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See the best images from the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, stands with Broncos' head coach John Fox and Broncos VP John Elway during the trophy ceremony after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox celebrates with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos Vice President John Elway holds up the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, celebrates with Denver Broncos head coach John Fox after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Denver Broncos celebrate with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas holds the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Denver Broncos celebrate after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox celebrates with fans as he leaves the field after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox smiles during a press conference following the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scores a touchdown during the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and Vice President John Elway celebrate during the trophy presentation after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, right, celebrate with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

The Denver Broncos celebrate with the trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, accepts the championship trophy after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs off the field after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) flashes a thumbs up after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos running back C. J. Anderson celebrates the team's victory after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, walks off the field after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

A Denver Broncos fan yells during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots sitting on the bench watch the closing minutes of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks off the field following the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

The New England Patriots beach watches the closing minutes of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Superr Bowl. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning #18 is all smiles after defeating the New England Patriots 26-16 in the AFC Championship at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos celebrates against the New England Patriots during an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during an AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during an AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during an AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

The Denver Broncos offensive line lines up against the New Patriots defensive line during an AFC Championship NFL football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme congratulates Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) on his field goal during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) tries to bring down Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) as he heads down field with the ball during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) scores a touchdown while being defended by Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown run during the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones (95) during an AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A view of the NFL championship graphic on the field before an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A rider and horse emerge from the tunnel before an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A young boy walks underneath an over-sized American flag before an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots in Denver, Md., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) and quarterback Peyton Manning (18) speak to each other before facing the New England Patriots during an AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) bobbles the snap during an AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) warms up before facing the New England Patriots in an AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) makes a catch against New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during an AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) at the line of scrimmage against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

A view of the line of scrimmage during an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leaps over Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) leaps to avoid a tackle from New England Patriots defensive back Duron Harmon (30) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) runs the football against New England Patriots strong safety Steve Gregory (28) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is upended by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (25) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) is tackled during an AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at the line of scrimmage during an AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) runs against the New England Patriots during an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) points at the line of scrimmage against the New England Patriots during an AFC Championship football game between the New England Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is upended by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (25) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos fan Nick Hess, of Longmont, Colo., shows off his colors in Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium during the start of the AFC Championship NFL football playoff game as the Broncos host the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is brought down during an AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is brought down during an AFC Championship football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass during the AFC Championship Playoff game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) leaps over New England Patriots defensive back Logan Ryan (26) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

John Elway and Robert Kraft greet each other before the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick coaches during an AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Denver won 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the AFC Championship Playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos cheerleader preforms during the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos fan Chuck DeVorss, who goes by the nickname "Broncinator," bites a doll dressed as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before heading into the stadium to watch the AFC Championship NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)