New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is hit by New England Patriots free safety Matthew Slater (18) on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) tackles New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) after Arrington recovered a mishandled snap during an extra point attempt in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) fumbles the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Ron Brace (97) dives to recover it in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) walks off the field after fumbling the ball in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) runs off the field after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

New England Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson (95) reacts with New England Patriots free safety Matthew Slater (18) after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New England Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson (95) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dane Fletcher (52) recovers a muffed punt by Denver Broncos wide receiver Quan Cosby (17) as he is hit by Denver Broncos defensive back Jonathan Wilhite (29) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dane Fletcher (52) is hit by Denver Broncos defensive back Jonathan Wilhite (29) as he tries to recover a muffed punt in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as Denver Broncos free safety Quinton Carter (28) and free safety Rahim Moore (26) defend in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) scrambles to throw against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) fumbles the ball in the end zone as New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) defends and Denver Broncos offensive guard Zane Beadles (68) looks to help recover in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) finds a hole on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter during of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. The Patriots won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) brings the ball upfield for a first down as Denver Broncos strong safety Chris Harris (25) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) meet at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. New England won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) gets past New England Patriots defensive back Nate Jones (23) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Nate Jones (23) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is consoled by defensive tackle Marcus Thomas (79) in the final minutes of the team's loss to the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)