 SD 34 Punt 4 10:38 3:07 7:31 Punt SD 16 13 83 1 84 6 * DEN 2 Touchdown 5 0:32 0:00 0:32 Kickoff SD 20 2 8 0 8 0 SD 20 End of Half

6 15:00 13:35 1:25 Kickoff SD 20 3 -1 0 -1 0 SD 19 Interception 7 10:53 9:15 1:38 Kickoff SD 20 3 -2 5 3 1 SD 23 Punt 8 7:34 2:39 4:55 Kickoff SD 20 12 75 5 80 5 * DEN 4 Touchdown

9 13:29 9:31 3:58 Kickoff SD 20 8 75 5 80 6 * DEN 10 Touchdown 10 6:03 4:53 1:10 Missed FG SD 43 3 12 0 12 1 DEN 45 Interception 11 0:18 0:00 0:18 Punt SD 31 1 23 0 23 1 SD 31 End of Game

(252) Average SD 23

Denver Broncos

# Time Time Time How Ball Drive # Yds Yds Net 1st Last How Given Recd Lost Poss Obtained Began Play Gain Pen Yds Down Scrm Up

1 15:00 12:55 2:05 Kickoff DEN 20 4 23 0 23 1 DEN 43 Punt 2 8:59 3:32 5:27 Punt DEN 12 9 46 -5 41 2 SD 47 Punt

3 1:53 13:35 3:18 Punt DEN 31 7 69 0 69 4 * SD 2 Touchdown 4 11:23 10:38 0:45 Punt DEN 31 3 4 0 4 0 DEN 35 Punt 5 3:07 0:32 2:35 Kickoff DEN 26 8 69 5 74 4 SD 31 Touchdown

6 13:35 10:53 2:42 Interception DEN 49 6 36 15 51 4 * SD 3 Touchdown 7 9:15 7:34 1:41 Punt DEN 39 5 35 26 61 3 * SD 2 Touchdown

8 2:39 13:29 4:10 Kickoff DEN 35 8 64 1 65 5 * SD 1 Touchdown 9 9:31 6:03 3:28 Kickoff DEN 20 8 45 0 45 2 SD 35 Missed FG 10 4:53 0:18 4:35 Interception DEN 4 8 35 -5 30 2 DEN 34 Punt

(267) Average DEN 27

* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Visitor San Diego Chargers 5:35 10:15 7:58 5:26 29:14 Home Denver Broncos 9:25 4:45 7:02 9:34 30:46

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average Chargers: 6 - SD 20 Broncos: 4 - DEN 25 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Final Defensive Statistics San Diego Chargers Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR E.Weddle 9 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Gilchrist 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Wright 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Liuget 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Addae 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R.Mathews 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Butler 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Johnson 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Conner 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Gachkar 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Freeney 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Reyes 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Palepoi 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Verrett 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R.Marshall 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Lissemore 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Williams 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Davis 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R.Walker 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Green 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Ajirotutu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Allen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 M.Floyd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Total 48 4 52 0 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

TKL = Tackle AST = Assist COMB = Combined QH=QB Hit IN = Interception PD = Pass Defense FF = Forced Fumble FR = Fumble Recovery

Denver Broncos Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc TKL AST COMB SK / YDSTFL QH IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR B.Marshall 8 2 10 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Talib 6 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.Irving 6 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B.Roby 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Harris 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Ward 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V.Miller 2 0 2 1 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Knighton 1 1 2 0.5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Wolfe 1 1 2 0.5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q.Carter 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R.Moore 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Williams 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Austin 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Jackson 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Webster 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.McCray 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Caldwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V.Green 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P.Manning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 W.Welker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total 40 8 48 2 7 7 6 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High First Half Summary PERIOD SCORES TIME OF POSSESSION Chargers 0 7 = 7 Chargers 15:50 Broncos 0 14 = 14 Broncos 14:10 Scoring Plays Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home Broncos 2 13:35 E.Sanders 2 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (7-69, 3:18) 0 7 Chargers 2 3:07 K.Allen 2 yd. pass from P.Rivers (N.Novak kick) (13-84, 7:31) 7 7 Broncos 2 0:32 E.Sanders 31 yd. pass from P.Manning (B.McManus kick) (8-74, 2:35) 7 14

San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 8 11 First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 0 - 7 - 1 2 - 8 - 1 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-6-50% 5-8-63% TOTAL NET YARDS 124 215 Total Offensive Plays 28 31 NET YARDS RUSHING 13 41 NET YARDS PASSING 111 174 Gross Yards Passing 118 174 Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 2-7 0-0 Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 18 - 15 - 0 19 - 14 - 0 Punts-Number and Average 3 - 48.3 3 - 40.3 Penalties-Number and Yards 3 - 25 3 - 26 Fumbles-Number and Lost 0 - 0 1 - 0 Red Zone Efficiency 1-1-100% 1-1-100% Average Drive Start SD 20 DEN 24

San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos

RUSHING ATT YDSAVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDSAVG LG TD R.Brown 188 8.0 0 R.Hillman 9735 3.9 0 B.Oliver 765 0.7 0 E.Sanders 166 6.0 0 C.Anderson 100 0.0 0 P.Manning 100 0.0 0 Total 8 13 1.6 8 0 Total 12 41 3.4 7 0

PASSING ATTCMP YDSSK/YD TD LG IN RT PASSING ATTCMP YDSSK/YD TD LG IN RT P.Rivers 18 15 118 2/7 1 31 0 112.5 P.Manning 19 14 174 0/0 2 38 0 136.7 Total 18 15 118 2/7 1 31 0 112.5 Total19 14 174 0/0 2 38 0 136.7

PASS RECEIVINGTAR REC YDSAVG LG TD PASS RECEIVINGTAR REC YDSAVG LG TD K.Allen 9 7 47 6.7 13 1 E.Sanders 5385 89 17.8 2 A.Gates 3 3 40 13.3 31 0 D.Thomas 6185 67 13.4 0 E.Royal 2 2 20 10.0 15 0 R.Hillman 181 8 8.0 0 B.Oliver 2 2 -5 -2.5 -2 0 J.Thomas 461 6 6.0 0 M.Floyd 2 1 16 16.0 16 0 J.Tamme 141 4 4.0 0 W.Welker 101 0 0.0 0 J.Thompson 100 0 0.0 0 Total 18 15 118 7.9 31 1 Total 19 14 174 12.4 38 2

San Diego Chargers Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR E.Weddle 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Wright 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Addae 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Conner 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 12 2 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High First Half Summary Denver Broncos Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc TKL AST COMB SK / YDSTFL QH IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR A.Talib 4 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Harris 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B.Marshall 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.Irving 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 12 1 13 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Play By Play First Quarter 10/23/2014 SD wins the coin toss and elects to defer. DEN elects to Receive, and SD elects to defend the south goal. N.Novak kicks 65 yards from SD 35 to end zone, Touchback. Denver Broncos at 15:00 1-10-DEN 20 (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 34 for 14 yards (S.Wright). P1 1-10-DEN 34 (14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to W.Welker pushed ob at DEN 34 for no gain (E.Weddle). 2-10-DEN 34 (13:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short left to D.Thomas (S.Wright). 3-10-DEN 34 (13:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short middle to D.Thomas to DEN 43 for 9 yards (J.Addae). 4-1-DEN 43 (13:02) B.Colquitt punts 39 yards to SD 18, Center-A.Brewer, fair catch by K.Allen. PENALTY on DEN-L.Barrow, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at SD 18. San Diego Chargers at 12:55 1-10-SD 28 (12:55) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to E.Royal to SD 33 for 5 yards (N.Irving). 2-5-SD 33 (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to A.Gates to SD 36 for 3 yards (N.Irving). 3-2-SD 36 (11:32) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen pushed ob at SD 44 for 8 yards (A.Talib). P1 1-10-SD 44 (10:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to K.Allen to DEN 49 for 7 yards (C.Harris). 2-3-DEN 49 (10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to SD 49 for -2 yards (S.Williams). 3-5-SD 49 (9:43) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to B.Oliver to SD 46 for -3 yards (B.Marshall). 4-8-SD 46 (9:08) M.Scifres punts 42 yards to DEN 12, Center-M.Windt, fair catch by I.Burse. Denver Broncos at 8:59 1-10-DEN 12 (8:59) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short middle to J.Tamme to DEN 16 for 4 yards (K.Conner). 2-6-DEN 16 (8:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman up the middle to DEN 21 for 5 yards (C.Liuget). 3-1-DEN 21 (7:48) R.Hillman up the middle to DEN 25 for 4 yards (K.Conner). R2 1-10-DEN 25 (7:12) (No Huddle) R.Hillman right tackle to DEN 31 for 6 yards (E.Weddle). 2-4-DEN 31 (6:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short left to J.Thompson. 3-4-DEN 31 (6:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to D.Thomas pushed ob at DEN 47 for 16 yards (E.Weddle). P3 1-10-DEN 47 (5:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on DEN-R.Clady, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 47 - No Play. 1-15-DEN 42 (5:35) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to J.Thomas to DEN 48 for 6 yards (A.Gachkar). 2-9-DEN 48 (4:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman left guard to SD 46 for 6 yards (T.Palepoi). 3-3-SD 46 (4:15) (Shotgun) R.Hillman up the middle to SD 47 for -1 yards (R.Mathews). 4-4-SD 47 (3:40) B.Colquitt punts 33 yards to SD 14, Center-A.Brewer, fair catch by K.Allen. San Diego Chargers at 3:32 1-10-SD 14 (3:32) (Shotgun) B.Oliver left tackle to SD 20 for 6 yards (R.Moore). 2-4-SD 20 (3:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver right tackle to SD 15 for -5 yards (V.Miller). 3-9-SD 15 (3:15) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to K.Allen. 4-9-SD 15 (2:30) M.Scifres punts 58 yards to DEN 27, Center-M.Windt. I.Burse to DEN 31 for 4 yards (K.Conner). Denver Broncos at 1:53 1-10-DEN 31 (1:53) P.Manning pass short middle to E.Sanders to SD 31 for 38 yards (E.Weddle). P4 1-10-SD 31 (1:12) (No Huddle) R.Hillman up the middle to SD 24 for 7 yards (J.Addae; E.Weddle). 2-3-SD 24 (:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Sanders right end to SD 18 for 6 yards (J.Addae). R5 1-10-SD 18 (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 2 for 16 yards (E.Weddle). P6 END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down San Diego Chargers 0 5:35 0101 1/3 0/0 Denver Broncos 0 9:25 2406 2/4 0/0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Play By Play Second Quarter 10/23/2014 Denver Broncos continued. 1-2-SD 2 (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at SD 6, and recovers at SD 6. P.Manning to SD 6 for no gain (D.Butler). 2-6-SD 6 (14:19) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to E.Sanders to SD 2 for 4 yards (J.Verrett). 3-2-SD 2 (13:41) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to E.Sanders for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P7 B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. SD 0 DEN 7, 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:18 drive, 1:25 elapsed B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 13:35 1-10-SD 20 (13:35) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Floyd pushed ob at SD 36 for 16 yards (C.Harris). P2 1-10-SD 36 (13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to SD 34 for -2 yards (A.Talib). 2-12-SD 34 (12:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to K.Allen to SD 39 for 5 yards (B.Marshall). 3-7-SD 39 (12:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers sacked at SD 34 for -5 yards (V.Miller). 4-12-SD 34 (11:31) M.Scifres punts 45 yards to DEN 21, Center-M.Windt, fair catch by I.Burse. PENALTY on SD-D.Stuckey, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 21. Denver Broncos at 11:23 1-10-DEN 31 (11:23) (Shotgun) R.Hillman right tackle to DEN 35 for 4 yards (D.Freeney). 2-6-DEN 35 (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short middle to J.Thomas. 3-6-DEN 35 (10:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short left to J.Thomas (S.Wright). 4-6-DEN 35 (10:47) B.Colquitt punts 49 yards to SD 16, Center-A.Brewer, fair catch by K.Allen. San Diego Chargers at 10:38 1-10-SD 16 (10:38) (Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to SD 20 for 4 yards (B.Marshall). 2-6-SD 20 (10:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver left tackle to SD 20 for no gain (M.Austin). 3-6-SD 20 (9:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to A.Gates (Q.Carter). PENALTY on DEN-Q.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at SD 20 - No Play. X3 1-10-SD 31 (9:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to A.Gates to SD 37 for 6 yards (C.Harris). 2-4-SD 37 (8:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep middle to M.Floyd (A.Talib). 3-4-SD 37 (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen to 50 for 13 yards (T.Ward). P4 1-10-50 (7:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to DEN 49 for 1 yard (T.Knighton). 2-9-DEN 49 (7:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen to DEN 39 for 10 yards (B.Roby) [L.McCray]. P5 1-10-DEN 39 (6:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver left guard to DEN 38 for 1 yard (M.Jackson). 2-9-DEN 38 (6:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to E.Royal pushed ob at DEN 23 for 15 yards (A.Talib). P6 1-10-DEN 23 (5:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen to DEN 21 for 2 yards (A.Talib). 2-8-DEN 21 (4:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to E.Royal. PENALTY on SD-K.Dunlap, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 21 - No Play. 2-18-DEN 31 (4:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers sacked at DEN 33 for -2 yards (sack split by T.Knighton and D.Wolfe). 3-20-DEN 33 (3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep middle to A.Gates to DEN 2 for 31 yards (B.Roby). P7 1-2-DEN 2 (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P8 N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Windt, Holder-M.Scifres. SD 7 DEN 7, 13 plays, 84 yards, 1 penalty, 7:31 drive, 11:53 elapsed N.Novak kicks 69 yards from SD 35 to DEN -4. A.Caldwell to DEN 26 for 30 yards (K.Conner). FUMBLES (K.Conner), RECOVERED by SD-L.Green at DEN 28. L.Green to DEN 28 for no gain (C.Clark). The Replay Official challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. N.Novak kicks 69 yards from SD 35 to DEN -4. A.Caldwell to DEN 26 for 30 yards (A.Gachkar). Denver Broncos at 3:07, (1st play from scrimmage 3:03) 1-10-DEN 26 (3:03) (Shotgun) R.Hillman up the middle to DEN 29 for 3 yards (J.Johnson). 2-7-DEN 29 (2:24) (Shotgun) R.Hillman right end to DEN 30 for 1 yard (J.Johnson). Two-Minute Warning 3-6-DEN 30 (2:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to DEN 38 for 8 yards (S.Wright). P8 Penalty on SD-S.Wright, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. 1-10-DEN 38 (1:54) P.Manning pass incomplete short right to J.Thomas. 2-10-DEN 38 (1:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to W.Welker to DEN 45 for 7 yards (M.Gilchrist). PENALTY on SD-R.Walker, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 38 - No Play. X9 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High 1-10-DEN 43 (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 39 for 18 yards (S.Wright). P10 1-10-SD 39 (1:14) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short middle to R.Hillman to SD 31 for 8 yards (C.Liuget). Timeout #1 by DEN at 01:00. 2-2-SD 31 (1:00) C.Anderson up the middle to SD 31 for no gain (R.Mathews). 3-2-SD 31 (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass deep right to E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P11 B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. SD 7 DEN 14, 8 plays, 74 yards, 1 penalty, 2:35 drive, 14:28 elapsed B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 0:32, (1st play from scrimmage 0:31) 1-10-SD 20 (:31) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to K.Allen. 2-10-SD 20 (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Brown up the middle to SD 28 for 8 yards (A.Talib; Q.Carter). END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down San Diego Chargers 7 10:15 0617 2/3 0/0 Denver Broncos 14 4:45 0415 3/4 0/0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Play By Play Third Quarter 10/23/2014 SD elects to Receive, and DEN elects to defend the South goal. B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 15:00 1-10-SD 20 (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Oliver right guard to SD 19 for -1 yards (N.Irving). 2-11-SD 19 (14:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to SD 19 for no gain (B.Marshall). 3-11-SD 19 (13:42) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep left intended for K.Allen INTERCEPTED by C.Harris at SD 37. C.Harris to SD 36 for 1 yard (K.Allen). PENALTY on DEN-M.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at SD 36. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. Denver Broncos at 13:35 1-10-DEN 49 (13:35) (Shotgun) R.Hillman up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (D.Freeney). 2-9-50 (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to R.Hillman to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Butler). PENALTY on SD-D.Butler, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at SD 45. X12 1-10-SD 30 (12:30) (Shotgun) R.Hillman up the middle to SD 19 for 11 yards (D.Butler). R13 1-10-SD 19 (11:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to R.Hillman pushed ob at SD 3 for 16 yards (J.Addae). P14 1-3-SD 3 (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short right to D.Thomas. 2-3-SD 3 (10:58) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P15 B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. SD 7 DEN 21, 6 plays, 51 yards, 1 penalty, 2:42 drive, 4:07 elapsed B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 10:53 1-10-SD 20 (10:53) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to SD 15 for -5 yards (A.Talib). PENALTY on DEN-M.Austin, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at SD 20 - No Play. X9 1-10-SD 25 (10:25) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to SD 23 for -2 yards (B.Marshall). 2-12-SD 23 (9:41) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to K.Allen (A.Talib). 3-12-SD 23 (9:41) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to M.Floyd. 4-12-SD 23 (9:28) M.Scifres punts 52 yards to DEN 25, Center-M.Windt. I.Burse to DEN 39 for 14 yards (L.Green). Denver Broncos at 9:15 1-10-DEN 39 (9:15) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 38 for 23 yards (R.Marshall). P16 1-10-SD 38 (8:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short left to D.Thomas. 2-10-SD 38 (8:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on SD-T.Palepoi, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at SD 38 - No Play. 2-5-SD 33 (8:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on DEN-O.Franklin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at SD 30. 2-12-SD 40 (8:28) P.Manning pass incomplete deep right to J.Tamme. PENALTY on SD-R.Marshall, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at SD 40 - No Play. X17 1-9-SD 9 (8:22) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 2 for 7 yards (S.Wright). Timeout #1 by DEN at 07:38. 2-2-SD 2 (7:38) J.Thompson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R18 B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. SD 7 DEN 28, 5 plays, 61 yards, 2 penalties, 1:41 drive, 7:26 elapsed B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 7:34 1-10-SD 20 (7:34) (Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to SD 22 for 2 yards (B.Marshall). 2-8-SD 22 (6:58) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to A.Gates (B.Marshall). 3-8-SD 22 (6:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to E.Royal to SD 31 for 9 yards (B.Roby). P10 1-10-SD 31 (6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to DEN 47 for 22 yards (A.Talib). P11 1-10-DEN 47 (5:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to DEN 44 for 3 yards (B.Marshall). 2-7-DEN 44 (5:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right to M.Floyd to DEN 18 for 26 yards (K.Webster). P12 1-10-DEN 18 (4:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen to DEN 11 for 7 yards (N.Irving). 2-3-DEN 11 (3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to R.Brown to DEN 9 for 2 yards (T.Ward). Timeout #1 by SD at 03:09. San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High 3-1-DEN 9 (3:08) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to B.Oliver (B.Marshall). PENALTY on DEN-B.Roby, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 9 - No Play. X13 1-4-DEN 4 (3:02) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to B.Oliver [V.Miller]. 2-4-DEN 4 (2:56) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to A.Gates (T.Ward). 3-4-DEN 4 (2:51) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to A.Gates (R.Moore). 4-4-DEN 4 (2:43) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P14 N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Windt, Holder-M.Scifres. SD 14 DEN 28, 12 plays, 80 yards, 1 penalty, 4:55 drive, 12:21 elapsed N.Novak kicks 64 yards from SD 35 to DEN 1. A.Caldwell pushed ob at DEN 35 for 34 yards (S.Ajirotutu). Denver Broncos at 2:39, (1st play from scrimmage 2:31) 1-10-DEN 35 (2:31) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short left to D.Thomas. 2-10-DEN 35 (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman left end to SD 28 for 37 yards (E.Weddle). R19 1-10-SD 28 (1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman left guard to SD 24 for 4 yards (S.Lissemore). 2-6-SD 24 (:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short middle to E.Sanders to SD 19 for 5 yards (M.Gilchrist). 3-1-SD 19 (:17) (No Huddle) J.Thompson up the middle to SD 16 for 3 yards (R.Walker; E.Weddle). R20 END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down San Diego Chargers 14 7:58 0426 1/4 1/1 Denver Broncos 28 7:02 4329 1/1 0/0 San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Play By Play Fourth Quarter 10/23/2014 Denver Broncos continued. 1-10-SD 16 (15:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to D.Thomas to SD 8 for 8 yards (E.Weddle). 2-2-SD 8 (14:28) (Shotgun) R.Hillman left guard to SD 2 for 6 yards (M.Gilchrist). R21 1-2-SD 2 (13:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short middle intended for W.Welker INTERCEPTED by E.Weddle at SD -1. E.Weddle to SD 18 for 19 yards (P.Cornick). PENALTY on SD-M.Gilchrist, Defensive Holding, 1 yard, enforced at SD 2 - No Play. X22 1-1-SD 1 (13:34) J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. R23 The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. SD 14 DEN 35, 8 plays, 65 yards, 1 penalty, 4:10 drive, 1:31 elapsed B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. San Diego Chargers at 13:29 1-10-SD 20 (13:29) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to K.Allen to SD 39 for 19 yards (N.Irving). P15 1-10-SD 39 (12:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver left tackle to SD 40 for 1 yard (D.Wolfe). 2-9-SD 40 (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers scrambles up the middle to DEN 43 for 17 yards (N.Irving). R16 PENALTY on DEN-B.Marshall, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 43. X17 1-10-DEN 38 (12:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to DEN 35 for 3 yards (N.Irving; B.Marshall). 2-7-DEN 35 (11:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to M.Floyd pushed ob at DEN 22 for 13 yards (A.Talib). P18 1-10-DEN 22 (10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short middle to B.Oliver to DEN 13 for 9 yards (B.Marshall). 2-1-DEN 13 (10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Oliver left end to DEN 10 for 3 yards (C.Harris; B.Marshall). R19 1-10-DEN 10 (9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [V.Miller]. P20 The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Windt, Holder-M.Scifres. SD 21 DEN 35, 8 plays, 80 yards, 1 penalty, 3:58 drive, 5:29 elapsed N.Novak kicks 65 yards from SD 35 to end zone, Touchback. Denver Broncos at 9:31 1-10-DEN 20 (9:31) P.Manning pass short right to E.Sanders to DEN 37 for 17 yards (E.Weddle). FUMBLES (E.Weddle), recovered by DEN-W.Welker at P24 DEN 42. W.Welker to DEN 42 for no gain (R.Mathews). 1-10-DEN 42 (8:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman right guard to DEN 43 for 1 yard (T.Williams). 2-9-DEN 43 (8:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 49 for 6 yards (M.Gilchrist). 3-3-DEN 49 (7:42) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to J.Thomas to SD 34 for 17 yards (M.Gilchrist). P25 1-10-SD 34 (6:58) R.Hillman up the middle to SD 35 for -1 yards (A.Gachkar). 2-11-SD 35 (6:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short right to R.Hillman. 3-11-SD 35 (6:14) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete short right to J.Thomas [K.Reyes]. 4-11-SD 35 (6:08) B.McManus 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.Brewer, Holder-B.Colquitt. San Diego Chargers at 6:03 1-10-SD 43 (6:03) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Floyd to SD 46 for 3 yards (B.Roby). 2-7-SD 46 (5:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to L.Green pushed ob at DEN 45 for 9 yards (Q.Carter). P21 1-10-DEN 45 (4:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right intended for M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by R.Moore at DEN 3. R.Moore to DEN 29 for 26 yards (J.Troutman). The Replay Official challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right intended for M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by R.Moore at DEN 4. R.Moore to DEN 4 for no gain (M.Floyd). Denver Broncos at 4:53 1-10-DEN 4 (4:53) R.Hillman up the middle to DEN 7 for 3 yards (C.Davis). 2-7-DEN 7 (4:11) R.Hillman left guard to DEN 10 for 3 yards (C.Liuget). 3-4-DEN 10 (3:29) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to W.Welker to DEN 15 for 5 yards (E.Weddle). P26 1-10-DEN 15 (2:45) R.Hillman right tackle to DEN 21 for 6 yards (C.Liuget). Timeout #2 by SD at 02:40. 2-4-DEN 21 (2:40) J.Thompson up the middle to DEN 26 for 5 yards (M.Gilchrist). R27 Timeout #3 by SD at 02:34. 1-10-DEN 26 (2:34) J.Thompson right guard to DEN 31 for 5 yards (K.Reyes). Two-Minute Warning 2-5-DEN 31 (2:00) PENALTY on DEN-P.Cornick, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 31 - No Play. 2-10-DEN 26 (2:00) J.Thompson left tackle to DEN 31 for 5 yards (J.Johnson). San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Timeout #2 by DEN at 01:14. 3-5-DEN 31 (1:14) J.Thompson right tackle to DEN 34 for 3 yards (M.Gilchrist). Timeout #3 by DEN at 00:28. 4-2-DEN 34 (:28) B.Colquitt punts 41 yards to SD 25, Center-A.Brewer. K.Allen to SD 31 for 6 yards (A.Caldwell; V.Green). San Diego Chargers at 0:18 1-10-SD 31 (:18) (Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to DEN 46 for 23 yards (T.Ward). R22 END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down San Diego Chargers 21 5:26 3418 0/0 0/0 Denver Broncos 35 9:34 3317 2/4 0/0 Miscellaneous Statistics Report

San Diego Chargers vs Denver Broncos 10/23/2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Ten Longest Plays for San Diego Chargers Yards Qtr Play Start Play Description 31 2 3-20-DEN 33 (3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep middle to A.Gates to DEN 2 for 31 yards (B.Roby). 26 3 2-7-DEN 44 (5:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass deep right to M.Floyd to DEN 18 for 26 yards (K.Webster). 23 4 1-10-SD 31 (:18) (Shotgun) B.Oliver up the middle to DEN 46 for 23 yards (T.Ward). 22 3 1-10-SD 31 (6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to B.Oliver to DEN 47 for 22 yards (A.Talib). 22 4 2-9-SD 40 (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers scrambles up the middle to DEN 43 for 17 yards (N.Irving). PENALTY on DEN-B.Marshall, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 43. 19 4 1-10-SD 20 (13:29) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to K.Allen to SD 39 for 19 yards (N.Irving). 16 2 1-10-SD 20 (13:35) (Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short left to M.Floyd pushed ob at SD 36 for 16 yards (C.Harris). 15 2 2-9-DEN 38 (6:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to E.Royal pushed ob at DEN 23 for 15 yards (A.Talib). 13 2 3-4-SD 37 (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to K.Allen to 50 for 13 yards (T.Ward). 13 4 2-7-DEN 35 (11:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Rivers pass short right to M.Floyd pushed ob at DEN 22 for 13 yards (A.Talib). Ten Longest Plays for Denver Broncos Yards Qtr Play Start Play Description 38 1 1-10-DEN 31 (1:53) P.Manning pass short middle to E.Sanders to SD 31 for 38 yards (E.Weddle). 37 3 2-10-DEN 35 (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) R.Hillman left end to SD 28 for 37 yards (E.Weddle). 31 2 3-2-SD 31 (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass deep right to E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 23 3 1-10-DEN 39 (9:15) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 38 for 23 yards (R.Marshall). 22 4 1-10-DEN 20 (9:31) P.Manning pass short right to E.Sanders to DEN 37 for 17 yards (E.Weddle). FUMBLES (E.Weddle), recovered by DEN- 20 3 2-9-50 (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to R.Hillman to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Butler). 18 2 1-10-DEN 43 (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 39 for 18 yards (S.Wright). 17 4 3-3-DEN 49 (7:42) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to J.Thomas to SD 34 for 17 yards (M.Gilchrist). 16 1 3-4-DEN 31 (6:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short right to D.Thomas pushed ob at DEN 47 for 16 yards (E.Weddle). 16 1 1-10-SD 18 (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) P.Manning pass short left to D.Thomas to SD 2 for 16 yards (E.Weddle).

Touchdown Scoring Information Offense Defense Special Teams VISITOR San Diego Chargers 3 0 0 HOME Denver Broncos 5 0 0 Player Scoring Information Club Player TD Rush Rec KO TD Punt Int TD Fum Misc FG XP 2Pt 2Pt Sfty Points TD TD TD TD TD Rush Rec SDA.Gates 0020000000000 12 SDK.Allen 0010000000000 6 SDN.Novak 0000000003000 3 DENE.Sanders 0030000000000 18 DENJ.Thompson 0200000000000 12 DENB.McManus 0000000005000 5

Possession Detail First Half Second Half Game Visitor Home Visitor Home Visitor Home Largest Lead 0 7 0 21 0 21 Drives Leading 0 1 0 5 0 6 Time of Possession Leading 0:00 0:45 0:00 16:36 0:00 17:21 Largest Deficit -7 0 -21 0 -21 0 Drives Trailing 3 0 6 0 9 0 Time of Possession Trailing 10:15 0:00 13:24 0:00 23:39 0:00 Times Score Tied Up 1 0 1 Lead Changes 2 0 2 Playtime Percentage Percent of playtime per player on offense, defense and special teams San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos Offense Defense Special Teams Offense Defense Special Teams

D Fluker T 62 100% 3 11% R Clady T 68 100% 6 22% K Dunlap T 62 100% 3 11% L Vasquez G 68 100% 6 22% C Rinehart G 62 100% 3 11% O Franklin G 68 100% 6 22% R Ohrnberger G 62 100% P Cornick T 68 100% 6 22% P Rivers QB 62 100% M Ramirez C 68 100% K Allen WR 61 98% 4 15% P Manning QB 68 100% M Floyd WR 54 87% D Thomas WR 62 91% 1 4% B Oliver RB 50 81% E Sanders WR 60 88% 1 4% E Royal WR 49 79% J Thomas TE 59 87% 1 4% A Gates TE 46 74% W Welker WR 53 78% C Watt G 40 65% 3 11% R Hillman RB 52 76% J Troutman G 22 35% 3 11% V Green TE 13 19% 20 74% L Green TE 20 32% 21 78% J Thompson RB 12 18% 6 22% R Brown RB 12 19% 7 26% C Clark T 10 15% 9 33% S Ajirotutu WR 8 13% 16 59% J Tamme TE 9 13% 15 56% D Johnson TE 6 10% A Caldwell WR 8 12% 17 63% J Phillips TE 4 6% 13 48% C Anderson RB 2 3% 5 19% E Weddle FS 68 100% 14 52% B Marshall LB 62 100% 7 26% D Butler LB 68 100% 6 22% R Moore FS 62 100% 3 11% M Gilchrist SS 68 100% C Harris CB 62 100% S Wright CB 66 97% 10 37% T Ward SS 62 100% J Addae SS 53 78% 20 74% A Talib CB 58 94% K Reyes DE 51 75% 9 33% B Roby CB 55 89% 3 11% C Liuget DT 51 75% V Miller LB 55 89% A Gachkar LB 46 68% 8 30% N Irving LB 50 81% 8 30% J Johnson LB 42 62% 6 22% D Ware DE 42 68% R Marshall CB 42 62% 4 15% D Wolfe DE 39 63% 3 11% D Freeney LB 37 54% M Jackson DE 34 55% 3 11% R Walker LB 35 51% 14 52% S Williams DT 26 42% 3 11% T Williams LB 20 29% 24 89% T Knighton NT 25 40% 8 30% J Verrett CB 20 29% M Austin NT 19 31% 4 15% S Lissemore NT 17 25% 8 30% Q Carter SS 12 19% 21 78% T Palepoi DT 16 24% 10 37% Q Smith DE 9 15% K Conner LB 15 22% 24 89% L McCray LB 7 11% 14 52% C Davis CB 15 22% 4 15% K Webster CB 2 3% 17 63% R Mathews DE 14 21% 6 22% R Carrethers NT 4 6% D Bruton FS 1 2% 21 78% D Stuckey SS 23 85% C Nelson LB 17 63% M Windt LS 7 26% L Barrow LB 14 52% M Scifres P 7 26% B McManus K 12 44% N Novak K 7 26% A Brewer LS 10 37% S Draughn RB 6 22% B Colquitt P 10 37% D Inman WR 4 15% T Carter CB 7 26% W Montgomery C 6 22% I Burse WR 4 15% C Latimer WR 3 11% DENVER BRONCOS vs. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 2014 • 6:25 P.M. MDT • SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH • DENVER

BRONCOS NUMERICAL BRONCOS 2014 SCHEDULE BRONCOS OFFENSE BRONCOS DEFENSE CHARGERS 2014 SCHEDULE CHARGERS NUMERICAL No. Player Pos. Wk. Date Opponent Time/Res. Wk. Date Opponent Time/Res. No. Player Pos. 4 Britton Colquitt...... P WR 88 Demaryius Thomas 12 Andre Caldwell LDE 95 Derek Wolfe 97 Malik Jackson 5 Mike Scifres...... P 8 Brandon McManus...... 1 K Sept. 7 vs. IndianapolisW, 31-24 1 Sept. 8 at Arizona L, 17-18 9 Nick Novak...... K 10 Emmanuel Sanders...... WR LT 78 Ryan Clady 71 Paul Cornick DT 92 Sylvester Williams 96 Mitch Unrein 2 Sept. 14 vs. Seattle W, 30-21 10 Kellen Clemens...... QB 2 Sept. 14vs. Kansas City W, 24-17 11 Eddie Royal...... WR-KR 12 Andre Caldwell...... WR LG 74 Orlando Franklin 63 Ben Garland 3 Sept. 21 at Buffalo W, 22-10 14 Cody Latimer...... WR 3 Sept. 21 at Seattle L, 20-26 (OT) NT 98 Terrance Knighton 76 Marvin Austin 13 Keenan Allen...... WR 4 Sept. 28 vs. Jacksonville W, 33-14 15 Dontrelle Inman...... WR 17 Brock Osweiler...... QB 4 Sept. 28 BYE C 66 Manny Ramirez 64 Will Montgomery RDE 94 DeMarcus Ware 93 Quanterus Smith 5 Oct. 5 vs. N.Y. Jets W, 31-0 16 Seyi Ajirotutu...... WR 18 Peyton Manning...... QB 5 Oct. 5 vs. Arizona W, 41-20 17 Philip Rivers...... QB 19 Isaiah Burse...... WR RG 65 Louis Vasquez 63 Ben Garland 6 Oct. 12 at Oakland W, 31-28 6 Oct. 12 at N.Y. Jets W, 31-17 SLB 58 Von Miller 55 Lerentee McCray 50 Shaquil Barrett 20 Chris Davis...... CB 21 Aqib Talib...... CB 7 Oct. 19 vs. Kansas City L, 20-23 22 Jason Verrett...... CB 22 C.J. Anderson...... RB 7 Oct. 19 RT 75 Chris Clark 79 Michael Schofield vs. San Francisco W, 42-17 MLB 56 Nate Irving 53 Steven Johnson 57 Lamin Barrow8 Oct. 23 at Denver 5:25 p.m. 23 Steve Williams...... CB 23 Ronnie Hillman...... RB 24 Ryan Mathews...... RB TE 80 Julius Thomas 85 Virgil Green 84 Jacob Tamme 9 Nov. 2 at Miami 10:00 a.m. 25 Chris Harris...... Jr. CB8 Oct. 23 vs. San Diego6:25 p.m. WLB 54 Brandon Marshall 52 Corey Nelson 25 Darrell Stuckey...... S 26 Rahim Moore...... S WR 10 Emmanuel Sanders 14 Cody Latimer 10 Nov. 9 BYE 26 Brandon Flowers...... CB 9 Nov. 2 at New England 2:25 p.m. 28 Montee Ball...... RB LCB 21 Aqib Talib 29 Bradley Roby 32 Tony Carter11 Nov. 16 vs. Oakland 1:05 p.m. 28 Shaun Draughn...... RB 29 Bradley Roby...... 10 CB Nov. 9 at Oakland 2:05 p.m.WR 83 Wes Welker 19 Isaiah Burse 29 Shareece Wright...... CB 30 David Bruton...... Jr. S 12 Nov. 23 vs. St. Louis 1:05 p.m. 30 Ronnie Brown...... RB 11 Nov. 16 at St. Louis 11:00 a.m.QB 18 Peyton Manning 17 Brock Osweiler RCB 25 Chris Harris Jr. 36 Kayvon Webster 31 Omar Bolden 31 Omar Bolden...... CB 13 Nov. 30 at Baltimore 10:00 a.m. 31 Richard Marshall...... CB 12 Nov. 23 vs. Miami 2:25 p.m. 32 Tony Carter...... CB RB 28 Montee Ball 23 Ronnie Hillman 22 C.J. AndersonSS 43 T.J. Ward 38 Quinton Carter 14 Dec. 7 32 Eric Weddle...... FS 36 Kayvon Webster...... CB13 Nov. 30 34 Donald Brown...... RB at Kansas City 6:30 p.m. 37 Jahleel Addae...... S 38 Quinton Carter...... S 40 Juwan Thompson FS 26 Rahim Moore 30 David Bruton Jr. 14 Dec. 7 vs. Buffalo 2:05 p.m. vs. New England5:30 p.m. 38 Marcus Gilchrist...... SS 40 Juwan Thompson...... RB 43 Branden Oliver...... RB 43 T.J. Ward...... 15 S Dec. 14 at San Diego 2:05 p.m. CHARGERS DEFENSE CHARGERS OFFENSE 15 Dec. 14 vs. Denver 1:05 p.m. 47 Mike Windt...... LS 46 Aaron Brewer...... 16 . . LS Dec. 22 at Cincinnati 6:30 p.m. 50 Manti Te’o...... ILB 50 Shaquil Barrett...... LB 16 Dec. 20 at San Francisco 1:30 p.m. 17 Dec. 28 vs. Oakland 2:25 p.m.DE 91 Kendall Reyes 90 Ricardo Mathews WR 13 Keenan Allen 16 Seyi Ajirotutu 15 Dontrelle Inman 52 Reggie Walker...... LB 52 Corey Nelson...... LB 17 Dec. 28 at Kansas City 10:00 a.m. 53 ...... ILB 53 Steven Johnson...... LB*all times MT NT 98 Sean Lissemore 92 Ryan Carrethers LT 77 King Dunlap 69 Willie Smith 56 Donald Butler...... ILB 54 Brandon Marshall...... LB *all times PT 58 Tourek Williams...... OLB 55 Lerentee McCray...... LB DT 94 Corey Liuget 72 Tenny Palepoi LG 78 Chad Rinehart 65 Chris Watt 59 Andrew Gachkar...... ILB 60 Trevor Robinson...... C 56 Nate Irving...... LB C 74 Rich Ohrnberger 60 Trevor Robinson BRONCOS INFORMATION OLB 93 Dwight Freeney 97 Jerry Attaochu 99 Cordarro Law CHARGERS INFORMATION 63 Johnnie Troutman...... G 57 Lamin Barrow...... LB 65 Chris Watt...... G 58 Von Miller...... LB RG 63 Johnnie Troutman 65 Chris Watt Owner: ...... Pat BowlenILB 50 Manti Te’o 52 Reggie Walker 59 Andrew Gachkar Owner: ...... Alex G. Spanos 69 Willie Smith...... T 63 Ben Garland...... G 72 Tenny Palepoi...... DT President & CEO: ...... Joe Ellis RT 76 D.J. Fluker 69 Willie Smith President: ...... Dean A. Spanos 64 Will Montgomery...... C ILB 56 Donald Butler 53 Kavell Conner 74 Rich Ohrnberger...... C-G 65 Louis Vasquez...... EVP G of Football Ops./GM: ...... John Elway TE 85 Antonio Gates 88 David Johnson General Manager: ...... Tom Telesco 76 D.J. Fluker...... T 66 Manny Ramirez...... C OLB 96 Jarret Johnson 58 Tourek Williams 77 King Dunlap...... T 71 Paul Cornick...... T Year Founded: ...... 1960 TE 89 Ladarius Green 83 John Phillips Year Founded: ...... 1960 78 Chad Rinehart...... G 74 Orlando Franklin...... All-Time G Record: ...... 457-397-10LCB 26 Brandon Flowers 31 Richard Marshall 23 Steve Williams All-Time Record: ...... 424-420-11 80 Malcom Floyd...... WR WR 80 Malcom Floyd 11 Eddie Royal 83 John Phillips...... TE 75 Chris Clark...... T Colors: ...Orange, Broncos Navy Blue, White Colors: .... 76 Marvin Austin...... Jr. DT RCB 29 Shareece Wright 22 Jason Verrett 20 Chris DavisQB 17 Philip Rivers 10 Kellen Clemens 85 Antonio Gates...... TE Navy, Gold, Powder Blue, White 88 David Johnson...... TE 78 Ryan Clady...... T Stadium: ... Sports Authority Field at Mile High SS 38 Marcus Gilchrist 37 Jahleel Addae RB 24 Ryan Mathews 34 Donald Brown 43 Branden Oliver 89 Ladarius Green...... TE 79 Michael Schofield...... T Capacity: ...... 76,125 Stadium: ...... Qualcomm Stadium 90 Ricardo Mathews...... DE 80 Julius Thomas...... TE 30 Ronnie Brown 28 Shaun Draughn 91 Kendall Reyes...... DE FS 32 Eric Weddle 25 Darrell Stuckey Capacity: ...... 70,561 92 Ryan Carrethers...... NT 83 Wes Welker...... WR 93 Dwight Freeney...... OLB 84 Jacob Tamme...... TE BRONCOS SPECIALISTS CHARGERS SPECIALISTS 94 Corey Liuget...... DT 85 Virgil Green...... TE BRONCOS STATS & RANKINGS CHARGERS STATS & RANKINGS 96 Jarret Johnson...... OLB 88 Demaryius Thomas...... WR K 8 Brandon McManus P 5 Mike Scifres 97 Jerry Attaochu...... OLB 92 Sylvester Williams...... DTPoints Per Game: ...... 31.5 (1st) Points Per Game: ...... 26.3 (9th) 98 Sean Lissemore...... NT 93 Quanterus Smith...... DE P 4 Britton Colquitt K 9 Nick Novak 99 Cordarro Law...... OLB Yards Per Game: ...... 360.0 (11th) 94 DeMarcus Ware...... Yards DE Per Game: ...... 394.0 (5th) H 4 Britton Colquitt H 5 Mike Scifres 32 Eric Weddle 95 Derek Wolfe...... Points DE Per Game Allowed: ....20.2 (T-7th) Points Per Game Allowed: .....16.3 (3rd) 96 Mitch Unrein...... DT LS 46 Aaron Brewer LS 47 Mike Windt PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Yards Per Game Allowed: .....316.4 (5th) 97 Malik Jackson...... Yards DE Per Game Allowed:...... 316.8 (6th) PR 19 Isaiah Burse 10 Emmanuel Sanders KR 34 Donald Brown 43 Branden Oliver JAHLEEL ADDAE ...... jah-LEEL uh-DIE 98 Terrance Knighton...... DT SEYI AJIROTUTU Turnover Margin: ...... +2(T-10th) KR 12 Andre Caldwell 31 Omar Bolden PR 11 Eddie Royal 13 Keenan Allen Turnover Margin: ...... +6(4th) SHAY-ee .... ah-ZHIR-uh-tutu JerryATTAOCHU ...... uh-TAU-choo PRONUNCIATION GUIDE NFL WEEK 8 SCHEDULE ShaunDRAUGHN ...... drone TODAY’S OFFICIALS BRONCOS/CHARGERS REGULAR-SEASON SERIES INFO AFC WEST STANDINGS AndrewGACHKAR ...... GATCH-car MONTEE Ball...... MON-tay Thursday, Oct. 23 San Diego at Denver ...... 6:25p MT Referee ...... Terry McAulay (77) Reg. Season Meetings: ...... 108 LAMIN Barrow...... la-MEAN LADARIUS Green...... luh-DARE-ee-us Sunday, Oct. 26 58-49-1 (Home: 36-17-1/Away: 22-32-0) DavidBRUTON Jr...... BRUTE-in Detroit at Atlanta (London) ...... 9:30a ET Umpire ...... Bryan Neale (92) Denver Record: ...... CORDARRO Law ...... core-DARE-oh CLADY Minnesota at Tampa Bay ...... 1:00p ET First Game: ...... L.A. 23, at Den. 19 (10/16/60) Ryan ...... CLAY-dee Head Linesman ...... Greg Bradley (98) SeanLISSEMORE ...... LISS-more AdamGASE gace Buffalo at N.Y. Jets ...... 1:00p ET ...... Chicago at New England ...... 1:00p ET Last Game: ...... S.D. 27, at Den. 20 (12/12/13) CoreyLIUGET ...... LEE-jit MALIK Jackson ...... MUH-LEEKSeattle at Carolina ...... 1:00p ET Line Judge ...... Tom Stephan (68) Team W L PCT DIV STK PF PA LERENTEE ...... Current Den. Streak: ...... Lost 1 RichOHRNBERGER ...... ORN-burger McCray luh-REN-tayMiami at Jacksonville ...... 1:00p ET ...... Dyrol Prioleau (109) Brock OSWEILER ...... OSS-why-lurBaltimore at Cincinnati ...... 1:00p ET Field Judge Last Den. Home Win: ...... at Den. 30, S.D. 23 (11/18/12) TennyPALEPOI ...... PAL-uh-poy Houston at Tennessee ...... 12:00p CT Denver 5 1 .833 1-0 W3 189 121 MichaelSCHOFIELD ...... SKO-fieldSt. Louis at Kansas City ...... 12:00p CT Side Judge ...... James Coleman (95) Last Den. Home Loss: ...... S.D. 27, at Den. 20 (12/12/13) . MikeSCIFRES ...... SIGH-fres QUANTERUS San Diego 5 2 .714 1-1 L1 184 114 Smith...... qwan-TERR-usPhiladelphia at Arizona ...... 1:05p MT Most Den. Pts.: ...... 50 (10/6/63): at Den. 50, S.D. 34 MANTI TE’O ...... MAN-tie TEH-oh AQIB TALIB ...... UH-keeb TUH-leebIndianapolis at Pittsburgh ...... 4:25p ET Back Judge ...... Greg Steed (12) Oakland at Cleveland ...... 4:25p ET Most S.D. Pts.: ...... 58 (12/22/63): at S.D. 58, Den. 20 Kansas City 3 3 .500 1-1 W1 142 121 JasonVERRETT ...... vur-RETT DEMARYIUS Thomas....duh-MARE-ee-us Green Bay at New Orleans ...... 7:30p CT Replay Official ...... Earnie Frantz Largest Den. Win: ...... 35 (12/21/97): at Den. 38, S.D. 3 TOUREKWilliams...... TORE-ick MitchUNREIN ...... UN-rhine Monday, Oct. 27 Oakland 0 6 .000 0-1 L6 92 158 LOUISVASQUEZ ...... Lewis vas-KEZWashington at Dallas ...... 7:30p CT Replay Assistant ...... Brian Matoren Largest S.D. Win: ...... 38, 2x, last (10/7/07): S.D. 41, at Den. 3 SHAREECE Wright...... shuh-REESE Rookies BRONCOS ALPHABETICAL DENVER BRONCOS NUMERICAL SAN DIEGO CHARGERS NUMERICAL CHARGERS ALPHABETICAL No. Player Pos. No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Age NFL Exp. College How Acq. No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Age NFL Exp. College How Acq. No. Player Pos. 22 Anderson, ...... C.J. RB 4 Britton Colquitt P 6-3 205 29 6 Tennessee ...... FA-’095 Mike Scifres P 6-2 215 34 12 Western Illinois ...... D5-’03 37 Addae, Jahleel...... S 76 Austin Jr., Marvin...... DT 8 Brandon McManus K 6-3 201 23 1 Temple ...... FA-’14 9 Nick Novak K 6-0 198 33 7 Maryland ...... FA-’12 16 Ajirotutu, Seyi...... WR 10 Emmanuel Sanders WR 5-11 180 27 5 Southern Methodist ...... UFA-’14 28 Ball, Montee...... RB 10 Kellen Clemens QB 6-2 220 31 9 Oregon ...... UFA-’14 13 Allen, Keenan...... WR 12 Andre Caldwell WR 6-0 200 29 7 Florida ...... UFA-’12 11 Eddie Royal WR-KR 5-10 185 28 7 Virginia Tech ...... UFA-’12 97 Attaochu, Jerry...... OLB 50 Barrett, Shaquil...... LB 14 Cody Latimer WR 6-2 215 22 R Indiana ...... D2-’14 13 Keenan Allen WR 6-2 211 22 2 California...... D3-’13 57 Barrow, Lamin...... LB 17 Brock Osweiler QB 6-8 240 23 3 Arizona State...... D2b-’12 34 Brown, Donald...... RB 15 Dontrelle Inman WR 6-3 205 25 1 Virginia ...... FA-’14 31 Bolden, Omar...... CB 18 Peyton Manning QB 6-5 230 38 17 Tennessee ...... FA-’12 30 Brown, Ronnie...... RB 16 Seyi Ajirotutu WR 6-3 215 27 5 Fresno State ...... FA-’13 46 Brewer, Aaron...... LS 19 Isaiah Burse WR 5-10 187 22 R Fresno State ...... CFA-’14 56 Butler, Donald...... ILB 17 Philip Rivers QB 6-5 228 32 11 North Carolina State ...... T-’04 21 Aqib Talib CB 6-1 205 28 7 Kansas ...... UFA-’14 92 Carrethers, Ryan...... NT 30 Bruton Jr., David...... S 20 Chris Davis CB 5-10 201 23 R Auburn ...... FA-’14 22 C.J. Anderson RB 5-8 224 23 2 California...... CFA-’13 10 Clemens, Kellen...... QB 19 Burse, Isaiah...... WR 23 Ronnie Hillman RB 5-10 195 23 3 San Diego State ...... D3-’1222 Jason Verrett CB 5-10 178 23 R Texas Christian ...... D1-’14 12 Caldwell, Andre...... WR 25 Chris Harris Jr. CB 5-10 199 25 3 Kansas ...... CFA-’11 23 Steve Williams CB 5-10 185 23 2 California...... 53 Conner, Kavell D5-’13...... ILB 38 Carter, Quinton...... S 26 Rahim Moore S 6-1 195 24 4 UCLA...... D2a-’11 24 Ryan Mathews RB 6-0 220 27 5 Fresno State ...... D1-’10 20 Davis, Chris...... CB 28 Montee Ball RB 5-10 215 23 2 Wisconsin ...... D2-’13 25 Darrell Stuckey S 5-11 212 27 5 Kansas ...... D4-’10 32 Carter, Tony...... CB 28 Draughn, Shaun...... RB 29 Bradley Roby CB 5-11 194 22 R Ohio State ...... D1-’1426 Brandon Flowers CB 5-9 187 28 7 Virginia Tech ...... UFA-’14 78 Clady, Ryan...... T 77 Dunlap, King...... T 30 David Bruton Jr. S 6-2 217 27 6 Notre Dame ...... D4a-’0928 Shaun Draughn RB 6-0 205 26 2 North Carolina ...... FA-14 75 Clark, Chris...... T 31 Omar Bolden CB 5-10 195 25 3 Arizona State...... D4a-’12 29 Shareece Wright CB 5-11 182 27 4 Southern California ...... D3B-’11 26 Flowers, Brandon...... CB 4 Colquitt, Britton...... P 32 Tony Carter CB 5-9 175 28 6 Florida State ...... FA-’11 30 Ronnie Brown RB 6-0 223 32 10 Auburn ...... FA-’14 80 Floyd, Malcom...... WR 71 Cornick, Paul...... T 36 Kayvon Webster CB 5-11 198 23 2 South Florida ...... D3-’1331 Richard Marshall CB 5-11 198 29 9 Fresno State ...... FA-’13 76 Fluker, D.J...... T 38 Quinton Carter S 6-1 200 26 4 Oklahoma ...... D4a-’11 32 Eric Weddle FS 5-11 200 29 8 Utah ...... D2-’07 74 Franklin, Orlando...... G 93 Freeney, Dwight...... OLB 40 Juwan Thompson RB 5-11 225 22 R Duke ...... CFA-’14 34 Donald Brown RB 5-10 207 27 6 Connecticut ...... UFA-’14 63 Garland, Ben...... G 59 Gachkar, Andrew...... ILB 43 T.J. Ward S 5-10 200 27 5 Oregon ...... UFA-’1437 Jahleel Addae S 5-10 195 24 2 Central Michigan ...... FA-’13 85 Green, Virgil...... TE 85 Gates, Antonio...... TE 46 Aaron Brewer LS 6-5 230 24 3 San Diego State ...... CFA-’12 38 Marcus Gilchrist SS 5-10 198 25 4 Clemson ...... D2A-’11 25 Harris Jr., Chris...... CB 50 Shaquil Barrett LB 6-2 250 21 R Colorado State ...... CFA-’14 43 Branden Oliver RB 5-8 208 23 R Buffalo ...... FA-’14 38 Gilchrist, Marcus...... SS 23 Hillman, Ronnie...... RB 52 Corey Nelson LB 6-1 226 22 R Oklahoma ...... D7-’14 47 Mike Windt LS 6-1 237 28 5 Cincinnati ...... FA-’10 89 Green, Ladarius...... TE 56 Irving, Nate...... LB 53 Steven Johnson LB 6-1 237 26 3 Kansas ...... CFA-’1250 Manti Te’o ILB 6-1 241 23 2 Notre Dame ...... D2-’13 15 Inman, Dontrelle...... WR 54 Brandon Marshall LB 6-1 250 25 3 Nevada ...... FA-’13 97 Jackson, Malik...... DE 52 Reggie Walker LB 6-0 244 27 6 Kansas State ...... FA-’13 88 Johnson, David...... TE 55 Lerentee McCray LB 6-3 249 24 2 Florida ...... CFA-’13 53 Kavell Conner ILB 6-0 245 27 5 Clemson ...... UFA-’14 96 Johnson, Jarret...... OLB 53 Johnson, Steven...... LB 56 Nate Irving LB 6-1 245 26 4 North Carolina State ...... D3-’1156 Donald Butler ILB 6-1 242 26 5 Washington...... D3-’10 98 Knighton, Terrance...... DT 57 Lamin Barrow LB 6-1 237 23 R Louisiana State ...... 58 D5-’14 Tourek Williams OLB 6-4 262 23 2 Florida International ...... D6-’13 99 Law, Cordarro...... OLB 14 Latimer, Cody...... WR 58 Von Miller LB 6-3 250 25 4 Texas A&M ...... D1-’1159 Andrew Gachkar ILB 6-3 240 25 4 Missouri ...... D7-’11 98 Lissemore, Sean...... NT 18 Manning, Peyton...... QB 63 Ben Garland G 6-5 308 26 1 Air Force ...... CFA-’10 60 Trevor Robinson C 6-5 300 24 3 Notre Dame ...... FA-’14 94 Liuget, Corey...... DT 63 Johnnie Troutman G 6-4 330 26 2 Penn State ...... D5-’12 54 Marshall, Brandon...... LB 64 Will Montgomery C 6-3 304 31 9 Virginia Tech ...... FA-’14 31 Marshall, Richard...... CB 65 Louis Vasquez G 6-5 335 27 6 Texas Tech ...... UFA-’13 65 Chris Watt G 6-2 311 24 R Notre Dame ...... D3-’14 55 McCray, Lerentee...... LB 90 Mathews, Ricardo...... DE 66 Manny Ramirez C 6-3 320 31 8 Texas Tech ...... FA-’11 69 Willie Smith T 6-5 310 27 4 East Carolina ...... FA-’13 8 McManus, Brandon...... K 24 Mathews, Ryan...... RB 71 Paul Cornick T 6-6 310 25 1 North Dakota State ...... FA-’12 72 Tenny Palepoi DT 6-1 298 23 R Utah ...... FA-’14 9 Novak, Nick...... K 58 Miller, Von...... LB 74 Orlando Franklin G 6-7 320 26 4 Miami ...... D2b-’11 74 Rich Ohrnberger C-G 6-2 300 28 6 Penn State ...... UFA-’13 64 Montgomery, ...... CWill 75 Chris Clark T 6-5 305 29 6 Southern Mississippi ...... W-’10 76 D.J. Fluker T 6-5 339 23 2 Alabama ...... D1-’13 74 Ohrnberger, Rich...... C-G 26 Moore, Rahim...... S 76 Marvin Austin Jr. DT 6-2 312 25 4 North Carolina ...... FA-’14 77 King Dunlap T 6-9 330 29 7 Auburn ...... UFA-’13 43 Oliver, Branden...... RB 52 Nelson, Corey...... LB 78 Ryan Clady T 6-6 315 28 7 Boise State ...... D1-’08 78 Chad Rinehart G 6-5 321 29 7 Northern Iowa ...... UFA-’13 72 Palepoi, Tenny...... DT 80 Malcom Floyd WR 6-5 225 33 9 Wyoming ...... FA-’04 79 Michael Schofield T 6-6 301 23 R Michigan ...... D3-’14 83 Phillips, John...... TE 17 Osweiler, Brock...... QB 83 John Phillips TE 6-5 251 27 6 Virginia ...... UFA-’13 80 Julius Thomas TE 6-5 250 26 4 Portland State ...... D4b-’11 91 Reyes, Kendall...... DE 66 Ramirez, Manny...... C 83 Wes Welker WR 5-9 185 33 11 Texas Tech ...... UFA-’13 85 Antonio Gates TE 6-4 255 34 12 Kent State ...... FA-’03 88 David Johnson TE 6-2 260 27 6 Arkansas State ...... UFA-’14 29 Roby, Bradley...... CB 84 Jacob Tamme TE 6-3 230 29 7 Kentucky ...... UFA-’12 78 Rinehart, Chad...... 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By Jim Saccomano denverbroncos.com October 20, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Pat Bowlen statue and captioned material, all in bronze, is not only the perfect centerpiece for Ring of Fame Plaza, but is perfectly Pat Bowlen.

A number of years ago I was sitting in his office asking him what he would like, in particular, in his media guide bio. Typically, he said, “Nothing, it is fine just the way it is.” But then we talked for some time, as per the routine, and along the way he said, “Jim, I want us to be number one in everything.”

Not only did I have the lead to his bio, but he had uttered some of the words that define him and his organization.

I was honored to write the material for his tribute in the Ring of Fame Plaza and I included those defining words right under his name.

But I said those were some of the words that define him. Not all.

The other sentence he has said so many times is, “It’s not about me.”

Every single time anyone tries to praise him, to honor him, he says the same thing. “It’s not about me.”

And that is one of the reasons his ceremony was low-key, family-oriented and private.unveiled

No big media show for Pat Bowlen. He does not want it that way, never has or will.

But what he does want is to win, and that brings us to the other part of the Pat Bowlen tribute weekend.

The Broncos won big over a terrific team that happens to also be the one which he had a great rivalry with in terms of a race to supremacy during the 1980s and 1990s.

A win is the best way to honor Mr. B, and his team did that against the San Francisco 49ers.

Among so many traits, one of the ones that I have loved—and shared—over the three-plus decades of his ownership, is that he keeps it simple. Many times we shared a laugh at teams that had convoluted “mission statements,” long enough that most employees didn't even know it.

Win with class. Win and represent the team with class in everything you do.

That is about all there is to it for Pat Bowlen and his organization.

And the simple ceremony and fabulous statue, done by Brian Hanlon, is all of that.

And by the way, when we suggested the possibility of Ring of Fame Plaza to Mr. B, it was only in October of 2012.

He authorized it immediately, and it opened exactly one year later with 24 bronze and steel pillars representing the Ring of Famers. The Plaza is centered around the magnificent sculpture of “Broncos,” commissioned by the owner and created in Florence, Italy.

Now three more Ring of Famers have been added this year and it is so fitting that Mr. Bowlen is the centerpiece of it all, looking at “his guys” who comprise the Ring.

He may always say “It’s not about me,” but former National Football League commissioner Paul Tagliabue once commented that Pat was at the center— oftentimes the very head—of every committee that advanced the league forward, whether by television or by collective bargaining.

And is also the only owner in history to have 300 wins in his first 30 years of ownership.

Not about him, but all about him.

His statue is perfectly placed and the perfect tribute.

And, of course, as fitting Pat Bowlen’s feelings toward our fans, it is open and available, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and free of charge at all times.

Every Bronco fan should take the time to make a visit.

It is always all about the Broncos and our fans.

Statue of Pat Bowlen 'the recognition he so deserved -- but never sought out'

By Andrew Mason DenverBroncos.com October 18, 2014

DENVER -- How do you say, "Thank you," to a man who meant so much to making an organization one of the finest in professional sports? Words only begin to express the emotion behind them. Gestures, no matter how grand, are inadequate.

But what stands at the center of Ring of Fame Plaza outside Sports Authority Field at Mile High is a deep expression of gratitude, and a way to forever honor the legacy of Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen: a nine-foot statue in front of four plaques which commemorate his contributions to the community, his life and the Broncos' success -- which he always regarded as a collaborative accomplishment of the highest order.

"Pat has never sought the spotlight, and never asked for accolades during his 31 years as owner of the Broncos," said his wife, Annabel Bowlen. "To Pat, it is always everyone else that deserves the credit."

And at Saturday's unveiling, some of those key contributors were on hand: Pro Football Hall of Famers Gary Zimmerman, Floyd Little and John Elway, Ring of Famer and longtime Broncos staffer Billy Thompson, team executives, and Bowlen's friends and family.

"Pat's a friend, he's a mentor and he is someone who has clearly made a profound impact not only on the Denver Broncos but the NFL," Elway said. "He is getting the recognition he so deserved -- but never sought out."

A group of sponsors and community leaders called Club 32 -- in honor of the Broncos' first world championship, in Super Bowl XXXII -- made the recognition possible, serving as the benefactors behind the project.

Bowlen's children unveiled the plaques as the twilight settled over the nearby Rocky Mountains. His wife, Annabel, untied the ribbon over the blue drape covering the statue. Together, the family pulled back the drape to reveal the creation of sculptor Brian Hanlon, who also sculpted the busts of the Ring of Famers on the other side of the plaza.

The statue represents Bowlen in the commanding pose he held so often at field level on game days: arms folded, a chiseled face bearing a commanding look, and topped by the sunglasses so often seen as he watched his team go through its paces. It was a look that always gave the impression that his eyes glanced everywhere, at every moment.

And that was not far from the truth. There was not an area of the organization that Bowlen overlooked. Until he stepped away from day-to-day operations to focus on his fight with Alzheimer's disease, Bowlen ensured he had the right people for the jobs, and established a structure that allowed them to succeed to the best of their abilities.

That underscored his standing goal for the Broncos: to "be number one in everything." Those words are now immortalized on the second plaque from the left.

"It all starts with the owner," said President and CEO Joe Ellis, "and it all starts with the guy who, for 31 years, consistently had the same approach, the same mandate to his players, his coaches, his employees: and that was to be the best in everything, and put all our resources into winning championships, and if it didn't work out, come back next year and try to do it all over again each and every year.

"That's his legacy."

And what Club 32, Elway, Ellis and others recognize is that a statue of Bowlen is an appropriate way to honor the myriad accomplishments of the Broncos under his watch, both on and off the field.

"It's certainly a lasting tribute to Pat that fans can enjoy year-round, whether it's before a Broncos game in the fall, or on a Saturday afternoon in the spring," said Annabel Bowlen. "But Pat would be the first to say there would be no statute recognizing him if it were not for the hard work dedication and success of others."

In a way, the position of the statue reflects that. Instead of looking away from the stadium, as is often the case with statues that stand near sports facilities, this one is positioned so the statue faces the stadium he and the success of the Broncos helped create.

"Facing the stadium, facing the Ring of Famers, and also facing (the statue) of the horses, too, which is a big part of what Pat wanted when he was doing the stadium: the seven horses running toward the stadium," Elway said. "They couldn't have done a better job with it. It's just sad that Pat couldn't be here tonight, but we know that he's here in spirit.

"He's a guy that never sought the attention, so it's nice that we could be here to do this for him tonight."

And the area might be tweaked in the future. On the third plaque from the left are representations of the Vince Lombardi and Lamar Hunt Trophies, with the championships the Broncos won under his ownership. There is space for more.

"Hopefully, it's room for Super Bowls, and hopefully, it's room for recognition as a Hall of Fame owner," Ellis said. "I think Pat deserves that, and I think we're all hopeful that sooner, rather than later, he'll get that kind of recognition that he deserves."

Bowlen is no longer an everyday presence at Dove Valley, but the final chapter of his and the Broncos' accomplishments on his watch remains unwritten.

Ellis co-hosts Habitat for Humanity build

By Lauren Giudice denverbroncos.com October 10, 2014

DENVER – Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis and more than 30 of Denver’s top executives ditched their ties for construction hats on Friday as they came together for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver’s Annual CEO Build.

Ellis co-hosted the event with Habitat Denver CEO Heather Lafferty.

“It’s been a blast working with all these CEOs and their representatives from around the city,” Ellis said. “To be able to add something that has value and is tangible and benefits people who deserve the right to live in a safe and fun environment is incredible. Habitat for Humanity does wonderful things to give people great opportunities.”

Executives from Denver companies including U.S. Bank, Denver Business Journal, Arrow Electronics and 9 News were in attendance. He worked alongside them and the future owners of the townhomes that were being built.

Ellis spent the morning on scaffolding preparing the siding of one of the townhouses. He was impressed by the turnout and the skills of his fellow builders.

He said working with Habitat for Humanity is extremely rewarding, especially when the future homeowners are onsite. Ellis noted that the work that Habitat for Humanity does changes lives and gives people hope.

“What you get out of it is a real recognition and understanding that what you’re constructing and what you’re helping to build is touching people directly and you’re doing it alongside those people,” Ellis said. “You’re allowing people to live in environments that they weren’t necessarily privy to or accustomed to previously and now they get to live in these safe, comfortable, clean homes.”

The Sable Ridge Townhome development in Northeast Denver, where the build took place, is the largest project Habitat Denver has done locally. Once the entire project is completed in 2016, there will be 51 townhomes.

While Ellis participated in the event on Friday, the Broncos are year-round partners of the organization. The Broncos regularly work as a staff on build projects and incorporate build opportunities into organization-wide community days.

Lafferty said this event is especially exciting for the organization because people who are fierce competitors in business on a day-to-day basis come together for a day to work towards a common goal. She acknowledged that the work that Habitat does wouldn’t be possible without volunteers and that the work done during builds like Friday’s make a big impact on local families.

“The families that we’re working with, these are hard-working families,” Lafferty said. “Many of them work at our airport or down at the Anschutz Medical Campus or in the local economy here. They are essential to our economy and yet they don’t have a good place to call home.

“In Denver one in four children live in poverty, many of those children don’t have a good roof over their head. They don’t have the stability of a good home. That’s what Habitat provides is the ability for the family to have a stable, affordable and safe home - a place where they, as a family, can grow and thrive.”

Elway hits the greens on eve of training camp

By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press July 22, 2014

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) — The greens and not the greenbacks are what held John Elway's attention on the eve of training camp.

The Denver Broncos boss spent his last hours of summer vacation playing a nine- hole exhibition Tuesday at Cherry Hills Country Club, site of this year's BMW Championship, in a friendly foursome that included defending champion Zach Johnson.

Before teeing off, Elway told The Associated Press he hopes to get a long-term deal done with star receiver Demaryius Thomas within the next two weeks.

Elway would have preferred to reach agreement with Thomas before the Broncos report for training camp Wednesday, but he said the sides have exchanged proposals and "we're a ways apart right now."

Elway added that he doesn't want talks to drag beyond the start of the preseason Aug. 7, when Denver hosts Seattle.

"Well, we'll probably take it a week or two at the most into camp. Once we get into two weeks I don't want to go past that because that's when we start focusing on the season," Elway said. "So, hopefully we'll try to get something done here in the next couple of weeks."

Thomas was the lone bright spot for Denver in its blistering loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl, catching a record 13 passes (for 118 yards), including Peyton Manning's 100th TD toss with the Broncos. He caught 92 passes for 1,430 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, then added 26 receptions for 306 yards and three TDs in the playoffs.

The Broncos also want to sign Julius Thomas to a long-term deal following his breakout season, but Elway sounded less optimistic about reaching a deal with his big tight end, saying, "We've got an offer out to Julius that we haven't heard anything back on."

Both players are entering the final year of their contracts and signing them now would cap a very productive offseason for Elway, who landed DeMarcus Ware, Emmanuel Sanders, T.J. Ward and Aqib Talib in free agency. In the exhibition benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation, Elway, a scratch golfer, teamed with Charlie Rymer of the Golf Channel and played against Johnson and John Lynch.

Elway said he felt fortunate to play alongside Johnson, an 11-time Tour winner who was getting his first taste of the venerable golf course best known as the site of Arnold Palmer's comeback from a seven-shot deficit in the final round to win the 1960 U.S. Open.

"I've played with Tiger, I've played with quite a few of these guys," Elway said. "They're all tremendous golfers. I'm a lover of golf, so it's always fun to be able to watch them play."

Speaking of Woods, Johnson was asked during a news conference if he would use a captain's pick on Tiger if he were Ryder Cup captain.

"I don't know," Johnson said. "I mean, as a competitor, I want him on the team. He's the best player I've ever played with. ... There are some guys that ooh and ah me, but he's the one that's done the most. His game never ceases to amaze me. I want Tiger healthy, bottom line, I want the man healthy. He's great for the game — when he's healthy, when he's playing. So, hopefully that's now."

Johnson said he wouldn't be surprised if Woods, who's been bothered by a bad back much of the year, made the team on his own accord. However, he'd have to finish at least third at the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA Championship to do so.

The BMW Championship, the third of four FedEx Cup playoff competitions, takes place Sept. 1-7.

"Selfishly, the only negative is it interferes with my football watching," Johnson cracked.

A winner should be crowned that Sunday in time for everyone to watch the Broncos open the season against Indianapolis that night, however.

Elway, who played a major role in bringing the BMW Championship to Denver as president of Cherry Hills in 2011, said he hopes the course becomes a regular stop in the rotation. Colorado has been without an annual PGA event since The International ended its run in 2006.

Notes: The Broncos released nine-year veteran TE Joel Dreessen (knee), who failed his physical Tuesday. "We're going to miss Joel," Elway said. "He was a big part of the turnaround when he came up from Houston three years ago. I feel bad for Joel, but he couldn't do it physically anymore." ... The Broncos also designed S Eric Hagg as reserve/retired. The third-year player, who was signed Dec. 31, appeared in 22 career games during his first two NFL seasons with Cleveland. JohnFoxsigns3yeardealwithDenverBroncos

ByMikeKlis TheDenverPost April4,2014 JohnFoxandPeytonManningareinthistogether.

Accordingtoteamsources,theBroncosgaveFox,theirheadcoach,atwoyearextensionthroughthe 2016season.TheBroncos'contractwithManning,theirstarquarterback,alsorunsthrough2016.

WithFox,theBroncostoreupthefinalyearremainingontheexistingcontracthereceivedpriortothe 2011season,andgavehimanewthreeyeardealthatwillpayhimbetween$5millionand$6milliona year.

Manningwillbe40yearsoldinthefinalyearofhisdeal.Foxwillbe61.

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TheonlyproblemisFoxandManninghaveeachattainedenoughsuccesswherecompletehappiness canonlycomewithaSuperBowltitle.

Fox'srecordsayshehasbeenaverygoodcoachwiththeBroncos.Hiredaftergoing214inhisninth seasonwiththeCarolinaPanthers,Foxwasgivenafouryearcontractatroughly$3.5millionayearby theBroncoswithorderstoturnaroundateamthatwent412in2010undercoachJoshMcDaniels.

FoxcamethroughasinhisthreeyearshehasledtheBroncostothreeconsecutiveAFCWestDivision titlesandatleastthesecondroundoftheplayoffs.

Inthepasttwoseasons,theBroncoswent133and133toearntheNo.1AFCplayoffseedeach season.

Therewouldbeahorrificendingeachseason,though.TheBroncosblewasecondround,2012season playoffgameagainstBaltimorebyallowinga70yard,gametyingtouchdownheavewithseconds remaining.

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AlthoughFoxreceivedhisshareoftheblameforeachseasonendingdefeat,theBroncosrecognizedthe jobhedidthroughouteachseason. Paige: D-coordinator Jack Del Rio "made right choice" with Broncos

By Woody Paige The Denver Post August 24, 2014

The Broncos' defensive coordinator, and pro tem head coach last season, possesses a dedicated work ethic, determination and competitiveness defined by the Del Rio ancestry.

In 1907 a young Spaniard, whose last name meant "Of The River," and his wife were crammed with 2,200 other emigrants into "animal-like cages," it was reported then, in the hold of steamship Heliopolis docked at Malaga on the Mediterranean Sea. They were bound for a new life in the Pacific Ocean.

Forty-seven miserable days later — a voyage across two oceans and around the Strait of Magellan — the dazed passengers arrived in Hawaii. Fourteen babies had been born, but 19 children died. The Del Rio couple were among the 8,000 "contract employees," who had endured hunger and unrest in southern Spanish villages, lured to an "island paradise" with promises of a house, an acre of land, medical care and 20 gold pieces a month.

"My great-grandfather was a pineapple picker," Jack Del Rio told me.

The imported workers had not understood they would labor 16 hours a day 26 days a month at the blooming pineapple plantation on the northwest side of Maui.

"My grandfather (Louis Del Rio) was born by the banyan tree (one of the world's largest) in Lahaina," says Del Rio, who has visited the site. Maui has become one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, and the old pineapple plantation and the workers' homes have been replaced by a scenic golf course — "The Plantation" at Kapalua.

When their "contracts" expired in three years, 5,000 Spaniards left for another ocean trip — to California.

The Del Rio family settled in the Napa Valley area and, later, Hayward.

Louis found Hope ... Italian-American Hope Grasseschi. Their son, Jack Louis Del Rio, served in the Army, married, started his own business as a building contractor and wore a blue collar. Jack Jr. was born in 1963 and would become protectorate of three younger brothers (James, Jason and Jeff).

In the summer the four boys lifted and loaded, and shoveled stuff, for Jack Sr. — and played every type of ball. At Hayward High School, Jack Jr. was the star on seven state title teams in football, basketball and baseball. He turned down an offer from the Toronto Blue Jays and played baseball and football at Southern Cal from 1981-84.

Del Rio was drafted into the NFL and developed into a tireless, tough Pro Bowl linebacker.

After his fourth season, while with the Chiefs, Del Rio finished college at Kansas. "I'm very proud that I was the first in my family to earn a degree," he said.

After 11 seasons as a player and six more as an assistant coach, Del Rio was the Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach for nine years. He was fired in 2011. John Fox offered him the defensive coordinator's position in 2012.

"I could lie on the beach for a year and collect my (contract) money or join the Broncos. My brother-in-law and 13 friends voted 14-0 that I should lie on the beach," Del Rio laughs.

"I made the right choice. The Broncos have a great coach, great organization, great city, great talent. And I knew John Elway would produce a winning team every year."

Last season, when John Fox experienced a serious heart issue over the bye week, then underwent surgery, Del Rio was the obvious selection for interim coach.

"It's like riding a bike. Only difference was I never had this good a bike before, one with Manning racing tires. But if we won, it was because we had an outstanding team. If we lost, it was my fault."

The Broncos won three out of four, and, oddly enough, Rio's overall head coaching record nearly reached .500 (71-72).

"I've thought about it. If we hadn't blown the game in New England, I'd be a winning coach."

He wants it.

"Sure, I'm anxious to be a head coach again. It has to be the right fit for some team, and that hasn't happened yet. But I'm so happy and satisfied to be right where I am." In 2012 the Broncos ranked No. 2 in yards allowed. Struck by injuries and the loss of Elvis Dumervil and, for most of the season, Von Miller, the defense dropped off considerably last year. Now, Del Rio has new toys and repaired players.

"It starts with the edge rushers, and we've got two of the best — like we did in 2012. You put pressure on the quarterback, protect the backside with your secondary and stop people from running right at you, and that's what we have a chance to do this year."

The season also will include a particularly special day for Jack. He will be inducted into the USC Sports Hall of Fame.

"The school called and said they knew I couldn't be there because of the Broncos' season. I'd already looked at the schedule. That's our bye weekend (Sept. 28), plus USC is playing Oregon State."

Luke Del Rio, Jack's son and a graduate of Valor Christian High School, where he was the quarterback on the state championship team, is one of two candidates to be the Beavers' backup at QB this season.

"I'm thrilled to be with my son that day."

For more than a century, the Del Rio family has traveled long and hard, far and wide — beginning with a young man who courageously and adventurously left his home in Spain to pick pineapples. In a pinch, Broncos' Gase made right call

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com January

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- The Super Bowl is a long way from the crossroads that led to it.

A long way from the moment when Adam Gase felt doubt creeping in, the moment when he had started to feel he could be many things in his life but a football coach was not one of them.

“I remember sitting in an Applebee's, interviewing for an insurance salesman job," said Gase, the Broncos' offensive coordinator. “And him basically telling me I would have to move back to Mount Pleasant [in Michigan] and me thinking that was what I was going to do."

Yes, the guy who will be on the headset to Peyton Manning in Super Bowl XLVIII, the guy who called plays for the highest-scoring offense in NFL history, the guy Manning has called “a superstar" in conversations with some around the team was sitting in a restaurant just minutes from his parents' house, about to call for the check on his coaching career.

It was just after the LSU Tigers had won the 2001 SEC championship, and Gase, as an “eight grand a year" graduate assistant with student loans staring him in the face to go with the fact he “may or may not have been kicked out of grad school," was contemplating a future that was quickly becoming cloaked in uncertainty.

“It was just kind of that stage," Gase said. “… [LSU] was trying to find a role for me; that's not an easy thing to do at that level. I was back home to see my parents, and there was a part of me that was saying I might not go back [to LSU]."

At least until three friends -- Scott Angove, Nate Lambertson and Jeff Sablack -- who were, as Gase puts it, “beside themselves," got him to reconsider the notion of walking away. So Gase went back to LSU in 2002 and started stepping up the rungs from there. He went to the , the San Francisco 49ers and the Broncos in the years and nameplates that followed.

He was a scouting assistant, an offensive assistant, a quality control coach, quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach and quarterbacks coach. And then, when Mike McCoy left the Broncos to become the San Diego Chargers coach, Gase, at 34, was named the Broncos' offensive coordinator.

A short, a long and a winding road, all at the same time.

“He's bright -- very, very bright," Broncos coach John Fox said. “We knew his work. We knew how he handled himself. To me, when Mike left, it was a clear choice."

“I know there was a point when I thought it might not work," Gase said. "… I don't really think about sitting there in that interview anymore, but I'm glad I kept going."

Gase is not the product of a playing career that evolved into coaching once the on- field work was done. He is a product of from-the-ground-up work, of rolled-up sleeves to learn a profession. A process that started when he met current defensive coordinator . Gase was in high school, and Pees was at Michigan State.

Pees visited Gase's high school, handed him a business card and said when he arrived at Michigan State the following fall, as a student, he should come to the school's football offices.

“When I was in high school, I enjoyed the sport a lot; I was just terrible at it," Gase said. "… And I think [Pees] was thinking more like equipment manager and that. What ended up happening was Dean said here's my card and come see me when you get on campus.

“… And I showed up, gave the secretary the card. She goes OK, and I sat in [Pees'] office for like an hour and he gave me a self-scout [personnel evaluation] from when he was with the . I had just gotten a computer for my graduation, and he said, 'You know how to use a computer?' And I was like, 'I've got a computer' and I hadn't touched it yet. I kind of figured out how to put that together and set it up in my dorm room. I went through a lot of ink cartridges."

That's where it started, the get-it-done side it took to help McCoy dismantle the Broncos' playbook in roughly a week in 2011 and reconfigure it as a read-option attack with Tim Tebow at quarterback. The same guy who helped to then dismantle that when Manning arrived in 2012 and retooled it again when he was promoted to be the team's primary playcaller.

His go-for-it aggressiveness is rooted in Mike Martz's "Greatest Show on Turf" offense that powered the Rams to two Super Bowl appearances. Gase calls Martz “a mentor, a guy who taught me so much." The attention to detail and the respect for the need to play some power football come from his time with former LSU coach to go with some things from Josh McDaniels' Patriots playbook as well as his time with Fox and McCoy that helped him see the bigger picture, the one where he had to understand what defenses were doing and why.

“Adam is just a guy that was ready," McCoy said. “He's smart, creative, works very, very hard, a guy I leaned on a lot in my time in Denver. And you can see he's had a big impact in what they're doing."

What the Broncos did in the regular season was make history. From Manning's statistics to Denver's push-the-pace philosophy to the pile of touchdowns, the Broncos pushed the envelope on offense to a spot that had not been seen before.

None other than John Elway, still considered the final word on most things football for legions of fans across the Front Range, has said “I wish I could have played for him" and characterized Gase's decision not to interview with the Minnesota Vikings and Browns for their head-coaching jobs while the Broncos were still playing as “studly."

“Being somebody that did not play in college or at the professional level, I had to learn as fast as possible," Gase said. “It was an adapt-or-die situation for me. I said that a lot, especially with Peyton. You go from running an option offense to all of a sudden the protections are ‘you've got to be on it.' You have no choice but to figure out a way to speed up that learning curve.”

The curve now has a Super Bowl on it. The one where Gase will call the plays Sunday against the No. 1 defense in the NFL.

A game, an opportunity, that was almost left on the table. At Applebee's.

“I'm grateful for the chance, grateful to everyone who helped me, grateful to be a part of this organization," Gase said. “And I'm excited to be in this position, in this job. It's what I want to do, and you know, it really has worked out OK." Q&A with TEs Coach Clancy Barone

By David DeChant DenverBroncos.com September 16, 2014

Clancy Barone has coached Pro Bowl tight ends in Alge Crumpler and Antonio Gates. Find out where he thinks Julius Thomas fits in, and why the fourth-year tight end is just "scratching the surface."

You spent a long time coaching in college. How did the opportunity come about to jump to the NFL?

“When I was coaching at Wyoming I used to come down here. I knew – we worked together at Texas A&M. So Gary would let me come in and watch training camp and I got to meet . I started using a lot of his zone schemes when I was a coordinator and as a line coach. He got a job with the Falcons and I got a phone call from him that he was going to be going to Atlanta. Around the same time, Greg Knapp was going there as the offensive coordinator. I had known Greg since we were in college together. So it was kind of like the perfect storm. Both Alex and Greg were going to be on that staff and both of them knew me and wanted me to join them, so it was a no brainer.”

Did it feel like a different experience jumping to the NFL?

“It was football. The biggest change is you’re not monitoring classes, you’re not having to recruit. You’re drafting, not recruiting. And you have professionals. You get to deal with the best in the world, not just the best in your area of the country at that age.”

With your background in the offensive line, do you see that as more crucial to the tight end position, with the intricacies of blocking?

“It’s something that’s a lost art with tight ends because most of them, their backgrounds are different than they were five, seven, 10 years ago. Now they’re all former quarterbacks, former receivers, former basketball players who become tight ends. You rarely have a guy who was a linebacker, or a guy who was a tight end all through high school and college. So [blocking is] something that’s totally foreign to them. You really have to go back to square one and start with the most basic fundamentals and work your way through it. But the thing is, they’re also athletic and smart. They can usually handle it.”

Is there less emphasis on coaching the passing game? “Not at all. There’s always details. It doesn’t matter, who you have and how long he’s been playing receiver. You go from being a receiver, an X or a Z receiver, and then you come to play tight end – that’s a much different route tree. You have a whole lot more traffic, your vision is different, the ball gets to you quicker. It’s a whole different world, moving inside to play tight end than outside where you have all the open space and territory.”

With the evolving nature of the position, how do you manage all the different types of athletes and different styles?

“Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. The key is to, as early as you can, identify what those are in all aspects with all your players in your room. Make your weakness your strength. If you can do A, B and C really well then let’s worry about D, E, F. Let’s really focus on those and make those better without ignoring the things you do well. Let’s make you a whole tight end. Everybody hates the term “pass-catching tight end” or “blocking tight end.” I don’t believe we have either of those on this team. We have whole tight ends, guys that can do all three. They can pass protect, run block and run routes.”

Take me back to 2011 when Julius Thomas and Virgil Green were drafted. What was your first impression of them?

“There’s a certain thing you have to do when you go work these guys out on their campus to get a feel for them. It’s not an easy process that I put them through. It’s a full eight-hour day, sometimes longer, with film and chalk talks and field work and everything else. And I thought I had a very good feel for what those guys could do as young players.

“You can see that they’re athletes from going to the combine and watching them on tape. But to see them mentally – are they mature enough to handle it? You can get a great gauge of that and how the learn, how they retain information and apply what they they’ve been taught and how fast they can turn it around.”

After watching Julius Thomas work through his injuries in his first two years, what was it like to see him blossom last year?

“It was strange, I was going back and in my write up with Julius (as a rookie), I said because he doesn’t have a great football background – he has no football background basically – I thought it would take him about three years to grasp it. And I knew he could do it because he’s such a tremendous athlete and he’s smart, he’s mature. But I thought it was about a three-year learning curve. And last year I find out I should have played the lottery because that’s how it worked out (laughing). Now, the thing to his credit is when he was injured, he wasn’t taking time off. He was in here, learning football, studying football. He was even running the scout team for us on defense just to learn more about football and not just his position, but the entire game in general. That’s a huge credit to him. When he had the good success last year, obviously it was like yeah, I think he’s back on schedule and this is the player we thought that we drafted. Now the big challenge for him and me is to do it again.”

Despite his great year, he says you still push him as hard as anyone does. What else can you get out of him?

“He’s scratching the surface. There’s a lot more to get out of him. You have to keep pushing, pushing the envelope. The best thing about him is that he wants to be pushed. I’m sure he probably appreciates some tough love once in a while, a couple of harsh words to kind of get him back on track. It’s a very emotional game sometimes. I get emotional with him, he gets emotional with me. At the end of the day, he’s getting better every day, and that’s all he and I both want.”

You’ve worked with some great tight ends in Alge Crumpler and Antonio Gates. Where does Thomas fit in right now?

“He’s different. Alge Crumpler was probably the most instinctive tight end I ever coached. One of the better all-around tight ends. There’s nobody like him anymore in this league. He’s a dinosaur. So that being said, that’s not a fair comparison. Antonio Gates was a number one tight end recruit coming out of high school and was offered and signed a football scholarship to Michigan State. Whereas Julius had never seen a helmet until after he already had his bachelor’s degree at Portland State and decided to go back and get his master’s and play some football, for one year in the Big Sky. They all had different backgrounds, so it’s hard to compare them accurately. The things they all had in common is great passion for the game, great students, and they can certainly take coaching.” Q&A with Quarterbacks Coach Greg Knapp

By Lauren Giudice denverbroncos.com October 7, 2014

Quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp, now in his second year with the Broncos, has coached five Pro Bowlers, including Peyton Manning. A veteran coach with 28 seasons of experience, he utilizes that as he works with Manning and the rest of the Broncos quarterbacks.

What is your coaching background and how did you end up with the Broncos?

“I was lucky enough to start my career in coaching at San Francisco in 1995 in the NFL. I coached college ball for nine years at Sacramento State. The synopsis or the connection to here is I was an LA Raider in 1987, '88, '89 and '90 in training camp. Mike Shanahan was the head coach for two of those years. He then became the offensive coordinator at San Francisco, I went to work at training camp at San Francisco for three years in ‘92, ‘93 and ‘94. Then he gets the job here but through that connection I met Gary Kubiak. Gary Kubiak knows John Elway and I know John Fox through the business so all those connections got me eventually to here. But I’ve coached in the NFL for 20 years. I was at San Francisco for nine, Atlanta for three, Oakland for two, Seattle for one, Houston for two, that’s where I got to know Gary as a coach, and then a year in Oakland again and then I came out here a year ago.”

Did bouncing around from so many different teams help you as a coach?

“It sure did. It helped my case to coach Peyton [Manning] and the other QBs in this room. I’ve been pretty lucky. I’ve coached a variety of very good quarterbacks in this league including Steve Young, Jeff Garcia, Matt Schaub, all guys that have gone to the Pro Bowl. I was with Carson Palmer in Oakland when he threw for 4,000 yards a couple years ago. So I’ve had a good variety of different types of quarterbacks including JaMarcus Russell and Michael Vick, some more athletic run around kind of quarterbacks. Along with that, of working with different quarterbacks, I’ve learned a couple different offenses including the West Coast as well as Gary Kubiak’s offense, a little play pass and so I’ve learned to see the game from different viewpoints and then apply what fits with Adam Gase’s offense here. I do have a set of beliefs that I believe in as far as quarterback play no matter what the offense is and how to train a guy to play at a high level and efficient.”

How exciting was it joining Peyton Manning in Denver? “Very exciting, but also challenging. It’s a double-edged sword because you certainly enjoy that opportunity to work with a very, very great player but you also have to rise to the challenge to know that he’s going to demand a lot because he on top of his game and it makes a for a very exciting job for me. I love that. I started my career coaching Steve [Young] who was one of the most cerebral quarterbacks that played the game at the time at that point and the schemes weren’t quite as complex on defense then as they are now. But it helped give me a foundation to know, okay, I have to bring my “A” game, so to speak, to the office every day. The quarterback position is unique of any other one because they know there’s a lot of pressure on them to succeed so they will prepare more than most to have success.”

How did starting your career in the NFL coaching Steve Young affect you as a coach?

“It definitely set a standard of ‘Okay, this is how I have to coach everybody’ because that’s all I knew. You learn from your experiences and I went to a place at that time in 1995 where they had just come off a Super Bowl victory. He had just set, I believe, the highest quarterback rating for a single season at that time and so practices were like games. So each day your preparation was like, ‘this is a game today’ on Wednesday. It’s a game on Thursday, it’s a game on Friday. It made sometimes the Sunday games a little bit easier. Not all of them, but some of them a little bit easier. It prepared me because I worked with him for five years on this is how you have to be as an NFL coach, especially if you are coaching quarterbacks. This is the preparation you have to put in to so that the player feels your teaching ability.”

How does Manning compare to other quarterbacks you’ve coached?

“His preparation is second-to-none. His recall of experiences is very unique so he’s got recall that challenges me as far as he can remember a certain play from a certain game, a certain touchdown pass, a certain defensive scheme. It’s very impressive in how he can pull from that knowledge to know, okay, here’s how I solve the issue that I had before now in this current play or current situation. He definitely identifies defenses extremely well because he spends a lot of time watching tape, identifying looks and where safeties are at, press alignment with defensive backs, linebacker alignments. So one of the hardest things I believe to coach in the NFL is for a player’s process to occur during a play. From the snap to the throw, which is anywhere from four seconds or less, how much can that guy process and then apply? Because of his preparation habits, he’s been able to do that at a very high level and a very fast level. It’s very hard to teach that and he’s obviously acquired it and it shows in his play.”

How do you go about teaching quarterbacks an effective thought process during that time between snap and throw? “You try to give them as many pre-snap indicators to help them delete decisions before they have to make their decisions. Certain looks will tell them, this is not the right the guy to go to or this is the guy I have to throw to. As much as they can learn pre-snap and acquire knowledge and delete decisions then they can be faster post-snap.”

How have you seen Brock Osweiler and Zac Dysert develop since you began coaching them?

“They’ve definitely benefitted from having Peyton in the room and that experience from a player’s perspective and I think it’s natural for a young quarterback, the more experience they get in practice, which they do get in OTAs and training camp, hopefully that transfers over game experiences for us being more efficient and that showed up in preseason as well. It’s a really good room for those two to be in because they’re getting quite a few years of experience from the coaching and playing perspective on how to play the position.”

How do you build upon last season’s successes offensively?

“As you coach, you still strive for the perfect game. You still strive for the perfect play so you want consistency to show up as much as you can. Because of the variety of looks you’re going to get from defenses, it’s hard to keep consistency because you‘re going to get different looks from different defensive coordinators, different defensive schemes. So the challenge is to maintain as high of a level of consistency as possible.”

What is the highlight of your coaching career thus far?

“There’s been a variety. I’ve had a couple unique ones. One that was kind of surreal was I was with the San Francisco 49ers the week after September 11 in 2001. The NFL did not play that weekend after 9/11 so those games were scratched, it just so happened the following weekend our game was the Monday night game at New York to play the Jets. I don’t know if you want to call it a highlight. But it was a very inspirational game in that it was surreal because it wasn’t us against them, it was two teams on the field in front of a national audience to take people’s minds off of the tragedy that just occurred and it was kind of special to be a part of that to help, in your little way, bring a little bit of relief of the day-to-day grind of what people were going through as far as the tragedies go. I did make the cover of Sports Illustrated that day because they took a panoramic shot of the stadium, the players on the field before they kick off. It was pretty inspirational.”

Coach Q&A: Offensive Line Coach Dave Magazu

By Lauren Giudice denverbroncos.com September 9, 2014

Dave Magazu discusses his coaching history and the future of the Broncos’ offensive line.

How did you go from being a defensive tackle at Springfield College to an offensive line coach? “It was funny, my very first job I was going to be a graduate assistant at Ithaca College and I went there as the defensive line coach and when I showed up the offensive line coach never showed and the head coach Jim Butterfield, came to me and said ‘Hey, I’d like you to work on the offensive side of the ball.’ Then I kind of liked it and stuck with it for however many years it’s been.”

After working 24 years at the collegiate level before coaching in the NFL, how do you think coaching college players differs from NFL players? “I think college kids have a lot going on. They have school, more time restrictions. The great thing about coaching in the NFL is the only thing you really have to really do is football all day. It’s more of a job. They’re here in the morning, work a full day and then they go home to their personal lives and college they have 9,000 things going on and it’s a little bit different.”

Does having so much college experience help in the NFL? “I think football’s football. The biggest difference I see is in college, you have a smaller offense and you practice more as far as the number of plays and as opposed to in the NFL, you have a greater number of plays and practice them less. I know that sounds funny, but that is reality. Sometimes you might not have an opportunity to practice everything on the call sheet during the week, but somewhere along the way it’s been repped and it’s a concept.”

How beneficial has it been working with Head Coach John Fox for so many years? “I think the thing that’s good about is I know what he expects. It’s kind of like being married, I guess. I know some of the things he’s going to say before he says them. We have a good working relationship so it’s been a smooth transition for me.”

How important is it having Ryan Clady back? “I think the two most important things going into this year is obviously having Ryan back, because he’s one of the be premiere left tackles in the league and moving Orlando inside. I think those have been two things that have helped us out tremendously.”

Are you happy with progress of the line as players have been moving around so much? “Yes, I still think we have a long way to go and we need to keep working on the details and being a little bit more specific. I think we’ve made a lot of progress and I like the direction we’re moving right now.”

How important is it for linemen to be versatile and able to play multiple positions? “I think the more you can do, the more valuable you are to a football team. I’m not going to move Clady around, he’s going to play left tackle, but we have Orlando who can play right tackle if he had to, he could actually go over and play left guard and right guard if he had to. Louis [Vasquez] has played right tackle. Manny’s [Ramirez] played guard. I think when you have flexibility, if God forbid, if there is an injury, you can play the next best guy and you might have to make two moves to get the next best guy on the field but it gives you different options.”

How did that versatility help the line when Clady got hurt? “That gave Chris Clark a lot of playing time, a lot of experience and whether it’s on the right side or the left side, the mental part of it, at least he saw a lot of different looks. He experienced a lot of different things, so that’s a positive.”

How helpful is it for the offensive line to go against DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller in practice? “I think that stuff is priceless. We do spend a lot of time working against the defensive line and some of the best experiences I’ve had with players making players better, we were in Carolina and Jordan Gross worked against Julius Peppers every day and it’s good competition but they help one another. Here you’ve got DeMarcus, his expertise is rushing the passer. He’s very detailed and he helps the tackles out along with Von and the rest of the defensive line. I think we do the same for them. We do spend a lot of time together, saying ‘Hey, if you’re doing this, I’m going to do that.’ It’s like a chess game. So if those guys keep exchanging what the next move is, both sides of the ball really do get better.”

Coach Q&A: DL Coach Jay Rodgers

By David DeChant DenverBroncos.com August 25, 2014

Get to know Defensive Line Coach Jay Rodgers better in this week's Coach Q&A.

You played quarterback in high school and coached quarterbacks and wide receivers in college. What brought you to the defensive side of the ball? “Well I think it was just the opportunity. I like to think of myself as a well-rounded coach, having coached both sides of the ball. When the opportunity to coach the defensive line here with the Denver Broncos came available, I jumped at the first opportunity, if it was going to be offered to me. It was and I took it.”

Your brother worked for Coach Fox in Carolina. Did you know him at all before he came over? “I didn’t personally know Coach Fox. When he was named the head coach here, obviously my brother Jeff did. It worked out that I got to stay here and coach as a quality control for the first year or two, I believe. And I’ve been happy ever since. I’ve been happy to stay here in Denver, which is the only city I’ve coached pro football in.”

What’s the relationship with your brother like? “Well I mean it’s a great relationship. The fact that both of us who are in coaching are in the same spot is pretty unique. It’s exciting for our family because they only have one place to travel to on the weekends. It’s just been a great experience. A lot of coaches don’t get to do that. There are a lot of brothers in the NFL, but not a whole lot of them get to coach on the same team, so it’s been a great experience.”

You deal with players of all different sizes. What’s it like working with such a wide variety of styles? “Well no matter what, each guy has their own tools that they play with, whether they’re a heavier guy or a lighter guy. We like to put them in positions to showcase their skills. So that’s what we try to do is gather a well-rounded group of guys and put them in positions to have success, which in turn will allow us to have great defensive success.”

How did you deal with last year’s injuries as Terrance Knighton and Malik Jackson stepped up? “What we know is this is a long NFL season and not every team in the NFL will be injury free. So you’d like to be able to have a group of guys with great depth that you can plug in. When it gets to be their opportunity, they make the most of their opportunity. Last year, we had some guys go down, other guys stepped in, did a good job and now that everybody’s back right now, it’s just a deep, deep group of guys.”

This seems like the deepest the defensive line group has been in a long time. Do you feel that way? “I feel like we’ve got a good competition up front and on the edges and I’m looking forward to getting to that first game and seeing what we can really do.”

How do you find enough work for all these talented players? “Well you want to get the work that is needed. You don’t want to overwork guys, you don’t want to underwork guys, but the way practice is organized, Coach Fox does a great job of being able to separate each group and make sure everybody’s getting their work in.”

What is it that makes DeMarcus Ware so special? “Well he’s got a great work ethic and he’s very intelligent about the game of football. And to have a guy in the room like that and be able to talk about his experience in the last few years of the NFL, to the guys who haven’t been in the NFL as long, is invaluable. You always like a guy who’s a coach out on the field and he can talk to those guys and say, ‘Hey look, this has happened to me before. Why don’t you try this?’ And each player has to tailor their game to their own way, but it’s good to have a guy who can relate those experiences to some of the younger guys.”

Coach Q&A with Jeff Rodgers

By Ben Swanson denverbroncos.com October 20, 2014

Jeff Rodgers is now in his fourth year as the Broncos’ Special Teams Coordinator, and has been coaching special teams in the NFL for 11 years. With new additions to his units this season, Rodgers has gotten them up to speed quickly with a focus on the fundamentals.: Broncos-49ers

How did you get your start in the NFL? “My first year in the league was 2003. I was a graduate assistant previously at the . One of the guys I worked with there got a job with the Niners and recommended me for a job there and that was the first time I had coached special teams.

Before coming to Denver you previously worked with Coach Fox in Carolina. What was it—maybe technique, maybe style—that you think endeared you to Fox to give him the confidence to make you Special Teams Coordinator? “It’d be tough for me to answer that for him. I think everywhere I’ve been, I just try to do the best job I could, whatever the task was. Usually good things happen as a result of that. We’re a very fundamental and technique-oriented team. That’s something coach always teaches, what to do and how to do it and seeing if guys can do it under pressure, so those two philosophies marry up pretty decent.

People see kickers often as just plug-and-play players in that there need not be as much of an adjustment period for them, but what challenges were there in bringing inBrandon McManus as the kicker on short notice? “In terms of other positions, comparing the kicker to a right guard or a middle linebacker or a nickel corner or whatever, their job description is relatively easy as it relates to knowing what to do: kick the ball with accuracy on time and with hang time if it’s a kickoff. So that part of it is a plug and play type deal. The parts that make it challenging, that does take time, is the field goal operation. There is a lot of different ways to snap the ball. There’s different ways to hold the ball. Matt Prater was a guy who liked it held one way; Brandon likes it held a different way. We’re fortunate to have the same snapper and the same holder as we did previously so we’re only changing one of the three parts, but those guys, it’s a continual process and it’ll be that way really throughout the season. The guys who are the best in the league usually have that operation together for a year, two years, five years, so we’re still working on that.” What have you seen from rookie Isaiah Burse in punt returns as he gets more comfortable? “I think that’s also a process. Rookie returners in this league, it takes time to adjust to the way the NFL punter punts the ball. It takes time to get to know guys in terms of ‘Is this guy a directional guy? Is he going to kick with a lot of hang time? Is this guy going to end over end, rugby-type punter or is he just a straight traditional punter?’ So there’s those factors and he’s doing a good job learning all that stuff, watching tape and getting to know the gunner matchups. How do we match up against those guys? Do we have two players blocking one guy or is it a one-on-one situation? All the situational things that come along with it, he’s working through and done a good job of learning that stuff, but him, specifically, the more times a guy’s under the bright lights, the better he’s going to get. Last week was really the first time we had multiple opportunities in terms of return stuff. I think his quickness shows up. That’s something he did a great job in college, making people miss. Last week he did a good job with that and I think he’ll continue to get better throughout the season.”

How easy does a veteran and teacher like David Bruton make your job? “We’re fortunate to have several guys in that role: David and Jacob Tamme. Nate Irving has been in that role in the past. Really since I’ve been here, almost that entire 2011 draft class is still intact, minus one guy. And those guys kind of grew up covering kicks together and have grown, obviously, into more expansive roles. That draft class was Quinton Carter,Virgil Green, Julius Thomas, Rahim Moore, Nate. All of those guys, being able to advance into more offense or defensive roles, have been able to kind of mentor the young guys and say ‘This is where I started, this is what you’ve got to do, here’s how you can help our team,’ and what I think all those guys figure out is if they can earn a role covering kicks, they find their way on the field offensively and defensively. If you’re inactive, it’s not like you can go back in the locker room and put the pads on; you’re out for that game. David is our captain, David is definitely the leader of that group. But those veteran players who have been in that role for multiple years, all those guys kind of share that burden.”

How difficult is it teaching offensive and defensive players the other sides: tackling or blocking? “A lot of our practice, even now, is fundamental work, and I think you continue to get better throughout the season. All these guys are great athletes and all enter the league being All-Conference players, All-American, whatever their respective positions are. So special teams, itself, is usually foreign to those players, but they’re all great athletes. They’re smart players who, whatever jobs we give them, it’s important for them to do well, so they just continue to work on it. Usually it takes about four to five weeks into the season before those rookies really get a grasp of it. Our guys have really come on a little bit faster than some of the other groups we’ve had. There’s five or six rookies playing every week for us on fourth down, so they’ve embraced it.

Like you were saying earlier, special teams work can be a way for players to get their foot in the door in the league and then prove themselves to earn bigger roles on offense or defense. What’s the biggest rags to riches story you’ve seen? “Well, specifically for our team, Chris Harris. Chris entered the league as an undrafted free agent in a lockout year, so he shows up, we’re a new coaching staff, there’s a real limited amount of tape on him from college, he’s ninth on the depth chart at gunner, and that’s ninth at left gunner, so there’s 16 guys ahead of him, and that’s just at gunner. He happened to get thrown into a game early in preseason and I believe he made eight tackles that year in the preseason out of, like, 16 coverage plays or something. He was a dominant gunner for us, really for the first half of the season in 2011 and he made so many plays special teams-wise, that the defense kind of took notice and started playing him in some sub nickel situations and he’s starting for us later on that year, and that’s hard to do. It’s hard to enter the league as an undrafted guy and be starting at corner in the NFL in less than a year.

When Rick Upchurch was here a little while ago, he said he sees punters these days are more trying to get distance on their kicks and that back when he was playing, there were more coffin corner types. What’s changed? “Well certainly in plus-50, you don’t see it as much, and the reason why is regarding that field position, you see a lot of pressure stuff. In order to put the ball on the sideline, you’ve got to walk and turn your body that way. Now there’s ways to combat that, but if the best part of your protection is in the middle and you’re walking toward the edge, you’re bringing those rushers closer. What guys have figured out now is if they punt the ball with extreme hang time, they’re going to have players down there in the returner’s face to make him fair catch the ball or to even get to the goal line themselves and then catch the ball when the returner has decided he’s not going to. Jeff Feagles was really the last guy who specialized in the technique of trying to put the ball out of bounds in a plus 50 area. Now I’d say 80 percent of the guys punting now are directional punters in the minus area. They’re punting the ball for the minus 20, minus 30, minus 40. Most of the guys are directional punting toward one sideline or the other. That isn’t what I’d consider coffin corner, and I’m sure that’s probably what he was referring to.”

Moreno, Studesville Earn Ed Block Courage Honors

By Brandon Moree DenverBroncos.com December 6, 2013

Running back Knowshon Moreno and Running Backs Coach Eric Studesville were both honored by the Ed Block Courage Foundation.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – For their courage in the face of adversity, both running back Knowshon Moreno and his position coach Eric Studesville will be honored by the Ed Block Courage Foundation.

Moreno was selected by the Broncos as the 2013 Ed Block Courage Award winner and Studesville is receiving special consideration from the foundation for his perserverance in the wake of the sudden and tragic loss of his parents Al and Jan in June.

Moreno was selected for the Ed Block Courage Award honoring players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. He is being honored for his work coming back from an ACL tear in the 2011 season and another knee injury in the playoff game in January to ultimately start each game of the 2013 season to date and lead the team in rushing. In addition to his rushing yardage, he’s also caught 42 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns – putting him well over 1,200 yards of total offense.

Studesville is in his fourth season as the running backs coach for the Broncos and is lead a unit that has scored 14 touchdowns and registered more than 1,500 yards this season. That group includes rookie Montee Ball who just had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career in the win against Kansas City.

Moreno has been the leading force behind the Broncos’ success on the ground this season. He ranks seventh among all NFL running backs with 1,256 yards from scrimmage and is tied for the league lead at his position with 11 touchdowns.

With his current numbers, Moreno is one of just five players to have more than 800 rushing and 400 receiving yards this season and he is on pace to become the franchise’s first 1,000 yard rusher with 500 receiving yards.

The Ed Block Courage Award is named in honor of Ed Block, the longtime head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts, who was a pioneer in his profession and a respected humanitarian. Recipients for the award are selected by their teammates for team effort as well as individual performance. Q&A with Secondary Coach Cory Undlin

By Lauren Giudice DenverBroncos.com August 10, 2014

How is working with Jack Del Rio with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Broncos an advantage?

“Familiarity. I was with him as a head coach and now as a coordinator. I understand what he wants, which is probably the biggest thing. I know what he expects of me and I know what he expects of the players so I do my best to do exactly what he’s asking me to do. But it’s great when you’ve been around him for so long because of the system, I know the entire defense. Since we’ve been together it hasn’t changed that much so it makes it great to be around.”

What coaching path led you to the Broncos?

“I was coaching at my alma mater, Cal Lutheran University, it’s a Division III school in California and then I took a GA job at Fresno State and then worked for Pat Hill, who was the head coach at Fresno State. Then Pat Hill introduced me to Bill Belichick, who he worked with at the Cleveland Browns. I ended up getting hired in New England. I was there for one year when we won the Super Bowl, which was Super Bowl XXXIX and then I was in Cleveland, I was there for four years, and then Jack Del Rio hired me in Jacksonville in 2009. I was with Jack there for three years and then Jack ended up getting hired by [John] Fox here and then was fortunate enough to be hired here.”

Does having one Super Bowl win under your belt make you hungrier for a second ring?

“Absolutely. It makes you more motivated. Obviously to have the opportunity to go there and win it and then be in the same situation again, obviously the result was not what we wanted. But it absolutely, once you’re there, motivates you to get back again.”

Is it a challenge preparing this secondary for the season with so many personnel changes?

“First of all, when the changes are T.J. Ward, Aqib Talib and then even the young kids that we got with [Bradley] Roby and then our two undrafted free agents, the whole group has been awesome. The guys that are already in there were already obviously good players and good guys, they know the system and then to have the opportunity to be around T.J. and Aqib who are completely professional players, they know how to work, how to study. Their communication skills are excellent. It was actually pretty easy. You have to teach them so they know what the system is. But when you have guys like that in your room and you can tell them one time and they understand how to do it, it’s very fortunate.”

How has rookie Bradley Roby developed since he was drafted?

“Roby’s doing good things, obviously that’s why we drafted him, he’s a good player. I think he’s still in the learning process at this point, trying to get completely comfortable with everything we’ve got. I would say that every day he’s been here he’s gotten better and better. That’s all you can ask from a rookie. Eliminate the mistakes and try to get him to play with technique on every snap. He is completely capable of that and if he can do that and keep going forward, he will be a big asset for not only for the defense, but this entire football team.”

It's a Broncs tale for Bronx's Sam Garnes

By Lyle Crouse ESPN.com January 28, 2014

NEWARK, N.J. -- Sam Garnes is trying to help the Denver Broncos win a Super Bowl, yet he was asked Tuesday about his experience losing the NFL's championship game.

And the former safety didn't backpedal from the line of questioning.

"No, no," he insisted. "That's real."

In five trips to the Super Bowl, the New York Giants have lost only once. Garnes, a Bronx native, was the starting strong safety for that team, which fell 34-7 to the Baltimore Ravens in January 2001.

So Garnes, Denver's assistant secondary coach, imparts a clear message to the Broncos as they prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks: You don't want to know what it feels like to lose this game.

"I tell my players, we're not interested in having fun for two weeks between the AFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl," Garnes said at Super Bowl media day. "We want to have a great time for several months [afterward]."

That approach has remained constant for Super Bowl teams through the years. Other aspects of the experience have changed, including media day.

"It's amazing. You've got fans here," he said as he surveyed the scene. "We didn't have fans in Tampa Bay's stadium [13 years ago].

"And now we're playing a cold-weather game, which at that time was unheard of."

Ah, yes, the cold-weather Super Bowl in East Rutherford, N.J. Cold, hot, whatever - - Garnes, 39, is just happy to be home.

"Selfishly, I wanted to be here when they said the Super Bowl was in New York," said Garnes, who attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and played for both the Giants and New York Jets during his seven-year playing career.

"Selfishly, I wanted to be here, and I will admit that, because this is a place I love. All my players and coaches, they know much I love where I’m from."

Garnes -- who was quick to clarify that the Super Bowl is in the "Greater New York area; there's no disrespect to Jersey" -- looks forward to making the short trip to the Bronx from the Broncos' hotel in New Jersey.

"Right now we’re busy," he said, "but as the week winds down, I'll have time to go over there and get me some of that good ol' Bronx pizza and get me some Chinese food."

He'll likely get a warm welcome wherever he goes. "I have a lot of family still in the area," he said. It's the perfect setting for Garnes' return to the NFL's marquee event.

"To come back to your home area and be a part of the Super Bowl," he said, "is a great feeling." Austin adds Jr. to jersey to honor father

By Ben Swanson denverbroncos.com October 9, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After losing the man who molded him, Marvin Austin Jr. honored his father as best he could with not only the effort he consistently brings on the field, but by adding that suffix to the 'Austin' on the back of his Broncos uniform.

When asked what the addition means to him, Austin said: "That's my father. That I'm proud to be his son. That's my actual name. So it's just another way that I can represent my father, another way I can make him proud. And it means something even more to me now that I’ve put it on my jersey."

After Austin Sr.'s passing on September 19 following a car accident, Austin said his father was a hugely formative figure in his life. The time since has been tough for him as he tries to avoid thinking too much about his father.

"I tried my best not to think about it, but sometimes they played, maybe played a song he liked or something like that and I’d think about it," he said. "But I tried to focus on playing and you know, not grieving."

The demanding pace of the football season has given Austin a bit of a beneficial distraction for him.

"Yeah it has definitely been a good way to keep my mind off my pops not physically being here," Austin said. "Also being around the guys just helps to keep me upbeat, helps to keep me in good spirits. So I’m thankful for being here with the team and all the guys, they’ve been a blessing for me."

The past month has been one of necessary unification for the defensive line amid difficult times off the football field. Malik Jackson also lost his father a couple weeks earlier, so the backing from their teammates has been key.

"Not even me and Malik specifically with our situation, but just in general, I think the group is very supportice and we want to help each other in whatever way we can."

Montee Ball: Ready for prime time

By Andrew Mason denverbroncos.com September 9, 2014

As a rookie, Montee Ball checked off all the "firsts" except one: first start. Now he ascends to the starting lineup, wiser, confident and poised for a breakout year.

So many moments that running back Montee Ball has experienced in the last 17 months are the manifestations of dreams realized. Taking the draft-day phone call from the team he grew up supporting and hearing John Elway's voice at the other end of the line. Receiving his first tips from quarterback Peyton Manning. Scoring his first touchdown. Rampaging over the arch-rival Chiefs for his first 100-yard game as a pro. Playing in the AFC Championship and helping his team to the Super Bowl.

But until now, he's never started in the NFL.

That is poised to change, and he has done everything possible to make himself ready, from hours studying the playbook, to adding bulk in the weight room, to strengthing his core, to filling special-teams periods in practice by joining quarterback Peyton Manning near an end zone and working on his routes, perfecting his sharp cuts and refining his timing.

He’s ready. But if the starting call had come late last year, he would have been equally prepared to start, as he answered every question posed of him in his role as the No. 2 back behind Knowshon Moreno. The fumbles that dogged his early-season play stopped. He ran decisively. The game slowed down. A peace settled over him, and that bled to his play. When he checked in for veteran Knowshon Moreno, in the midst of a career season, there was no drop off.

Months later, Ball would reflect on his late-season improvement, which began with his first 100-yard game at Kansas City in Week 13 — one week after he lost a crucial fumble in the third quarter at New England. A calm confidence settled over Ball, which he would later describe as a "complete turnaround."

"You started to see it. I started playing better. A lot more confidence," Ball said. "I wish I had done that early on because I always tell myself, imagine where I would have been at, at the end of the year last year, if I started fast.

"So that's what I'm doing this year, starting fast and keeping it going every week."

Starting fast — and being able to do so because the game has slowed down. "You can see it has slowed down for him, protection-wise especially," said Offensive Coordinator Adam Gase. "He is a natural runner, but with the schemes that we run we are trying to do things that fit him, as well."

Ball is also ready because of his exposure to Moreno last year. Ball saw the Moreno who was the product of ups, downs and injuries. He saw a running back who grew as a pass protector, having improved every year.

"His physical mentality that he had before every snap in practice and the game. He was a very, very physical runner," Ball said. "I most definitely am going to try to throw that into my game and be more physical in pass protection. He took a lot of pride in pass protection. I'm most definitely trying to steal that from him."

But to be physical, Ball needed to get stronger. He focused on upper-body work -- "to protect the ball a lot better, take more hits, deliver a lot more hits and be able to pick up pass protection."

The first test of his physicality came early in training camp, when the Broncos broke into one-on-one pass-protection drills in which their running backs and tight ends face the safeties and linebackers. Day after day, Ball lined up against Danny Trevathan and Nate Irving. At times, he struggled. But at others, he held his own. He wanted to prove himself against the best the defense had to offer.

"It's going to make me better," Ball said.

But there was just one roadblock: a sharp pain in the right side of his abdomen that awoke him at 2:30 a.m. the morning of Aug. 4. Hours later, he was wheeled into an operating room to have his appendix removed

Decades ago, this procedure would have sidelined him at least a month. In August 2014, he was back on the practice field 15 days later, and just four days after that, he was in the starting lineup for the third preseason game against Houston.

Against the Texans, Ball got the call on the game's first snap. And the second. And the third. By the end of the possession, he'd touched the football on five consecutive plays, accounted for more than half of the 66 yards gained and two first downs, leading the Broncos to a field goal.

Ball sat down. He had shown enough. The appendectomy was a memory. He had lost practice snaps, but little more. His body held up fine; just as important was that his mind did, as well — in how it handled the pounding to Ball's surgically repaired midsection.

"Yeah, that's pretty much exactly what it was, just to get used to getting hit and getting tackled and bringing that physicality to the game," Ball said. "It was more mental obviously because I was out for so long, but I'm glad that I had the opportunity to get some reps out there."

Two days later, Ball was back on the practice field. His body having responded to the hits against Houston, there was no question as to whether he would be ready for Indianapolis tonight. He went back to his usual work: snaps with the team, and work off to the side with Manning, perfecting his routes out of the backfield and the timing on each.

"I believe doing that stuff really helps," Ball said. "It really expands our offense and puts a lot of pressure on the defense by having a back that can catch the ball like that."

And it allows Ball to be everything the Broncos expected when they invested a second-round pick in him last year. It allows him to keep making his childhood dreams come true -- and, the Broncos hope, to actualize their ultimate dream for the end of this season, as well.

Bibbs stays with Broncos after Bills come calling

By Pat Graham Associated Press October 21, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Running back Kapri Bibbs' big break is rather bittersweet since his good buddy and former Colorado State teammate was released to make room.

The Denver Broncos rookie was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster after Buffalo tried to sign him to bolster its injury-riddled backfield.

To clear space, though, Denver had to cut linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who was just added to the active roster last week.

If Barrett clears waivers, he could take Bibbs' spot on the practice squad.

"I know they're going to bring him back. They told me they were going to bring him back. So, that made me feel better, too, about it," said Bibbs, who rushed for 1,741 yards and scored 31 TDs last season for Colorado State. "I think my best opportunity and my future and my career would be better here. So, it all worked out for the best."

Undrafted out of college, Bibbs signed with the Broncos in May. He had a solid preseason in which he gained 84 yards on 19 carries and scored three TDs before being waived. He was later signed to the practice squad, along with Barrett.

Bibbs figured a call might come from the Bills after the weekend they had: Losing C.J. Spiller and co-starting running back Fred Jackson in a win over Minnesota. Jackson is expected to miss four weeks with a groin injury and Spiller was placed on the reserve injured/designated to return list Tuesday, a day after he had surgery to repair a collarbone injury.

"At this time of year, running back is just one of those positions where two guys can go down on the same team in the same week and the next thing you know two guys on the street have new jobs," Bibbs said. "It actually feels really good that Denver was willing to step up and do something to keep me on their roster. I think it speaks volumes about what they think about me."

Denver is already down a running back with Montee Ball recovering from a groin injury. That's opened the door for Ronnie Hillman, who's rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns the past two games. Bruton Jr. thrills students in Fuel Up to Play 60 kickoff

By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com September 17, 2014

AURORA, Colo. — As a former substitute teacher, it's no surprise David Bruton Jr. looks comfortable in school settings.

He was back in form Tuesday to help kick off Play 60 and Western Dairy's Fuel Up to Play 60 "For the Love of Play" program by speaking to a gymnasium full of Aurora West College Prep Academy students. Focusing on nutrition, Bruton held an interactive session with the children as he went about the auditorium asking and answering questions about the vitamins and minerals that can help foster healthy development.

Being around so many children helped him return to that youthful state of mind. In hand, he had his bulleted list of reminders for his speech, but he tossed them aside. Bruton knew them, he said, but above all, he wanted a more free-flowing interactive experience for the kids. If they had questions, he answered them. Bruton ran around the room finding willing participants for activities or to call on to answer his questions.

He also emphasized the importance of physical activity, bringing children up to dance with him, Broncos cheerleaders and Miles. And in another quiz segment, children who weren't listening and incorrectly answered a question had to do pushups in front of him and their classmates, though that might have been a bit of an incentive for students who were also fans.

Representatives from Western Dairy and Aurora Public Schools, along with Cindy Kellogg, the Broncos' Vice President of Community Development, were on hand to present the school system with a $10,000 Denver Broncos Hometown Grant to benefit 10 district schools by expanding access to healthy breakfasts.

Healthy eating habits go hand in hand with healthy activity levels in forming a physically beneficial lifestyle, which Bruton knows firsthand.

"It's huge, not just during the season, but during the offseason," Bruton said. "We have to come back in shape and with good body composition and what have you. It's huge for us as NFL players if we want to have longevity in this league." He noted the importance nutrition has in the body, physically, of course, but he also said that nutrition has a big impact mentally. "You have to be cognizant and able to concentrate in the meeting rooms. Eating well and putting the right stuff in our body allows us to concentrate and transfer what we learn about in the meeting room to the field."

Bruton, who was an extremely active child playing basketball and touch football, riding BMX, rollerblading and skateboarding, recognizes the effort that must be made today to combat today's challenges to youth wellness. "I'm not saying there's anything wrong with playing Xbox or what have you, but if that's all you're doing all day, and you're not getting out and you're not eating well or being active, it's not going to be beneficial for you in the long run."

Being able to speak to children on such a level to reach so many is something Bruton holds in high regard. "It means the world to me. It definitely is truly a blessing to have a platform such as being a Denver Bronco and an NFL player and to portray a message about being healthy and eating well. It's definitely imperative at our level to eat healthy and be active and be in shape, exercising. And to have that platform for a message for the kids, it's definitely a true blessing."

Bruton didn't have the privilege to hear that message when he was young. "I wasn't taught much about it," he said. "It was never really a huge issue, child obesity and what have you, but it's definitely an epidemic now that we have to tackle and as far as Fuel Up to Play 60 and Western Dairy Association, it's something we're grabbing by the horns and we want the kids to be active and be interactive in the program and take control of it."

The program's involvement at Aurora West College Prep Academy adds the school to the 73,000 participating schools with over 11 million participating students.

Bruton inaugurated a new class to those numbers, and did so by having a blast. "I have a lot of fun and make a lot of fun of learning, and I feel like a lot of teachers do," he said. "It's easy when you have kids who are willing to learn. It's definitely motivating as an adult and as a teacher."

As seen on Tuesday, if the students in that gym were any indication, they've got plenty of willing learners under their roof to increase a growing focus on healthy habits in nutrition and exercise. Broncos Q&A: From cutting edge to dream come true

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post September 7, 2014

Isaiah Burse backed away from social media for a few hours last weekend. The confusion tore at him. Fans on Facebook were congratulating him for making the Broncos' 53-man roster. Problem was, he hadn't heard anything from the team. Saturday's 2 p.m. deadline hadn't passed. He seemed like a lock, but as Burse said, "I never take anything for granted." The eventual good news created reflection. He made the Broncos, a team with championship aspirations, as a punt returner and wide receiver. It was remarkable journey. He overcame family adversity, doubts about his size and going undrafted.

Q: What was the moment like when you realized you were officially on the team?

A: I would say it was a relief. I didn't want to play anywhere else. I didn't want to pack up and learn a new playbook. I was comfortable here. Every day, I thank God I got this opportunity. It was hard. I was getting all those "likes," like 500 on Facebook, before it happened. In my mind, I didn't want to answer because I didn't want to look dumb if I got cut. When I was sitting at the hotel, and knew I made it, I put my phone on silent for a few minutes and just sat back and said, "Man, my dream is coming true."

Q: Were you stressing out about it in the days leading up to the roster deadline?

A: It was hard. But one of the things that was stressing me out was that I am on the team. Where I am going to live? We had to get out of the hotel. It all came together. I will be moving in soon and getting a game check; that way I can get settled. I have an apartment ready. It's not furnished, so I have to get that going. But it will be nice to just focus on football and not be worrying about all that stuff. When you are not comfortable, it's hard to focus. I am feeling better.

Q: Hard to make your debut, even more difficult to make your debut on national TV? Any nerves?

A: I have to brace myself. It's going to be even more people there, and the fact that it's the start of the NFL season, it's going to be ridiculous. I am going to try to block everything out and just focus. The good thing is that the crowd is on our side. That will warm me up. I know I can make people miss. But I have to focus on ball security. Q: Because of your size — 5-foot-10 and 187 pounds — why in the heck did you play football?

A: Ever since I was younger, I got it done. I loved the game. I always played up when I was little. They would ask me in college: "Are you going to get drafted? Are you too small?" I was always thinking, I don't understand that. Are you serious? There are so many people in the NFL smaller than me who are successful. Why can't I make it? Wes Welker is here, and he's smaller than me. There are so many dudes smaller than me, my size shouldn't be an issue.

Q: Growing up in Modesto, Calif., what was your favorite NFL team?

A: I liked the St. Louis Rams. "The Greatest Show on Turf." Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt. When I was in Pop Warner, I was a running back. Marshall Faulk was my favorite player. I wore No. 28. Marshall was my guy. I got to meet him. It was cool. He was the real deal.

Q: Will you try to save something from your first NFL game?

A: I hope to get a ball. I don't know. The memories of playing in that stadium in front of those fans will probably be enough for me. Obviously, I'd love to break a punt return.

Q: Who helped get you to this point?

A: At every level, there was always somebody there. I had people in my life help lead me in the right direction from Pop Warner to high school to college. I have been blessed in that way. And they are still around to this day, always wishing me words of encouragement. I wouldn't be here without all the help I got.

About Burse

2009: A two-way player for the Modesto (Calif.) Christian Crusaders, who went 15- 0 and won the California Interscholastic Federation small school state title. Burse passed for 1,771 yards and rushed 1,826 yards.

2010: Made immediate impact at Fresno State with 696 all-purpose yards.

2011: Blossomed into electrifying return man, setting NCAA records for kickoff returns in a season (75) and kickoff return yardage in a season (1,606) and most yards returned per game (123.5).

2012: Named All-Mountain West honorable mention. Showed punt return skills, returning eight, including a season-long 29-yarder against Colorado. 2013: Working with quarterback , caught 99 passes for 1,026 yards and six touchdowns.

2014: Signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent for $12,500. Capitalized on opportunity last two preseason games after Jordan Norwood's knee injury, securing spot as punt returner and sixth receiver.

Reliable Caldwell Filling in Well For Thomas

By David DeChant DenverBroncos.com July 25, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Overshadowed by the excitement of the start of training camp has been the absence of one of the Broncos' most important players from the past two seasons.

Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been excused from the start of camp as he tends to the passing of his grandmother in Georgia.

One of Thomas' closest friends on the team is also the player who has stepped into his role through the first two days of practice, seven-year veteran Andre Caldwell. Caldwell said Thomas broke the news to him off to the side on Wednesday morning.

"I told him I’m there for him if he ever needs anything," Caldwell said Friday. "Somebody to talk to or a shoulder to lean on, I’ll be there for him.

"It’s definitely a bittersweet situation. I definitely didn’t want it to come down to this for me to get in there with the first team."

Despite the circumstances, "Bubba" has stepped in seamlessly with Peyton Manning and Co. and been very productive in what is his third training camp with the Broncos. That should be no surprise, considering it's basically what he did all of last season.

In Week 1 against the Ravens, Caldwell only saw three offensive snaps, but turned in a 28-yard touchdown catch. A week later, he cashed in on six offensive repetitions for a 36-yard reception against the Giants. When Wes Welker missed games near the end of the season, Caldwell stepped up with his best performance of 2013, hauling in six catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns against the Chargers in Week 15.

"I just want to be consistent every day," he said. "Whenever my number’s called, make the play and be one of those dependable guys, one of those guys coaches don’t have to worry about.

"I know my assignments and I know what to do and I make the play.”

In a sport that can produce season-ending injuries at any time, it's difficult to overstate how important that dependability could be. To have the coaches' trust and the ability to play any position makes Caldwell a key part of the offense, even though he won't start any games in 2014 if all goes according to plan.

Among receivers, the team also has promising rookie Cody Latimer, but it will take some time for the youngster to develop the timing and chemistry Caldwell has gained with Manning over the past two seasons.

"I think I’ve got his trust by now," Caldwell said. "But I just have to stay consistent, keep working with him, keep on getting open and when the ball comes, I’ve got to make the play."

In a few days, Thomas will return to the fold and things will look much like they did last season. But the coaches and Manning can rest easy knowing Caldwell is standing by in case something happens. In the meantime, he might sneak in for a play or two and catch a deep touchdown.

Carter's comeback 'seems like an eternity'

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com June 18, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Quinton Carter, even as a student at the University of Oklahoma, always had a message for the young football players in front of him each summer at his annual football camp in Las Vegas.

As he faced the campers each year, at some point his message was about adversity and what it takes to rise above the difficulties that may come their way, about what to do if the road ahead was rarely smooth. And then, over the last two years, the words have been delivered from far different circumstances than ever before, they have come from the heart as well as his surgically-repaired knee.

"I've still done the camp even when I wasn't playing," Carter said. "And I really had to show them I was kind of living what I've been saying about not quitting, about working for what you want, about not letting tough times get to you or keep you from what you want to do. I didn't know how everything was going to work out, but you have to keep going."

Carter has not played a down for the Denver Broncos since Sept. 23, 2012, the third game of what became a 13-3 season. A player who had given the Broncos high hopes with a 49-tackle season in 2011, a year that included an interception of future Hall of Famer Tom Brady in the Broncos' playoff loss to the New England Patriots, saw everything change with one false step that buckled his knee.

Carter was injured in an indoor practice at a nearby suburban recreation facility that the Broncos have used when the occasional storm rumbles down eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. That injury has become a two-year odyssey for Carter with multiple surgeries, including microfracture, to try and repair the damage.

"(I'm) just staying optimistic, keeping my mind on that big goal of returning and making a difference on the team through all the ups and downs," Carter said. "By far that's the most difficult point, but I'm here now just taking it a day at a time, getting better each day.”

This past March, at the league meetings in Orlando, Broncos head coach John Fox hinted Carter was showing signs of being able to compete for time at safety by the time training camp and the regular season rolled around.

Carter, in the Broncos organized team activities and mandatory minicamp last week, has done some situational work with the starters as the Broncos try to sort out a safety position with two players -- Carter and Rahim Moore -- who were on injured reserve last season. The Broncos signed T.J. Ward in free agency and Ward will be an every-down player for the Broncos, at strong safety much of the time or as a weak-side linebacker when the Broncos go to some of their personnel groupings in the nickel.

But Carter can play his way into some down-and-distance work as defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is always willing to play mix-and-match with everybody on the depth chart -- "our guys know if they're up and in uniform on game day, we'll find a place to play them."

"He's worked very, very hard," Fox said. "We've kind of seen what he's gone through and so far he really has shown he can contribute, a guy who played a lot of good football us as a rookie."

"I had thoughts of not playing again a lot, but I just stayed positive through the whole thing, had great support from the Broncos and kept working every day," Carter said. " ... I've been out for two years so it seems like an eternity since I've played. I'm ecstatic to be out here. I just sit out there and just take it all in. I'm really out here playing and getting a chance to play again. I'm truly blessed and thankful. I remember exactly the way I left off."

Carter's approach during his rehab has drawn raves from his teammates. Injured players, often relegated to early-morning work with the team's training staff, don't spend a lot of time around their teammates once the regular season begins.

But those who know Carter, including Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., said Carter dealt with the ups and downs that come with working back from surgery with patience and focus.

"He just kept at it," said Harris Jr., who is currently working back from his own ACL surgery.

Carter said he recently spoke to Hall of Famer Rod Woodson. Woodson, who had microfracture surgery during his career, has been a coaching intern during some of the Broncos' offseason workouts.

"He came up to me and was just saying, ‘don't get discouraged, you'll get back to exactly where you want to be'," Carter said. "He said he played 14 years after his surgery so that was really helpful.

"... I was always thinking, ‘oh geez' every day," Carter added. "It's easy to be forgotten about in this business. It's a lot of a ‘what have you done for me lately' type of thing. It's more the times at home alone when I'm just sitting there and I just have a lot of time to think, (that's) when it's hardest for me. It's a long time ago; it is what it is. I'm here now. I'm ready to make an impact this year." Leukemia patient, Broncos DB share more than a name

By Stephanie Earls Colorado Springs Gazette January 18, 2014

When Carter Gates was 7, he discovered a passion for football.

Not just football, but the Denver Broncos. Not just the Broncos, but defensive back Tony Carter.

"With his name being Carter and having that on the back of the jersey, he thought it was so cool," said Carter's mom, Kelly Gates.

What began with a coincidence of names quickly turned to devoted fandom, and then to something deeper after Carter Gates got sick last spring.

At first, Kelly and Monty Gates thought their son had a stomach bug he couldn't shake. The boy was lethargic and nauseous, would rally for a few days, then fall sick. On April 30, not long after his eighth birthday, blood tests confirmed acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer that most commonly strikes children.

The Gates were told to expect three-plus years of intense treatment by chemotherapy. The family began making regular trips from Colorado Springs to Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver, where Carter underwent up to five sessions a week.

"One of his favorite things to do when he went to chemo was wear his Tony Carter jersey," Kelly Gates said. "It made him feel strong and brave. I wanted to let Tony Carter know."

In July, she sent Tony Carter a Facebook message with a picture of her son wearing his No. 32 jersey while receiving chemotherapy. She wanted to thank the Broncos player for being a good role model and an inspiration. Without knowing it, he was helping her son get through chemo.

"I just wanted Tony to know, 'You made a difference,'" Kelly Gates said.

To the family's surprise, Tony Carter immediately responded with kind words and an invitation to a preseason practice. When Kelly Gates shared the disappointing news that her son was too weak to attend, the football player adjusted course: How about a surprise visit at the hospital? On Aug. 30, Tony Carter came bearing gifts of Broncos gear - gloves, cleats, clothing, a signed game football - and spent several hours talking with Carter Gates as he received chemo.

"He just hung out with him. It was truly unbelievable," Kelly Gates said. "They chatted about everything from favorite books to football to who Carter was going to marry."

The two have kept in touch via phone calls and text messages. Each considers the other his hero.

"It's a feeling you can't really explain, to see a kid that's struggling with cancer. It makes my problems feel like not even problems," Tony Carter said. "I will always be around him and his family. That will never change."

Despite the ravages of the illness and the treatment, which involves frequent spinal taps, the boy's courage is an inspiration.

"Every time I see him, he's always smiling, happy. Even when he's not feeling his best, his spirit is great," Tony Carter said. "I'm just glad to be a part of it."

The fifth-year pro got the family tickets and field passes for an October game and visited with them before kickoff.

Prior to the Broncos' playoff victory last week, Carter Gates sent his hero a photo of himself wearing the gear Tony Carter had given him, with temporary team tattoos pasted to his bald head.

Below the picture he texted:

"Go Broncos! I'm ready to watch the game."

Tony Carter wrote back: "Sweet!!!!!!" For Broncos offense Clady is best 'addition'

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 22, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- It's easy to forget at times, lost somewhere in the record 606 points the Denver Broncos piled on the NFL last season.

Lost in quarterback Peyton Manning's 55 touchdown passes, the team's 13 wins and a Super Bowl trip. The fact that one of the team's elite players -- a "blue" as some long-time personnel executives refer to those at the top of any list -- played in just two games.

"That's an important part of our offense," Manning said. "We had guys, Chris Clark, step in and do a great job, but that's an important position and Ryan Clady is a great player."

That he is. And in plenty of conversations about where the Broncos can go from last season's remember-when performance on offense, Manning's precision in the preseason, Emmanuel Sanders' signing, the potential of rookie Cody Latimer, the development of tight end Julius Thomas and even the move of Orlando Franklin to left guard is all on the list things that will impact it all.

Clady's return from a foot injury suffered in Broncos' Week 2 last season is the most significant difference between how the Broncos will line up on offense in the opener and how they lined up in the Super Bowl.

It's a big enough difference that the Broncos' football boss, John Elway, will routinely end a run down about the changes on offense with "and we get Ryan Clady back."

"I think I definitely can make a difference," Clady said. "That's why I'm here -- to help the team out and make this a better team than we were last year."

Other than Manning's other-worldly 13 Pro Bowl selections, no other player in the Broncos offense has been named to more than Clady's three. In 2012 he was simply one of the league's best, surrendering just one sack all season as the Broncos made the transition from their read-option look in '11 to Manning's first season with the team in '12.

The Broncos then signed Clady to a five-year, $52.5 million deal before the 2013 season, a deal worthy of the cornerstone player he is in the team's plans to see him play just two games. And while Clark filled in admirably, the Broncos choices in terms of protections and their ability to send help elsewhere in the formation increase with Clady's ability to go solo against the league's best rushers.

When Elway has been asked about "foundation players" in roster building, quarterback and left tackle are still often the first two on the list.

"I always felt like if you knew the back side wasn't going to be a problem, as a quarterback you could have more confidence about your ability to get some things done back there," Elway said. "Ryan gives us that kind of player."

And much like Clady's practice battles with Elvis Dumervil were often highlights -- Dumervil has often credited Clady "with getting me to the Pro Bowl, working with him every day" -- Clady's battles with DeMarcus Ware have been good for both players.

As Mike Shanahan's final No. 1 pick in his Broncos tenure -- Clady was the 12th pick of the '08 draft -- Clady was in the Broncos lineup the last time the team practiced against another team in training camp. The came to Denver with Ware, who was on the doorstep of what would be the third of his seven Pro Bowl seasons in Dallas, often lined up across from the then rookie.

"It was kind of a wakeup call for me because I was like, ‘I don't know how long I'm going to last in the league going against like this every week.' It was definitely a challenge, for sure.”

Clady said his surgically-repaired foot continues to feel better each week and he has not missed any practice time in the preseason.

"I don't think I'm quite there, but I'm getting there," Clady said. "It's close. It's just something you have to work into. It's the National Football League with the best athletes in the world. You can't just jump in off an injury and expect to be great. It takes some work, and I still have a little bit of time."

Chris Clark stepped in left, made it right

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com January 29, 2014

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- OK, so the job description wasn’t all that great.

First, replace a Pro Bowl left tackle, the we-can't-lose guy the Denver Broncos signed to a five-year, $52.5 million deal last summer.

Then protect quarterback Peyton Manning’s blind side from a host of pass-rushers looking to get their hands on the future Hall of Famer and disrupt the Broncos’ high-scoring offense.

Do all of that for a team that has had Super Bowl aspirations since July.

And, oh, don’t screw up.

In a nutshell, that’s what Broncos left tackle Chris Clark had tossed into his lap this past September when Ryan Clady, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, went to injured reserve. When the guy the Broncos often built their pass-protection schemes around, since Clady could go solo so often against the league’s best rushers, went down, Clark was the one the Broncos turned to.

Clark had signed a two-year deal with the Broncos days before Clady moved to injured reserve. And suddenly a player who had started just six games in his previous three seasons with the Broncos was in one of the “foundation" positions. Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway, when asked what the foundation positions are, will routinely give quarterback, left tackle and edge-rusher as the top three.

“But I don’t really feel pressure, I try my hardest to apply the pressure," Clark said. “It’s about the job, it’s not about ‘Can he do it?’ or ‘Will I do it?’ Being a backup, I felt that my back was against the wall and I still feel the same way -- guys look at me and they lick their chops. It’s kind of what drives me to be successful."

There have been some bumps in the road for Clark to find himself in this spot. He was a draft pick in 2008 and spent two years on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad before the team waived him.

The Broncos claimed him off waivers a day later and Clark has worked his way into the Broncos’ plans since. They’ve always liked what he’s done in pass protection, his ability to work quickly in the team’s no-huddle look, even as the Broncos have worked out of a three-wide receiver set 73.6 percent of the time in their 18 games so far.

As a result, the five offensive linemen are left to handle whatever the defense sends at Manning with the remaining Broncos in the formation usually in the pass pattern. During the regular season, no quarterback with at least 320 pass attempts was sacked fewer times than Manning. He was not sacked in two playoff games.

Manning was sacked 18 times in the 16 regular-season games, including six games when he wasn’t sacked and five games when he was sacked just once. The Colts, with defensive player of the year candidate Robert Mathis working against Clark much of the time, had the most success with four sacks in Indianapolis' win on Oct. 20 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Manning took several hard hits in the game, including a strip-sack that was forced by Mathis and another tackle from behind by Mathis when Manning re-aggravated an ankle injury that caused him to miss some practice time in the weeks that followed. Clark and the rest of the linemen were taking plenty of heat in the public domain at that point.

Or as offensive line coach Dave Magazu put it this week: “We were getting killed."

But the Broncos settled in during the weeks that followed, as did Clark. But given the Broncos spend so much time in an open formation on offense, it is no surprise their two edge protectors -- right tackle Orlando Franklin and Clark -- lead the offensive linemen in penalties. Franklin was flagged 11 times in the regular season, including one that was declined, while Clark was flagged seven times during the season, including four times over the past six games.

Still, with a 37-year-old quarterback coming off four neck surgeries, the Broncos would prefer their tackles take the occasional flag if it keeps Manning from taking an unnecessary hit.

“Chris Clark, who I think could be a starter for anybody else in this league, has been backing me and Clady up," Franklin said. “He stepped in for Clady in Week 3 and has definitely held his own."

In the Seahawks, the Broncos will see the most physical, active defensive front they’ve faced this season. Clark will likely find himself facing a combination of looks that put defensive end Chris Clemons, defensive end Cliff Avril or outside linebacker Bruce Irvin in front of him.

Clemons has been more of an early-down player, against some of the more power formations, while Avril and Irvin are two of the Seahawks’ go-to guys in the pass rush. Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase said he makes no concession for Clark in the lineup at this point; what would be called with Clady in the game, against any defense, will be called with Clark, even in a Super Bowl.

“Chris has done a good job, we feel like at this point we can do what needs to be done," Gase said. "We run what's in the game plan and Chris, like the rest of the guys, have protected Peyton because they know that is job one."

“They rotate their guys a pretty good amount, so I watched film on all of them," Clark said. “... But this is an amazing feeling. As a kid, you dream of things like this and hope that this will come up one day. Now that it’s finally here, man, I’m definitely enjoying it. You have to be about your business also, but I’m definitely enjoying the moment, because I know it’s a short moment. [I’m] just going to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Kickin’ It with the Denver Broncos’ Britton Colquitt

By Sam Adams Colorado Avid Golfer July 2, 2014

Golfers are labeled “athletes” with some reluctance. So are punters in football. Don’t tell that to Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, who is a pure athlete at heart—and a real good golfer.

How good? He’s reached celebrity status. Colquitt received an invitation to play at the American Century Championship this month at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada. The tournament showcases a galaxy of sports greats past and present. Some in the field, like Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, are pretty good golfers. Others, like Hall of Fame basketball player Charles Barkley, are not very good—but they show up for the fun of the event.

Colquitt’s bosses, head coach John Fox and general manager John Elway, are in the field. Elway has participated every year at the celebrity tournament, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

“What’s crazy is, it’s been on my bucket list ever since I knew about it, one day to play in it,” said Colquitt, his ever-present smile lighting up a dark corner of the locker room at his home club, Colorado Golf Club. “It’s come true a lot sooner than I thought.”

Colquitt believes he will give a good account of himself in Tahoe. He is a 2.2 handicap, “though my game doesn’t always show it.” His best score is a 73, but Colquitt continues to work hard on different facets of his game with hopes of reaching his No. 1 goal—to shoot par for the first time ever.

“It changes for me,” Colquitt said. “I really wanted to narrow down my irons and ball-striking. Lately I’ve felt myself hitting it pretty good off the tee, then I end up being about 100 yards or less . . . that’s one of those places where you’re so close you don’t even know what to do. The trouble with that shot is, it’s all feel. When it’s feel, you just have to do it a lot.

“Of course, with golf every round there might be something different. Now it’s putting. I was putting great, but lately I haven’t been happy with it.

“Really, it’s a little bit of everything. My putting might be on and my driving might be in the woods. I’m hoping to be firing on all cylinders in Tahoe.” Colquitt, 29, will have his older brother Dustin on the bag for the Tahoe tournament. Dustin Colquitt is the Kansas City Chiefs’ punter. Last season he beat out his younger brother for Pro Bowl honors in the AFC, although Britton had a statistically superior season.

Their father, Craig, was punter for the on two Super Bowl championship teams, and his brother Jimmy punted for the Seattle Seahawks. Punting is a family business —all four Colquitts plied their craft for the University of Tennessee— even though Britton also showed his athletic prowess as an allstate soccer player, while playing other positions on the football team at Bearden High School in Knoxville.

At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, Colquitt played safety and wide receiver—and was really good at both positions, according to his father. The threat of injury to their youngest son kept Colquitt’s father and mother, Anne, on edge.

“Defensively, his instincts were great,” Craig Colquitt said. “It was fun to watch. What ended it for me was, as a wide receiver Britton would go up for the ball. I was always afraid that eventually something would happen.

“In a playoff game, a guy tackled him from behind, between the knees and Britton buckled over. I went straight to the coach and said, ‘Next year he’s punting— and punting only.’”

Unfazed by the family’s fear of injury, Britton went back to wide receiver in his senior season.

“I knew it would be my last chance to do something athletic, and then it would be punting from there on out,” Colquitt said. “By the time I got to college, the level of competition had jumped so high … I knew I couldn’t run routes with those guys, whereas in high school I could.

“So it was easy to be ‘just the punter.’ But it’s nice when you have all these great athletes saying they wish they were you, that they wish had your position. It reinforces that I can let go of the ‘athletic’ term and just be a punter.

“When it comes to punting and kicking, it is a skill. It’s fun to see some of these big guys trying to kick a ball. They hit with their toes, trying to punt. The timing and mechanics of it, if you’ve never learned it, really, it’s so much like golf.”

Craig Colquitt taught his sons how to punt and how to play golf. Britton took to golf a lot quicker—and with more passion— than Dustin.

“Dustin is not as serious about golf as his younger brother is,” Craig Colquitt says. “He talks during your backswing, your ball may disappear . . . he’ll be an interesting caddie in Tahoe.” On the other hand, Craig says, “Britton’s one of those people that can physically do anything. I’m not surprised by the golf.” Golf, Britton says, has helped his punting— and vice-versa. He draws similarities between the two sports from his golf bag.

“Dustin and I talk about different punts and refer to them in golf terms, using different clubs in the bag,” Colquitt says. He describes his NFL-best 67-yard punt at Atlanta in 2012 as a “3- wood or driver.”

Colquitt puts the comparison into a historical perspective as well. “A lot of people talk about the ‘rugby’ punt, and ask what happened to the ‘coffin corner’ punt,” he explains. “Well, back in the day golfers didn’t have the 60-degree club. Now all these pros are hitting high and sticking it.

“That’s kind of what the rugby punt is, because you’re closer—almost at an uncomfortable position. If you’re punting from your own 38, it’s uncomfortable. A professional punter definitely can hit it into the end zone. Well, if you don’t want to worry about that, pull out your 60-degree—which essentially hitting that rugby punt—and try to hit it high and stick it inside the 10-yard line.

“I guess the next biggest thing I learned, and it came from golf, is not to try to kill it. Most guys look smooth and create clubhead speed with their flexibility. It’s the same with punting.

“Some of the best, highest and furthest punts I’ve hit, I felt like I didn’t swing. You hardly feel it off your foot. Dad taught us that in golf, but it holds true in football.

“A lot of times in practice, my mind might be on golf, so I can relate it to don’t try to kill it and throw my back out, and make a nice, easy swing.”

If he could, Colquitt probably would play golf every day. But his seasonal obligations to the Broncos, who last year signed him to three-year, $11.7 million extension, along with the daily duties of marriage and fatherhood, prevent that from happening.

Colquitt and his wife Nikki have been married for three years. The couple has a two-year-old son, Nash, and three-month old daughter, Everly. On occasion, Dad will take Nash to the golf course. The toddler already has started an apprenticeship in the family punting business. “The other day we were in the basement. He put on his Broncos helmet and said, “Nash kick it,” Colquitt said.

“He found a football and tried to swing his leg. He doesn’t get the concept of dropping the ball on his foot, but he gets it pretty high.”

Nikki Colquitt understands her husband’s great passion for golf. She doesn’t get in his way when he receives a text invite from Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning to hop a private jet for 54 holes at the exclusive Sand Hills Golf Club in Nebraska. “But I mark those things on my calendar,” she says laughing. “If he gets a little too excited about playing golf all the time., I’ll say, ‘You know, you just went on that trip …’

“He gets to play whenever. But he is such a good dad and knows how hard it is to take care of two little ones. He doesn’t try to play too much and stretch me too much. But he loves golf. It’s his absolute favorite thing.”

Marriage and fatherhood may take Colquitt away from golf a bit more than he’d like, but his wife has noticed a welcome change in his personality.

“In college, he was that same jovial, smiling guy—but he was wild,” Nikki Colquitt said. “He went out, he partied and had a great time.

“Now he is the best husband, the best dad and he is so level-headed. He has matured so much.”

On the football field Colquitt has delivered some outstanding kicks for the Broncos. But there’s a mildly amazing statistic attached to Colquitt and the Broncos’ record- setting offense in 2013.

Last season, Denver’s offense produced more touchdowns (71) than Colquitt produced punts (65) in 16 regular season games. In one three-game stretch, Colquitt punted only three times—including a punt-less game in Dallas won by the Broncos 51-48.

“Sometimes it’s kind of uncomfortable,” Colquitt said. “It’s hard to get into a groove. Back in the day when we were punting nine times a game, it was almost better because of the repetition.

“Now you have to be mentally strong, mentally ready for every situation. Even the Dallas game, there were seven times that I was about to run on the field and punt. But then we’d convert it on third down. “It’s hard to say I want to punt, but it’s my job.”

Manning’s proficiency may have limited Colquitt’s playing time—and there were plenty of fourth-and-short situations where the quarterback has tried to wave off Colquitt as he leads the punting unit onto the field to a chorus of booing fans—but there is no rift between University of Tennessee alums. However, there might be some question as to who has the better golf game.

Colquitt recently partnered with Manning against Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme and retired wide receiver Brandon Stokley at Castle Pines Golf Club. In his first crack at the former home of The International, the punter carded a 78, the low round of the four. “I don’t think Peyton blacklisted me from invite list,” he jokes, but if Colquitt continues to boom punts on the football field while lowering his scores on the links, the number of celebrity golfing invites he receives is sure to rise.

Orlando Franklin: How football led me down the right path, and to protecting Peyton Manning

By Orlando Franklin YAHOO! Sports Shutdown Corner October 12, 2014

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Orlando Franklin is giving Yahoo Canada Sports an exclusive first-person account of life in the NFL. Franklin grew up in Toronto before playing at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Broncos in the second round in 2011.

Growing up in Toronto is definitely not the easiest. Don’t get me wrong, I love Toronto. But there are certain parts where there’s a lot of bad stuff going on. A lot of people think that because they hear Canada, they think ‘Oh Toronto is so clean’ that’s all people outside of it really know. They don’t understand how much stuff be going on in the streets. You can get caught up in the system and being a part of your environment.

I was born in Jamaica. My mother got a visa to go to Canada and knew some people in Toronto, so it was only right that she go to Toronto. I came up when I was three, my brother was nine. Me, and my brother and my mom were homeless at one point, we lived in a shelter for a year before we got community housing at Victoria Park and Sheppard. (I try to go back there as often as possible.)

When I was 13 I got arrested for the first time. Back then the cool thing to do was to rob kids your own age, just because they might have something you don’t have. My friend and me robbed this kid and he ended up being in one of my classes at school. About three days later the police come knocking at my door. I got taken away for that. The charges got dropped but that was my first run-in with the law.

The second time, I was into some real bad stuff. Breaking into houses, stealing cars. I would go to school just to meet up with friends then go steal a car. That’s what we thought was cool. When I was 15 I was arrested again for robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle and breaking and entering.

After that arrest I had an opportunity to really think about it. My mom left me in jail a little bit over a month to teach me a lesson. My brother told me I needed to be the good one, to go down the right path. After that I sat down and had a conversation with my mom and she said “What do you really want to do with your life?” I had started playing football when I was seven. A couple of my buddies, Shawn and Neil, I would see them walking around with football equipment but I never really understood it. They said they would take me to practice the next week. I remember begging my mom to let me go to practice. I immediately liked it and it was a good thing for me – it got me out of my neighbourhood three days a week. Everyone told me I was good and I could make it. But I knew I couldn’t make it if I stayed where I was, because I’m going to keep getting myself in trouble.

The hardest decision I ever had to make in my life was leaving Toronto and moving to Florida. My mom quit her job and moved to Florida for me. Six to eight months later the charges against me were dropped, my mom came back and I moved to Florida two days later.

The rest is sort of history. I finished high school in Florida, got a scholarship to the University of Miami, and was drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos.

Now, I play on the offensive line and protect Peyton Manning, one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. I think he ranks No. 1, he’s gonna break every quarterback record known to man.

There’s definitely added pressure protecting a guy like Peyton Manning. Being that he’s an older guy, you know he doesn’t have too many hits left in him. You have to take pride in pass blocking – you don’t want to be the guy that gets him laid out. You have to be able to take care of your business. And it’s definitely in the back of your mind – this guy is gonna be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

He’s a cool guy, too. A lot of people don’t realize how much of a prankster he is off the field. On the field, he demands perfection – he’ll get mad at you, he’ll curse you out if you’re not doing the right things. But he has to be able to trust his teammates in order to do the right things. His football IQ is ridiculous. He’s a perfectionist so you want to do good for him.

He brings the best out of you. This is my third season playing with him, and he’s definitely made me a better player. He’s a guy that makes everyone around him better; he forces you to be at the top of your game.

For Broncos' Ben Garland, a roster spot isn't good enough

By Irv Moss The Denver Post September 5, 2014

When Louis Vasquez is asked to access his teammates on the Broncos' offensive line, he has a special description for Ben Garland.

An appraisal from Vasquez isn't taken lightly. He speaks from the vantage point of a first-team all-pro selection and an appearance in the Pro Bowl last season.

"He's a machine," Vasquez said of Garland, who played as a defensive lineman at the Air Force Academy, and just made the Broncos' regular-season roster for the first time in three tries. "We all make fun of him because no matter what, he's always working, as if he's a machine."

Garland knows no other way to play the game. But there's more to Garland's climb. He's had to learn a different part of the game, moving to the offensive line.

"The difference between playing on the defensive line and the offensive line is like night and day," Garland said. "Defense is a lot about reacting. To play on the offensive line, there's a need to understand how the other team's defense works and how the offense works together."

Garland spent last season on the practice squad, making the transition to offensive guard.

"In general there isn't anything you do on the offensive line that seems natural," Garland said. "You have to maintain perfect balance, but at the same time be extremely aggressive and powerful, and hit as hard as you can while under complete control. The body control and footwork are extremely different."

Garland credits tips from his teammates and coaches with helping him make the transition.

"Anything that Ben does, doesn't surprise you," Broncos coach John Fox said. "He was trained by the best in the business in our military. He's very smart and very tough. Ben got what he deserved (making the roster) and he worked very hard to get there."

That's not good enough for Garland. "My goal always is to be the best in the league at whatever I do," he said. "Making an NFL roster is extremely tough. It could have gone the other way. I'm so happy the Broncos gave me the opportunity to try another position."

Garland would have gone back into the military if he hadn't made the Broncos roster. He had served in active duty in 2010-11 after graduation from Air Force.

"I always wanted to be an Air Force officer," Garland said. "But I always dreamed of playing in the NFL. It was like weighing one dream against the other. I'm happy with my decision."

Sunday he'll be at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for his first game as an NFL player.

An ankle injury has kept Garland off the practice field this week and will cause him to miss Sunday's game and possibly next week's game. But the Machine wants to get moving.

"I'm ready," Garland said after Thursday's practice. "I'm ready to go."

Virgil Green is Broncos' Mr. Versatility

By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press October 2, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Virgil Green has emerged as the most versatile member of Denver's offense.

Last month alone, the fourth-year pro from Nevada lined up as a traditional tight end, split out wide and in the slot, at H-back, halfback and fullback.

No wonder Peyton Manning lamented losing him to a concussion early in Denver's 26-20 overtime loss at Seattle last month, suggesting his departure forced the Broncos (2-1) to crumple much of their game plan.

Football fans tend to overlook Green, a member of the same 2011 draft class as Julius Thomas, a fantasy player's dream who has caught an AFC-high 17 touchdown passes since 2013.

Green is still searching for the end zone. He has 19 career catches and one carry. Yet, his coaches and teammates recognize his across-the-board importance.

"People don't notice the little things, but he's a very big part of our offense," wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said. "Without Virgil, our offense won't be able to run like we want it to."

They saw that at Seattle when Green went out in the first half and the Broncos fell behind 17-3 before Manning staged a furious fourth-quarter rally that tied it.

"I thought Virgil's injury was significant," Manning said afterward. "We had a good drive with him in there. Once he went out it limited some of the things we wanted to do (with formations), and I thought we became one-dimensional because of his injury and score. That is not what you want to do with these guys."

The two-tight end sets the Broncos rely on so heavily depend on Green's multifaceted skill set.

"His ability to be a dual threat for us in pass protection and run blocking" makes him so vital, offensive coordinator Adam Gase said Thursday. "And then he does enough in the passing game to where you can't fall asleep on him. He's a very powerful guy and brings a little different aspect for us at that position."

Green takes all these comments as compliments. "It does mean a lot to me, but at the same token I have to be consistent. There have been times where I haven't been real consistent this year," Green said. "One of my focuses is to be consistent, especially in the run game, get things going for us because I know we're going to handle things in the passing game. But as long as I can move guys off the line of scrimmage and be consistent with it, our offense will be flawless."

Although Thomas is a Pro Bowler in line for a megadeal, Green insisted there's really not that much that separates the two fourth-year tight ends.

"I really don't think me and Julius are really all that different," Green said. "He's just had more opportunities. Athletically, I'm as fast as Julius. I can move just like Julius. I'm as smart as Julius. So, I don't think there's too much of a discrepancy there."

That's why he cringes at the notion that Thomas is a receiving tight end and Green is a blocking tight end.

"I think we have all-round tight ends," Green said. "If you look at our offense, I don't just line up and block. A lot of times I do go to fullback. Sometimes I am split out. So, we have a lot of versatile tight ends and I don't think that I'm just a blocking guy. If my number's called, I can do work, too."

Still, there are some obvious differences between the two.

"'Virg' does a great job of helping us in our run game," Thomas said. "He's a guy that goes out there and gets after it every single play. We can count on him to be a guy that's going to set the tone."

With a thicker upper torso, Green uses brute force to block whereas Thomas relies more on leverage.

"I take pride in moving guys off the line of scrimmage. That's my forte. But for Julius, he knows how to position and do things like that," Green said. "So, in that sense we're different because I want to be a bruiser."

Green would love to catch some TD passes like Thomas, who leads the NFL with five so far.

"Of course. If I were to sit here and say I wouldn't like to score touchdowns, that would be a blatant lie," he said. "But at the same token, I know my role in the offense and all I want to do is win. I want to win a Super Bowl."

Notes: For the first time since training camp started in late July, the Broncos had 100 percent participation at practice Thursday as S David Bruton (ankle) returned to action. Chris Harris' big night for revamped Broncos defense: INT and a baby

By Lindsay H. Jones USAToday.com October 24, 2014

DENVER — The text message pinged through to Chris Harris' iPhone, the one left unattended but plugged in inside his locker, at 7:59 p.m. MT Thursday night, within seconds of Harris' game-changing, third-quarter interception of Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers.

"Woo hoo a pick for Aria!"

It a text from Harris' wife, Leah, who was watching Thursday night's game from the couple's home south of Denver. Leah Harris was in the final hours of her pregnancy with the couple's first child, a daughter they will name Aria when she is born, likely sometime on Friday. The couple months ago scheduled Leah's labor to be induced overnight after this game, giving the expanded family several uninterrupted, football-free days together.

Harris pulled on a pair of jeans and a grey designer t-shirt late Thursday night after the Broncos' 35-21 win and hurried out of the locker room, heading right home to pick Leah up and drive her to a hospital in Castle Rock, Colo.

"Crazy night," Harris said.

He might as well have added what a crazy year it has been for him, as he has proven to be as important as any single player to the resurrection of the Broncos' defense. After Thursday's win, the Broncos' moved up one spot, to No. 5, in total defense, with the top-ranked run defense. The Broncos finished 2013 ranked No. 19.

Harris' Thursday night interception was his second of the season as he anchors what he and his fellow defensive backs have dubbed the "No Fly Zone." He entered Thursday's game holding opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of just 33.5, according to Pro Football Focus, the lowest among starting corners in the NFL.

And yet, it was 285 days ago, or nine months, one week and five days ago, that Harris tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the divisional playoff game against San Diego, an injury that knocked Harris — who had played the most snaps of any Broncos defensive player last season — out of the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. "If I didn't get hurt, if I didn't tear my ACL, we wouldn't be having a baby right now," Harris said, laughing. "It just timed out. She's a Super Bowl baby."

Harris spent the spring and summer going through the arduous rehab process, determined to be back on the field for the Broncos' opening day in September. To do so, his surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, told him he couldn't dare miss a single rehab session, and Harris did not. He received clearance from Andrews to resume practicing in early August after a grueling workout at Andrews' clinic in Pensacola, Fla.

"He attacked that workout like it was a game," Harris' agent, Fredrick Lyles told USA TODAY Sports Thursday night. "He was determined he'd be able to step back on the field and be able to play with the same intensity and beat the injuries. It was his Super Bowl, believe it or not."

The Broncos offered Harris a second-round restricted free agent tender in March, which came with a substantial pay raise to $2.1 million after he played his first two years on a minimum salary after signing with the Broncos as an undrafted rookie out of Kansas in 2011.

Now Harris is set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, along with a host of other Broncos starters, including receiver Demaryius Thomas, tight end Julius Thomas and safety Rahim Moore.

"I saw him when he was 18 years old, and he pulled up and started as a freshman, and I knew he had it. I didn't know I was going to the NFL, but I knew he was a competitor, had talent. I knew he was a good player. Everybody got their own route that's his," said fellow cornerback Aqib Talib, a teammate of Harris' at Kansas. "But after this year, everyone is going to know who he is. He's going to get a nice check. He'll get a real nice check."

Chris Harris has his own corner in NFL version of study hall

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post October 12, 2014

Four big-screen TVs showed recent New York Jets games on a continuous loop in the Broncos' locker room at Dove Valley last week. Players peeked up between bites of lunch and text messages. For Chris Harris, the videos are reruns.

When looking for reasons Harris has gone from undrafted to being one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, the film never lies. Harris studies his opponent on his iPad during meetings, between meals and for two hours after he leaves Broncos headquarters.

Video makes him a gamer as he melds mental snapshots with underappreciated athleticism.

"I look at a lot of film. That's what really puts me over the edge," Harris said. "When I get to the game, the offense might try to hide a play, but I can see it. Having four years experience now, the game has slowed down."

Football becomes easier when it makes sense. Hope is not a strategy when playing cornerback. Harris wastes no energy, no movement, a shark in his pursuit of perfection. Slightly undersized at a generously listed 5-foot-10, Harris trusts his speed but believes the quickest way to best an opponent remains with his brain. He's the guy you would want on "Jeopardy."

"He's wired in; it's very important to him. He's ultra-competitive in everything he does, and part of that is preparation," said Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. "He really understands what's coming, formations and splits, receiver locations, what they do with different guys — he's all over it."

Just eight months removed from ACL surgery on his left knee, Harris has graded out as the NFL's second-best cornerback this season, according to Pro Football Focus. He ranks behind San Diego's Brandon Flowers and well ahead of shutdown aces Richard Sherman of Seattle and Darrelle Revis of New England.

"Chris feels like they should be talking about him. He sees all these guys getting new contracts, and he's going to get his soon, and their numbers aren't even close to his," said Denver linebacker Von Miller. "He wears that like a sleeve. He's in attack mode. It doesn't matter who he's facing, he will man up and never back down." But Harris doesn't star in commercials, doesn't scream in microphones and doesn't have an island named for him. He remains a secret star, the mom-and-pop restaurant the rest of the country doesn't know about.

"People might not notice, but you all here watching the last four years can tell I have been doing my job," Harris said.

No wonder he's looking forward to playing against the New York Jets on Sunday. It's a big stage made more delicious by the opportunity to go against former teammate Eric Decker after missing the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium because of a knee injury.

"I know the team might have some flashbacks, but I love playing in New York," Harris said. "I know (Decker) is going to be more amped. They might try to feed him the ball more. There are going to be some plays out there to be made."

Harris approached his knee rehab with ferocity, procuring advice from Miller at each step. Miller realized early in Harris' recovery that he would be fine. He was early to sessions and late leaving.

Harris dropped 8 pounds, down to 191, during the offseason. That left him faster. He plans to remain lighter. He played his best game last week against Arizona when he shadowed all-pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald — "He has that swag about him, that confidence, man," said Denver cornerback Aqib Talib — but insists it won't be his best game this season.

"It's still early from surgery. I am not playing free yet," Harris said. "The knee is something that I still think about. It's still in the back of my head. It fuels me. I want to prove I am the best. Since I have been here, nobody has given me anything. I have had to work for everything. Now, people don't think that I am the same coming off my ACL (injury). So I have to show them every week."

Statistics provide a compelling argument of Harris' talent. After easing into the season against the Colts, Harris has been dominant the past two games. Groomed as a slot corner, he recognizes routes quickly and reads the quarterback's slightest nuance. His teammates' testimonials are more convincing than his numbers. Ask the new Broncos whose talent surprises them, and they mention Harris.

Over and over.

"He's amazing. He's mentally strong," said wideout Emmanuel Sanders. "He has that dog in him."

Safety T.J. Ward identifies with Harris' story. Ward was a walk-on in college ball and was forced to silence doubters at every step of his career. "Chris is tough, physical, athletic, all the things you look for," Ward said. "Sometimes you stay under the radar no matter what you do. We know how good he is."

A snapshot early in Harris' pro career, a 2012 game at Cincinnati, foreshadowed his stardom. Warm-ups over, Harris and Rahim Moore stood in the locker room in full uniform watching video a few minutes before kickoff.

The first 15 plays matched those on their iPads. They could barely hide their grins.

"Chris likes to study just like me. He likes to find an advantage," Moore said. "Of course it pays off. And the best film to watch is the one you star in on Sunday and they show on Monday before practice."

Ronnie Hillman making strong case to be Broncos' top RB

By Matt Caulkins The Denver Post October 23, 2014

Ronnie Hillman is making things hard for the Broncos.

A few weeks ago, Denver knew full well who its feature running back was.

Montee Ball was coming off a solid 2013, was productive through the first three games of the season, and gave his team little reason to search for a replacement.

Then he suffered a groin injury, which at the time, seemed like a tough break for the Broncos.

In reality, it was a big break for Hillman.

Heading into this season, Hillman hadn't made much of a dent in the NFL. The San Diego State product was known more for his fumbling than his ability to move the chains.

But based on what he's done over the past four games — most notably his 109 yards on 20 carries Thursday — Denver coach John Fox may be hard-pressed to put Ball back in the starting lineup. Not only has Hillman been able to hang onto the football, he may just hang onto his job.

"You can see he's getting comfortable," Fox said. "The more you do it, the better you're going to get at it. And I think the more reps we give him and keep him on the field and kind of do the plays to his advantage which we're trying to do — he'll keep having success."

Aside from Marshall Faulk, Hillman may very well be the best running back to come out of SDSU. In his sophomore season, he ran for 1,478 yards and 15 touchdowns — and his 134.36 rushing yards per game was the fourth-best average in the FBS.

The Broncos liked him, and eventually selected him with the 67th overall pick in the 2011 draft. Until recently, however, they didn't use him much.

Hillman averaged just six carries during his rookie season and racked up 327 yards. He had just 55 carries over 10 games last year, tallying 218 yards while fumbling twice. He didn't play at all in Denver's first two games, but after Ball went down, the ball is constantly in his hands.

He had 64 yards on 15 carries against the Cardinals, three weeks ago, 100 yards on 24 carries a week later against the Jets, then scored two touchdowns while running for 74 yards on 14 carries against the 49ers last Sunday.

Thursday was his best game yet, and had he not stepped out of bounds at the 3 in the third quarter, he could have added a touchdown.

"If the line keeps blocking how we're blocking and we play like we're playing, nothing is impossible," Hillman said. "That's the plan, to carry it over every week to get better every week."

For the first time in his career Thursday, Hillman ran out the Broncos' tunnel — a tradition reserved for the team's starters. Based on what he's been doing, we may see a lot more of that of that to come.

Nate Irving growing in role as middle linebacker for Denver Broncos

By Irv Moss The Denver Post September 13, 2014

Broncos middle linebacker Nate Irving isn't about to compare himself to teammate Von Miller, though he filled in for Miller at outside linebacker when Miller was suspended six games by the NFL last season.

"There's a way bigger difference," Irving said. "Von is a gifted pass rusher. He makes it look easy. I can't play like Von Miller. We bring different things to the table."

Irving may not have Miller's ability to rush the passer, but the Denver coaches showed enough trust in him during the offseason to slide him into the starting job at middle linebacker. In the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Irving contributed a sack, four tackles and an assist to the Broncos' 31-24 victory.

Perhaps more important, the fourth-year pro from North Carolina State looked comfortable at his new position.

"I'm settling into the system," Irving said. "I value learning a lot of different positions. Being the next player up can prepare you for a lot of different situations. ... If I don't have confidence in myself, my coaches and teammates won't have confidence in me."

Richard Smith, the Denver linebackers coach, credits Irving for what he did last year in helping offset the loss of Miller and what he's doing this season as a starter inside.

"Nate contributed and made some big plays for us last year," Smith said. "He has done a great job and played dual positions. He's much more mature as a player and understands our system much better this year. He has a lot more confidence in himself and seems to be able to anticipate what opponents are going to do." Smith noted that Irving is showing the ability to stay on the field no matter the down, which is something the coaching staff values. He can defend the run or the pass.

"He may come out once in a while if we need an extra defensive back," Smith said.

Irving doesn't like to come off the field. "You have to show the coaches you can handle whatever and execute what you have to execute," he said. "A player never wants to come off the field."

Irving, a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft, doesn't think he has arrived yet.

"I'm a long way from being there," he said. "I have a lot of things to do to get my game better. Each player is different. Some players come into the league and they're ready to start right away. Players develop differently."

Irving thinks he can hold the starting assignment all season, but a lot will depend on how he handles the grind of a long season.

He is receiving the best instruction he could get by facing quarterback Peyton Manning every day in practice.

"You have to practice like a pro," Irving said. "Peyton's the best, and I play against him every day."

Player Q&A with Malik Jackson

By David DeChant denverbroncos.com October 20, 2014

The 2012 fifth-round pick broke out last year with six sacks and continues to hound quarterbacks from all over the formation. The third-year pro chatted with us about growing up as an identical twin, his versatility and playing on a talented and tight- knit defensive line.

You grew up a twin, right? What was that like? “It was cool, you know, having somebody that looks just like you. It gets old a little bit, because you kind of want to create your own person and stuff like that. But it was cool growing up. That’s all I know, so I loved it.”

So you guys are identical? “Yeah, I look way better though. Make sure you put that in there.”

And you’re the younger of the two? “Yeah, but he’s only like seven minutes older than me, so that really doesn’t count.”

He played end in college and was pretty successful. What’s he doing right now? “He did play in the Arena League. He’s trying to move up and kind of work his way (to the NFL). Last year he did play in the Arena League in Portland for a few games. I’m just happy to see he’s doing what he wants, just living the dream, and hopefully I can help him out in any ways I can.”

So you guys grew up competing with each other in high school football – what was that like? “It was awesome, especially when you have somebody who’s like you who you can compete against. He had a lot of sacks in high school, so you could see who had more, and if you didn’t have more, that person would be upset. It was one of those things where it was competition, but it was good competition that made everybody better. You’ve got to have that.”

When you entered the draft, many analysts knocked you for being a “tweener” without a true position. How have you turned that negative label into the positive of versatility? “Well you know I heard that throughout my college career, or at least when I was at Tennessee, that ‘tweener’ thing, and I was just like, ‘I’m not like that.’ I was blessed to get drafted here so I kind of wanted to take it by the horns and show them anything they want me to do, I can do.” Last year it felt like you really blossomed, getting quality production from a lot of positions. How did it compare to your expectations and where do you see yourself compared to last year? “Right now I see myself getting better. I see myself as a better player than last year, just kind of going out there, feeling comfortable, knowing what I’m doing and so those things feel comfortable. I’m just trying to meet those stats, as far as what I did last year, and kind of better myself on those. It’s a long season and it’s a work in progress, but as soon as I get those stats up to past where they were last year, I’ll have a good year.”

Having to prepare to play multiple positions and fight for reps on the D- line, do you have to put in extra preparation? “I don’t think so, because we’re here the whole year in Denver. I think every day, just drilling it, drilling it, you see Sly (Sylvester Williams) or you see T-Knight (Terrance Knighton) doing it, so you kind of get the gist. I just try to go out there, just be that guy – “the more you can do, the more you get to do” kind of thing. That’s just my mind. I’m just trying to go out there and prepare and if somebody goes down, I can go in there and fill in and act like nothing happened.”Broncos- 49es

Both of the defensive captains, in Terrance Knighton and DeMarcus Wareare on the defensive line, and you sometimes play right between them. What have you learned from those guys? “Literally just how to work. Those guys are workaholics. They do have some down time and stuff, but you see D-Ware always on his iPad, you know, T-Knight’s always just talking football, and it’s one of those things where it just never turns off. That’s what I’ve learned is when you’re at the grocery store, you can be thinking about it, if you’re at home, you can be watching something, and when you’re here, you can always be doing something. So I think they’ve just taught me how to work and be on my job, and if you want to be great, you’ve really just got to show up and be prepared to go every day and give it your all.”

Have you learned specific techniques from them, since you play each of their positions at times? “Yeah but, you know, there are some things that T-Knight does and you’re like, ‘No way I can do that.’ There are some things D-Ware does like that. But I do try to go out there and take a few things – like T-Knight’s slow-down-and-hit-the-hands-and- go-around-slow move. There’s a few things I’m trying to take and tweak a little bit, but there’s no way I’m doing what either of those guys are doing (laughing).”

It seems like the defensive line might be the tightest knit group on the team. Does it feel that way? “I think so. I think we’re a very tight group. We always hang out, we chill and stuff. But I just think the defense period, with the safeties and the corners and the linebackers, we’re all just hanging out in the locker room, vibing, joking, even off- the-field type things. So I think as a defense, we’re getting closer and closer, at least every year I’ve been here with Coach Del Rio. And it’s been awesome to see and grow with.”

Bronco Steven Johnson, Seahawk Greg Scruggs tease each other at youth football camp By Kalyn Kahler Colorado Springs Gazette July 9, 2014

As Seattle Seahawks defensive end Greg Scruggs spoke to a group of kids at the Pro Football Camp about the importance of perseverance, Denver Broncos linebacker Steven Johnson crept up behind him and jokingly gave the young crowd a big thumbs-down.

"So then I made them bring my Super Bowl ring up front," Scruggs laughed. "Just so I could remind him I got the ultimate thumbs-up." Scruggs and Johnson have both volunteered as coaches for the past three years at the camp held at UCCS Mountain Lions Stadium and Scruggs said the two Super Bowl XLVIII rivals have been enjoying a little playful trash talk this week. "When we are on the field we are competitors but when we are off, we are buddies, so it's good to talk about it and joke around," Scruggs said. "They booed me and I told them I was a big fan of the Broncos, because I am." For Johnson, a regular special teams player, who contributed as a depth player on defense, the Super Bowl loss is a serious motivator as he prepares for his third NFL season. "We've got that nasty feeling in our mouth," he said. "It is almost worse than the Baltimore loss the year before. We've taken a step farther each year I've been here and this year we are trying to complete that." Johnson wears No. 53 as a reminder of his difficult path to the NFL, a symbol of his fight to make the 53-man roster. As a high school player, Johnson did not receive a single D-I scholarship offer, walked on to Kansas, and went undrafted in 2012. Since making the Broncos' final roster in 2012, Johnson has progressed each year. He played 11 games his first season and emerged as a reliable special teams player last season, appearing in all 16 games. Johnson made a name for himself as a playmaker when he blocked a punt against the Eagles in Week 4 and returned it for a touchdown. "(The number) described my perseverance and my resiliency," Johnson said. "Just to be able to go out there and prove people wrong and not listen to people when they tell you that you can't do something." Johnson faces a tough battle ahead of him vying for a starting linebacker role when training camp begins. He'll be competing with a strong linebacker corps including Von Miller, Nate Irving and Danny Trevathan. When he got the opportunity last year, Johnson showed his value. Against the Chiefs in Week 11, Johnson subbed in for the injured Trevathan and forced a field goal when he stopped Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles on third-and-goal at the 1. "I don't want to be known as a guy who just contributes on special teams, but a guy who contributes a great deal on defense," Johnson said. "I know I can do that, if I was to just get a shot I know I can be one of the best in this whole league."

Knighton's pregame ritual comes from the heart

By Ben Swanson denverbroncos.com October 25, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — You've probably heard of professional athletes' rituals or superstitions. Some are more famous—or perhaps more notorious, I should say. Some say more about their dedication, and some are borderline outlandish.

Terrance Knighton has one, too. But his is a bit more down to earth, grounded in a bit of his own history.

Before every game, Knighton partakes in the pregame stretching and drills like everyone else, but once those conclude and the players have free reign to do whatever they need to do to get ready for the game, Knighton heads over to the sideline. With a football in one hand, he gazes across the crowd before finding a young fan add into his warmup process.

Sometimes it's a bit more difficult finding a Broncos fan, like when he's on the road, but he always seems to find someone somehow.

And then they just play catch for a little while. It's really that simple. It always ends with Knighton giving the ball to the child, as a little extra souvenir to make for an experience they'll never forget.

It all started when Knighton was with the Jaguars. It was more of an impromptu decision than anything. After they played catch, the boy asked Knighton if he could have the ball. The defensive tackle didn't see anything wrong with that.

"I was like 'Yeah,' and he had the biggest smile on his face," he said. "I think I had a really good game that game. So after that, I just decided I would do that every week and whether it's home or away, I look for a Broncos fan or a kid."

Though it's a small gesture, Knighton knows that taking a short moment out of a busy day for him could make something more longlasting and impactful for young kids. Maybe it could even be something formative in their life.

"You just don't know sometimes the effect that has on a kid," Knighton said. "That kid I was playing catch with could be the next Peyton Manning just because of that moment." Even if they don't become the next Peyton Manning or Terrance Knighton, he knows outreach from athletes can mean a lot in other ways, from the big gifts to the small.

"As a child, I didn't have that," Knighton said. "I didn't have the means to be at an NFL game or be around professional athletes where I grew up at. I just know it would have meant a lot to me as a child to see that, and it probably would have kept me out of trouble. I just want to pass that on to other kids that have the opportunity and don’t have that opportunity."

At a time when Knighton's moved into an influential role as a captain as part of the foundation of the league-leading rushing defense, he's showed leadership on the field and off it.

"Whenever I get a chance, I talk to a lot of young kids," he added. "I still even go back to Jacksonville and I'm still active in that community, so once I build relationships with people, especially kids that don't have people to look up to and don't have the means to experience things, I try to be as much of a blessing as I can."

So the next time you come to see a Broncos game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, you can keep an eye out for Knighton making a young kid's day usually along the home sideline.

"You always want to focus just on football, but you've also got to see the impact that you can have on people's lives, doing what we do."

Broncos Q&A: Cody Latimer receptive to being patient

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post October 12, 2014

Cody Latimer continues to wait for his first professional reception. His work, however, shows up every week on the stat sheet. The second-round draft pick from Indiana stars on the Broncos' scout team. He already has played the role of T.Y. Hilton, Dwayne Bowe and Percy Harvin — and this past week, he played the role of the man Broncos fans hope he can become, Eric Decker.

"I am doing what I can to help team win. I want my work to translate for the defense on game day," Latimer said. "In my predicament now, I don't really worry about whether I will play or not. I know my time will come."

The transition to the NFL has been jarring. Latimer had always been a star, excelling in basketball before picking up football during his junior year of high school. Watching from the Denver sideline — a healthy scratch in three consecutive games — has been humbling but educational. Latimer's practices serve as graduate school.

"It's crazy. I will be talking to our defense on the sideline, and I will tell them, 'This is about to be a touchdown.' They are like, 'You were right,' " said Latimer, who dropped only one pass in his senior season at Indiana and caught the Broncos' attention with his blocking. "I see the formations, picture what will happen and picture myself out there. It's helping me. My football knowledge is growing every day."

His role will grow too, whether it's this season or next year. Before the Broncos headed to the Meadowlands to play the New York Jets on Sunday, Latimer talked about his hoop dreams, movies and the challenge of learning the Denver playbook.

Q: As a former college star, how have you dealt with not playing?

A: It's tough. I have been getting a lot of support. I didn't know a lot of the offense when I got here. I would get down on myself. My teammates helped me build my confidence. Now each day I smile, practice hard and make plays. I know I can do this. I am confident. It's just whenever the time comes, be ready. You don't want to be one of those players that when somebody goes down, you are unprepared. Q: Denver's playbook isn't easy to master. What makes it difficult for a wide receiver?

A: It's totally different than college. We had audibles, but we looked to the sideline for signals. A couple of routes converted. Here, all of the routes convert. Here, you don't play a certain position. You could play either slot, outside, or maybe even the tight end position. You have to learn everything. In college, I might know two outside roles. Here, I know all of the roles, routes and the blitzes. And each position has something different. It has helped a lot. I am learning so much, soaking it in.

Q: In arguably the deepest wide receiver draft ever — 33 were selected, including 12 in the first two rounds — you went 56th overall. Were you worried you might be overlooked because you played at Indiana, which isn't a power program?

A: I wasn't worried about that. I was just trying to do my job. My first couple of years there, I wasn't even thinking about playing in the NFL. I was just trying to help turn around the program because everybody knows it's a basketball school. We were trying to get to a bowl game.

Q: You excelled at hoops, winning a high school state title for Jefferson Township in Dayton, Ohio, with former Michigan State star Adreian Payne. Who is your favorite basketball player?

A: I am a Kobe Bryant fan. I love the way he plays, how hard he works, the way he wins. You can't go wrong with that. I was going to try to play basketball at Indiana my freshman year, but I tore my groin. I had to sit the second half of my freshman year in football, so my hoops dreams ended.

Q: Dealing with a broken bone in your right foot, you ran 4.38 in the 40 at your pro day before the draft. How did you pull that off?

A: It was just about pain tolerance, knowing you have to go if you want to make it to the pros. I had a goal to reach. I had put in the work to do it, so it was now or never. I was ready to get out there. As long as I could run, I was doing it.

Q: What do you like most about pro football, and how are you spending your downtime?

A: The fans knowing who we are is the coolest part. And having great teammates. Everybody wants to win, has the same goal. I like to relax by going to movies, whatever is new. I like Denzel Washington. You have to say Denzel wins when talking about movies. Yes, I have seen "Remember the Titans." Hasn't everybody seen it?

Cody Latimer file --Starred as a high school basketball player at Jefferson Township in Dayton, Ohio.

--Won state hoops title in his junior season, scoring 24 points with 12 rebounds in championship game.

--Started playing football his junior year of high school.

--Before going to Indiana University, had offers from Michigan State and Ball State to play defense.

--The 10th of 33 receivers selected in last year's NFL draft.

--Bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times at his pro day.

--Orange one of his favorite colors. Wore an orange suit and orange shoes when met media after he was drafted.

--Made five catches for 116 yards and one touchdown in the preseason.

Peyton again proves he's a step ahead of everyone as he sets TD record

By Joan Niesen SI.com October 20, 2014

DENVER -- In the end, it was Peyton Manning who pranked us.

That cute game of keep-away, so perfectly pandering to the cameras, supposedly a stunt – that was on the script by Friday, inserted right before the credits would roll. Touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, 507, 508, 509, keep-away. It was right there, blocked out like a Broadway musical, and when Demaryius Thomas caught Manning’s 8-yard pass in the second quarter of Sunday's 42-17 romp over the 49ers, he knew what to do.

So that was why Manning looked to be dancing at practice on Friday as the Broncos began stretching. He was clued in all along. That was why he stopped almost immediately when he noticed reporters and cameras. Of course he was one step ahead. He has been his entire career.

Only Manning would stage his own spontaneity, could pull it off. The quarterback first conceived of the idea last week, Thomas said, and Friday was the dress rehearsal. It’s unclear how many Broncos knew. Tight endJacob Tamme admits he did not, that if he’d caught No. 509, the scene might have been flubbed. But Manning’s four leading receivers were in on the trick, even if they weren’t completely sure they’d pull it off. Once the ball landed in Thomas’ hands, though, Emmanuel Sanders knew it was a go.

“We were definitely rehearsing it,” Sanders said, “but I didn’t think we were going to do it.” Except that the moment seemed right, and so he ran over to his fellow receivers, and you saw the rest. Eventually, Manning got the ball, and in turn, the Hall of Fame claimed it, bagged it, prepared it to ship off to Canton.

“I can’t believe they actually did it,” Manning said, and it was believable, at least for a moment. Up until then, no receiver had been willing to concede whose brainchild the show had been – at least until Thomas took the podium and admitted it was his quarterback’s plan. So, well, Manning probably can believe it, at least a little bit. His receivers, they tend to follow his plans. (In fact, the bizarre formation that yielded touchdown No. 508 was actually a Friday afternoon brainchild of Manning and offensive coordinator Adam Gase.) “We sort of joked about it during the week,” Manning continued, playing up his innocence. “I’m a little bit hurt by the fact that they could do that, that they’re kind of picking on me. I’ve lost my vertical leap. It’s not there anymore. My side-to-side agility is not quite as quick.”

But the best part, the best moment as the layers of the prank were peeled away, came later. It was just after Thomas had busted his quarterback, revealed him as the chief conspirator. His allegations were repeated back at him, plain as could be: So Peyton planned the prank on himself? And Thomas glanced down a bit, and looked a little sheepish. “Kind of,” he said, and he laughed, as if he was just fully realizing the extent to which Manning pulls the strings.

There are so many ways to parse Sunday’s theatrics, when Manning finished the night with 510 career touchdowns, pushing past Brett Favre’s record of 508. There was the Broncos throttling of the 49ers, which on a day when Seattle, Cincinnati and San Diego all lost made the Broncos look all that more like the best team in the NFL. There is the comeback from injury, the idea, too easily forgotten these days, that Manning three years ago might have been finished. There is the renaissance in Denver, where he’s averaging 2.92 touchdowns per game, compared with 1.91 in Indianapolis.

There is the history, too, the quarterbacks Manning has gradually passed over 17 seasons. He’s more than willing to expound on that subject, and it’s a genuine appreciation he has for his predecessors. Favre, Dan Marino, John Elway, Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton – on Sunday, Manning traced back over the great names, the names that lend some perspective to his accomplishment, the notion that he might be the best ever. It’s getting harder and harder to argue that, even here on Elway’s turf.

Last year, Manning had his 55 regular-season touchdowns. That was his record du jour, the number looming. This fall, it was first touchdown No. 500, then No. 509. Record, set, which should apply some kind of finality – except it doesn’t. We just keep counting: 510, 520, 600. How high will he go? At 38, Manning gives the illusion that he just might play until he’s 50. He already jokes that he’s old, so what are a few more years? He’s already reached the point where rookies are too young to remember the year he was drafted, and yet he still looks at the game like he has a dozen years in front of him and 10 playbooks to learn.

“He comes in, still writing notes like he’s a rookie,” Broncos rookie return manIsaiah Burse said. “That just shows you how he’s so successful. Every day, he practices like he’s an undrafted rookie."

Burse understands the opportunity he’s been given, to play with the best, to learn from the best. He understands, but he doesn’t. As he stood by his locker Sunday night, Burse, 22, recalled watching Manning when he was a child, wondering what it would like to play with him. And then, after all that, he was there for no. 509. He was just yards from history, but watching Manning, it felt like so much farther.

“I don’t know how he feels,” Burse said. “It must be crazy being in his shoes.”

And really, none of us know. We are all Isaiah Burses, trying to parse a moment that we will never really grasp. We sit back, and we laugh about Manning’s control, his script, which has become the hallmark of his career. We think we know him, think it’s just so typical that he’d orchestrate the keep-away.

Except, of course, that it’s not. On Sunday, Thomas admitted that the game was the first time in his more than two seasons with Manning that he’s ever made time for a diversion on the field. Jokes, surprises, those are for after, once the win has been sealed. Only then.

“[Planning the prank] isn’t his style, in my opinion,” Tamme said. “Five seconds later, he was talking about how we needed to put the pedal to the metal and finish the game, really finish strong and keep going. So for him to take a little 10-second break from that and have some fun with a really special moment, I thought it was cool.”

The planning, that was Manning, through and through. But the moment itself, the goofy dance of keep-away as it unfolded, Peyton and his pack of receivers, that was different. It was a rare admission that this – the winning, the records, the greatness – is simple. It is a playground game, a goofy sideshow.

It is fun.

'Humbled' Peyton Manning breaks NFL career TD passes record

By Lindsay H. Jones USAToday.com October 20, 2014

DENVER — Peyton Manning now stands alone as the NFL's all-time touchdown king.

The Denver Broncos' 38-year-old quarterback threw touchdown No. 509 of his career Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers to break Brett Favre's career record.

The record-breaker went to receiver Demaryius Thomas, at 7:42 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with three minutes and nine seconds remaining in the second quarter, to give the Broncos a 21-3 lead in a game Denver would go on to win 42- 17.

Thomas, Wes Welker, Emmanuel Sanders and tight end Julius Thomas — Manning's stellar stable of pass catchers — played a pre-planned game of keep-away with the record-setting ball before finally letting Manning get his hands on that ball one more time before it heads to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Manning and his receivers admitted to practicing the game of keep-away during practice late last week. Indeed, the foursome joked about such a scenario during the stretching period of Friday's practice that was open to the media.

"I can't believe they actually did it," Manning said.

Told a few minutes later of Manning's analysis of what at first appeared to be a prank on the NFL's ultimate prankster, Demaryius Thomas called Manning out.

"He actually planned it himself," Thomas said.

Back on the sideline, Manning was then mobbed, wrapped into a bear hug by Broncos head coach John Fox as Sports Authority Field at Mile High public address announcer Alan Roach alerted the crowd to the milestone.

"Broncos fans, you have just witnessed history," Roach said, introducing a pre- taped video tribute that featured messages from Favre, Broncos general manager John Elway and several Broncos teammates.

But the fans at Sports Authority Field at Mile High didn't need the reminder. As the Broncos marched toward the south end zone, flash bulbs from cell phone cameras popped at every snap. They recorded an incomplete pass to Julius Thomas in the end zone, and a sack, before the milestone pass to Demaryius Thomas.

"I've always been a fan of quarterbacks, and I'm very honored and humbled to join a unique club," Manning said.

Manning entered Sunday night's game needing two touchdowns to tie Favre, and three to break the record. Touchdown No. 507 went to Sanders on the Broncos' opening drive of the first quarter, and Manning tied the record with his 39-yard pass to Welker later in the first quarter. The celebration for the record-tying score was delayed as officials reviewed whether Welker had indeed touched the ball to the pylon.

Demaryius Thomas also caught Manning career touchdown No. 510 early in the third quarter on a 40-yard bomb one play after Denver cornerback Aqib Talib intercepted San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick. That touchdown was the 30th between Manning and Thomas, the most of any Bronco, and the fifth-most of any of Manning's teammates.32PHOTOS

Manning's longtime Indianapolis Colts teammate Marvin Harrison caught 112 of Manning's touchdowns, followed by Reggie Wayne, with 67.

But so many of those touchdowns with the Colts feel like distant history now, part of the first chapter of Manning's career.

That Manning has reached Favre's record so quickly, in his 246th game — 56 fewer games than it took Favre — is a testament to the career rejuvenation he experienced in Denver.

"Certainly I didn't even think this could be a possibility a few years ago," Manning said.

When he was cut by the Indianapolis Colts in March 2012, after four surgeries on his neck, including a spinal fusion surgery that forced him to miss the entire NFL season, it was fair to wonder if his Hall of Fame career would end with 399 touchdowns.

But since arriving in Denver, where he signed a five-year contract that runs through 2016, Manning has somehow been a better version of himself as he adjusted to his new body. He threw 37 touchdowns his first season with the Broncos, while spending more time in the training room and with his doctors than in the weight room as he worked to regain strength in his right triceps and waited for his nerve damage to improve. That didn't fully happen until last year, and Manning tied an NFL record with seven touchdowns in the season opener against Baltimore. By the time the season was over, Manning owned the single-season touchdown record (55), the single-season passing yardage record (5,477) and had earned his fifth MVP award.

"There were definitely those moments in the rehab process, but he just worked so hard to get better, so that's another part that made it so special," tight end Jacob Tamme, a teammate of Manning in Indianapolis and Denver, told USA TODAY Sporte. "I mean, it really is incredible."

While in New Jersey in the week before the Super Bowl, Manning summarily dismissed nearly a week's worth of questions about if he would retire if the Broncos were to win. They didn't, and of course, he didn't — and Manning, now 38 years old, seems intent on playing out his contract with the Broncos, provided he doesn't hit a physical or mental wall before his 40th birthday.

If Manning continues throwing touchdowns at the pace he set when he arrived in Denver, with 2.9 touchdowns per game, Manning will pass 600 touchdowns in 2016, and conceivably throw for more than 630 touchdowns.

When Manning threw touchdown No. 500 two weeks ago, he said he expected several other of the league's current top quarterbacks to reach that mark as well. But to throw more than 600? It's hard to imagine the likes of Tom Brady and Drew Brees getting there. Brady, only one year younger than Manning, has 372 touchdowns. Brees, 35, has 374.

The most intriguing young quarterback who could perhaps one day chase Manning's record is the one who is following him in Indianapolis — the Colts' third-year quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck has 65 touchdowns in his first 39 games; Manning had 64.

For now, and for the indefinite future, the record is Manning's alone.

By the third quarter of the Broncos' Sunday night blowout of the Niners, Manning's record-breaking touchdown ball was in possession of Joe Horrigan, the vice president of communications and exhibits at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Horrigan placed the ball — which was marked with a silver "B" by a member of the Broncos' equipment staff — into a blue canvas bag. Horrigan will carry it through Denver International Airport on Monday morning (he wouldn't dare risk it getting lost in checked luggage, Horrigan told USA TODAY Sports) and it will be on display in Canton by Monday afternoon. It will join a host of other career mementos from Manning dating back to his rookie season, through his single-season record-breaking ball from 2013 and a Broncos uniform from last season when he earned his fifth MVP award.

Peyton Manning's biggest gift: Making everyone around him better

By Frank Schwab YahooSports.com October 20, 2014

DENVER – They speak of Peyton Manning with reverence in the Denver Broncos locker room –talk to any of his teammates long enough and "greatest" will be uttered – and rightfully so.

Think about it. Many of them are fantastic players in their own right, but it's hard to deny they've all benefited from playing with the man who has thrown the most touchdown passes in NFL history.

Take Demaryius Thomas. He was a first-round pick, and he was obviously a special talent even with Tim Tebow and Kyle Orton throwing him the ball. But now he's perhaps the best receiver in the NFL. He had 834 yards in 21 games before Manning arrived, and after his 171-yard outburst on Sunday, he has 3,526 yards in 38 games with Manning. Some of that is just typical development, but it's crazy to think Manning hasn't had a huge impact on his career.

Thomas will be a free agent after the year. Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald have contracts worth more than $100 million. It's very possible Thomas, after two- plus stellar seasons with Manning elevating him to an elite level, will join them or at least come close.

"He’s the best to ever play the game," Thomas said of Manning. "He made me a better player."

Thomas said when Manning arrived before the 2012 season he changed how the receivers ran certain routes. He gave them tips on how to watch film. He said he has learned just by watching how Manning studies film. Thomas talked about what he was thinking as he lined up for the play that became Manning's 509th touchdown, breaking Brett Favre's all-time record. He said he saw how the cornerback lined up and knew how to attack the play ("I came out of the huddle and I was thinking, he’s playing outside, so I have to get on his leverage and beat him"), and it surely seemed like Manning had rubbed off on him.

Emmanuel Sanders says he is better off for playing with Manning too. He caught some heat earlier this year for saying Manning was a better leader than Ben Roethlisberger, his old quarterback in Pittsburgh, but that was blown out of proportion. He has since clarified that he meant no disrespect toward Roethlisberger, but he thinks nobody beats Manning when it comes to leadership. Listen to Sanders talk about his mindset since joining the Broncos this year, and it's clear Manning has meant a lot to his career too.

"You don't want to mess up," Sanders said. "So every night I go home and I study my butt off, just so I don't disappoint '18.' Everyone knows that he doesn't have too many more years left in his career, and he wants to go out a Super Bowl champion again, and I don't want to be the one holding this group back."

In Sanders' first season with the Broncos, he has 38 receptions for 514 yards in six games. He never had more than 67 catches or 740 yards with the Steelers.

There are other examples everywhere. Tight end Julius Thomas was a basketball player who played one year of college football. He now leads the NFL with nine touchdown passes and like Demaryius Thomas, is on the verge of signing an enormous contract with the Broncos or someone else as a free agent next spring. Eric Decker knows all about that. He signed a five-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets this past offseason after catching 24 touchdown passes in two seasons with Manning. He has 12 touchdowns in his two-plus seasons without Manning.

Running backs benefit from Manning expertly changing the plays at the line. Receivers not only follow Manning's example but they also benefit from Manning always finding them in the right place – ask Demaryius Thomas, whose second touchdown was a 40-yarder that could not have been handed to him in a better place. Or Wes Welker, who found himself wide open for Manning's 508th career touchdown off his quarterback's great pump fake.

Coaches owe Manning, too. San Diego coach Mike McCoy, who will face the Broncos on Thursday night, got the Chargers' job after a great 2012 season as Manning's offensive coordinator. Broncos coach John Fox had a .507 winning percentage in nine seasons with the Panthers. His winning percentage with Denver is .722, and that's after going 8-8 in his first Broncos season, which was without Manning.

The list is endless. These coaches and teammates are talented in their own right. But Manning has made everyone around him better. The Broncos celebrated him on Sunday night as he broke one of the NFL's biggest records. They all owe him a debt of gratitude.

"There is no doubt we feel blessed – the Broncos organization, myself personally, I think our coaching staff – he's a tremendous player," Fox said. "I've competed against him for a lot of years, and it's way better having him on our side."

How Peyton Manning is different

ESPN.com October 20, 2014

Working with and coaching Peyton Manning, the NFL's new record holder for most career touchdown passes, is an interesting experience.

Manning may know everything you know. And, he may know more than that, too. If you have too much of an ego, it might be an issue because Manning will remember everything he's seen and everything you've done.

And it's one of the most intriguing things about one of the most interesting characters the NFL has seen.

"It is very difficult to describe him unless you've worked with him," said Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell, Manning's former quarterbacks coach and head coach with Indianapolis. "You call those guys out in Denver, and I guarantee you, start talking to those guys that have worked with him.

"It's different."

How different? Those who have spent the most time with Manning try to explain exactly what makes Manning operate.

-- Michael Rothstein

Jim Mora

Manning connection: Former Colts head coach

Mora knew he was looking at something special when the gangly, unassuming teenager with the legendary last name stepped into a huddle with the on a sweltering spring day in 1992. At the time, Mora was the Saints' head coach and Manning, then a junior at the city's Isidore Newman School, was just a youngster oozing with potential. Manning occasionally stopped by to watch the Saints practice in the offseason, standing on the sideline, absorbing every last morsel of information. It was an obvious perk of being the second oldest son of Archie Manning, the former Saints quarterback who worked as a broadcaster for the team and had asked Mora to let Peyton attend those sessions.

Mora figured it was best to not just let Manning learn while watching. So one day, Mora told him to jump in and run a play with NFL veterans. Even at that early stage of what would become a record-shattering career, Manning had the look of a can't- miss superstar. He jogged into the huddle casually, barked out the play the coaches had given him and fired a perfect spiral to a wide receiver, who had to be wondering why the kid was receiving such preferential treatment. "Even though he was still in high school, you knew he was going to be pretty good," Mora said.

It took Mora six years before he had the opportunity to actually benefit from the early exposure to Manning. By that point, Manning had attended enough practices with the Saints -- in high school and during his All-American college career at Tennessee -- that Mora had an invaluable feel for Manning's intangibles. That's one key reason why Mora said it wasn't even close when he became the Colts' head coach in 1998 and the team was deciding between Manning and Ryan Leaf for the first overall pick in the draft. From everything Mora knew about Manning, it was impossible to imagine a scenario where he would become an epic bust.

The Colts went 3-13 during Manning's rookie season, but his leadership sustained the Indianapolis franchise for the next 13 years before he was released and joined the Denver Broncos in 2012. "In practice, you typically rotate your focus between offense and defense, but Peyton never let anybody waste time," said Mora, who coached Manning in Indianapolis for four seasons. "When we were working on the defense, he would grab the running backs and wide receivers and throw balls to them on the side. He could never take it easy. He was always looking for some kind of edge that would help him improve."

Mora had never been around a quarterback so dogged in his pursuit of excellence -- he hadn't even seen veteran signal-callers practice as diligently as Manning did in their first season together -- and Manning hasn't disappointed since. His accomplishments include 13 Pro Bowl selections, five league Most Valuable Player awards, one Super Bowl win and the most touchdown passes in NFL history. Mora admits that he couldn't have forecast a career as prolific as Manning has produced when he was still in high school. But the former coach does know that it isn't surprising to see Manning take his game to such towering heights.

"We didn't hold him back from the first day he got to Indianapolis," Mora said. "He learned fast, and we treated him like a veteran. You can't do that if you have the wrong kind of guy. But if you have the right kind of guy, you can throw them in and never look back. Peyton was that kind of guy."

-- Jeffri Chadiha

Tom Moore

Manning connection: Former Colts offensive coordinator

Peyton Manning developed into the play-caller he is today in a very Peyton Manning way: Surely and pragmatically, but in a hurry. There wasn't one play that marked the beginning of Manning's theatrics at the line of scrimmage -- the "Omaha! Omaha!," gesturing and flailing arms. It was the product of his first three years in Indianapolis, learning under two offensive gurus.

Tom Moore, who was the Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator when they drafted Manning No. 1 in 1998, was the brains of the offense. But Bruce Arians, Manning's quarterback coach from 1998-2000 and now the Cardinals head coach, was the one who gave it the spark of electricity to make it work.

As a trio, they developed the scheme Manning has run throughout his 17-year career. But the offense was never stagnant. There were always layers and wrinkles being added.

"The whole thing evolved," said Moore, now 75 and the Cardinals assistant head coach. "We got into it the more [Manning] did it, the more comfortable he felt, and one of the things was we had the same system for 12 years."

As Moore continued to build up the offensive system, Manning would devour every addition. Moore said Manning studied tape of himself during the offseason and corrected issues he saw during OTAs and minicamp.

"The big thing is, sometimes, people mistake time spent for work done and that's never the case with Peyton," Moore said. "When he works, it's quality work. He's truly focused and he gets a lot done."

Moore knew Manning was going to be a special player because of his football pedigree, college coach David Cutcliffe and intangibles that complemented his talent.

At first, Moore gave Manning two or three plays to choose from at the line of scrimmage. The evolution? Moore started giving Manning ideas.

"You could see the progress he made in making the right decisions," Moore said. "The big thing with the quarterback position, I always put it in three phases: Your recall, your processing and then your application. Those three are big, and you get about one second for all of that to happen.

"He was phenomenal."

Those ideas eventually turned into concepts.

When Moore would radio a play, an idea or a concept into Manning's helmet, he tried to leave him with 30 seconds on the play clock. That was enough time for Manning to be Manning. But it also gave Manning enough time to patiently wait out defenses and check out of plays at the last second.

"He lets that [play] clock go down right to the nth second to read body language," Moore said. "He kinda has a sixth sense about things."

Moore showed Manning how to run certain plays, taught him how to make good decisions and helped him produce 54,828 yards, 399 touchdowns, five MVPs and a Super Bowl win.

But Manning's other-worldly ability at the line of scrimmage, well, that wasn't something that came from Moore.

"I think," Moore said, "the Lord taught him that."

-- Josh Weinfuss

Jim Caldwell

Manning connection: Former Colts QB coach and head coach

Jim Caldwell walked into the meeting in the Colts' offensive staff room with two sheets of paper. It was an Excel spreadsheet of more than half of the 81 interceptions Peyton Manning threw in his first four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Caldwell, now the Lions coach, and Tony Dungy were hired by the Colts before the 2002 season, and the quarterbacks coach wanted to test his pupil in one of their first meetings. On the spreadsheet detailed the time of the game, the down-and- distance -- everything but the actual plays.

Caldwell wanted to see Manning's recall while working through which interceptions were avoidable and which were not.

Then Manning grabbed the paper.

"He starts right from number one," Caldwell said. "Tom [Moore] was there, he was with him the entire time, so he's going down the list and he says, 'OK, yeah, yeah, I remember that one. That one, I threw a little bit late to the flat on that one. Yeah. Hey Tom, that was so and so,' and he'd recall the play number.

"Then he'd go to the next one, 'Yeah, I got double-dipped on that one, remember that one time he was going in and I threw the ball.' He went right down and there were three of them he said, 'Ehh, I'm not sure what happened but I think it was,' and he recounted it." Caldwell took notes during the entire meeting alongside Manning, Dungy and Moore. He wrote down everything Manning said so he could see where his quarterback was spot on and where he erred.

Then they put on the tape.

"All three of those, when he said he thinks what happened, it happened," Caldwell said. "OK. That's without him having an idea what we were covering that day and yet just kind of shows you what kind of mind that he has."

Caldwell used the Manning recall often in their decade together. When the staff had a question about when they ran a play in the past, the refrain would be "Call Peyton." The staff did, and he would know.

He always knew.

"Tony Dungy has an impeccable memory as well. Mine's not too bad, right," Caldwell said. "But he is absolutely phenomenal. So we'd call and talk. Or he'd start thinking of a play, like, 'Hey, we ran this play at such-and-such a time,' or something he did back at Tennessee or something he saw in college.

"Just an unbelievable recall that's just extremely extraordinary. That's what sets him apart."

The recall came to meetings, too, and it taught Caldwell to leave ego behind. In meetings, Manning would test the coach during film sessions.

While Caldwell was showing one play, Manning would ask about the next one coming up, how the Colts would handle a look, and he waited for the answer to see if his opinion and Caldwell's matched.

"He'd wait for you to get a response to him," Caldwell said. "Then he would have gone through and analyzed that knowing number one, this is what you could do, this is the number one option, here's the number two option and here's the number three option.

"And he's got them all cataloged in his mind."

So were there any times Caldwell surprised his quarterback?

"I can't think of any," Caldwell said.

-- Michael Rothstein

Elway, formerly the Broncos' quarterback and currently their chief football decision- maker, points to what sets Manning apart inside the 20-yard line. "To me, thing is that's impressive about him is that in the red zone, you have to throw the ball with a lot more touch, because really a lot of times you're throwing over people rather than in-between people," Elway said. "It's like that two-point play to Demaryius Thomas [to tie the game in Seattle with 18 seconds remaining in regulation in Week 3 this season]. That ball is in the one place where Demaryius can get it and nobody else can, and it's still in a place where Demaryius can make a play.

"People should understand just how difficult that throw was. From what you're seeing, the situation, the coverage and just the number of people that are in the end zone because you're down so close."

If there is anyone who can appreciate what it is for a quarterback to throw more than 500 touchdown passes, it's Elway.

Because No. 7 is still No. 7 on the league's all-time list with 300 touchdown passes in his Hall of Fame career. As the guy who believed Manning would have a post- neck surgery career, Elway looks at Manning's climb past the 500 barrier and beyond with some football reverence.

"You know, he may double me," Elway said. "In this job, I hope he gets six hundred."

Elway has worked behind center, thrown scoring passes, called audibles and worked in the tight spaces required to turn a play into a touchdown play. And when he watches Manning, he see what everyone else sees, the "Beautiful Mind" stuff, when Manning can recite plays from the 1998 season as if he just ran them.

"He gets in the red zone and he gets touchdowns because he's got great anticipation and the ability to go over the top of people, drop the ball in, into small spaces with the highest accuracy, rather than having to try to drive the ball in between defenders," Elway said.

"I didn't have the ability to go over the top like that, at least not very much. That was not my strength. I had to, and would have much rather, try to push the ball in between people, you know what I mean? That was instead of coming in over the defender. It opens up more things, but it takes a tremendously accurate throw with unbelievable touch."

Elway sees the preparation, the study, the fruits of Manning's experiences against almost any defense devised, but he also sees why Manning simply has turned opportunity into touchdowns more than anyone else.

"It's just so difficult to throw the ball down there, period," Elway said. "And to do consistently, do it at game speed, with that kind of touch, over and over again, is so rare. He's so good at it, we just assume that's how easy it is, but I'm here to tell you it's difficult, it's rare and it's why he has so many touchdowns when so many other people would be kicking field goals."

-- Jeff Legwold

Adam Gase

Manning connection: Broncos offensive coordinator

Asked to pick one touchdown pass for the Broncos that best exemplifies what Manning does, Gase says: "I can't pick one, there's so many, they're all examples of what he does and how he does it."

But ask again, and Gase won't point to a pass, progression or read. He will point to a handoff, or fake handoff. He will point to, in Manning's 17th season of what will be a remember-when career, a recent practice when Manning went through the footwork of a play-action dropback with the Broncos' other quarterbacks.

Step by step, time after time, with Brock Osweiler, in his third year, and Zac Dysert, a practice-squad passer in his second year, grinding through the drumbeat repetition of something Manning has done thousands of times.

"We were just working on how we were doing some different aspects of it, some footwork, handling the ball, and it's just enjoyable to coach him on a position coach level," Gase said. "It is fun just to watch how precise he is with the littlest things, the speed, the tempo, the focus. It's awesome. I say he's just a perfectionist, man.

"I always think of a quote from Bart Starr when he would quote [Vince] Lombardi, that when you're trying to achieve perfection, you'll catch excellence along the way. I feel like that's what he's really trying to do. He's trying to do everything so perfect that greatness, he gets it on the way there."

Gase has worked with some of the best in the game since he started as a student assistant at Michigan State. But working with Manning has been a new experience all together.

"I've said it from the get-go, there's been different stages of my career. Nick Saban was the first chapter of it, Mike Martz really brought me into the coaching realm, and this guy basically changed my career," Gase said. "He really did.

"The way that he's made me think about the game, I don't think I'd be able to learn from anybody else. That's weird for people to hear. Everything, every conversation we have -- run game, protections, routes, the way we practice, the constant communication -- is about how to get better." Manning has called Gase, "Innovative, creative and aggressive, a guy who just works all the time to put us in position to succeed." But Manning, 38, has a different relationship with Gase, 36, than he has had with other offensive coordinators. Since they are chronological peers, Gase, with his trademark sarcasm in tow, gets in the quarterback's wheelhouse to give the him the business.

"I constantly remind him I'm two years younger," Gase said with a smile. "I'll let guys know in the room, hey our quarterback is 50, let's make sure he's not getting hit."

-- Jeff Legwold

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall forging his own NFL identity

By Mike Garafolo Fox Sports October 23, 2014

At the end of his 2012 rookie season, after bouncing back and forth between the practice squad and active roster,Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Brandon Marshall had a conversation with position coach Mark Duffner that would stick with him.

"He said, 'You have to get your stuff together because I don't know if you're going to make it, if this is for you,'" Marshall recalled in a conversation with FOX Sports the other day. "I got upset. I got mad. I didn't want to yell or say something I shouldn't say, so I just kept it in internally and used that for motivation. That was fuel to the fire. "I'll never forget he said that. To this day I still think about it."

That was a 2-14 Jaguars team -- tied for worst in the NFL -- and here was one of the coaches of the team telling a fifth-round draft pick he might not be cut out to play in the league. Aside from being out of the NFL completely, it doesn't get any lower than that. Yet within about 20 months, Marshall has proven this league is for him.

Due to a recurring knee injury to Denver Broncos weakside linebacker Danny Trevathan, Marshall has gone from a near-castoff on one of the NFL's worst teams to a starter on one of its best. He's leading a much-improved Broncos defense in tackles and is calling the signals in the huddle on game days and heading up meetings during the week. During Thursday night's AFC West showdown with the San Diego Chargers, he will stare into the eyes of proven veterans such as DeMarcus Ware, Von Miller, Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward and command them to follow him.

Marshall's tale is one of the under-told stories of this NFL season. It's a testament to professional dedication, a story of personal perseverance in overcoming a rough upbringing in a home where domestic violence was a constant threat. And a story of mistaken identity ("I do not play for the Bears," reads his Twitter profile, in reference to wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who played for the Broncos and before heading to Chicago.)

And it's still being written.

"When he got cut by Jacksonville, he was at a crossroads in his life when he was kind of doubting himself," said Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, a teammate of Marshall's with the Jaguars as well. "He had an opportunity to come here, and I told him to just keep working, keep get better. He's taking advantage of everything and he's not looking back.

"He prepares well, he practices well, his body is changing physically. He's treating it like a true professional."

***** Marshall didn't step right into a prominent role with the Broncos when he arrived last September. In fact, he spent nearly the entire season on the practice squad. But like Knighton said, Marshall handled his job like a true pro.

By all accounts from teammates and staff members, Marshall gave the starting offense fits in practice. He covered tight end Julius Thomasbetter than most opposing linebackers did on Sundays, he stopped the run and he even flustered Peyton Manning. During a late- season practice, Marshall recognized what play the offense was about to run based on the formation, so he yelled out, "Sprintout left!"

"You should've seen how he looked at me. He was in shock," a laughing Marshall said of Manning. "He snapped the ball, and it was a sprintout. I was like, 'I knew it!' That was one of my favorite moments."

The Broncos hand out a scout-team player of the week award. Marshall estimated he won it 10 or 11 times last year.

This year, when Trevathan suffered a cracked bone in his leg in training camp, the Broncos were confident Marshall could step in at the weakside spot for a few weeks. In his first three games, Marshall had a combined 30 tackles, two passes defensed, one sack and a forced fumble. Trevathan returned in Week 5, but one game later, he suffered another crack in the same bone and the team placed him on injured reserve with a designation to return, which means Marshall knew he had another eight-week stint as a starter coming his way.

This time around, he had built up credibility with the veterans because of his play early in the season. In Sunday's blowout victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Marshall led the team with eight tackles and added a pass defensed.

The stat that couldn't be measured was the confidence with which he led the defense during the week of preparation for that game.

"We want our linebackers to run their portion of it, make the calls and be strong with it so that the communication is taking place in the meeting that we want on the field," defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. "So he gets plenty of reps doing it and he's getting better at it. I think he's getting more comfortable."

***** It takes a strong will for a player with little experience to step up in front of the kind of veterans the Broncos have on their defense and speak in a confident voice the way Marshall has. Ask him where and how he developed that side of his personality and he will point you to his childhood.

Marshall was 9 years old when his father burst into the house where Brandon, his mother Barbara, his older brother Marcus and two younger cousins were staying. Brandon's father had been in and out of his life for some time and was struggling with a separation from Barbara, so the family immediately recognized the threat of the unannounced visit.

Brandon recalls picking up his little cousin and running. He says his father chased another cousin into a bedroom, where he then knocked a phone out of the cousin's hands as the cousin was trying to call the police.

"He and my mom were in the bathroom scuffling for a minute," Brandon recalls now in a hushed tone. "When he walked out, he gave me this look. I'll never forget it. He just wasn't himself. He's a different man now, but ..."

After the incident, the family moved into a shelter, where they knew they'd be safe until Brandon's father turned himself in to the police. They remained there for 26 days, according to Barbara. Brandon's father served about three years in prison following the incident.

"During that time (in the shelter), it helped us grow closer and we saw there were other people who had worse stories than ours," said Barbara, who now lives in Virginia but travels to Denver about once per month to see her son. "That just helped my children see that, even through adversity, you can grow. I tried to keep them going and motivated." Brandon and his father now speak occasionally. Though their relationship hasn't completely healed, Brandon remains in touch with his father and visited him last year when he was sick.

It's Barbara whom Brandon credits with serving as his inspiration. She cared for the family for years and remained hopeful even when they were living in a mobile home during Brandon's early years. One year on her birthday, Barbara was asked by her father what she wanted for a gift.

"She said, 'I just want a tank of gas to get to work,'" Brandon said, recalling the story his grandfather told him. "It was just things like that and my mom's resiliency, with us not having the best situation and my dad being in and out. When that big incident finally happened, when we had to run from him because he was being abusive, me, my mom and brother jelled, we became tight-knit. It was just us. We knew we had to hold each other down."

The recent run of domestic-violence incidents involving NFL players brought back some harsh memories for Marshall.

"That's tough. No man should put his hands on a woman," he said. "I saw what my mom had to go through. I would never do it. Just having that experience and seeing what it does to a woman, it's not right at all."

***** All of the adversity Marshall experienced in his early years and even at the start of his NFL career has only made the recent good times that much sweeter. He knows life is good when one of his biggest problems is being confused for his name doppelgänger.

When the Broncos' Marshall tweeted a Bible verse, a fan retweeted him and added, "And the Lord urges thee to get some freaking fantasy points bro." A Bears fan quickly informed the young man the divine intervention was misdirected.

But Marshall's favorite story about mistaken identity came when he went to his hometown of Las Vegas on Memorial Day weekend and was told by a friend that a club wanted him to host an event. Knowing he'd get VIP treatment and a nice payday, Marshall said sure. When he arrived and was escorted inside the club, he could tell the people running the party were expecting a different Brandon Marshall.

"I heard somebody say, 'That ain't him. Get him out of here,'" Marshall recalled. "They tell me they want to see my NFL card, so I give them that, they Google me and they're like, 'Is this you?' 'No, I play linebacker for the Broncos.' 'Ohhhhhhh!'

"They're mad at me, like I'm the impostor, but I'm mad because I'm the right one, they just think I'm the other one."

Marshall just realizes he has to make a name for himself. It was that way for him even when he was in Jacksonville and was struggling to gain the trust of the coaches. On the way to practice one day, a young linebacker namedGreg Jones, who was also a late-round pick struggling to hang on to his NFL career, sensed he needed a pep talk.

"I've seen you play and I don't know why they treat you like this," said Jones, who had a brief stint as a starter with the New York Giants but is now out of the league.

"Those simple words were so profound. He didn't have to say anything else," Marshall said. "Just him saying that let me know I am good enough, I can play in this league, I am a good talent. He probably doesn't know until this day, but that little speech propelled me. When I was on practice squad, I was like, 'I can do it.' It lifted my spirits and I just kept working.

"And now, look where I am."

Smith, McCray earn second chances

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 10, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – They were a part of the Denver Broncos’ rookie class last season, but Quanterus Smith and Lerentee McCray didn't get to run in the offense, as Montee Ball did, or start on defense, as Sylvester Williams did. Smith and McCray were relegated to interested bystander status as the team went about the business of a Super Bowl trip, spending the season on injured reserve.

But the Broncos believed time would heal the two, and in a defensive makeover where Smith and McCray aren’t often listed as two of the “new" faces, they have each shown they’ll make some impact in the defense as the Broncos try to add a little production on that side of the ball.

“You hope so," McCray said. “I just know it feels great to be out there, try to show what I can do."

Smith tore an ACL in the 11th game of his senior season at Western Kentucky. He was leading the nation in sacks at the time with 12.5, including three sacks against an Alabama offensive line that was stocked with NFL draft picks.

The Broncos saw enough to take him with the first of their fifth-round picks in the 2013 draft, and even as Smith kept saying he would “be full go" by the time the 2013 regular season rolled around, the Broncos weren’t convinced. After watching Smith work through training camp and the preseason last year, the place him on injured reserve when they cut the roster to 53 players.

“He just needed more time," said Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway. “You could kind of see that as he went through camp and as we’ve gone through offseason, you can see it helped him."

For his part McCray, who had been signed as an undrafted rookie following the 2013 draft, was on track to make the roster and keep a decade-long streak of at least one undrafted rookie advancing past the final cut. Then he suffered a season- ending ankle injury in the preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

“Not being out there last year, it just hurt me," McCray said. “So I bring that energy and that attitude and that emotion out there to the field when I go play.”

And while Elway’s high-profile maneuvers to repair the team’s defense – signing DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward in free agency – have led most any discussion about the team’s makeover on that side of the ball. The Broncos also want, and need, some of the other “additions" to work out as well.

Those include the five starters who finished the season on injured reserve in 2013, players such as cornerback Chris Harris Jr., defensive end Derek Wolfe and linebacker Von Miller, as well as fit-and-play players such as Smith and McCray.

Smith, who has spent training camp as Ware’s backup, played 31 plays against the Seahawks on Thursday and consistently forced the issue in the pass rush. McCray, who has played with the starting defense at strong-side linebacker as Miller continues to work back from ACL surgery, finished out with 32 plays in the preseason opener.

McCray had a tackle for loss against the Seahawks.

“It felt good to be out there," Smith said. “ … I just want to keep building on it, learn from DeMarcus and produce whenever they put me out there."

McCray has similar motivation.

“I’ve just grown as a better player, just a better football player overall — special teams to defense, anything I’m asked to do," McCray said. “I have an understanding of what I have to do to get my job done and all I have to do is go out there and get it done. Not being out last year, it just hurt me. So I bring that energy and that attitude and that emotion out there to the field when I go play.” Miller hosts charity night for Von's Vision

By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com October 14, 2014

DENVER —You need not look further back than Sunday to see how difficult it is for Von Miller to function without his vision. During the game, he missed a chunk of time after losing a contact, being passed through precautionary concussion protocol and then having to get help putting in a new contact to restore his eyesight. Miller is truly only at full strength when he has clear vision.

The man is often clad in stylish frames when he's out and about, and he rarely goes more than five minutes without his glasses, he said. Without his eyewear, he can't even drive. He's just not himself without them.

And the same goes for everyone who needs them, he said before his Celebrity Steak Out event to raise money for Von's Vision, Miller's foundation to give eyewear or contacts to children in low-income situations.

Miller and more than 30 of his Broncos teammates put on a different uniform Monday night, donning white aprons and hoisting hors d'oeuvres on trays to offer to guests in attendance at Ocean Prime in downtown Denver.

"It's an amazing setup we've got here," Miller said, gesturing toward the tables equipped with autographed Broncos gear up for auction and other items to be bid on to help Von's Vision. "We're trying to help 5,000 kids tonight. Every $20 will get one kid a pair of glasses."

Miller said Von's Vision aims at an issue that flies a bit under the radar in helping kids grow their confidence and their grades with better ability to perform in class.

"I mean, I've been wearing glasses all my life. I was wearing glasses when it wasn't cool and when I didn't have the opportunity or the funds to get a cool pair of frames, so my whole purpose is to give back to the community and create that cool opportunity for kids to show them that it's cool to wear glasses," he said. "Do what you've got to do to get good grades in class. You'd be amazed at how many kids just need glasses or contacts just to excel in class."

Miller enlisted the help of his friends and teammates in giving fans the opportunity to donate to a good cause that flies a bit under the radar, and the opportunity to be served shrimp with cocktail sauce or sliders by NFL players. Following an initial reception that gave guests the chance to interact players they see on the field on Sundays, the restaurant sat the dining guests and the players served them a three- course dinner. Patrons also were able to participate in silent and live auctions on Broncos memorabilia and other gifts to help raise money for Von's Vision.

Though it was a fun event, Miller was more excited about the impact it would have on the kids who would receive better sight as a result. He could identify with the feeling they would have, because he knew that feeling well when he was younger, and he knew the feeling when he finally got his first pair.

"I would fall asleep in them and bend them up and my mom would straighten them back up. They wouldn't be perfectly straight, they would just have to work. And my whole goal is now to give those kids who have the same struggle a new pair of glasses, a new frame, a new outlook," Miller said.

"If you aren't able to see, it's life-changing when you get a pair of glasses or contacts, especially if you get a pair of glasses that you love wearing," he added. "If you can give that to a 6- or 7- or 8-year-old, 10-year-old, any young kid with a pair of cool frames, it totally changes their whole image, especially at school. [...] Your self-esteem—that's my whole goal, to show all those kids it's cool to wear glasses, it's cool to be you."

Life-changing experience bonds Moore, Goulding

By Lauren Giudice DenverBroncos.com September 28, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Their scars are eerily similar. Both nearly a foot long, permanently marking their calves.

Rahim Moore’s scar is clearly more healed than Tyson Goulding’s. The skin is now soft and, though the scar is clearly visible, it’s faded a bit. Goudling’s remains a bit red.

Their scars serve as permanent reminders of the traumatic experience they each went through. Their marks are almost like a symbol of their bond. While the scars are permanent, so is their connection.

On Sunday, June 1, Goudling participated in a 10K run. An athlete his whole life, the physical exertion wasn’t anything extraordinary. He completed the race and his right calf began aching.

His symptoms became worse and his wife, Heather, took him to urgent care. The doctor informed him that he would need emergency surgery immediately in order to avoid amputation. He was diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome.

While rare, Goulding knew all about it.

Acute compartment syndrome is caused when there is increased pressure in a muscle compartment. It can often lead to nerve damage and issues with blood flow.

A dedicated Broncos fan, he had followed Moore’s story and experience with the same condition. During the Broncos’ game against the Chiefs in November, Moore started experiencing similar pain in his left calf. He couldn’t shake it and was unable to make the plays he knew he was capable of.

He didn’t finish the game and when the pain didn’t subside, he called Broncos head trainer Steve Antonopulos. He went to the hospital in the middle of the night where he was diagnosed. He, like Goulding, required emergency surgery. Both men were hours away from amputation.

Goulding underwent surgery on Monday following the diagnosis and then a second on Wednesday. He would end up having four surgeries in ten days. The night after that Wednesday surgery was the lowest and most discouraged Goulding felt throughout his recovery process. Knowing how closely Goulding followed the Broncos and recalling Moore’s similar struggle, a relative reached out to the Broncos to see if a call or a text from Moore would be possible to lift Goulding’s spirit.

About 30 minutes later, Moore stood in his Goulding’s hospital room.

When Heather informed Goulding that Moore was on his way to visit him, he didn’t believe her.

“It was late at night and I had gone home for the night and it was the Broncos saying Rahim wanted to come by and I said 'Well, Tyson’s probably going to be in the hospital for the next couple of weeks so come on by whenever' and he said, ‘No, we want to come tonight’ so I got in the car and came back to the hospital and he [Tyson] said ‘What are you doing here?” Heather said. “And I said ‘Rahim Moore is coming to visit you’ and he’s like ‘Stop playing.’”

But Moore did come. Moore, then approximately seven months removed from his surgeries, served as an inspiration for Goulding. By that time, Moore had regained much of his strength in his leg and was walking and running.

He offered support for Goulding and reminded him to stay strong. Moore told him what the recovery was going to be like for him and he didn’t sugarcoat it. He informed him that it wouldn’t be easy, but that he knew he could do it. Before Moore left the hospital that night, they prayed together.

“He was my example that you can get back,” Goulding said.

“It’s been really tough,” Heather said. “In the beginning we didn’t know if he’d be able to walk again. We didn’t know what his new normal would be. So it’s been really hard but it’s been wonderful to see how fast he’s recovered and he had great medical care, which made a huge impact.”

Fast forward to September 7, 2014. Rahim Moore is back at Sports Authority Field for his first regular season game since his diagnosis. A pass from Andrew Luck intended for Colts tight end was deflected by Aqib Talib and intercepted by Moore just inches above falling incomplete. Later in the game, the ball bounced off Coby Fleener’s hands and Moore dove to catch it and give the Broncos possession.

Goulding watched the game on television as his new friend made his NFL comeback. “It’s awesome,” Goulding said regarding Moore’s first game back. “He said that he was going to have a great year. It’s inspiring. It’s really cool.”Goudling still isn’t 100 percent and can’t run again yet. He’s still working to build his strength back.

“I’m almost three months into this so it’s just a process of trying to get stronger,” Goulding said. “I’ve been an athlete my whole life. I understand the work of working out and building muscle so I know it doesn’t happen overnight. I’m still working on it.”

The two friends, bonded by unfortunate circumstances, were reunited as the Gouldings were invited to the Broncos' practice preceding their Week 3 game in Seattle. It looked like they had known each other for a long time as they embraced.

Moore gave Goulding and Heather his gloves and sent them home with the cleats he was wearing during practice, which also happened to be the cleats he wore during that fateful Chiefs game a year ago. He signed them, “To Tyson, From your friend Rahim. Luv ya!”

They shared exercises that they have been using to gain mobility back and Rahim said he will send tickets their way for a Broncos game later this season. They compared their analogous scars. As they both continue their long process of recovery, it appeared that they found relief in each other.

“He looked good,” Moore said about their reunion. “He looked like he’s overcome a lot and I’m proud of him. He has a fantastic wife. His wife has done a fantastic job. She’s so joyous and giddy and has kept a positive attitude.”

“I look forward to seeing her and Tyson in the future. It’s not going to be a camera thing or an interview thing. We’re going to hang out, I’ll invite them to the games. We’re going to have dinner and we’re going to hang out. Someday we’ll laugh about these times.”

It was a nice reunion on a beautiful Thursday afternoon. Even Head Coach John Fox came to see the Gouldings to wish them well.

Moore and Goulding lead very different lives, but they will remain friends as they both share an experience that very few have to go through.

“Tyson’s very laid back and he’s very quiet but right now he’s in a stage where he’s so thankful and so blessed. I will always be there for Tyson,” Moore said. “That’s a great friendship and bond to have. I want him to have joy and triumph from watching me play football and him rooting me on because at the end of the day I’m rooting him on.” Rahim Moore's studious approach to playing football began long before he joined Broncos

By Mike Klis The Denver Post September 14, 2014

Rahim Moore can sit and watch film of the Kansas City Chiefs' offense on his iPad, and talk with a reporter to his right, all at the same time. Try chewing on that while walking away. "Sorry, but I've got to multitask," Moore says. "You're cutting into my film time."

This may be difficult to believe, but Moore, a fourth-year NFL safety who made two interceptions in the Broncos' season-opening win a week ago, may be just as life- possessed with football as Peyton Manning.

Yes, Manning was all but born into the NFL. Moore started running around a football field when he was a 4-year-old water boy for his older brother Shaft's Pop Warner team. The younger brother started putting on his own pads in his South Central Los Angeles Pop Warner League when he was 7.

He didn't just play the game. The hyperactive kid studied it.

"When Rahim was a little boy, 7 or 8 years old, he would sit with his coach and watch film for hours," said Moore's mom, Nowana.

In a hallway at Broncos headquarters, Moore is watching film now.

"You want to see this play right here? This is a play they're good at," he says. "Alex Smith is always making plays. You can never count him out."

Smith, who quarterbacks the Chiefs, is executing one of coach Andy Reid's patented plays: the misdirection, play-action bootleg pass.

Know what film study does? It helps a safety break a half second quicker on a ball tipped in the air. When the Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck forced a pass to tight end Dwayne Allen down the seam last Sunday, it wasn't the first time Moore saw that play.

When cornerback Aqib Talib deflected the ball, Moore caught it just inches off the ground. Later, when a Luck pass clanked high off Coby Fleener's hands as the tight end was running a crossing route, Moore was in position — and had the athletic, change-of- direction quickness to shift from coming up on the tackle to making a lateral dive for the interception.

"If you're in the right position and you're going hard, then good things happen," said Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. "That's really what it was. In both cases he was where he was supposed to be. He was breaking the way he was supposed to be breaking and aggressively going after the ball.

Being benched "was like retiring"

On occasion, Moore has looked wistfully at the city he's played for going on four seasons. It's not like Denver is exempt from gang problems, but it's nothing like the dangerous neighborhood surrounding his Dorsey High School.

Moore was never close to joining a gang, but he did have close friends who did.

"If it got to the point where they were going to do something they weren't supposed to do, I was going to the grass," he said.

The gangs were street. Going to the grass was a metaphor for not hanging on the street. Going to the grass meant working out, doing homework, practicing, watching game film.

Going to the grass.

"If I had a choice, I would love for my mom and my dad to both be married and live in Lone Tree, or Highlands Ranch, or live in Cherry Creek," Moore said. "I would love that. But that's not the plan God had for me."

South Central Los Angeles was what Nowana and her three children made of it. A single mother who worked 25 years in the banking business, Nowana would get up at 6 a.m., drop off Rasheed (Shaft), now 31; Rahim, 24; and DuRaisha (NaeNae), 19, who is in her second year at Arizona State; at school and then head to the bank.

"It was tough sometimes," Nowana said. "It was also rewarding. They had birthday parties every year. We did family functions. I loved on them. I took them to school, we went to church, I whipped their butts, I raised them, I loved them. And you do it until they get of age and take the baton and move on to be productive in their own lives."

After Moore led the nation with 10 interceptions as a sophomore at UCLA, he showed up the next year in New York for the 2011 NFL draft believing he would go in the first round. Instead he wasn't selected until the second day, in the second round.

"I was disappointed," he said. "But looking back, I'm happy I went in the second round. I was disappointed because I felt like I did everything I could to be drafted at that level. But who cares? In the NFL, you either make plays or you don't. It doesn't matter what round you are drafted or how much money you're making. Are you're making plays and are you helping your team win?"

He started his first five games as a rookie, but the Broncos' coaching staff determined he wasn't ready and benched him, pretty much for the rest of the season.

"It was like retiring," Moore said. "They took the game away from me. Looking back, it was good for me. I disagreed with it. But at the same time, Coach (John) Fox said it would better me. It did."

It helped to have a sideline view of veterans Brian Dawkins and Champ Bailey. Moore also saw that the NFL game wasn't as difficult as he was making it out to be.

Don't think, just play.

"Lord, let me wake up from this"

He played well in his second season of 2012 until the Flacco Fling in a second-round playoff gamepointed the index finger of blame directly at Moore. The Ravens tied the score in the final seconds of regulation, then won the game in overtime.

Funny thing happened after that touchdown catch for Baltimore, though. Before the angry mob could gather, Moore disarmed it by standing in front of his locker and taking full responsibility.

"He was so remarkable," Nowana said. "I know he set a tone and an example to many. He said, 'Hey, it's right there in front of everybody.' Why say something different? He said it, he owned up to it. He moved on. Of course he carried it for a while. But once he let it go, it was a brand new day.'"

The next day, Moore headed off to Florida to begin his offseason training. He doesn't smoke, doesn't drink. In 2013, he was playing every snap at free safety for the Broncos when, in a home game against Kansas City — "November 17," Mom said reflexively — Moore's leg was inexplicably going numb.

Fox, who was watching at home as he recuperated from heart surgery, may have been the first to realize something was amiss. "There was a run that broke out to the boundary," Fox said. "And he ran after it, and I mean he had no juice. I was thinking, 'Something's wrong with him.' "

Early the next morning, Moore underwent a life-threatening surgery to correct a circulation condition in his lower left leg called lateral compartment syndrome.

"I don't think I told anybody else this, but when they gave me anesthesia, right before they gave that to me, I said, 'Lord, let me wake up from this,' " Moore said. "Because they told me I could have passed, lost my leg. And as I was fading out, I was blinking, and I thought to myself, I hope this isn't the last time I have eyes open."

He woke up happy to be alive. But eventually came renewed disappointment: His season was finished. No playing in AFC championship victory. No playing in Super Bowl defeat.

The 2014 season opener last Sunday marked the Denver debuts of Talib, DeMarcus Ware, Emmanuel Sanders and T.J. Ward, reaffirmed the greatness of Manning and the unique talent of Julius Thomas.

And two interceptions for Moore in his first game back.

Now it's on to the second game. Moore is in a hallway, watching a safety's view shot of the Chiefs' Alex Smith faking the handoff left, rolling right and hitting a wide-open running back in the flat. Smith must have completed 50 such passes last year.

"He's good. I like him," Moore says. "He's a good quarterback."

Nelson an unlikely star in Denver's defense

By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press October 17, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Corey Nelson led the star-studded Denver Broncos in tackles last week after linebacker Danny Trevathan left the game against the New York Jets with a broken left leg.

Nelson won't blame anybody for asking, "Corey who?"

He didn't expect to hear his name called on draft day, much less over and over on the public address system at MetLife Stadium with his seven-tackle performance.

His senior season at Oklahoma ended with a torn left pectoral muscle in the Sooners' fifth game, and he was denied a medical hardship by the NCAA for another year of eligibility.

So, he earned his degree in communications and started thinking maybe he could make a living talking about football instead of playing it.

"I didn't even know if I was going to play NFL ball or even if this was a future for me," Nelson said. "Just the way the season ended how I didn't play (much). And I didn't get that much burn my junior season just because a whole new (defensive coordinator) came in. I didn't really play that much my college career. And I just thought nobody knew about me."

When other players were crisscrossing the country on visits to NFL teams, Nelson was doing crisscross puzzles.

"I didn't go on any visits," he said.

The Broncos, who take a 4-1 record into Sunday night's showdown with San Francisco (4-2), selected Nelson with the 242nd overall draft pick, 14 spots away from "Mr. Irrelevant."

Getting drafted was one thing. Making a team that had been hyperactive in free agency and which had few holes following a Super Bowl appearance was yet another hurdle facing Nelson. He spent much of August wondering if he had what it took to make the 53-man roster. That answer finally came in his final audition in the Broncos' fourth preseason game, at Dallas.

"That's when I realized I can really do this," he said.

Like many late-round rookies, Nelson made his mark on fourth down at first.

"Corey's earned his way, really, on special teams," defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. "That is the main way he made this team, it's the main way gotten on the field. We're finding ways to do things with him in practice, and he does it well in practice. Then it just adds to the confidence, so when you get to games, you're not afraid to put him in."

Nelson is a big beneficiary of Del Rio's philosophy of keeping backups engaged by using them in sub packages on Sundays. "And if they do well, we build that role," Del Rio said. "So we had that in mind with him and it happened to coincide with Danny going down, so it worked out pretty well."

Brandon Marshall, who started the first three games while Trevathan was out with his first leg injury, slid over and Nelson joined Marshall in the nickel package.

"It was kind of nerve-wracking at first," Nelson said. "But once you play a couple of snaps and get those jitters out, then it's just ball."

Nelson's workload last week included 36 snaps from scrimmage to go with 26 on special teams.

"Man, Corey was huge this game," cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said. "He stepped up and played a great game. Nobody knew we were going to have to use him this much this year or in that game."

Nelson is that rare pro football player who wasn't a big fan of the NFL as a kid. He was into music and academics and was even class president back in high school.

"I didn't really watch football or basketball that much," Nelson said. "I was just into other stuff."

He's still a bit star struck in Denver.

"You meet guys like DeMarcus Ware, Peyton Manning, Wes Welker, Danny Trevathan. Those guys are great players in the NFL and to be taken under their wing is a wonderful experience," Nelson said. "It's something that you have to take advantage of and that you have to cherish." Notes: LB Lamin Barrow was fined $8,268 for throwing a punch against the Jets. ... OL Paul Cornick has played 31 snaps over the last two games as a second tight end. It's the same role RT Chris Clark played before cracking the starting five. Cornick appears primed to make a similar jump if the Broncos decide to make a change in their O-line in light of all the troubles they've had running the ball and sustaining drives.

Bradley Roby finding groove as effective rookie

By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com October 16, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Bradley Roby wasn't very fond of the early bye week in Week 4. Though he had a good start—he was nominated for the NFL's Rookie of the Week award after a Week 1 performance in which he had seven tackles and three passes defensed, including a clutch play to stop the Colts on their final drive—Roby didn't want to interrupt his learning process.

"I'm still getting my footing, getting used to the NFL and stuff like that, just getting in stride with everything," he said at the time. "I think for me it’s not messing up my progression, but I just got to continue to work, mentally, through the bye week and let my body heal a little bit."

Fast-forward to Week 6: Roby is back up for consideration in the polls for Rookie of the Week. He had three tackles and two passes defensed, as well as a sack. It was just another solid outing for a rookie cornerback who's looked like he has more experience in the NFL than the 'R' in his bio.

It certainly seems like the bye week hasn't slowed him down in the slightest. In fact, he hasn't looked slow whatsoever. He certainly didn't look slow to Geno Smith, who was sacked by Roby flying in from the edge on a blitz.

In comparison to his status at the season's start, Roby says he's more comfortable in the defense. His turntable needle has found the groove in the vinyl of his developmental path. "I'm kind of in a rhythm on how to prepare each week, how to prepare for different receivers and things like that," he said. "I think I'm a lot better. I think I have a ways to go. I'm still working on it. From the first game, though, I'm way ahead where I was. Each week I just try to get better."

Roby's play as a rookie has been outstanding given his short time in the NFL so far, and it's drawn attention from the Rookie of the Week award nominations to his coaches and teammates.

"He's a very talented guy, but what usually separates guys is how they prepare, the exactness in this league that you have to play at in pass defense, especially the corner position," Head Coach John Fox said. "I think he's really stood out there. [Secondary Coach] Cory [Undlin] and [Assistant Secondary/Safeties Coach] Sam [Garnes] have done a good job with him. He's very willing, he's a sponge to learn and he's a smart guy, football-wise. He understands concepts, and he's not afraid to work. So I think you'll continue to see that."

As the third cornerback, Roby often comes in during nickel situations to cover the slot receiver, and has shown a pretty complete, savvy game. His coverage has been a valuable addition in the slot and has taken on challenging receivers. He's also been a pretty solid tackler, wrapping up opponents without making many mistakes.

"At the end of the day, if you want it more than him, you'll come out on top. If you run at him harder than he's running at you, you're going to win. Who's going to back down?" Roby said. "I just want to do my job. If a guy comes in my area, I want to get him down. I'm not going to take pride in missing tackles, I don't want to be known for that. I just like to play football, so it comes with it."

It's not hard to see why his play has earned the respect of his colleagues in the secondary. T.J. Ward called him a "young, hungry guy."

"I think he's doing a great job in there," Chris Harris Jr. said. "It's definitely a complex position and he's doing well. He's kind of learning on the fly and to play that position you've got to learn a lot. You've got a lot of responsibility and he's doing a great job. He's improving each week so that's something that you want and that's all you can ask for from any rookie is to get better each week."

"I definitely feel a tie with the other guys, communication-wise," Roby said. "I think we're kind of slowly getting all on the same page. Take it week to week to get better."

With 23 total tackles, six passes defensed and a sack, Roby's showing his impact in a limited role in the secondary's depth, as well as weekly improvement that comes with added experience. And on top of that, his future is looking brighter and brighter with a well-rounded defensive skill set and level of preparation that could pay off for years to come.

"Gym rat" Emmanuel Sanders impresses his QB

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post October 24, 2014

The three touchdowns on the stat sheet weren't necessary. The explanation for the best day of Emmanuel Sanders' career began in April, a routine he carried through this week.

As a free agent he sought the Broncos. The Kansas City Chiefs thought they had him signed, but when Sanders made it known he didn't need to match Eric Decker's contract with the Jets, Denver's ears perked up.

They moved quickly, securing the former Pittsburgh Steelers weapon. The Broncos figured they were getting a legitimate deep threat. They didn't realize they landed a football honors student. He stayed after practice daily, improving his timing with Peyton Manning.

"He's a gym rat," Manning said. "He really loves football."

On a sweltering day in July, Sanders stood at the goal line for 30 minutes, going over hand signals and audibles. It was football's version of wax-on, wax-off.

"You can never stop working," Sanders said, "or learning."

Which brings us to Wednesday. In a quiet moment after a battery of media interviews, he reached into his locker and grabbed his iPad. He watched San Diego coverages repeatedly, believing he could enjoy a big game. Manning targeted him nine times. Sanders caught every one for 120 yards.

"Eighteen (Manning) was just looking at me," Sanders said, "and it felt good."

Sanders provided an educated guess that the Chargers would focus on containing Julius Thomas, who leads the league with nine receiving touchdowns. It would create gaps in coverage. Those became chasms with San Diego missing top cornerback Brandon Flowers, who was sidelined with a concussion.

Sanders began the scoring on a play that reflected the Broncos' creativity. The Chargers braced for Thomas at the goal line. He stepped back as a blocker to seal off the back side. Manning rolled right, staring in that direction. The trick worked. He paused and fired a strike to Sanders, who wandered slyly across the end zone on a drag route. The play wasn't new. The result was.

"We usually don't get to that option," offensive coordinator Adam Gase said.

The second touchdown amplified Flowers' absence and Sanders' athleticism. While Decker starred in the red zone, he couldn't stretch a defense like Sanders, who considers Denver "wide receiver heaven," admitting it reminded him of his run-and- shoot days at Southern Methodist University.

Sanders raced past the Chargers' Richard Marshall on a go route — "he's a hard guy to overthrow," Manning said — leaving vapors in his wake.

Sanders struggled with injuries in Pittsburgh, and his slight build doesn't lend itself to the meat grinder that is the slot receiver's routes.

But since a calf injury in preseason, his health has been impeccable. His ability has never been questioned.

"He's so fast and can jump," said rookie receiver Cody Latimer, who has learned from Sanders. "And he's tough."

Sanders' final touchdown, while short, blended together the elements that have helped Sanders post four 100-yard games this season.

The Chargers chose the right defense on the goal line. They doubled across the middle with Wes Welker. They bracketed Sanders, but his comfort level with Manning paid off. Sanders looked covered, the only open window requiring a jump. Manning trusted Sanders' leap, and he skied on a slant route, shielding the defender for the final score.

"I can just tell I am enjoying playing with him. He has a great work ethic. He really loves football. He brings that energy everyday," Manning said. "And I know he's wanted to get into the end zone."

Ramsey: Emmanuel Sanders travels from Texas poverty to Colorado riches

By David Ramsey Colorado Springs Gazette September 2, 2014

Emmanuel Sanders, in slight trouble while sitting in a stiff office chair, did not yet know he was special.

Huey Chancellor knew. The football coach at Bellville High School saw a blindingly bright future for this skinny freshman.

Sanders had been sent to Chancellor's office to discuss a minor infraction. Chancellor can't remember exactly what had gone wrong.

Both men remember the long, life-changing conversation that followed. Chancellor calmly confronted Sanders, asked him if he wanted to travel from good to dominating.

Sanders answered yes.

The conversation transported Sanders from poverty in Bellville, Texas, population 3,794, to a packed stadium on the edge of downtown Denver and a $15 million contract. His role with the Broncos grew more crucial Wednesday after the suspension of Wes Welker.

I realize this poor-to-rich saga is an ancient tale in American sports. Babe Ruth wandered through his young life as an impoverished orphan in Baltimore. His life changed when he met Brother Matthias Boutlier, who taught The Babe to read and write and, more importantly, to throw and hit a baseball.

Floyd Paterson rampaged along as a young thief who struggled, and failed, to find reason to like himself. His life changed when he met Cus D'Amato, who turned a sad-eyed young man into the world's heavyweight champion in 1956.

Sanders met Chancellor, and his life changed, too. An old story, yes, but one that never gets old.

"I can't promise you anything," Chancellor told Sanders. "But if you take it seriously on the football field and if you work in that classroom, you're going to be somebody special and your dreams will come true." Sanders remembered his talk with Chancellor as he sat on a stool in the Broncos spacious locker room on a happy Saturday night. He had caught two touchdowns in an exhibition game against the Texans.

He stared into his locker as he traveled back to Bellville.

"I didn't know that I was good," Sanders said. "And Coach kind of opened my eyes to doing the right things and to start thinking about the future in terms of making a living for my family."

Life in Bellville was not easy. He lived with a multitude of relatives in a tiny house on Fifth Street. His grandmother worked two jobs, and Sanders admires her deeply.

Still, Sanders knew he needed to be seated at the dinner table the minute food was served. Nothing was left for the tardy.

"If you don't get there when the food is out, good luck to you," Sanders said. "Some nights I cried myself to sleep because of starvation but I don't like to talk about that story because it makes it seem like bad parenting and my grandma was the best parent in the entire world. She busted her butt."

He took his hunger to the football field. Chancellor asked Sanders to give him everything, but even the coach was surprised by his star's fervor. Sander was blessed with speed and quickness. He was not blessed with a bulky frame.

Didn't matter. Chancellor watched enemy defenders flying through the air after savage Sanders blocks. He admired his star's extreme versatility. Sanders played slotback and defensive back. He returned punts and kickoffs. He almost never left the field.

He never complained.

Sanders pushed past what he thought were his limits, and he did this each day.

"It's about hard work and, of course, dedication," Sanders said. "People forget about dedication. Because I can get out here and work hard one time doesn't mean I'm going be successful. Dedication is when you do it over and over and over. Every day you're dedicated to coming out and working hard."

His labor was not in vain. He earned a scholarship to Southern Methodist and became a star. He rose from Steelers third-round pick to featured receiver. He caught the attention of John Elway, who pays him $5 million per season to catch passes from Peyton Manning.

His climb was unlikely, and he knows it. "I came from nowhere," he said, "and now I'm out here and there are people screaming and wanting my autograph."

In July, a few days before he reported for his first Broncos training camp, Sanders returned to Bellville to speak to the current Brahmas. They listened intently, as Sanders once did in that stiff office chair.

Brandon Swearingen plays receiver and safety for Bellville. He was surprised when he saw this normal-sized man talking about hard work.

"He looks a lot bigger when he's catching touchdowns," Swearingen said.

Sanders delivered a simple yet profound message. You can push yourself to destinations that will surprise you and everyone else.

The Brahmas listened, with good reason.

"He's an example of how dedication can get you somewhere," Swearingen said. "And he comes from the same town where I come from."

The man who helped place Sanders in the NFL has departed Bellville. Chancellor seeks to build a winner in Edna, Texas.

On a recent evening, he laughed as he remembered the skinny freshman who became the NFL starter.

"He did not grow up with a silver spoon his mouth, but he was a class kid," Chancellor said.

Chancellor looked around his office walls, where he's placed framed photos of the finest players from his 22-season coaching career.

He realized, to his surprise, he saw no framed photo of the best player he ever coached.

"Tell Emmanuel," Chancellor said, "to send me one."

Smith, McCray earn second chances

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com August 10, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – They were a part of the Denver Broncos’ rookie class last season, but Quanterus Smith and Lerentee McCray didn't get to run in the offense, as Montee Ball did, or start on defense, as Sylvester Williams did. Smith and McCray were relegated to interested bystander status as the team went about the business of a Super Bowl trip, spending the season on injured reserve.

But the Broncos believed time would heal the two, and in a defensive makeover where Smith and McCray aren’t often listed as two of the “new" faces, they have each shown they’ll make some impact in the defense as the Broncos try to add a little production on that side of the ball.

“You hope so," McCray said. “I just know it feels great to be out there, try to show what I can do."

Smith tore an ACL in the 11th game of his senior season at Western Kentucky. He was leading the nation in sacks at the time with 12.5, including three sacks against an Alabama offensive line that was stocked with NFL draft picks.

The Broncos saw enough to take him with the first of their fifth-round picks in the 2013 draft, and even as Smith kept saying he would “be full go" by the time the 2013 regular season rolled around, the Broncos weren’t convinced. After watching Smith work through training camp and the preseason last year, the place him on injured reserve when they cut the roster to 53 players.

“He just needed more time," said Broncos executive vice president of football operations/general manager John Elway. “You could kind of see that as he went through camp and as we’ve gone through offseason, you can see it helped him."

For his part McCray, who had been signed as an undrafted rookie following the 2013 draft, was on track to make the roster and keep a decade-long streak of at least one undrafted rookie advancing past the final cut. Then he suffered a season- ending ankle injury in the preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

“Not being out there last year, it just hurt me," McCray said. “So I bring that energy and that attitude and that emotion out there to the field when I go play.”

And while Elway’s high-profile maneuvers to repair the team’s defense – signing DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward in free agency – have led most any discussion about the team’s makeover on that side of the ball. The Broncos also want, and need, some of the other “additions" to work out as well.

Those include the five starters who finished the season on injured reserve in 2013, players such as cornerback Chris Harris Jr., defensive end Derek Wolfe and linebacker Von Miller, as well as fit-and-play players such as Smith and McCray.

Smith, who has spent training camp as Ware’s backup, played 31 plays against the Seahawks on Thursday and consistently forced the issue in the pass rush. McCray, who has played with the starting defense at strong-side linebacker as Miller continues to work back from ACL surgery, finished out with 32 plays in the preseason opener.

McCray had a tackle for loss against the Seahawks.

“It felt good to be out there," Smith said. “ … I just want to keep building on it, learn from DeMarcus and produce whenever they put me out there."

McCray has similar motivation.

“I’ve just grown as a better player, just a better football player overall — special teams to defense, anything I’m asked to do," McCray said. “I have an understanding of what I have to do to get my job done and all I have to do is go out there and get it done. Not being out last year, it just hurt me. So I bring that energy and that attitude and that emotion out there to the field when I go play.” Aqib Talib has something to prove

By Jeffri Chadiha ESPN.com October 3, 2014

DENVER -- Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib craned his neck, patiently scanned the options and trusted his instincts when pondering the choices before him. He didn't have much time for lunch on this spring afternoon, so Noodles & Co. would have to do for a man who had recently signed a six-year, $57 million free-agent deal. As Talib stepped slowly toward the cash register, he continued contemplating the various pasta selections when an unassuming gentleman tapped his right shoulder from behind. "Don't worry about this one," the man said. "I'll take care of your lunch today."

Talib couldn't help but smile at the gesture. The last time somebody bought him a meal, he was standing in line at a Dunkin' Donuts outside Boston last fall, waiting for 25 breakfast sandwiches that a New England Patriots fan was eager to purchase on his behalf. The difference then was that Talib was already deep into his first full season with the Patriots after being traded from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This time, before even lining up in a game for the Broncos, Talib was feeling instant love from the Mile High City.

The takeaway for 28-year-old Talib was that new beginnings can trump old baggage. For a man who has been suspended or involved in a legal run-in at every level of his career, Talib is out to prove something critical in his first year in Denver: that the Broncos made a sound investment.

"When you've been around the NFL long enough, you hear about the A-1 franchises," Talib said. "I was lucky to be with one in New England, and now I'm with one here. You're talking about being around people like Peyton Manning, John Fox and John Elway every day. It doesn't get much better than that."

Sitting in a folding chair outside the Broncos' locker room after an August practice, Talib talked passionately about his new team. He fidgeted with a pair of cellphones while answering questions, and he joked with teammates who walked by. In many ways, Talib appeared to be a man eager to put his best foot forward. At his best, he's funny, personable and candid.

But Talib didn't pretend he didn't know what was coming in that interview -- especially at a time when player conduct is under the microscope. If his story really is one of redemption, it won't just revolve around all the abilities and skills that earned him his first Pro Bowl selection last season. It also has to be about the issues that left many observers questioning Talib's decision-making and his future.

The fights with teammates. The arrest for slugging a cab driver. The ugly tussle with his sister's live-in boyfriend three years ago that led to an indictment for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon -- although charges were later dropped because of insufficient evidence. Talib drew so much negative press in his first five NFL seasons that the Broncos must have been holding their breath in June when Dallas police erroneously named Talib as someone who had been arrested when, in fact, older brother Yaqub Talib had been picked up for public intoxication. But as the NFL struggles with an assortment of criminal issues that have made people question the state of the league, Talib feels as if his ability to avoid trouble since being traded out of Tampa Bay midway through the 2012 season indicates that he's on the right track.

"I feel like I have grown a lot," Talib said. "When you're young, you start off wanting to go to the NFL. Then you want to be a first-round pick. After that, you want to be a starter, and then a Pro Bowler and then a guy who plays in playoff games. I'm at the stage now where I want to be recognized among the best at my position."

As for most players with baggage, Talib's story is complicated. He spent the first 11 years of his life in rugged East Cleveland, an area, where Talib said, "You saw gangs, drugs, shootings, people getting jumped and girls fighting each other." Talib became so used to his rough surroundings that he was hardly fazed when his mother, Okolo Talib, spent eight months in prison after being indicted for felony assault for attacking another woman with a knife in 1996. He and Yaqub spent that time with their father, Theodore Henry, who lived in Trenton, New Jersey, after he and Talib's mother divorced.

As bleak as Talib's environment was, there was no questioning his athletic ability. When neighbors dumped old mattresses on the street corners for garbage pickup, a young Talib performed cartwheels and backflips on them, leaving his mother wondering how an 8-year- old could be so nimble. When she moved her family to the Dallas area before Talib started sixth grade, that athleticism became even more obvious when he started playing organized football. He became a standout at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, and an All- American at Kansas after that.

But Talib also had red flags hovering all around him. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Talib received two years' probation toward the end of his senior year at Berkner for breaking into a house. He also garnered multiple suspensions in his first two years at Kansas and admitted to testing positive three times for marijuana during his college career.

The Buccaneers, nevertheless, selected Talib at No. 20 in the 2008 draft. In 2010, he received a one-game suspension for punching a cab driver in St. Petersburg, Florida, the year before. Later, he was indicted in Garland, Texas, for the 2011 incident in which police alleged that Talib had assaulted his sister's live-in boyfriend after the man hit Talib's sister. The case was dismissed before going to trial.

Despite Talib's having intercepted 17 passes in his first four seasons with the Bucs, most people knew him because of his behavior off the field.

"I was putting myself in bad situations," he said. "I wasn't thinking about the consequences. I would know I wasn't supposed to be in a place, and I decided to go anyways."

Added former Bucs general manager and current ESPN analyst Mark Dominik: "If you look at everything that's happened to Aqib, he's had a lot of incidents where there wasn't sufficient evidence to have charges [stick]. He found trouble sometimes, and sometimes trouble found him. But I do know he was a great teammate. The guys he played with loved him."

Some of Talib's issues in the NFL might have been influenced by personal problems. Talib moved his father to the Tampa area after being drafted, but Henry developed serious health issues within a couple of years of relocating. Doctors worried about Theodore's high blood pressure and a lung disease known as sarcoidosis. He grew so ill that he couldn't walk 20 feet without grimacing and gasping for air.

"Aqib and his father were very close, but there were times when we would go two days without ever seeing him because he couldn't leave his room," said Talib's wife, Gypsy Benitez. "I would get concerned about Aqib because it would affect his job at times. His anger would boil over. I think his father being ill was very hard for him to deal with."

Things didn't get any easier for Talib when the NFL suspended him four games for violating the league's banned substance policy in the 2012 season. Talib thought he was getting off to a good start with his new coach, , at the time of the suspension. But on Nov. 1, 2012, as Talib talked to his wife about a home they were looking to purchase in Dallas, Schiano called to say the Bucs had traded Talib and a seventh-round pick to New England for a fourth-round selection in the 2013 draft.

"Aqib was surprised when we told him [about the trade], but he also knew that was the last straw," Dominik said. "Even when we told him the news, he had that cornerback mentality. He wasn't going to show you how much it hurt him."

Said Talib: "When a team trades you, they're basically saying they don't need you anymore. It definitely made me want to never be in that situation again."

The people who've spent time around Talib argue that, even with his issues, there is ample reason to believe in his maturation.

"With some of the things that have happened off the field, Aqib is more worried about his reputation," Benitez said. "He's always loved football, but he's so dedicated to it now. When he's home, we hardly get any downtime with him because he's always studying or watching film. … He really wants people to know he's a good guy."

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett played 3½ seasons with Talib in Tampa Bay and said, "I don't know anybody who's still talking about his off-the-field issues. I think he's really grown as a man." Added Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, who played with Talib at Kansas: "He was wild when he was young, but he's totally different now. A lot of guys go through some things and never learn. I feel like he's learned."

Talib didn't waste much time making an impact for the Broncos in their 31-24 season- opening win over Indianapolis. When Colts quarterback Andrew Luck fired a pass deep up the seam late in the first quarter, Talib darted in front of tight end Dwayne Allen and deflected the ball into the hands of Broncos safety Rahim Moore for an interception. After the Broncos secured the victory on the Colts' final drive, Talib jogged off the field with admiring fans cheering his name near the tunnel. Unlike his teammates -- some of whom stopped to toss wristbands and gloves into the stands -- Talib kept running right into the tunnel with a focus in his eyes that suggested this was just the start of bigger things in Denver.

At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, Talib is exactly the kind of rangy, athletic cornerback who can be a cornerstone for a Broncos team looking to return to the Super Bowl. Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton said Talib "is long and he can run with you and he's physical." Miami Dolphins wide receiverMike Wallace added that Talib is so intense that "he takes it really hard when he loses a rep, let alone a game."

The question, however, isn't whether Talib has the talent to be a difference-maker. It's whether he can avoid the situations that have resulted in his past problems, many of which come down to anger management. Aside from a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on banned substances in 2012, all of Talib's issues in the NFL revolved around anger and violence. Dominik said that "if somebody confronts Aqib, he's not backing down an inch." Talib is even more direct about his aggressiveness. "Growing up the way I did, you get tested all the time," he said. "That's why I don't get nervous when they ask me to cover somebody like [Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver] Dez Bryant all game. I don't get scared of anything."

There is a common refrain that emerges when people talk about Talib after spending a significant time around him, an observation that comes down to one basic sentiment: He's really not a bad person. Even though Talib fought with teammates on two occasions in Tampa -- he scuffled with former running back Cory Byrd at the 2008 rookie symposium and swung a helmet at former left tackle Donald Penn during a fight in practice a year later -- Dominik spoke highly of Talib's work habits, saying few players practiced as hard or competed with as much passion.

A former college teammate said Talib routinely was kicked out of practice for fighting at Kansas, but Talib's former head coach, current Iowa State offensive coordinator Mark Mangino, remembered a player who motivated his teammates and raised the performances of a couple of underachieving teammates on a Jayhawks team that finished 12-1 in 2007.

Talib was such a rare mix of personality and unpredictability that when a KU assistant once ripped him for being suspended, the same coach went to Mangino later and said, "There's something about that guy that makes you root for him." Added Mangino: "I tell people the same thing all the time. The people who hear something about the issues Aqib had may rush to judgment about him. The people who really know him end up liking him."

Talib maintained that attitude when he arrived in New England. The new environment helped -- "I knew [Patriots coach] Bill Belichick doesn't put up with anything," Talib said -- but so did Talib's life experiences. He and Benitez already were raising two children (his 7- year-old daughter, Kiara, came from a previous relationship, and her 7-year-old son, Fabian, has a different father), and they were expecting the birth of their son Jabril (who is now 1). Talib also had more motivation than ever.

Using study habits he learned from former Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber, Talib quickly became a critical presence in the New England secondary. He settled down off the field, as well. When New Year's Eve arrived in his first season with the Patriots, he turned down a party invitation and instead celebrated with his family at home. They threw confetti at midnight, danced in their pajamas and reveled in the potential of their new life in the Northeast.

Although most people didn't realize it at the time, Talib proved how much stronger his resolve had grown in a Thursday night game against the New York Jets on Sept. 12, 2013. Talib's mother had called him earlier that morning to say she'd been unable to reach Henry on the phone. A couple of hours later, Talib heard the news: His father had died in bed that morning. Refusing Belichick's offer to sit out, Talib wound up with two interceptions, two pass deflections and a forced fumble in a 13-10 win. "I kept thinking about him all game," Talib said. "I felt like I had so much energy that day. I really believe he was with me."

Henry's death is still an extremely painful reality for Talib to face -- "He hasn't been to his father's grave since the funeral," Benitez said -- but he doesn't deny the impact his dad had on his life. "He showed me how to take care of a family," Talib said. "We had four kids in our family, and he took care of us and our mother whenever we needed something. He showed me what it means to be a man."

Talib sees the value in those lessons as he contemplates his new life in Denver and the success he enjoyed with the Patriots. "Going to New England was important for him because they told him, 'You're good, and we need you,'" Okolo Talib said. "But he'd just had another son. His father was getting sicker. He had to deal with life now. He had to grow up."

This partly explains why Talib was in such a hurry to leave the locker room and join his family after Denver's season-opening win. He laughed about a couple of plays while dressing next to his fellow defensive backs, then quickly recognized his opportunity to depart as a throng of reporters focused their attention on Harris. Talib had done exactly what was expected of him after Denver signed him this offseason. His plan is to keep putting more space between the man he once was and the one he's ultimately trying to become.

"Some guys would just be happy with the money," Talib said. "I saw guys do that when they got paid in Tampa. I take the opposite approach here. When I'm done, I want people to know exactly why they brought me in. I want to make sure I earn all this money."

Jacob Tamme ready for call of duty for Broncos

By Irv Moss The Denver Post September 20, 2014

For Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme, it's life as usual this week.

Give him his assignment and he'll be ready to execute it Sunday, when the Broncos play at Seattle and attempt to erase the demons remaining from the 43-8 thumping the Seahawks handed them in the Super Bowl.

At week's end, Tamme wasn't sure of his assignment Sunday, but he'll be ready for whatever duty he's assigned.

"We have a lot of different personnel groups and we try to prepare for all those," he said. "I've been doing the same thing the past couple of weeks."

There's a difference this week because slot receiver Wes Welker might play in the aftermath of a concussion and a shortened suspension for violating the NFL's anti- drug policy. Tamme has played some in Welker's place, in addition to his usual assignment as a backup tight end and a special-teams player. His work on special teams moved to the forefront last year. His receptions dropped from 52 in 2012, his first year with the Broncos, to 20 last season, but he led the special-teams units in tackles with 10 a season ago.

"Special teams is something I take a lot of pride in," Tamme said. "I love to tackle. It's fun. I know how the play on special teams can impact a game."

Offensive coordinator Adam Gase said Tamme gives the team versatility.

"He brings that element of playing that slot/tight end role, so we're able to move him around a lot and it's good to have that flexibility with him," Gase said.

Tamme isn't losing any sleep wondering what the expected return of Welker will mean to his role.

"I'm happy to have Wes back. He makes our team better. Whether it makes my role smaller I don't know. Whatever they ask me to do I'm good with it. That always has been my thought process. Whatever my role is on any given week, I'm prepared to do it." Is Tamme the ultimate team player? Receiver Demaryius Thomas might have the answer.

"He was here when I arrived, and I watched the way he did things," Thomas said. "We all looked up to him. He'll do anything to be on the team. Players like that are valuable to a team."

Tamme, 29, is reaching an age when he is considered one of the team's elders.

"I'm at the point where I'm starting to feel like a veteran. Both my body and my mind feel great. I'm in the best shape of my life, and that excites me," he said. "I feel like I can do a lot of good things out there. But I also know we have a bunch of good players so it's not easy to get on the field and get a bunch of catches."

Demaryius Thomas: Can't hold him down

By Lauren Giudice denverbroncos.com October 20, 2014

The beginning of the 2014 season was one of the toughest of Demaryius Thomas’ career. His grandmother, the woman who raised him, died just before training camp began and he couldn’t make his usual impact on the field during the first three games of the regular season. But bouncing back from hardship is nothing new for him.

During the Broncos’ Week 5 win over the Cardinals, Demaryius Thomas finally had a reason to leap with joy.

On second-and-11 at the Arizona 31-yard line, he beat Antonio Cromartie off the line, caught a slant, stiff-armed Larry Foote and then weaved through defenders for a touchdown. He ran straight through the end zone towards a woman wearing a No. 88 jersey and leapt up to sit on the wall that separates fans from the field.

While Thomas and the fans surrounding him were showered with beer that was elevated above them, he was beaming.

That was his first score of a record-breaking game where Thomas racked up the most receiving yards in franchise history with 226. It was also the most by any receiver in the NFL this season. In setting that new mark for the Broncos, he surpassed one of his role models, Shannon Sharpe. He had scoring catches of 31 and 86 yards, the latter of which is the fourth-longest reception in Broncos history.

Week 5, he could not be denied.

Reading the stat lines from against the Cardinals, Jets and 49ers, it’s hard to imagine that in the weeks leading up to the game, Thomas’ health, future and confidence were questioned.

He had just one touchdown to go along with just 13 catches for 141 yards during the Broncos’ first three games. He exceeded that yardage and had two touchdowns in the season opener last season. Peyton Manning’s go-to target of the past two seasons didn’t look like himself and, perhaps the most concerning aspect of Thomas’ first three games were his four drops. He had five drops all of last season.

When asked after the game what the biggest difference was between the first three games of the season and his record-breaking day, he had a simple answer: “Catching the ball. That’s basically what it is.” The Tuesday after the Broncos’ loss to Seattle in Week 3, Thomas came in to practice early and caught 250 balls. He was tired of his inconsistent play. Manning, Head Coach John Fox and Emmanuel Sanders all noticed the extra work he put in the week leading up to the Cardinals game and how well he did during practice. Manning said he caught the ball better and was on top of his assignments. While Thomas was hard on himself for his early-season struggles, his teammates stood by him.

“Basically they stayed behind me, they pushed me,” Thomas said. “They told me I’m better than what I’m doing right now. I took it like a man because they were telling the truth. Before those games, I never had games where I dropped the ball like that and wasn’t performing like I expected to.”

While he’d never had three consecutive games with so little output before, he doesn’t consider the beginning of this season a “slump.” With fellow wide receiver Wes Welker out for the Broncos’ first two games due to suspension, Thomas played in the slot, which he wasn’t accustomed to.

Emmanuel Sanders, who is in his first season as Thomas’ teammate, said he is glad to be on the same team as Thomas this season because when the Broncos and Steelers faced off in previous seasons, Sanders said, “he killed us.” He says there is no limit to Thomas’ potential and his speed and versatility make him a great weapon.

“He always goes off,” Sanders said after the Broncos’ 41-20 win over the Cardinals. “All the media has been criticizing him in terms of his production and things of that sort. I went on NFL Network and told them, ‘Demaryius can go off at any moment and have a 200-yard game.’ He proved that today. He’s a big-time player that makes big-time plays in big-time moments, and he proved that today.”

At first, Thomas’ confidence was affected by the dropped balls. But the two-time Pro Bowler is accustomed to being tested, both on the field and off.

When he was 11 years old, his mother was arrested right in front of him and sentenced to 20 years in prison while her mom, his grandmother, was sentenced for life on drug-related charges. That experience helped make him the resilient, tough person he is today.

“Growing up it was tough and I think that made me a man quicker,” Thomas said. “The things with my mom and all the other stuff, it made me a man quicker. To get out here and do this, once you drop a ball or have a bad play you can go on to the next and I think that helped me growing up.” The experience of losing pieces of his family forced him to grow up and learn to bounce back. He said with football, it’s all about moving forward, learning from your mistakes and moving on to the next play.

“I think just growing up as a kid, I went through a lot,” Thomas said. “I grew up in the church. I worked in the yard a lot and I just remember my uncle always telling me hard work pays off so I just go out and put it all out there mainly because I won’t be able to do this the rest of my life. It just comes from how I was raised.”

Coming back from a rough start wasn’t even Thomas’ first dose of hardship for the 2014 season.

Right before training camp, his paternal grandmother who helped raise him, Gladys, died. Before he started living with his aunt, Gladys took him in.

He missed the first five days of camp to help plan and attend her funeral back home in Georgia. With the difficult start to the regular season and the death of his beloved grandmother, this has been one of the toughest beginnings to a football season he’s experienced.

Throughout his life, Thomas has been forced to overcome struggles. He returned to camp after her funeral. While he was gone, he watched film. That’s the kind of player he is, always working to improve and be a step ahead.

“That's the thing about Demaryius: he doesn't change. No matter what you guys say about him, he's not going to change,” Sanders said. ‘He's going to come to work every single day. He's quiet. He works extremely quiet. He's going to come in, he's going to bust his butt, and he knows that those plays are going to come all season long.”

While this was one of Thomas’ toughest starts to a season, it was also unique in another way. He now wears a “C” on his jersey.

Before the season began, he, along with Manning, was voted one of the Broncos’ offensive captains. As Sanders noted, Thomas isn’t the loudest guy.

When it comes to football, that doesn’t matter. He has garnered the respect of his teammates.

“When I got elected captain, I told them I’m not going to be the vocal guy,” Thomas said. “I’m not going to speak very much. I’m just going to go out there and work hard and play hard and you all just follow me. That’s my main thing- doing the right thing. If you go out there and put in the hard work it’s going to pay off.”

In back-to-back seasons, he has produced at least 90 catches, 1,400 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. While it took a little time, it appears that Thomas is back in stride to do the same in 2014. His resilience and work ethic were instilled in him when he was young and it certainly appears that these characteristics will continue to take him to new heights in the NFL.

Thomas acknowledges that he and Manning have vastly different leadership styles. But, there is something he wants to have in common with his quarterback.

“I’m not outspoken like Peyton,” Thomas said. “He’ll get up and talk in front of the crowd before I will. Day in and day out, he’s doing the right thing and trying to make himself the best.”

“Whenever I get older, I want the younger guys to say that about me.”

Demaryius Thomas sets Broncos' record in win over Cardinals

By Mike Klis The Denver Post October 5, 2014

Demaryius Thomas first started busting his slump during the bye week.

It was the Monday after the Broncos' loss at Seattle, where Thomas again inexplicably struggled with two more drops. All the players had to endure the postgame cleanse, or conditioning that sweats out the bumps and bruises, on Monday.

Thomas showed up at Dove Valley before most of the others and caught ball after ball off the Jugs machine.

"I had to do something," Thomas said. "I was dropping them."

Droppin' Demaryius is gone. Demaryius the Destroyer of cornerbacks is back.

"All that talk is done now, right?" said Emmanuel Sanders, who went from the NFL's leading pass catcher after the Broncos' third game, to the Broncos' "other" receiver after Game 4.

"We weren't worried," said Broncos slot receiver Wes Welker. "When he's on, he's uncoverable."

Doesn't Antonio Cromartie know it. Thomas entered play Sunday against Arizona with a disappointing 13 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown through the Broncos' first three games.

Against the Cards, Thomas had the most productive receiving day in Broncos history. Thomas made eight catches for a team-record 226 yards, including touchdowns of 31 and 86 yards that were heavy on his specialty — yards after the catch.

"There were opportunities when I fell," said Cromartie, who was charged with trying to cover Thomas one-on-one most of the day. "Playing against a receiver like him, you can't get into situations where you fall. He's going to make a play. He got the best of me today, and that's all I can really say.

"When you give up 238-damn yards to any damn receiver, that's not your best day." Cromartie was either exaggerating Thomas' performance, or understating it, depending on the stat sheet or his memory. Just because a chop-block penalty took away a 77-yard touchdown catch by Thomas in the third quarter doesn't mean that play wasn't branded in Cromartie's conscience.

With 6:40 left and the Broncos up 34-20, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning completed a 20-yard pass to Thomas. At that point, Thomas had seven catches for 213 yards.

The Broncos' single-game team record was 214 yards, set by tight end Shannon Sharpe in a 2002 overtime game at Kansas City.

When the Broncos got the ball back with 3:28 left, the right people were made aware Thomas was 2 yards away from breaking Sharpe's record. Manning started the series with a 13-yard completion to Thomas. That gave him 226 receiving yards and the record. And to think about that 77-yard touchdown play in the third quarter that didn't count.

"I don't know about getting Demaryius going — he got himself going," Manning said as he finished dressing at his locker. "He challenged himself. It wasn't anything the coaches had to say. A great player like Demaryius, he knew."

There were a couple reasons Thomas suddenly developed a bad case of the drops through his first three games. Replacing the then-suspended Welker in the slot for the season opener against Indianapolis threw Thomas off his rhythm. While he was worried about his new position, he dropped one. Then he started worrying about the one he dropped.

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"I knew if it was like third-and-5, Peyton always went to Welker and I knew if I'm not open, he's going to be on me," Thomas said. "The first one I dropped, I let it get in my head, "I'm letting down Peyton, I'm letting down my team.' "

Back on the outside, Thomas' touchdown catches of 31 and 86 yards were plays that not even the great Calvin Johnson makes. On the first for 31 yards, Thomas beat Cromartie off the ball, made a catch down the seam, then stiff-armed linebacker Larry Foote before zigging and zagging through defenders until he reached the end zone.

On the second, Thomas again beat Cromartie, caught a perfectly thrown go-route from Manning down the left sideline, then outraced a safety who had the angle.

"The first meeting we had about the Cardinals, our offensive coordinator (Adam Gase) said the receivers have got to beat man-to-man and press coverage," Thomas said. "Because we knew they'd blitz a lot. That is all we did (in practice) and we told (our) defense to press us."

Thomas making it look easy thanks to Gonzalez

By Arnie Stapleton Associated Press October 16, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Julius Thomas says he was misquoted — by Julius Thomas.

After scoring his second TD against the Jets last weekend, Denver's star tight end screamed, "It's so easy!"

Although his nine TD receptions are tied with Calvin Johnson (2011) for the most in NFL history thorough five games, Thomas backed down from his bravado this week.

"Contrary to my own statements, it's not very easy," Thomas relented.

He's making it look effortless, though, thanks to some offseason tips from Tony Gonzalez and a dogged determination to prove his breakout 2013 season was just an appetizer.

"I wasn't going to rest on what I did last year," Thomas said. "I was really determined to come in and keep working and try to find every way I could to get better. Fortunately for me, it's been able to show in production. I'm still going to continue to keep working. Everything I've done now inspires me to work harder, so I'll stay after it."

Thomas' position coach, Clancy Barone, called Gonzalez, the 14-time Pro Bowler who had just retired, and asked if he could tutor his fellow power forward-turned tight end.

Gonzalez, now an NFL analyst for CBS Sports, told The Associated Press on Thursday that he invited Thomas to his home in Southern California. They went out and played some hoops and talked tons of football.

Not about technique or run-blocking, but "about the mental side of it," Gonzalez said.

"It doesn't matter how good you get, you have to keep looking for ways to improve. You're always eating right. You're always looking for the latest way to get your body quicker, stronger, faster," Gonzalez said. "And then you look at the film, how do I come out of the break faster? How do I get guys to bite on a slant/fade faster? You've got to be obsessed with your routine." He calls it the "routine of greatness," and one component of that philosophy was catching 100 passes every day.

"When your defense is doing 7-on-7, go get your work in when everybody else is taking a knee," Gonzalez said. "And then after practice when everybody is going in, go get your catches. And then get more.

"It's like a jump shot."

Shoot several thousand and they become second nature.

"It's the same with catching the ball," Gonzalez said. "And a lot of young receivers or tight ends, they don't get that. They think they can go out there and have three, four, five catches at practice and think their hands are going to be ready for the game."

Thomas proved a star pupil.

"When probably the greatest tight end that's ever played tells you something, you usually have your ears pretty wide," he said.

Thomas' tutoring sessions have paid off: he leads the NFL with 21 TD catches over the last two seasons, two more than Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, whose four- year, $40 million contract last summer made him the league's highest-paid tight end.

Maybe not for much longer.

Thomas is making $645,000 in the final year of his rookie deal. He declined the Broncos' offer of a contract extension during training camp and his stock has only soared since putting Gonzalez's words of wisdom to work.

"I know he really wanted to improve his route running, both at the tight end position and outside," Peyton Manning said. "And so I know that Jimmy Graham ruling has already been ruled on, but he's doing pretty good out wide at receiver."

An arbitrator ruled Graham could only be considered a tight end for the purposes of his franchise tag designation. Graham, who often lines up outside the numbers like Thomas does in Denver, wanted to be considered a wide receiver. Franchise tags were set at $7 million for tight ends and $12.3 million for receivers.

Of Thomas' nine TDs this season, only two have come from the traditional tight end spot alongside the tackle, two have come from the slot and five from out wide. Manning was among the first to notice Thomas had improved upon a season in which he broke Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's franchise record for TDs by a tight end.

"I have to admit, when I saw him at Duke this year in early April for the first time he looked faster to me than he did from last year," Manning said. "It just kind of jumped out at me."

This is only the beginning, Gonzalez said.

"You can't just like football or want to be good at it. You have to be willing to sacrifice," Gonzalez said. "And it's not easy. It's not an easy life at all. It's staying after practice when other guys are going home. But those guys will all be out of the league in a couple of years. Or those guys had a couple of good years and then they were average. Or well, whatever happened to that guy?

"Julius doesn't want to be that guy."

‘Nothing Easy About It’

By Peter King MMQB/SI.com October 14, 2014

In Denver’s 31-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday, Broncos tight end Julius Thomas got to the end zone with his second touchdown catch of the day and screamed something the sideline microphones could pick up.

“It’s so easy!”

Thomas was sheepish when asked about it later. “Sometimes,” he said, “you get a little over-expressive out there. You get a little too excited and in the heat of the moment you say things. But I can tell you now there’s nothing easy about it. You think there’s anything easy about playing with Peyton Manning … There’s nothing easy about it. It’s hard work day after day, or he’s going to throw it to somebody else.”

Not much chance of that now. Since the start of the 2013 season, Thomas and Peyton Manning have been a perfect match. Thomas has 21 touchdown catches over the past 13 months, more than any Denver target of Manning’s. (DeMaryius Thomas is next with 18.) Julius Thomas’ nine in the first five games this year is on pace to break Randy Moss’ single-season record for touchdown catches in a year— 23.

And, of course, Manning is three TD throws away from breaking Brett Favre’s record of 508 touchdown passes in his career. That could come Sunday night against the Niners. Interestingly, the Niners’ touchdown stats have much in common with Thomas’ this morning: San Francisco has allowed nine touchdown passes in five games. Manning will have a tough go breaking the record soon, with San Francisco and then San Diego (on a short week) coming up the following Thursday.

Lots of talk about records, which blows away Thomas, the former basketball player from Portland State.

“It absolutely amazes me,” he said of his early-season performance. “I never expected it to happen. Nine touchdowns after five games? That is amazing. I am so blessed.”

Thomas fits the profile Manning likes to work with. Thomas is smart in the Dallas Clark mold, very athletic, and slithery. It’s hard to keep him blocked. On the touchdown that caused him to scream how easy it was, it truly was easy. Thomas lined up outside the formation to the right, against Jets rookie safety Calvin Pryor, and ran a simple post. Manning found him the split second Thomas turned upfield to the goalpost. Pryor seemed either marginally interested in covering Thomas, or he fully realized he’d have had to interfere with Thomas to have any chance to make a play on the ball. Either way, this was how Thomas got his ninth touchdown of the young season.

Thomas has some Antonio Gates/power forward in him too. At Portland State, Thomas was a 6-5, 251-pound four-year starter on the basketball team. He played only one year of college football before the Broncos drafted him in the fourth round in 2011. He spent all of 2011 learning the NFL game, and was simply in the right place at the right time when Manning signed his free-agent deal with Denver in March of 2012. Manning needed practice mates to throw to, and when he wasn’t hurt, Thomas was one of those guys. By the time 2013 rolled around, Manning had thrown to him as much as any tight end on the roster. Thomas was instinctive and he became the kind of receiver Manning could trust to be in a certain spot at an exact time.

Thomas already was the man to catch Manning’s 500th touchdown, against Arizona.

“You must have thought about catching the record-breaker, right?’’ he was asked this week.

“If I could be the one,” he said, “I would love it, obviously. But it’s not about the stats with [Manning], so it’s not about that with us either. I am really happy for him, because of how hard he works at this. I feel like he’s in his 37th season with how much he knows; nothing surprises him, and he’s got an answer for everything.”

Thomas has been a constant with Manning over the past couple of years. He averaged 5.6 targets per game in 2013, and that’s remained steady in 2013 at 6.0 while Emmanuel Sanders has worked his way into Manning’s power group, replacing Eric Decker. Sanders has more quickness than Decker, though, and it’s doubtful any other receiving group in the league has more quickness and ability to get open than Denver’s.

Denver’s offensive line will be tested in the next two games by two defensive fronts that pressure the quarterback and force quick throws. The meaning of that? Don’t be surprised to see number 509 for Manning be a quick post or curl to Sanders or Julius Thomas. My money’s on Thomas. Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but Sanders has zero touchdown catches in 35 receptions, and Thomas has nine scoring plays among 24 catches.

Broncos RB Juwan Thompson brings heady, physical approach to game

By Patrick Saunders The Denver Post October 27, 2014

Juwan Thompson was different from the other little kids. He wasn't tall, but he was stocky, with big arms and shoulders much too wide for a 5-year-old.

"His babysitter called him 'Little Hulk,' " recalled Thompson's mom, Ramona Griggie. "So ever since Juwan was little, we've called him our 'Incredible Little Hulk.' "

The Hulk's not so little anymore.

The Broncos' rookie running back is a 5-foot-11, 225-pound block of granite. The Duke graduate's combination of physical power, maturity and intelligence has made him one of the surprise contributors on a talented Broncos team now considered the favorite in the AFC to return to the Super Bowl.

Though Thompson's carries have been limited, he has been an effective special- teams player and has produced when called upon after No. 1 running back Montee Ball suffered a strained groin during Denver's Week 5 victory over Arizona. Thompson, used primarily as a short-yardage back in the Broncos' victory against San Diego on Thursday, had 24 yards on seven carries, including two touchdown runs.

"Juwan's special. I'm not at all surprised he's made it with the Broncos," Duke coach David Cutcliffe said. "Of all of the running backs I've coached, I'd say he was the most intelligent. He was so aware of everything we did on offense. He was so prepared, so mature."

Which, of course, made him a perfect fit to be part of quarterback Peyton Manning's backfield. Cutcliffe, who was Manning's offensive coordinator at Tennessee and remains one of the quarterback's closest confidants in football, urged the Broncos to sign Thompson after he was passed over in the draft.

"I talked to (offensive coordinator) Adam Gase, (general manager) John Elway and Peyton," Cut cliffe said. "I told them that Juwan would be a good fit. He's smart, he's tough and he's great in pass protection."

An honors student at Woodward Academy (a prestigious prep school in Atlanta), Thompson graduated from Duke with a major in sociology and a minor in education. He had already been accepted to graduate school at Duke and was planning to become a coaching assistant after being bypassed in the NFL draft. Then the Broncos called. He made the team after an impressive training camp.

"It was an easy decision," Elway said.

Thompson's forte is his versatility. In Cutcliffe's wide-open, share-the-wealth offense, Thompson was one of six players to have at least 60 carries last season. None of those Blue Devils had more than 113 carries.

In a game against Virginia Tech, Duke used Thompson as a linebacker to shadow quarterback Logan Thomas. Thompson made three tackles in six plays.

"We had seen what he could do on special teams, we knew he could tackle, so we gave him a shot," Cutcliffe said.

Thompson was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands. His mom moved him to the Atlanta area when he was not quite a year old. His grandmother, Mary Thompson, still lives in the Virgin Islands and follows every Broncos game anyway she can.

"Juwan is huge in the Virgin Islands — the biggest thing since Tim Duncan," Griggie said with a laugh, referring to the San Antonio Spurs' star power forward who was born and raised on the island of St. Croix.

Thompson's mom gushes with enthusiasm when she talks about her son.

"He hated missing school. He always wanted perfect attendance," she said. "He was a cool kid, but a smart cool kid. And always polite and respectful."

Cutcliffe echoed those sentiments, but added a caveat.

"Juwan never fell into trash talking on the field," he said. "But he would hear what was said. He paid attention. On special teams, I could seem him change directions to take on a certain guy. He knew how to send a message."

In other words, for all his gentlemanly ways, you don't want to make the Little Hulk angry.

Thompson snapshot

• Born in U.S. Virgin Islands

• Loved playing basketball growing up. Could dunk by the eighth grade and was a 200-pound, 3-point shooter by his sophomore year at Woodward Academy in Atlanta. • Began focusing on football as a junior. Ran for 1,622 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior, earning honorable mention all-state honors.

• Was courted by 25 colleges, including Stanford, but chose Duke.

• Finished his four-year college career with 24 starts, 1,244 yards rushing and 56 receptions.

• Signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent and made the team with a strong preseason (29 rushes, 143 yards) and as a force on special teams. Danny Trevathan's return a big boost for defense

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post October 8, 2014

Danny Trevathan did not start in his season debut Sunday. It was all he didn't do.

For 53 days he had waited for this moment, waited as his teammates missed his presence, waited as the Broncos lost their Super Bowl rematch in Seattle. For 53 days, he waited for the fractured left medial tibial in his left leg to heal, to allow him to junk his crutches, to free him to practice.

On the second play against the Arizona Cardinals, Trevathan jogged onto the field, assuming his weakside linebacker position. On the third play, he made his first tackle, stopping running back Andre Ellington after a 4-yard gain.

In a season defined by inconsistency, the Broncos delivered their best defensive performance. Trevathan finished with a team-high seven combined tackles. Coincidence?

"It was great having him back. His leadership at times when you really needed it, the stuff that he says, it is perfect timing for everything," linebacker Von Miller said. "I really appreciate having Danny back."

Trevathan approached his return with humility, spare thoughts saved for scant Twitter posts. Behind his media silence last week, there was a jumble of emotions: pride, attitude and desire. The Broncos accessorized their defense with a thumping safety in T.J. Ward, a plaster cornerback in Aqib Talib and a relentless pass rusher in DeMarcus Ware. The parts suddenly fit better with the motor — Trevathan — back under the hood.

"I was just trying to play. I was a little rusty, but I got in the groove of things and my defense helped me," Trevathan said. "I'm not going to lie, I need a little bit of work. But that's nothing. Especially when you feel like you can get there. When you've got guys that are right with you, it helps. The type of guy that I am, I'm going to be ready to play for my team because I'm going to have their backs just like they're going to have my back."

So much for the idea of a gradual transition for Trevathan. He played 56-of-59 plays. He led the team with five first-half tackles. He made a few mistakes, a result of time missed more than anything else. The boost provided was obvious. "First of all, I'll tell you we're very, very happy to have him back," coach John Fox said. "I think any time you don't play football in two months, especially at this level, you're going to have some rust. But it was good having him out there, and I thought he played well."

The Broncos provided a glimpse of the options Trevathan creates for defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. Brandon Marshall, who started in Trevathan's absence, appeared on 38 snaps, a weapon in nickel coverage as middle linebacker Nate Irving's snaps shrank to 21.

The plan remains fluid based on the opponent, but Trevathan remains the rare three-down linebacker and works well with Marshall, who shared a similar longshot journey to the NFL.

"We've been cool from the get-go," Trevathan said. "He came in with the right mind-set. We both started from the bottom. A lot of people say that, but we really did and B-Marsh's got the right mind-set. He came in hustling. You've got no choice but to respect that.

"The person I am, I like to be out there and play with those guys who know how to play football and have passion."

As many strides as the defense made — the Broncos held the Cardinals to 3-for-16 on third down and 215 net yards — work remains. Trevathan knows the grind required.

The wait to reach defensive goals likely won't approach 53 days.

"We can be great. I believe we've reached some peaks; second half we reached a whole bunch of our peaks, but at the same time we have to put together four quarters," Trevathan said. "We played our ball, and I'm glad with it. I'm going to take the 'W' and keep moving forward."

Broncos guard Louis Vasquez finally able to see fame join fortune

By Mike Klis The Denver Post Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Follow the list of NFL awards and one would think Broncos guard Louis Vasquez was an overnight sensation.

A starter in each of his first four NFL seasons with the San Diego Chargers, Vasquez never received a Pro Bowl berth. Even when so many guards bowed out and former Bronco Zane Beadles was chosen as a sixth alternate, Vasquez never got a mention.

Know why? Because crossing guards get more attention than right guards.

"I thought my last two years in San Diego were the best two years I had there," Vasquez said Monday after the Broncos' organized team activity practice and weight- lifting session. "For me to say I deserved it, that's not my place. I did have a few coaches or players acknowledge there should have been something, but all I can do is worry about my play."

Vasquez became a free agent in March 2013 and the Broncos signed him to a four-year contract that paid him $7 million last season. He will collect $6 million this season.

Suddenly, people paid attention. A guard who gets that kind of money must be good. Then Vasquez anchored an offensive line that helped quarterback Peyton Manning and the Broncos set an NFL season scoring record with 606 points.

Vasquez not only made his first Pro Bowl team, he and Manning were the only Denver players who were first-team all-pro selections.

"I think Louis is the best offensive guard in the league," said Broncos defensive tackle Derek Wolfe.

In 2012, his last year with the Chargers, Vasquez was called for zero penalties. In 2013, his first with the Broncos, Vasquez allowed zero sacks.

"His sensor — he doesn't really give you a direction to take," Wolfe said. "You have to take what you want. He doesn't give you anything. You have to take it from him." Good luck there. Vasquez is 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds. Imagine a guy that imposing on a dog sled or snowmobile, which is where the Texas-raised Vasquez could be found during a spring break family vacation to Breckenridge.

"First time my parents got to experience the mountains," he said. "First time I got to experience it."

The new and unusual continued during the Broncos' offseason as Vasquez's right-side blocking partner, Orlando Franklin, was shifted from tackle to left guard. Chris Clark was the right tackle last week, while Winston Justice is getting reps there this week.

"Right tackle is the offensive center position of a year ago," said coach John Fox. "We like our options. They will all get opportunities and we will see what our best configuration is."

Whoever wins the starting job at right tackle will have the benefit of playing next to an all-pro. Guards are people too, and life has been good for Vasquez now that he has received some recognition. There have been speaking engagements, charity work, a paid appearance or two.

"Nothing crazy, but there's definitely been more opportunities off the field," he said. "Things that weren't available to me before." T.J. Ward's permanent tribute

By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com August 22, 2014

T.J. Ward's most powerful tattoo has 10 years of scar tissue.

The kneeling angel beneath the words "Tee Kay" in black ink memorializes Ward's close friend and high school football teammate Terrance Kelly, whose life was tragically cut short in a shooting in 2004.

T.K. and T.J. played football for De La Salle High School, notable at the time for its prestige as a football powerhouse holding the national record for consecutive wins, which ended after 151 straight victories.

A highly recruited linebacker, Kelly had committed to play football at the University of Oregon, joining a group of teammates who wanted to stick together.

Like tumbling dominoes, they decided to attend Oregon, unwilling to split up after four great years together. "After one guy committed, then two guys committed, and the final two — It was something that doesn't happen too often [...] and we took advantage of that," Ward said. "I didn't get a scholarship, but still wanted to be with the guys I spent the last four years together."

Kelly was one of Ward's best friends. "We spent a lot of time off the field together, me spending time with his family, him spending time with my family," Ward said. "He was just one of those types of guys that everybody clinged to."

They had planned one last workout together in their hometown of Richmond, Calif., but Kelly wasn't there. He was waiting in his car outside a friend's house to say goodbye two days before he was to leave for Oregon's fall training camp when he was shot and killed.

"It was devastating. I didn't believe it at first," Ward said. "My mom told me. She broke the news to me, and I kind of just froze."

Ward would walk on at Oregon and have a successful collegiate career, but niether him nor his friends could shake the feeling that Kelly should have been there, too. In his absence, they did what they could to honor him. Ward and Cameron Colvin got tattoos in his memory, and together they all tried to live their lives in the way Kelly would have. "We try to do things for him and his family, and just progress the way he would have wanted us to progress and the way we know he would have," said Ward, who is confident his path to the NFL would have followed Kelly's.

Ward still talks to Kelly's father, Landrin, as well as his close friends who had played with him in high school and college.

Their stories, including Kelly's death, are depicted in the new film When The Game Stands Tall. Based on the book by the same name, the movie details the pressures and drama surrounding the renowned football team during its record-breaking winning streak.

Ward hasn't seen it yet, but he hopes it has an impact outside of just the emotions it instills in viewers.

"I hope it sheds a lot of light on who Terrance was and that it helps the foundation a lot," Ward said, referring to the Terrance Kelly Youth Foundation, a community outreach foundation founded by Terrance's father, Landrin.

Based in Richmond, the foundation aims to help children in impoverished communities achieve their potential to find a "positive future", as Ward put it. "It's about helping them, letting them know that there's goals ahead of them and there's things that can be done.

"You just have to work at it and focus like Terrance did, because he got out, and unfortunately someone took that from him." T.J. Ward brings thump, attitude to Broncos defense

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post July 25, 2014

The defense was to the Broncos last season what Ringo Starr was to the Beatles: overshadowed, overlooked, underwhelming.

John Elway was John, Peyton Manning was Paul, and the guys on the other side of the ball were acoustic. The Broncos believe their defense will rock this season, faith that begins with a man who looks like he could crack granite with his fist.

If pass rusher DeMarcus Ware raises expectations, safety T.J. Ward lowers the boom. He represents the identity the Broncos seek. And the transformation began on the first day of training camp.

"If we have a complete team and help each other, where one isn't better than the other, we can be a championship team," said Ward, who signed as a free agent after playing his first four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. "That's our goal. It has already started. Guys are hungry, eager, excited and it shows. We are communicating well. You can tell the vibe right now is very strong."

Ward brings to the Broncos a safety thumper, their first since Brian Dawkins in 2011. It's hard to find a successful Denver team that didn't have a force at the back line, beginning with Dennis Smith and running through and John Lynch.

The Broncos want their defense to assume a new persona, preferably one with swag in the walk and froth on the mouth. Elway admitted as much Wednesday when he said the Broncos can't rely on Manning alone. It's unfair, if not unwise. The change has been jarring — counting the nickel back position, the Broncos could have eight different starters in their top 12 that faced the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

"We want to have an attitude," defensive tackle Terrance Knighton said. "We want to be enforcers."

The Broncos proved they can outscore teams during the regular season. The NFL playoffs, just like the NBA in June, slow down, rewarding teams that can defend and force offenses into empty possessions. Ward represents the prototype, a fierce hitter who can double as a linebacker in subpackages, something he "loves to do." The Broncos will always be Peyton Manning's team as long as he's under center. But they might not be a championship team without better defenders.

"We can definitely set the tone in the preseason," Ward said. "There's no such thing as half speed once we get into the games."

Denver Broncos' pass rush gets boost from DeMarcus Ware

By Lindsay H. Jones USAToday.com October 22, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The conversation began innocently enough in the Denver Broncos locker room on Tuesday. Several defensive players were asked when did you start watching DeMarcus Ware play in the NFL?

Was it when you were in college? High school?

Ware's pass rushing partner grew up in a Dallas suburb, and he had an idea of his earliest memories of Ware.

"When did you come into the league? 2006?" Von Miller asked.

"2005," Ware replied.

"I was a sophomore in high school!" Miller cackled as he laid back down on the black leather couch in the Broncos' locker room.

Ware shrugged off the joke about his age – he turned 32 in July – and how could he not as he enjoys a career renaissance in his first season with the Broncos. With seven sacks in the Broncos' first six games, Ware has already surpassed his sack total from his final, injury-plagued season with the Dallas Cowboys a year ago.

And with a nifty half spin move on San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley that led to one his three sacks on Colin Kaepernick on Sunday, the rest of the NFL has noticed just how well Denver's bet on Ware has paid off.

"When you sit down and you watch it, you watch it in slow motion, it's really incredible. It was a great move. There's no way you can go out and try to practice something like that. It's just DeMarcus Ware, big-time pass rusher," Miller said.

The Cowboys cut Ware, their franchise sack leader, in March in largely a money- saving move. But there were football reasons, too, after Ware recorded a career- low six sacks in 2013 while missing three games and being limited in several others.

But as soon as Ware hit the free agent market, the Broncos pounced, making a three-year, $30 million gamble that Ware had more double-digit sack seasons ahead of him. At his current pace of 1.1 sacks per game, Ware would hit 18 sacks by the end of his first year in Denver. That would be the third-highest total of his career.

"I never put a ceiling on anything. I just tell myself, 'Where am I at in the 10th game?' I say this is where I am in the pack and I sort of try to distinguish myself in the final six games in how productive I can be," Ware said.

Perhaps more important than the individual numbers, though, is the collective total for the Broncos' defense. Denver ranks third in the NFL with 21 sacks, despite playing only six games. Ware and Miller are responsible for 15 of those sacks -- more sacks between the two of them than 14 other teams have as a whole.

It's exactly the type of scenario the Broncos envisioned in March.

"I just remember thinking, 'What the hell can you do with Von and DeMarcus?'" defensive tackle Terrance Knighton said.

Opponents have yet to figure out it. The Broncos line Ware up at right defensive end in their base scheme, but he rarely stays there. In a game against the Arizona Cardinals two weeks ago, defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio moved Ware to the left side of the defense, lined up beside Miller, both prepared to rush at the quarterback. Cardinals backup Drew Stanton, clearly flustered at the formation, quickly called a time out.

Next up to try to solve the Ware-Miller problem is San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Miller, now looking back to full speed after spending his offseason recovering from ACL surgery, has sacked Rivers seven times in six games since 2011. Ware, who played the Chargers only three times in nine seasons with the Cowboys, has never sacked Rivers.

"They're two impressive guys, obviously they can change a game," Rivers said Tuesday.

Ware said he owes plenty of his career rejuvenation here to Miller, who he first met when Miller was preparing for the NFL draft in 2011. They stayed in touch during Miller's first three years in the NFL, and now that they are teammates, Ware has been able to fill the role of big brother and mentor for Miller, while Miller has taken much of the pressure off Ware on the field. Used to facing consistent double teams throughout his career in Dallas, Ware said he's found that most opponents are trying to block both Miller and Ware one-on-one.

"It's still two one on ones, even if you get a tight end chip or a running back chip, it's still the same. We're used to that. As long as you can't chip both of us, as long as one of us are being effective that's what it's about," Ware said. BacktoSchoolwithDeMarcusWare

RobertKlemko SI.com April4,2014

NOTREDAME,Ind.—Afternineseasons,sevenProBowls,and117sacks,theDallasCowboyscutties withDeMarcusWare,inpart,tosave$16million.ChoosingtolookforwardtohisnewroleinDenver, thedefensiveendhasglossedoveroneinevitablequestionfollowinghisrelease.Hereitcomesagain:

Didithurt?

Hisanswerisquiet,likeWarehimself,andsincere.Notreally,hesays,butifithappenedfouryearsago, itwouldhaveflooredhim.

“IfIwasn’tinabusinessstateofmindandIwasthinkingaboutmyego,Iwouldask,‘Why?’”hesays. “Before2009Iwould’vebeendevastated,like,‘Whatisgoingon?Whydotheynotwantmehere? WhatdidInotdolastseason?’

“Butin2009Ihadmycareeralmostendedbyaneckinjury.Istartedthinkingseriouslyaboutlifeafter football.Nowit’slike,I’vehadafulfilledcareer,IknowwhatIwant,andit’sbusiness.Youhavetomove onknowingyoucreatedalotofrelationshipsyoustillhave,andnowthisisanotherhurdle.Justjump andkeeprunningaslongasyoucan.”

That‘businessstateofmind’iswhatbroughtWaretoNotreDame’srainsoakedcampusonaThursday inApril.TheNFL’sPlayerEngagementprogramnowoffersahandfulofentrepreneurialseminarson collegecampusesacrossthecountryeachoffseasonforcurrentandformerplayerstoconferencewith businessprofessorsandcorporatementors,allexpensespaid.Thegoalistoavoidthekindoffinancial difficultymanyfindthemselvesinaftertheirplayingdaysareover.(In2009SIfoundthatwithintwo yearsofretirement,78percentofformerNFLplayersareeitherunderfinancialstressorhavegone bankrupt.)

Tenoftheplayersattheconferencewereaskedtoprovidebrief“elevatorpitches”fortheirbusiness ideas.ForWare,whohasearned$52millioninnineyears,crammingacareer’sworthofideasintoa twominutepresentationprovedimpossible.

“Iwanttomakeashirtthatwouldcorrectposture,andIwanttochangethedynamicsofhowshoulder padsaremade,”Warebegan.

It’sallveryinsidebaseball,butthegististhis:Shoulderpadscomeinsizeswithoutmuchmodification, beyondbulkiersetsforthebigguysandlightweightstuffforlittleguys.WiththehelpofDouglass,an athleticsmanufacturer,Warehasforthepastfourseasonscustomizedhispadsandpassedhisdesigns ontofellowCowboys,whichhesaysreducesstingersforhimselfeachseason.He’llspendtherestofthe weekatNotreDameworkingwithbusinessexpertstofigureoutwhattodowithhisbigidea. Notthatsuchanoffseasonprogramguaranteessmoothsailing.AsformerNFLplayerDekeCooper,a panelistontheentrepreneurialseminar,said,“Icantellyoumypitfallsandmystrategies,butIcan’tsay thattheywillnecessarilyworkforyou.It’snotlikeyou’reonarideatDisneyWorldandthereare bumperstellingyouwheretogo.It’smorelikeyou’reintheocean,andyouhaveacompass.”

Still,Warewasimpressed.“It’sagreatprogram,andit’sfree,sowhywouldn’tyoudoit?Whenit’sin theoffseason,alotofguysfeelit’sgoingtotakeawayfromtheirtimeoff.It’saboutyourprioritiesand whattypeofpersonyouare.Youcangoonvacation,butthisrighthereisavacationtome.Youlearna lotandyou’restimulatingyourmindinsteadofstayingstagnant.” Broncos Q&A: Kayvon Webster learns from mentor Champ Bailey

By Troy Renck The Denver Post October 19, 2014

Kayvon Webster's rookie season could be summed up thusly: Wake up. Pinch self.

Webster began playing football at age 6. By middle school, his interest increased, and he adopted Champ Bailey as his favorite player. Last year, he broke into the NFL with Bailey as his mentor.

"When I really started taking football seriously as a kid, Champ Bailey was my guy. It was a dream come true having him as a teammate, me playing the position where he's going to the Hall of Fame. He helped me a lot," said Webster, a third- round selection (90th overall) from the University of South Florida. "I even got a chance to go to his wedding. That was big. I feel like I gained a brother."

After a slow start this season, Webster continues to gain momentum, playing more each week. He participated in a season-high 20 snaps against the New York Jets last weekend and excelled in nickel coverage. Webster talked with The Denver Post last week about his path to the Broncos, music and overcoming a preseason health scare.

Q: You started slowly this season after suffering from dehydration during the exhibition game vs. the Dallas Cowboys that left you hospitalized. How much did that set you back?

A: I didn't feel like it affected my preparation. It was more of a physical thing. My body was messed up. I am thankful every day and try to stay positive. It was hard not to be out there with the fellas. During the offseason, I put in so much work to be better than last year. I can't let one setback define my whole season. I pushed that aside. It was minor. I just had to put my head down and make plays.

Q: You were thrown into the fire last season because of injuries. How much did facing top receivers help accelerate your development?

A: I wouldn't say going against the twos or ones from other teams built my confidence. I had my confidence built from practice every day. It was a blessing to be out there going against our guys in practice. It helped make me more comfortable, and be more aware of what's going on. Q: How does playing nickel coverage compare to your assignments in a regular base defense?

A: Nickel is more physical. I am more involved in the run game than at straight corner. At corner, you are reading primarily pass, then if the running back breaks you are involved in it. At nickel, you have certain fits as far as the run goes. My mind-set is pretty much the same: try to win every rep.

Q: You play a key role on special teams. Some players do it because they have to. What's your view?

A: I just love football. They throw me out there, and I am giving my full effort every chance I get. I don't take anything for granted. Would I rather have a big hit or a big block? Well, I am all for the one that helps us win the game.

Q: You mentioned that Bailey was your favorite player. What advice from him still sticks today?

A: I learned from him to stay focused, to always give full effort and when my number is called make a play. Cornerback is one of the toughest positions to play. You have to work hard to keep up with these receivers. He gave me guidance.

Q: What other sports did you play at Monsignor Pace High in Opa-Locka, Fla.?

A: I was highly recruited in football and track. I ran the 100, 200 and 4-by-100. Football was my first sport. I started excelling in track, which was pretty fun. I ran track at University of South Florida and had a chance to participate in the indoor championships and two outdoor championships. My fastest time was 10.5 in the 100 meters. But on my team, I wasn't known as the guy shot out of the rocket. I just had that strong speed.

Q: How do you unwind when you're away from football?

A: I like to get massages in my free time. Or I'll watch movies, listen to music, just relaxing things. Music is a big part of football for me. I have a playlist of guys I know from my neighborhood, like Rick Ross. I also listen to Gucci Mane, Drake.

Kayvon Webster file

--Played season-high 20 snaps vs. Jets, grading out well in nickel coverage.

--Started slowly first two games after suffering dehydration in preseason finale.

--Saw action in 49 of 50 games at the University of South Florida, earning all-Big East honors as senior. --Clocked 4.34 40-yard dash before draft. Ran 10.5 100-meter dash as member of USF track team.

--Broncos drafted him in the third round in 2013, and Webster played in 14 games with two starts

--Graduated from South Florida with health science degree after starring at Opa- Locka (Fla.) High.

Peyton Manning appreciates Wes Welker's timing

By Jeff Legwold ESPN.com October 24, 2014

DENVER -- It's all in the details for Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.

For most of Thursday night's 35-21 victory over the San Diego Chargers the ball was not going wide receiver Wes Welker's way. He did not have a catch until there was just 9:31 left in the game, and that one went for no gain.

With 3:29 to play, the Broncos were trying to grind out the clock with a 14-point lead and facing a third-and-4 from their own 10-yard line. A punt there and the Broncos would have handed the ball back to the Chargers in quality field position for an opportunity to make it a one-score game.

Then Manning hit Welker for a 5-yard gain that allowed the Broncos to effectively run out all but 18 seconds of the time that was left in the seven plays that followed.

"And I thought Welker's third-down catch might have been the biggest play of the game," Manning said.

Two weeks ago, Welker had just one catch in the Broncos' win over the New York Jets, but it was an 8-yarder on a third-and-6 that helped run out most of the closing minutes in that win as well. It is a different type of role for a player who had five 100-catch seasons in his time with the New England Patriots.

Since he returned from a concussion and a four-game suspension to open the season for a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs that was later reduced to two games, Welker has 19 receptions in five games to go with one touchdown. He has not had a 100-yard receiving game since he signed with the Broncos.

But Manning said it's Welker's ability to find space to work when it's needed that continues to make him a key part of things.

"He's more than a security blanket," Manning said. "I feel like he is a great threat out there and I'm sure defenses would tell you that. He's had a great attitude. I'm not speaking for him but I'm sure he wants more catches and to be more involved, but it's just the way the ball works sometimes. It could be his day next Sunday against New England. But give credit to him: On that third down, he ran a great route. It was a great adjustment. Third-and-1, it was kind of planned for an out route. Wes snapped it inside. I believe they were looking to have some type of double coverage, but he was so quick with his adjustment and I was able to bang it in there and got that third-down conversion. So I give credit to him for staying in the game and not feel like, 'Hey it's not coming to me.'"

Broncos' Wes Welker humbly passes Rod Smith for "undrafted" record

By Mike Klis, Troy E. Renck and Irv Moss The Denver Post October 6, 2014

Broncos slot receiver Wes Welker knows the record isn't for everyone, just for a proud, determined fraternity.

Demaryius Thomas, for instance, can't set the NFL record for most catches by an undrafted player. He was drafted by the Broncos, and a first-round pick at that.

But to be tops among all the undrafted players?

"There's still a lot of work involved," Welker said.

His seven catches Sunday against Arizona gave Welker 854 in his career, breaking the former undrafted reception record of 849 that had been held by Rod Smith, who still holds all the Broncos' significant career receiving records.

"Anytime you can break a record held by Rod Smith — I followed him growing up," Welker said. "I didn't know he was undrafted until I came up. He was so good, you wouldn't have thought."

Welker, either. He not only set receiving records at pass-happy Texas Tech, Welker broke NCAA punt-return records.

How was he not drafted in 2004?

"Look at me," Welker said, smiling about his 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame. "I wouldn't have drafted me either."

His quarterback begs to differ.

"It's kind of a ha-ha moment for scouting for not drafting him," said Peyton Manning. "So whoever was a general manager during (2004), those guys ought to send him an apology letter."

The Broncos were prepared for the moment. Welker broke Smith's record in the first half, and at halftime, the Broncos showed a video tribute for Welker that included comments from Manning, receiver Emmanuel Sanders and Smith. Manning isn't the only Bronco employee who is well-prepared. "I saw that when I came out for halftime," Welker said. "It was really nice. I wasn't expecting that."

Field of dreams. Bye weeks benefit more than players. The maligned turf at Sports Authority Field at Mile High turned green in the Broncos' absence. Multiple factors contributed to the poor appearance early in the season, the Broncos said. The team began the preseason at home for the first time since the new stadium was opened. The facility also hosted an exhibition soccer game, a Colorado-Colorado State football contest and three Broncos practices.

PHOTOS: Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos

Regardless, it didn't meet the team's standards. The promise was that it would improve as the season progressed. The turf met expectations Sunday.

No timetable. Arizona coach Bruce Arians couldn't predict when his quarterback position might stabilize. He was down to rookie Logan Thomas from Virginia Tech when Sunday's game against the Broncos ended.

As for starter Carson Palmer, who didn't play because of a nerve problem in his right shoulder, Arians didn't provide a timetable for his return.

"I have no idea," Arians said. "He tossed the ball today, and he'll have another treatment. We'll just have to see how it goes."

Drew Stanton, an eight-year pro, started for the Cardinals, but left in the third quarter with a concussion.

Numbers that count. The Broncos did a number on Arizona's touted defense.

Denver had the edge in first downs 24-9, total net yards 568-215, third-down efficiency 7-for-16 to 3-for-16 and in possession time 35:17 to 24:43.

Footnotes. Marvin Austin changed the name on his jersey. After the death of his father, the back of Austin's jersey reads: Austin Jr. ... Demaryius Thomas wore gold shoes to his news conference. They were sent to him. He believes they brought good luck, so they could become a Sunday wardrobe staple. ... Receiver Andre Caldwell walked through the locker room after the game, providing a hint that his left knee injury was not serious.

Broncos' Sylvester Williams sacked long odds in journey to NFL stardom

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post September 5, 2014

It is impossible to think about Sylvester Williams as anything but a defensive tackle. His hands double as bear paws. He moves with a low center of gravity. His body is a tugboat with arms.

At 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, he is a defensive tackle straight out of central casting. There is irony in this because his journey to the Broncos' starting lineup Sunday night reads like a Hollywood script.

Williams never dreamed of playing college football. Surviving occupied his thoughts. He grew up poor in Jefferson City, Mo. The family patched together a house. It burned down. They fixed up a car, and not long after, it was stolen.

Williams needed money, and had to make a living. He took a job at Modine Manufacturing after high school, piecing together radiators for diesels. It paid $400 a week, an honest wage for a kid who admittedly wasn't a good student or a dedicated athlete in high school.

One game changed his life. His former high school teacher, Andre Solomon, whom he still talks to daily, took Williams to see Kansas play Texas Tech. Williams gazed onto the field and, for the first time, wondered why he was watching rather than playing.

"It opened my eyes to a whole new world," Williams said Thursday.

Williams quit his job. He enrolled at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College. After playing just one season in high school, Williams, then weighing 360 pounds, walked onto the football team. He dropped weight and sank quarterbacks. A kid who months before spent eight-hour shifts on his feet lining up parts had college coaches standing at attention. He saved his first recruiting letter and offer from Oklahoma State. Dozens more poured in over his two-year junior college career before he finally chose North Carolina.

"When he came in on his recruiting visit I got a chance to know him. We are cut from the same cloth," said the Broncos' Marvin Austin. "It's a great story. To have a testimony, you have to have a test." Denver grabbed Williams with its first pick in the 2013 draft. He was everything the Broncos expected but also unrefined. Williams spent the bulk of last season as a sponge soaking up advice from Terrance Knighton and Kevin Vickerson.

"The game is real fast as a rookie. There were things I struggled with, like not knowing how to watch film. Not really knowing what the offense was doing against me," said Williams, who contributed late last season and into the playoffs. "You have to have technique."

He could no longer bully opponents at the point of the attack. Knighton watched Williams' growth. Lining up beside Williams now, Knighton predicts a breakout season.

"With Sly, it had nothing to do with his athleticism or physical tools. It was all mental. Now he's playing the game fast," Knighton said. "He will be dominant this year, you watch. Nobody is talking about him because of the season I had last year and the signing of DeMarcus (Ware). Sly is going to be disruptive. "

Defensive tackle is an odd position. It has been compared to fighting in a phone booth. Quick burst is required to get to the backfield, but size must accompany the speed to stop running backs. Williams believes the Broncos "can be one of, if not the best defensive line in football." He did his part, dropping to 310 pounds from 320 last year to be more agile.

"You're looking at a guy now that understands a little better what we're asking him to do, the techniques he'll need to master, the fact that maybe some of those 'I'm just better than the guy across from me' moments that you had in college are few and far between in the NFL," defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. "He was mature. And he always worked hard, worked the right way."

Just as he did assembling radiators. He chose another path, rolling up his sleeves and changing his life.

"Sometimes you can't look back," Williams said, "when you need to keep moving forward."

Tackling the odds

Sylvester Williams will start his first season opener Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts, part of a remarkable journey to the NFL that included several highlights:

• Played one year of high school football in Jefferson City, Mo.

• Worked at Modine Manufacturing, building radiators. • Dropped nearly 50 pounds and walked onto Coffeyville Community College team.

• Earned All-American honors at North Carolina, where he graduated with a degree in communications.

• 28th pick in 2013 draft, played 13 games, netting 19 tackles and two sacks. Broncos' Derek Wolfe battles back from depression, scary injury

By Lindsay H. Jones USA TODAY Sports August 6, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As the weeks of the 2013 season rolled by, Derek Wolfe's hulking body shriveled away — and with it, his mental health.

The muscle definition was gone from his chest and shoulders. His waist narrowed as he lost the girth around his midsection. When his weight dipped to its lowest point in nearly a decade, all the way down to 258 pounds, it felt like he was looking at a human bobblehead in the mirror.

"My head looked real big. I just looked weird. Extremely weird," Wolfe said.

Wolfe was equally unrecognizable when he flipped on video of himself in practice and games. He saw a man wearing the No. 95 jersey, but that guy lacked the strength, power an on-field fire that made the Broncos draft him with their top selection in the 2012 draft.

"I see film from last year, and I'm like, 'Who is that guy?' " Wolfe said.

But to look at Wolfe now, all 295 well-built pounds of him, reveals only part of his remarkable comeback from a lost season that included scary incidents that, over a three-month span, twice landed him in ambulances and hospitals and even in a medically induced coma.

To see Wolfe rib his teammates again, relax while sitting in a chair off to the side of the Broncos practice field and genuinely smile shows how he has been able to reclaim his life after emerging from a deep depression.

"Mentally, physically, emotionally — I feel like I'm right where I need to be," Wolfe told USA TODAY Sports this week, just after completing a set of 40-yard gassers after practice.

His physical and emotional spiral began last August during a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, whom the Broncos play Thursday night in their preseason opener. Wolfe was being blocked by two Seahawks — one low at his legs, another, fullback Michael Robinson, near his shoulders and neck. Upon colliding with Robinson, Wolfe fell limp to the turf, unable to feel anything in his extremities as he was loaded onto a stretcher and driven off the field in the ambulance. The paralysis was only temporary and after being diagnosed with a contusion on his spinal cord, Wolfe was released from the hospital in time to fly home with his teammates to Denver. Three weeks later, Wolfe was cleared by team doctors to play in the regular season opener. Physically, he might have looked OK to trainers and coaches, but it was a lie.

"That's the thing about my injury — it was more of a condition. My mental state was so out of whack, the depression, everything I went through, and I didn't know why I was going through it," Wolfe said. "When you start messing around with your spinal cord, that starts messing with your head."

Wolfe, who started every game as a rookie in 2012, started each of the Broncos' first 11 games last season and even recorded a sack in three consecutive consecutive outings from Oct. 27 through Nov. 17. Onlookers might not have noticed much was wrong, but those close to Wolfe did.

The weight loss was the most obvious red flag. No matter what Wolfe ate or how much he worked out, his weight continued to drop. He was irritable and he lashed out at people who were trying to help him. Already a self-described loner, Wolfe isolated himself further as the depression set in.

The Broncos were in the midst of their most fun regular season in years, racking up wins as Peyton Manning piled up touchdowns.

Wolfe could not enjoy any of it.

"Honestly, I was miserable every day," he said. "I was in pain, I wasn't happy about anything. I didn't feel like myself."

But he continued to get by, playing in a body that didn't feel like his own, and living with emotions he couldn't understand. But on Nov. 29, it all became too much.

Wolfe boarded a team bus bound for Denver International Airport. Just as the bus turned onto a service road, teammates noticed that Wolfe looked woozy and was sweating profusely.

"It was like someone dumped an entire bottle over his head," former Broncos safety , now with the Indianapolis Colts, told USA TODAY Sports recently while recalling his former teammate's seizure-like episode.

Teammates screamed for the driver to pull over. Coaches riding in another bus were alerted, and trainers called for an ambulance. Once again, Wolfe was on a stretcher, being driven away. More than a day later, he awoke in the intensive care unit at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. "When he first got there, he ripped all the (medical wires) off. He tore the bed apart. He's a big dude. They had him strapped in, but they couldn't hold him. I said, 'Why'd you do that?' And he said, 'Foxy, I have to be in a game. I'm playing a game today,' Broncos head coach John Fox told USA TODAY Sports.

"When he went out, he was on a bus to go to Kansas City. When he woke up, he was in the hospital. That would be a scary proposition. He couldn't remember a thing, so he obviously freaked out, and that freaked the hospital people out."

While the rest of the Broncos were playing the Kansas City Chiefs, Fox, who had returned to Denver earlier that week after recovering from emergency heart surgery in North Carolina, spent the day with Wolfe at the hospital. Wolfe was subjected to a battery of tests as doctors tried to figure out what was going on.

Fox recalled telling Wolfe to be honest with the physicians about how he had been feeling, both physically and emotionally. Wolfe's nervous system was overtaxed, and his mind overstressed. It was all connected.

"I felt bad for him, because they couldn't figure it out. Was it his heart? Was it respiratory? Really, what it came down to, it was really mental anxiety. He's been through a lot," Fox said.

The coach knew then that Wolfe's season was over, though the Broncos waited until January to officially place him on injured reserve. Wolfe tried to return to practice once, in late December, but was nowhere close to being physically or mentally ready to handle it.

"He needed to get away from it," Fox said.

Wolfe's road back to himself

Thus began the process of rebuilding Derek Wolfe. Even after two hospitalizations, he said he never considered that he might not play again.

"It was always, 'How quick can I get back?' That was really the issue," Wolfe said. "And the crazy thing was, the quickest way to get back to football was for me to just forget about football and worry about my life, get my life together. In doing that, it made me love the game even more than I did before."

Barred by doctors from doing any strenuous physical activity, but desperately needing to regain more than 20 pounds he had lost, Wolfe spent much of his time at home eating. He would cook pounds of ground bison and eat it by the bowlful, topped with avocado and ketchup. Needing some sort of physical outlet, Wolfe started doing yoga several times a week. That exercise has physical benefits and proved to be an emotional stabilizer as well. "That really helped get my mind and body back on the same page," Wolfe said. "I was doing that while I was gaining weight, so it helped me keep my body control."

Wolfe chose to stay in Denver for most of the offseason, living in the house he recently bought, in order to work with the team's strength coaches once he was allowed to start lifting weights in March. He also wanted to be near his doctors.

Along the way, Wolfe forced himself to be less of an introvert and spent more time in public, launching a charity and holding a benefit beach volleyball tournament. He vacationed in Florida and has a steady girlfriend. These things had as much to do with Wolfe's comeback as anything related to football.

"It was my life. I had to get my life together," Wolfe said. "Going through that — I hate to say that I'm glad I went through it — but it was something that I really needed for me to see what is really important in my life."

Wolfe was physically cleared for full participation in the offseason program that began in April. He reported to training camp last month weighing 295 pounds, almost 10 pounds more than his playing weight as a rookie, when he had six sacks as a hybrid end-tackle in coordinator Jack Del Rio's defense.

When Del Rio looks at Wolfe now, he sees the player the Broncos drafted — and then some. Del Rio plans to use Wolfe as the starting left end in the base defense, which requires four linemen, but shift him inside to tackle in passing situations.

"First of all, it's great to see him out there, because he had a tough stretch. And he's come through it, and he's back doing the things he loves. And then for us, we're a stronger team with a healthy Derek Wolfe," Del Rio told USA TODAY Sports.

With the return of Wolfe and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (who suffered a dislocated hip in November), the addition of Marvin Austin and emergence last year of Malik Jackson and 2013 first-round pick Sylvester Williams, the Broncos believe they have their strongest and deepest defensive line in years.

"I'm expecting a great season out of myself," Wolfe said. "I just want our defense to be the best in the league. I don't care about my stats, I just want to be part of that type of defense."

Teammates have noticed the change, and not just the physical transformation. Since training camp began, they've watched Wolfe push around offensive teammates in practice and run his mouth during drills — signs that Wolfe has his football mindset back.

But it wasn't until the Broncos' scrimmage last week that Wolfe really felt normal on the field again. But Wolfe said he won't let himself make any "emotional decisions" upon his return to live game action. He'll just appreciate his health and second chance he's built for himself.

"I'm having fun now. I wasn't having fun last year, because of the pain I was going through and the issues I was dealing with," Wolfe said.

"But now I'm healthy, I'm strong, I'm mentally stable." Running game getting into rhythm

By Ben Swanson denverbroncos.com October 24, 2014

DENVER —Juwan Thompson says he wouldn't want to play defense. And after watching the punishment he laid on would-be tacklers trying to put him on the grass in short-yardage run plays, and the looks of defenders trying to corral Ronnie Hillman, I don't blame him.

The Broncos' 35-21 win over the Chargers was just the latest example of a burgeoning run game maintaining a progressive path as the two combined for 162 total yards with two touchdowns.

Coming into Thursday night, control of the ground game was due to be a hard- fought battle likely to have implications on the outcome.

In last year's Thursday night game, the Chargers won by getting what they wanted to the tune of 177 rushing yards, which helped them hold on to the ball. And by keeping the ball in their possession for much of the game, they kept an incendiary Broncos offense from touching the ball enough to get back into the game. And on the other side, the Broncos got little success on the ground, with only 18 yards on 11 carries.

Now fast forward to this season, past the two teams' playoff matchup last postseason. In a battle between two rivals trying to establish an advantage in the race for the division, the run game would again be an important factor, both on offense and defense.

The Broncos' run offense came out on top Thursday night, as did the Broncos defense. Denver outgained San Diego 139 to 61 yards on the ground, though 23 of the Chargers' rushing yards came on the last play of the game at a time when the game had already been decided

With that total, the Broncos have run for an average of 121 yards in each of their last four games, which is a marked improvement over their 75.3 yard rushing average over the first three games.

"Over the last three weeks I think you've seen improvement in the run game," Head Coach John Fox said. "Regardless of who the backs are, I think it starts up front with your blocking element, whether it's tight ends or the O-line. Again, the running backs—it's a team effort, a group effort. We've just gotten better. It's something that we stress and work at very hard. The staff has done an excellent job and the players have responded."

In that same time in which the Broncos had to make a switch in their lineup to move Ronnie Hillman and Juwan Thompson up a spot due to Montee Ball's injury, they've gotten comprehensive efforts across the board to improve their rushing offense. Over those past four weeks, they've increased their per-rush average from 3.3 to 4.6 yards.

"I think it is a combination of things," Peyton Manning said. "Ronnie has really played well. He has a burst; he catches the ball out of the backfield. I'm so disappointed I missed him on that one throw late and we had to punt. Getting him the ball in space when he had a chance for a big play. He has played pretty well. I do think our guys up front have played better for whatever reason the past few weeks and provided some opportunities. It’s been a nice combination there. Ronnie, I think getting the reps—knowing he's the starting tailback, getting the reps in practice—I think any young player will tell you that makes a difference. It's hard if you're not getting all the reps. I've always felt that as a quarterback. He's taking advantage of his opportunity and he's played really well."

Hillman shouldered most of the carries for his second career 100-yard rushing game. His quick cutbacks in the trenches and outside them gave the Broncos a versatile weapon on the ground and through the air with 138 total yards, including a 37-yard scamper. A big part of that is the confidence the Broncos have put in their running game and helping Hillman get into a rhythm.

"It's just getting in the rhythm. Running backs need rhythm," Hillman said. "I'm starting to get in a rhythm and hopefully we can continue this to the next week, make it ongoing. Juwan, he gets going and C.J. gets going, just get this run game going a lot more than what it is now because, like I said, we could make improvements."

Though Hillman did just about everything—good inside and outside running, playing in the passing game, solid pass-blocking—except for getting into the end zone.

Instead, the Broncos turned to Juwan Thompson in the short yardage situations, where he busted through the line for two touchdowns.

For those wondering why Juwan Thompson got those carries, his run on third-and-1 to end the third quarter showed exactly why. Thompson plowed his way up the middle, knocking back a linebacker and defensive back for a first down.

"That's just my style of running: get downhill," Thompson said. "I just like to deliver the first blow because it's tough to regain yourself after someone gets you or catches you slipping. So I try to go ahead and deliver that first blow so that they know that I'm coming to play and when I do get in, that I'm coming downhill. It's just I'm trying to make you come tackle me. I'm trying to get that first down, new set of downs, or take it to the house if I can."

For him, too, confidence from the coaching staff is letting him get the carries he needs to excel, as Manning discussed after the game.

"I think it tells you the confidence that we have in him,” Manning said. [Offensive Coordinator] Adam [Gase] and [running back] Coach [Eric] Studesville are more than happy to put him in there in critical situations. End of the game, trying to get a first down, around the goal line, had a couple of goal line plays to him. So that’s a nice little addition to our offense. He’s been great running the ball and he catches the ball well out of the backfield as well."

Thompson also saw the continued running game improvement as something much bigger than just their position. "It's just we're being very decisive and those guys up front there, they're doing a better job each week in getting everything done and blocking everything correctly and just communicating with each other. That's what football is," he said. "It's a bond over time. You're not going to be great the first game. So over time, everyone's going to get better and get well-equipped with everyone else so everyone else is on the same page."

Roommates Nelson and Thompson adapting to bigger roles

By Ben Swanson DenverBroncos.com October 26, 2014

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Juwan Thompson and Corey Nelson push each other every day on the practice field, and then the two roommates get in Thompson’s car and pick up where the left off when they get home.

That must be a fun place to be right now with the rookies growing into bigger roles that the coaching staff has grown more comfortable in giving them. Inside their apartment, they’ve created a supportive atmosphere for one another in which they drive each other to get better.

“We constantly remind each other whenever we’re home to study a little bit before we get to our regular activities that we want to do,” Nelson said. “We just make sure that we tell each other to study a little bit and that’s what’s helping us to adjust perfectly. We kind of have each other’s back as far as watching who comes in and who comes out of our plays.”

As the two undergo the adjustment process to NFL life immediately after college, living together has helped them immensely in understanding their plays. “Even though it’s offense and defense, two totally different sides of the ball, it’s still a lot to take in on both sides of the ball,” Nelson said.

With that kind of environment powering one another to get better and learn more, you can begin to see why those two have begun making bigger impacts for the Broncos. Thompson burst onto the scene as of late, making substantial contributions on the ground when he relieves Ronnie Hillman, and Nelson has recently gotten some good time on the field in nickel defensive lineups.

Thompson’s initial breakthrough came against the Cardinals in Week 5 as he barreled into the end zone for an 8-yard score. After a promising preseason in which he rushed for an average of 4.9 yards a carry and a total of 143 yards on the ground but no touchdowns, Thompson finally found the end zone when it mattered in the regular season.

He beamed as he walked through the tunnel after the final whistle, sharing the moment with Nelson. “It was a lot of joy that day,” Thompson said. “I was walking off the field with my roommate, Corey Nelson. We both got a lot of burn in the game that day. So we made some big plays and we were just happy for each other.”

“I just try to be supportive for him, just kind of let him know he’s not alone and whatever he does, just do it to the best of his ability and I’ll do the same,” Nelson said.

And then Thompson got the chance to return the favor when Nelson had his big game against the Jets in Week 6. Nelson saw plenty of time on the field in the Broncos’ nickel defense for 36 snaps and he ended up leading the Broncos in tackles that game with seven.

“We were both hype,” Thompson said. “I saw his first play on defense: He was just shedding off those blockers and made the tackle, made it look easy like he’s a veteran. I was excited and happy for him. I saw the stats at the end of the day: seven tackles. I was like, ‘Man, did you know you had seven tackles?’ He was like ‘Nah, I didn’t know! Almost double-digits in the first game.’ It was a proud moment to see it.”

Their friendship had all started when the 53-man roster had been set. The two were looking for apartments, and it just made sense to be roommates.

“We work maybe 11 hours a day, it seems like: sun up to sun down, just about,” Thompson said. “So you’re barely home, so it’s like there’s no reason to spend all that money. We might as well save some of that money for this first year.”

Now that they’ve gotten situated, the added company has been an added benefit as they get to know each other more, and as they grow on the team.

“I mean, you don’t want to go home [to an] empty home by yourself, can’t even talk to anyone,” he added. “Sometimes we sit down in the living room and just chat it up, or we might both be in there studying, just watching something. And then Isaiah [Burse] lives right down the street, so he’ll come over. We’ll just all bond together. We’re all rookies trying to have a good time so when we have downtime, we all try to come together and it’s good to have someone on your team right there around the corner if you’ve got questions.”

We’ve seen their dedication turn into blooming and increasing roles as the coaching staff sees their potential coming to fruition on the field. And it’s not just from the coaches, but their teammates have noticed, too.

“Corey, he stepped up and played a big game,” Chris Harris Jr. said after the Jets game. “And our defense is complex, too, so for him to come in and play on the road like that and kind of just get thrown in, I got to tip my hat to him.” A couple weeks later, Thompson rumbled through the line for two touchdowns against the Chargers, and Peyton Manning took a moment to recognize the running back’s efforts on Thursday night.

“I think it tells you the confidence that we have in him,” Manning said. “[Offensive Coordinator] Adam [Gase] and [running back] Coach [Eric] Studesville are more than happy to put him in there in critical situations. End of the game, trying to get a first down, around the goal line, had a couple of goal line plays to him. So that’s a nice little addition to our offense. He’s been great running the ball and he catches the ball well out of the backfield as well.”

To see themselves relentlessly push one another to improve and then watch as they get called on in bigger roles has been a rewarding feeling for the young running back and linebacker.

“We’re both supporting each other,” Thompson said. “We’ve both got to eat. At the end of the day, they’re going to feed you the ball—go out there and get it done. When he comes off to the sideline, I’m supporting him. When I come off, he’s supporting me. It’s a good feeling. It’s kind of like having a brother right there on the field with you at all times.”

With Ware rejuvenated, defense is no longer an afterthought in Denver

By Don Banks SI.com October 23, 2014

So far in 2014, all of DeMarcus Ware’s moves are working. In a related development, you could make the same case for the first-place Denver Broncos.

Ware, the centerpiece of Denver’s aggressive defensive upgrade this offseason, stole whatever sliver was left over from the spotlight Peyton Manningcommanded last Sunday night at home against San Francisco, dropping that ridiculous fake spin-move on 49ers Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Staley to record an instant- classic sack of Colin Kaepernick.

For the record, Ware, the formerCowboys’ pass-rushing star, hasn’t named or trademarked his gone-viral half-spin, spin-back maneuver. But it has quickly spawned imitators, with fellow Broncos sack specialist Von Miller trying it this week in practice. Ware’s take? Like almost everything else having to do with Denver’s new-look defense this season, it’s a great addition.

“Von started doing it the other day, that was funny,’’ Ware said Tuesday, by phone. “I said, ‘Oh, no. Now somebody’s really in trouble.’’’

You get the feeling the league concurs. Led by Ware’s three-sack night against San Francisco, the Broncos defense had itself a coming-out party in the 42-17 blowout of the visiting 49ers, sacking Kaepernick six times and limiting San Francisco to just 10 points over the course of the three quarters played by Denver’s starters. Manning’s record-breaking 509th touchdown pass got the well-deserved headlines and the adulation, but make no mistake, the Broncos defense is no longer an afterthought in Denver.

Don’t go pinning the “Dream Team’’ label on these 5-1 Broncos, but when was the last time a big free agency spending spree worked as seamlessly and as early as it has in Denver? The Broncos targeted and spent on name players like Ware, cornerback Aqib Talib and strong safety T.J. Ward to dramatically boost their defensive playmaking, and it’s all going as planned through six games. And with the vitally important Miller and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. returning to health, the revamped Broncos have limited four of their six opponents to 20 points or fewer (it’s five if you count Seattle scoring 20 of its eventual 26 points in regulation, before winning in overtime), and only four teams in the NFL have allowed fewer than their 121 points. Super Bowl-bound Denver had just six games where it allowed 20 points or fewer for the entire 2013 regular season.

For a team that got gouged for 43 points in its embarrassing Super Bowl meltdown against Seattle eight-plus months ago, the difference on defense this season in Denver is both substantial and obvious. And it starts with the pass rush provided by Ware and Miller, who have generated a combined 15 sacks in just six games, outproducing 14 NFL teams all by themselves.

Ware has seven sacks, tying for second in the league, and already topping the career-low six sacks he recorded in his injury-plagued final season in Dallas last year. Miller leads the NFL with eight sacks -- including two against the 49ers -- despite coming off last December’s torn ACL. Miller has at least one sack in five consecutive games, being shut out only in the Broncos’ opener against the Colts, while Ware has four sacks in his past two games, going sack-less only against Kansas City in Week 2.

“The pieces are in place here, and when I got here I saw how hard Von works and how he has gotten back to where he needs to be physically,’’ said Ware, who played in just 13 games last season in Dallas, the first time in his nine-year career he had failed to play in every game. “Then with me, I feel like my body being whole again, being able to play all out and not being hurt and injured, has been the key. It’s like, ‘OK, now we have what people think they have with both of us.’ You don’t have a beat-up DeMarcus, or a Von coming back and still not being right from his injury.

“It was great just knowing we’re in the catbird seat here, and you know what, we’re ready for action and we’re going to prove everybody wrong.’’

Ware, who turned 32 in July, informed Miller in the Broncos’ OTAs that the duo was setting a goal of combining for 32 sacks this season, and they’re almost halfway there, with 10 games remaining. According to the New York Times, Ware and Miller are just the third pair of teammates to post at least seven sacks each in their team’s first six games. Asked if they had set their sights too low, given that their current pace of 2.5 sacks per game projects to 40, Ware referenced the Minnesota pass-rush pairing of defensive linemen Chris Doleman and Keith Millard, whose 39 combined sacks in 1989 is the record since the sack became an official NFL statistic in '82.

“The sky’s the limit for us,’’ Ware said. “I’m not even going to throw that number [32] out there again. From now on I’m going to say when you talk about Chris Doleman and Keith Millard, that tandem they had in Minnesota, that’s what you want. That’s what you’re going after, to be the best tandem ever in the league.’’ Is Peyton Manning the best quarterback ever?

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Ware’s rejuvenation as a sack artist was on big-stage display with his unique double-spin move against Staley, one of the league’s most reliable pass blockers. Working Staley with an inside spin move toward the guard, he abruptly changed and spun in the opposite direction, toward the outside, finding nothing but an unimpeded path to Kaepernick for the sack. Staley was left blocking air, yards away from the action. It was one part instinct and two parts improvisation for Ware.

“It’s just a feeling thing for me, and it really doesn’t have a name just yet,’’ Ware said of his move. “I did it twice this season, once in the Kansas City game and again against San Francisco. It’s just a matter of setting guys up and seeing if the spin move works, and if it’s not there, you just spin back the other way. Some guys don’t do it, but I don’t understand why not. If the spin move isn’t working, I just spin back and hopefully the tackle’s not there, and he wasn’t there that time.

“Staley is a great tackle, a Pro Bowl guy, so it seems like stuff like that doesn’t happen to him. But I feel like he just had the wrong read at the time, and it just looked worse than it really was.’’

Ware’s inspiration for the move? He pauses to give it thought, but no names come to mind. He is quite possibly the inventor.

“I haven’t seen anybody ever make that move before, just a half-spin,’’ he said. “Usually guys will get stuck in the spin move because if they start to spin back, the tackle will grab your shoulders so where you can’t spin back. But I’m going to spin back and keep rolling. Now I know it’s in my repertoire, and if it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t. But I’ll keep trying it and eventually it will work.’’

There’s no time to celebrate his latest work because the task Ware and Denver’s defense face in the immediate future is daunting. The 5-2 Chargers visit Sports Authority Field on Thursday night, for a nationally televised battle for sole possession of first place in the AFC West. San Diego has been a pesky adversary since ex-Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy took over as head coach in 2013, with the Chargers being the only opponent to win in Denver last season, a feat they nearly duplicated in the AFC divisional playoffs, before falling 24-17.

San Diego quarterback Philip Rivershas an impressive 10-6 career record against the Broncos as a starter and has generated early season MVP chatter, even though the Chargers’ five-game winning streak was snapped last week at home against Kansas City. Rivers is adept at climbing the pocket and getting rid of the ball quickly, thereby negating some of Denver’s newfound pass rush.

“When you have guys that have played each other for so long and they know each other so well, and know what each other is going to do, it always come down to who wants it most,’’ said Ware, who’ll be getting his first taste of the Broncos- Chargers rivalry. “And especially with this short week, that’s what it’s going to come down to.’’

After Rivers, the Broncos must gear up for another challenge, a trip to Foxboro and a Week 9 date with Tom Brady and a Patriots offense that is starting to click. Rivers and Brady back-to-back will be the measuring stick that tells us if this Denver pass rush can be special, with both veterans capable of exploiting an over- aggressive front seven.

“With really smart quarterbacks like those guys, you’ve got to consistently keep them off their mark, and make plays when you get the chance to hit them,’’ Ware said. “That’s the only way to slow down guys who can get rid of the ball like they do.’’

In Denver this season, Ware is almost giddy about being on the same team as Manning, the quarterback who carved up the Cowboys defense in that memorable 51-48 shootout win in early October of last year. Ware likes the view better this time around, and found himself admiring No. 18’s historic work Sunday night against the 49ers.

“That was phenomenal, just to see a guy who has been consistently great throughout his whole career, and here he is in his 17th year still playing at that high a level,’’ Ware said. “It’s so much better being on his side, with an offense that can score points like that. It makes the other offense really one-dimensional and that’s when me and Von really woke up and were able to rush the passer and get pressure on the quarterback.’’

In Dallas, the Cowboys’ running game-led offense is making life easier for a surprising defense that is dramatically better than expected and thriving without the likes of Ware, defensive lineman Jason Hatcher and injured middle linebackerSean Lee. The Cowboys’ run-first formula has worked to near perfection withDeMarco Murray in the lead role, but Ware said he’s finding it much easier to play defense this year now that he’s surrounded by playmakers, minus the burden of being the player opponents gameplan for on his side of the ball.

“It’s a lot better,’’ he said. “That’s what it boils down to. Here you take all these names and reputations and you stick them all in one barrel and what you get is guys who want to play for each other and play as a team. As you see with some other teams around the league, here it’s not just one star player that gets it done. It’s how guys come together and play, and get it done as one unit.’’

By any measurement, it has come together for Ware and the Broncos’ remodeled defense this season about as smoothly and quickly as anyone could have hoped or anticipated. In Denver so far, the improvement is readily apparent, and every move seems to be working.

Broncos' greats Terrell Davis, Rod Smith praise Broncos

By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post October 23, 2014

Nearing the season's halfway point, the Broncos represent the AFC favorite to reach the Super Bowl. During a Thursday luncheon for corporate sponsors, former Broncos greats Terrell Davis and Rod Smith provided a peek behind the curtain, explaining the Broncos' excellence.

The relentless pursuit of victories begins with owner Pat Bowlen, they agreed.

"After I woke up from ACL surgery in 1999, the first call I got was from Pat Bowlen. I will always remember that," said Davis at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

"He did so many little things to help us. We didn't have roommates on the road. Not every team does that. ... One time, I had a personal issue and called him for help, and he immediately took care of it. I would run through a wall for him."

Smith, a Broncos Ring of Fame member with Davis, appreciated Bowlen's dedication. An undrafted free agent, Smith took nothing for granted, earning a roster spot with versatility before finishing his career as the team's all-time receptions leader.

"Guys would talk about cars in the parking lot. Because you had money, and could buy them. I told a few players, you got it wrong," Smith said. "I don't want to be the guy with the nicest car. I want to be the guy who bought all these cars. ... Mr. Bowlen is a role model for me."

Davis and Smith starred on the most celebrated Broncos teams in history, the back-to-back Super Bowl champions in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. They believe Denver has a chance to add another ring, pointing directly to record-thrashing, ageless quarterback Peyton Manning.

"It's amazing. There's no dip in his game. He's not declining," Davis said. "When you step in their building, you can feel the greatness that he brings. It was the same way when I played with John Elway."

Because of Smith's rolled-up sleeves journey to the NFL, the Broncos often invite him to talk to the team. During one speech, Smith stopped, catching players off guard. "You all don't get it. (Manning) has all the accolades, all the records, and he's sitting over here taking notes," Smith said. "Watch and learn from him. How he does anything is how he does everything."

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, who won three Super Bowl rings with the Dallas Cowboys, joined Smith and Davis on the panel. His view from the outside differed little from the one Manning provides inside the walls at Dove Valley.

"He's masterful at finding weak spots in a defense. And it all happens at the line of scrimmage," Irvin said. "The way he sees the game from shoulders up is incredible."

The three legends believe the Broncos' defense represents the biggest difference this season. Denver lured free agents safety T.J. Ward, cornerback Aqib Talib and defensive end DeMarcus Ware.

"They brought in playmakers," Davis said. "They don't want to be a team that's just known for its offense. They are starting to gel. They are playing with attitude. You can see it."

Broncos 'putting it all together' to re- assert dominance

By Lindsay H. Jones USAToday.com October 20, 2014

DENVER — Peyton Manning's historic night would have meant little had Manning set the all-time passing record with three touchdowns in a loss to San Francisco.

But the rest of his teammates, from a retooled offensive line, to running back Ronnie Hillman, to a defense that held San Francisco's starters to just 10 points, assured that Manning made history on a night in which the Broncos reinforced their status as the AFC's best team.

"It was a special night, I think, certainly more special because of the way our team played, because we got the win with such a team effort," Manning said.

The Broncos are the only one-loss team remaining in the AFC, yet they had hardly been convincing they were deserving of title talk in recent weeks, including a loss at Seattle in September, and after narrow escapes to beat Indianapolis, Kansas City and the New York Jets. The Broncos weren't playing clean — a maddening number of penalties were killing drives on offense — and they were struggling to close out games.

But Sunday against the 49ers, in a game that was billed as a potential Super Bowl preview, the Broncos showed they are becoming the well-rounded team that they hoped to become in the wake of last year's Super Bowl heartbreak.

"We're finally putting it all together. That's all it is," defensive tackle Terrance Knighton told USA TODAY Sports.

And no place more so than on defense.

Defensive end DeMarcus Ware, one of the three big-name free agents signed in March, had his best game as a Bronco on Sunday night, with three sacks of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Outside linebacker Von Miller, appearing nearly fully recovered from his offseason ACL surgery, added two more.

Cornerback Aqib Talib had an interception for the second consecutive game — his pick last week sealed Denver's win against the Jets, and his interception of Kaepernick on Sunday night led to Manning's 510th career touchdown one play later, a pass to Demaryius Thomas that gave the Broncos a 28-10 lead. "We're getting off the field, we're getting our offense on the field. We have the best secondary in the league, so if (a quarterback) goes through his progression, he'll have to worry about DeMarcus and Von. Or vise versa. If you throw a dumb pass, we have corners that are going to pick you off," Knighton said.

That was Thomas' second touchdown of the night, but it seemed equally as important to Manning that receivers other than Thomas and tight end Julius Thomas were a major factor in the Broncos' passing game. Emmanuel Sanders, who was leading the team in catches heading into Sunday's game, finally got his first touchdown since signing with the Broncos in March, while slot receiver Wes Welker, who missed the Broncos' first two games while serving a suspension, also caught his first touchdown.

Hillman, meanwhile, continues to make a case that he should be the Broncos' starting running back even when Montee Ball returns from a groin injury. Hillman, who had a 100-yard game last week in his first career start, ripped off a 37-yard touchdown run on Sunday, and Manning credited Hillman's work early in the game in establishing the run to helping the Broncos strike off by using the play-action game that had been missing earlier this season.

"Such a team effort," Manning said. "It's definitely one I'll remember."

But the Broncos also understand that such a big night will mean little if they can't stage a repeat performance in five days against San Diego. The Broncos lost at home on a Thursday night to Philip Rivers and the Chargers last season — a loss that didn't derail their AFC West title bid, but one that established a blueprint of how to beat the Broncos: Keep the ball away from Manning and the Broncos' offense.

"We played our best team game to date. If we keep getting better from here, we will have a shot," tight end Jacob Tamme said.