NFL free agency officially begins March 12. Here’s a list of the Denver Broncos free agents, according to DenverBroncos.com. DHF will be updating the offseason signings, so check back often.

Unrestricted Free Agents:

CB Tracy Porter is an unrestricted free agent. (personal photo)

• DT Justin Bannan
• LB Keith Brooking
•  S David Bruton
•  T Ryan Clady
•  C Dan Koppen
•  S Jim Leonhard
• CB Tracy Porter
• WR Brandon Stokley
• DT Kevin Vickerson
• WR Matthew Willis

*Unrestricted free agents can speak with and sign with any NFL team.

Restricted Free Agents:

• RB Lance Ball
•  T Chris Clark
•  P Britton Colquitt
• FB Chris Gronkowski

*Denver has the right to match any offer given to restricted free agents.

Exclusive-Rights Free Agents:

• CB Tony Carter
• DT Mitch Unrein

*Exclusive-rights free agents may only sign with the Broncos.

 “Futures” Contracts:

•  G Justin Boren
•  T Paul Cornick
• DT Ben Garland
•  S Blake Gideon
•  S Duke Ihenacho
• RB Jeremiah Johnson
• WR Gerell Robinson
•  G Quentin Saulsberry

*”Futures”players can participate in Broncos’ offseason programs and are also invited to training camp.

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Welcome to Quarter Calls, DHF’s quarter-by-quarter breakdown of each Denver Broncos game. Instead of a live game thread, Quarter Calls is a quick-hit summary of the big story of each quarter. It can be a general mood or theme, play, penalty, injury, whatever.

If you prefer real time analysis and commentary, follow Denver Horse Force on Twitter. As always, I’ll be tweeting throughout the game.

Go Broncos!

Denver Broncos inactives: QB Caleb Hanie, WR Andre Caldwell, CB Tracy Porter, FB Chris Gronkowski, WR Julius Thomas, G C.J. Davis, DT Sealver Siliga

Baltimore Ravens inactives: WR David Reed, S Omar Brown, CB Chris Johnson, OLB Adrian Hamilton, G/T Ramon Harewood, WR Deonte Thompson, DT Bryan Hall

1st Quarter

(3:17 p.m.) Well, that quarter had everything, notably a rowdy crowd at Sports Authority Field at Mile High that went from rowdy to irate in a matter of minutes.

Denver’s highlight was obviously Trindon Holliday’s 90-yard punt return for a touchdown, the longest play in NFL postseason history.

But it seems Holliday’s historical run was overshadowed by a few unfortunate plays, plays that infuriated the home crowd. First, the Ravens were beneficiaries of a pass interference on Tony Carter on third down, a call that extended Baltimore’s drive enough for Torrey Smith to torch Champ Bailey and tie the game. Just seconds later, after some contact involving Eric Decker, Peyton Manning’s pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.

Tied game at 14. Buckle up, folks, we have three more quarters to go.

2nd Quarter

(4:10 p.m.) What has been the biggest difference so far between this game and the Broncos/Ravens first meeting four weeks ago?

Pass rush, or in this case, lack thereof.

And it’s that lacking pass rush that’s enabled Torrey Smith to have a huge first half.

Smith has two catches for 91 yards and two touchdowns, burning Bailey each time. Bailey was assigned to Smith in Week 15, but was far more effective. Why? Because Flacco was getting pressured early and often and forced throws. Bailey will win that type of one-on-one matchup, but won’t have the same success against a speedy Smith in a set play executed to perfection.

What are the Broncos options? Switch Chris Harris to Smith and give Bailey Anquan Boldin? Maybe the best solution is lighting a fire with your front seven. Flacco will turn over the football, either through throwing interceptions or fumbles.

Your move, Jack Del Rio.

3rd Quarter

(5:13 p.m.) Thank goodness for Trindon Holliday. He’s been the only real spark for Denver. His 104-yard kickoff return gave the Broncos a lead, a lead Denver held until Ray Rice’s 1-yard touchdown run in the quarter’s waning seconds.

The offense hasn’t looked its flashy self. (Insert cold weather excuse here.) The defense recover a fumble but otherwise haven’t looked stellar. (Insert cold weather excuse here.) And the officiating continues to be the big story. This just about says it all…

Look, I’m not one of those blame the refs types, but the officiating crew is too heavily involved in the game. We need less Bill Vinovich…

And while I’m at it, Dan Dierdorf, too.

4th Quarter

 (6:04 p.m.) Rahim Moore, you picked a heckuva time to make a huge mistake – the biggest mistake of your young career.

That’s about all I have to say. This game should be over, and it’s not. I’m stunned, shocked, mad, and nervous.

OVERTIME

(6.49 p.m.) Folks, what we just witnessed was a pathetically terrible way to end a season. There’s so much blame to go around.

Other than Holliday’s two touchdowns, there were no other highlights for the Broncos, and that was the difference maker. The Broncos have been so well balanced this season – in all three phases of the game – so when only one phase is playing well, victory is that much more difficult to come by.

Conservative play calls? Sure. Momentum-changing officiating? Yes. Underwhelming performance by the AFC’s No. 1 seed? Absolutely.

The end result is a bitter taste we’re stuck with until next season.

Final: Baltimore 38, Denver 35

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The playoff bye has served the Denver Broncos well.

Cornerback Tracy Porter (concussion) was the only player held out of Wednesday’s practice. Running back Willis McGahee practiced for the second straight day, wearing a black no-contact jersey. McGahee, who coming off a compression fracture and torn MCL, is not eligible to play Saturday. The earliest he can return to game action is the following week should the Broncos advance to the AFC championship.

Wednesday’s injury report finally shed some light on left tackle Ryan Clady’s “undisclosed injury.” Clady missed some drills last week, because of what we now know was a shoulder injury. Clady was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, as was guard Chris Kuper (ankle). That means the Broncos offensive line might finally have all five starters back for Saturday’s divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Denver Broncos injury report

Baltimore Ravens injury report

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With all the pomp and circumstance – or certain lack thereof – that comes with having a playoff bye, the Denver Broncos resumed practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Even though he cannot play this weekend, running back Willis McGahee was eligible to return to practice. It was McGahee’s first action on the field since Nov. 18 when he suffered a torn right MCL and compression fracture to his right tibia against the San Diego Chargers. The Broncos put McGahee on injured reserve with the designated for return label. If the Broncos win Saturday, McGahee will have been out the mandated eight weeks and could suit up for the AFC championship game on Jan. 20.

Denver Broncos RB Willis McGahee returned to practice Tuesday, but cannot play in Saturday’s game. (courtesy Jeffrey Beall)

McGahee’s replacement, Knowshon Moreno, has averaged 85.0 rushing yards a game.

Guard Chris Kuper (ankle) and wide receiver Trindon Holliday (ankle) participated in practice. Each missed the Broncos’ regular-season finale. Left tackle Ryan Clady, who was limited in practice last week with an undisclosed injury, was on the field today.

The only Broncos player not participating in Tuesday’s practice was cornerback Tracy Porter, who suffered a concussion on Dec. 23.

Other practice notes: The Broncos were in pads … McGahee practiced in a black jersey, indicating he isn’t yet ready for contact … Peyton Manning sported two gloves in anticipation of Saturday’s weather … The Broncos are required to release an injury report after Wednesday’s practice.

More Honors for Manning

Peyton Manning has been named the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame professional Athlete of the Year. Olympic swimmer – and Denver Broncos fan – Missy Franklin was named the amateur Athlete of the Year.

Just Monday, Manning was nominated for the FedEx Player of the Year. Last week, Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December.

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame will honor Manning and Franklin in April.

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Welcome to Quarter Calls, DHF’s quarter-by-quarter breakdown of each Denver Broncos game. Instead of a live game thread, Quarter Calls is a quick-hit summary of the big story of each quarter. It can be a general mood or theme, play, penalty, injury, whatever.

If you prefer real time analysis and commentary, follow Denver Horse Force on Twitter. As always, I’ll be tweeting throughout the game.

Go Broncos!

Pregame: Denver Broncos inactives: C. Hanie, T. Holliday, T. Porter, C. Gronkowski, J. Thomas, C. Davis, and S. Siliga.

1st Quarter

(2:56 p.m.)  The Denver Broncos did score on their opening possession, and have a 7-0 lead.

However, that lead could very well be 14-0…if not for Ronnie Hillman’s fumble.

As a result, the Chiefs enter the 2nd quarter just five yards away from tying the game.  Here’s hoping the Chiefs offense sputters as it usually does, and Kansas City is relegated to a field goal attempt.

2nd Quarter

 (3:46 p.m.) Finally some breathing room…

After a closer-than-it-should-have-been first 25 minutes, the Broncos finally seem to be in control, thanks largely to Eric Decker.

Decker caught two touchdown passes in the 2nd quarter to help propel Denver to a 21-3 lead.

But the quarter wasn’t that easy.  Following Hillman’s fumble, the Broncos strung together a series of bad plays, marred by miscues and penalties, and seemingly handed over any momentum to Kansas City.  It took that first touchdown-scoring drive of the quarter, and a missed field goal by the Chiefs, to swing the mojo back in Denver’s favor.

And the Broncos aren’t about to let up.  Denver is set to receive to start the second half.

3rd Quarter

(4:36 p.m.) Let me put this simply: The Chiefs’ goose is cooked.

The Denver Broncos are in control. Total control.  The score: 35-3. The Broncos dominated the quarter putting 14 more points on the board with an amazing Demaryius Thomas catch, and a steady downfield drive that ended with another rushing touchdown. On defense…well, put it this way, the Chiefs still only have three points on the board and haven’t been remotely close of adding any more.

Only 15 more minutes to make this official; Denver will have the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Enter Brock Osweiler.

4th Quarter

 (5:11 p.m.) 11 straight wins…6-0 against the AFC West…

And the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs.

The Broncos enter the playoffs with a Wild Card weekend bye and are arguably the most well-rounded team in the league.

Win two more home games, and you’re in the Super Bowl.  The AFC’s road to New Orleans runs through Denver.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter will not play in the team’s regular-season finale Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.  Porter, who suffered a concussion in last week’s game against the Cleveland Browns, did not practice this week.

Returner Trindon Holliday (ankle) is doubtful.  He also did not practice this week, an indication that he won’t play.  Guard Chris Kuper (ankle/head) practiced on a limited basis and is listed as questionable.

Here is the updated injury report, including the Kansas City Chiefs, via DenverBroncos.com:

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning still haven’t played a nail-biter in 2012
• Bleacher Report: Denver Broncos’ 5 Biggest 2013 Offseason Decisions
• Denver Broncos: Pro Bowl Familiar Territory for This Year’s Selections
• Denver Post: Do the Denver Broncos have what it takes to win the Super Bowl?
• Denver Post: Broncos look to be well grounded for a potential postseason run

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Denver Broncos guard Chris Kuper is seemingly a step closer to returning to game action.  Kuper was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice, still recovering from a November ankle injury.  Broncos head coach John Fox said Kuper has also recently dealt with migraines.

Returner Trindon Holliday (ankle) and CB Tracy Porter (concussion) were the only players held out of Thursday’s practice.  Their official status for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs will be announced Friday.

View the Broncos and Chiefs Thursday injury reports >>>>

Chiefs at Broncos Headlines:

• Denver Broncos: Manning: Chiefs Bring ‘Great Test’
• Denver Broncos: Focused on the Field
• Denver Post: Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles an industrial-sized headache for Broncos

Other Headlines:

• Associated Press: Denver rolls, keeps top spot in AP Pro32 rankings
• Denver Post: Veterans like Peyton Manning, Elvis Dumervil keep Broncos in check
• Westword: Denver Broncos Super Bowl favorites? Don’t bet on it yet

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With the frost now settled after Denver’s tenth consecutive win, this one at the expense of the Cleveland Browns, here are a few additional thoughts with one game remaining in the regular season.

Bad News First – Let’s just get it out of the way: the Denver Broncos’ punt returners are a problem. It was apparent the Broncos lost enough trust in Trindon Holliday that the team opted to send Jim Leonhard back deep to receive punts at the start of the game.  The personnel move showed the Broncos obviously felt one of the main ways Cleveland could have any chance in this game was by forcing a big error, potentially on special teams.  So the Broncos trotted out the sure-handed-if-not-flashy Leonhard, who then proceeded to muff a fair catch.  Oy.  When the playoffs arrive, could there be situations where the Broncos don’t even attempt to field punts?  If the offense keeps moving as it has been having Leonhard or Holliday back there seems almost like an unneeded risk.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has 1,312 receiving yards this season. (personal photo)

Just Catch It – Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker didn’t create tons of separation once again, especially downfield. The positive is that it didn’t really matter.  Peyton Manning placed perfect throws to each, and despite good coverage, both came up with big catches, and touchdowns.  It’s important both keep a strong mentality of fighting for the ball, and using their strength to make plays.  Earlier this season, both succumbed to the temptation of looking for a flag rather than going all in to make a play.  Kudos to the duo for making big time catches in tight coverage.

Playing the Schedule – A consistent refrain on sports radio last week was whether Denver’s seemingly simple stretch run put the team at a big disadvantage heading into the playoffs.  It’s been interesting to see that while the Broncos continue to say all the right “next game is the most important” things, the team is basically using its final games as pre-playoff tune-ups.  Head coach John Fox stated the offense frequently operated from a two tight-end set, not hugely common to that point, in Baltimore because they wanted to work on that formation.  Manning utilized a glove yesterday not because he needed it, but because he might in January.  The Broncos sent a message to cornerback Tony Carter by deactivating him, starting Tracy Porter in his place, and relying on rookie Omar Bolden as the final line of nickel defense when Porter was injured.

In short, the Denver Broncos are in a playoff push with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs at stake, and feel they are good enough to tinker.  The scary thing is they’re right.  The scarier thing is while other teams have been fighting tooth and nail to hold their position, or gain entrance to the tournament, the Broncos are winning while managing to boost other facets of their game.  So, for the record, no…I don’t think an easier stretch schedule will negatively affect the Broncos.

What’s the Reality? – While the Broncos were systematically blowing out Cleveland in non-splashy fashion, the Baltimore Ravens absolutely dismantled the New York Giants.  Similar to several weeks ago, an AFC North team (back then it was the Cincinnati Bengals) ripped through the Giants a week after getting gouged by Denver.  So, is it that Denver is that good, or the Giants are that bad?  I guess it really depends on the level of quality you associate with the AFC North’s top two teams.  In this instance I’d say it’s more a case of the Giants being bad as Cincinnati and Baltimore have been very unimpressive in recent defeats, and hardly authoritarian in recent victories.  At the same time, the Ravens and Bengals are probably on the dividing line between contenders and everyone else. Those Denver victories aren’t signature wins like victories against the Atlanta Falcons or New England Patriots would have been, but they prove the Broncos are legitimately well above the playoff threshold.

Hate to Say I Told You So – Remember a week ago?  Remember how after the Patriots dropped that Sunday night thriller the talk was about the Broncos getting the two seed?  Remember how Denver Horse Force brushed off that talk, and posited the Broncos still had a legitimate shot for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs?  Well…if you don’t…it happened.  Now here we are.  One week left.  If the Broncos can meet expectations and get the Kansas City Chiefs that number one draft pick, and the Houston Texans stumble at Indianapolis against the Chuck Pagano-led Colts, the prophecy is fulfilled.

For those who may think the odds are long, let me point out I didn’t just say, “Hey, Denver could still get the one-seed.”  I told you how it would happen.  Broncos win out, Texans lose their final two.  How it was a big surprise that the Minnesota Vikings, a team with a sneaky-good defense and downright dangerous running threat, proved to be a matchup nightmare for Houston is beyond me.  The Texans’ loss should be even less surprising as the Vikings are playing for their season. Unlike Houston, Minnesota entered that game with ZERO guarantee of playing after next weekend.

So, what happens now that Houston does have a lot riding on a game, and their opponent is locked into the AFC’s fifth seed regardless of the outcome?  I’m sticking with my story: Houston still loses to Indianapolis.  Statistically they shouldn’t. Motivation-wise, the Texans’ are the team with more to play for: win and get home field advantage throughout, lose and they likely drop into Wild Card weekend and get a single home game as the three-seed.  The Colts’ are playing a road game the following weekend regardless, likely at Baltimore or possibly at New England. In most every situation this game is meaningless for Indianapolis.

Except…and this a HUGE except…enter Chuck Pagano, who returns as head coach just in time for his playoff-bound team’s regular season finale.  In all likelihood,  it will be the final time this season the Colts play at home – in front of a crowd that has embraced the courageous, tremendous, and improbable ‘Chuckstrong’ storyline that’s unfolded this season.  The Colts say they’ve fought and won to allow Pagano to return so he could coach the team in the playoffs.  Does anything about this sound like this is a game Indianapolis will phone in?  Does anything about this sound like a situation that favors the Houston Texans?  There’s no way the Colts are losing that one.  No way.  No how.

The Denver Broncos will gain the AFC’s top seed.

Merry Christmas.

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Welcome to Quarter Calls, DHF’s quarter-by-quarter breakdown of each Denver Broncos game. Instead of a live game thread, Quarter Calls is a quick-hit summary of the big story of each quarter. It can be a general mood or theme, play, penalty, injury, whatever.

If you prefer real time analysis and commentary, follow Denver Horse Force on Twitter. As always, I’ll be tweeting throughout the game.

Go Broncos!

Pregame: Denver Broncos inactives:

• G Chris Kuper
• WR Andre Caldwell
• FB Chris Gronkowski
• TE Julius Thomas
• QB Caleb Hanie
• CB Tony Carter
• DT Sealver Siliga

Cleveland Browns inactives:

• TE Jordan Cameron
• WR Mohamed Massaquoi
• DB Tashaun Gipson
• RB Brandon Jackson
• LB Adrian Moten
• DL Ishmaa’ily Kitchen
• OL Jarrod Shaw

1st Quarter

(2:33 p.m.) Great start for the Denver Broncos.  Not even three minutes in, Peyton Manning found Demaryius Thomas for a 22-yard touchdown.

Defensively, however, the Broncos looked a bit slow out of the gates, making the Cleveland Browns offense look like giant-killers.  Luckily their opening drive stalled in the red zone, and Cleveland settled on a field goal.

Tidbits: Cornerback Tracy Porter is in the locker room after a hard hit.  Running back Knowshon Moreno already has 30 rushing yards.

2nd Quarter

(3:28 p.m.) “Second verse, same as the first!” 

The good: Eric Decker’s 10-yard touchdown reception to cap off another impressive drive.

The kinda bad: Denver’s defense has yet to make a big play, but has been successfully keeping Cleveland from reaching the end zone.

Cleveland’s defense has given up a lot of yards – 285 to be exact – but has limited the Broncos’ scoring opportunities.  Looking at Denver’s stats through one half, it reads more like a team that should have 28 points on the board – not 14.

This still feels like a game the Broncos should win, but you hate to see those upset ingredients – such as the Manning end zone interception to end the half. It’s the type of play that allows the Browns to remain confident. Hopefully it’s also the type of play that motivates Denver to execute, finish drives, and put the Brown away for good in the second half.

3rd Quarter

(4:16 p.m.) The Broncos are finally showing why they’re the superior team.

Other than giving up a field goal, Denver has looked in complete and total control.  The Broncos added another touchdown and are threatening again.

Defensively, the Broncos pass rush is finally stepping up, with Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller playing like their usual selves.  Browns backup quarterback Colt McCoy played briefly in the 3rd quarter in for Weeden, who seems to have a shoulder injury of some kind.

This game really isn’t in doubt, so sit back and count down until the ten-game win streak becomes official.

4th Quarter

(5:13 p.m.)  Well, well, well…that was never really in question, was it?

From my perspective, it didn’t appear Cleveland played a bad game. The Browns turned the ball over once on a muffed punt, but also intercepted Manning to finish even on giveaway/takeaways. What really showed is that despite a solid effort by the Browns, it would’ve taken a virtuoso performance for them to hang with the Broncos. Denver wasn’t so much flashy as much as deadly efficient.

The game was finished before the halfway mark of the 4th quarter. While the drama of last season’s antics was exciting, it’s been fun to see the Broncos put teams away with time to spare the past few weeks.

The Denver Broncos are winners of ten straight games, and remain in contention for the AFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

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Welcome to Quarter Calls, DHF’s quarter-by-quarter breakdown of each Denver Broncos game. Instead of a live game thread, Quarter Calls is a quick-hit summary of the big story of each quarter. It can be a general mood or theme, play, penalty, injury, whatever.

If you prefer real time analysis and commentary, follow Denver Horse Force on Twitter. As always, I’ll be tweeting throughout the game.

Go Broncos!

Pregame: Denver Broncos inactives: Lance Ball, Bubba Caldwell, Caleb Hanie, Chris Kuper, Tracy Porter, Sealver Siliga, and Julius Thomas

Baltimore Ravens inactives: Ed Dickson, Dannell Ellerbe, Ramon Harewood, Jameel McClain, Bernard Pollard, Deonte Thompson, and Marshal Yanda

1st Quarter

(11:40 a.m.) How the Broncos are only up by three points is beyond me.

Seriously, the Denver defense has looked amazing, already forcing one Joe Flacco fumble in addition to series after series of stalled drives.

So how is it the Broncos have only mustered a field goal?  The offense has benefited from excellent field position and are facing a Ravens defense decimated by injuries.

One thing is for sure; depleted or not, Baltimore boasts the league’s best red zone defense.  The Ravens somehow find a way to ratchet things up a notch when the opponent is driving.

I have liked Peyton Manning throwing downfield.  I’ll like those play calls even better once Denver actually connects on one.  Attempts are one thing. Completions are another.

Best play of the quarter honors go to Knowhon Moreno for his hurdling prowess.  What makes it even sweeter is that he cleared Ed Reed.

2nd Quarter

 (12:22 p.m.) Thank you, Chris Harris, for making the play of the game.

How huge was his 98-yard interception return for a touchdown?  Aside from being the longest in franchise history for the regular season, Harris’ play was a huge point swing.

The Ravens’ offense, which had struggled for most of the first half, suddenly assembled a solid drive, and were just yards away from making a 10-0 game a 10-7 game in the half’s closing seconds.  Instead, because of Harris, the Broncos are now leading 17-0.

So firing Cam Cameron has paid dividends for the Ravens so far, no?  Actually, no, not at all.   Jim Caldwell seems to be a nice guy, but does he really strike anyone as a significant upgrade?

3rd Quarter

(1:19 p.m.)  Total domination.

The Broncos are showing why they are the superior team.  The offensive scored two touchdowns, while the defense continues to wreak all sorts of havoc on Flacco’s offense.  Perhaps surprisingly, the Broncos have yet to register a sack, but the effective pass rush has disrupted the quarterback all game long.

Score: 31-3

4th Quarter

(2:06 p.m.) With the game out of hand, there wasn’t much of interest in the 4th quarter…

Other than the Denver Broncos earning their ninth-straight win of the 2012 season, a longest active win streak in the league.

It took until late in the 4th quarter, but Denver finally got its first sack of the game, courtesy rookie DT Derek Wolfe.  Robert Ayers and Elvis Dumervil also registered back-to-back sacks in the game’s final two plays.  The offense took a few shots downfield, but mainly was impressive in its ability to kill clock through a sustained running game.  A few lapses in concentration allowed the Ravens two touchdowns, but it hardly mattered as the Broncos wrapped this one up midway through the third quarter.

The Broncos head home with their first victory against the Ravens in Baltimore.  Denver also is finished with road games this season, going 6-2.  The Broncos conclude the regular season against the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.

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