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Brandon Marshall stepped up to make the big plays for the Broncos on Sunday.

It was over when ...
The Broncos stuffed quarterback Tyler Thigpen at the 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal with 4:44 left. Jay Cutler hit Brandon Marshall on a 19-yard reception on third down on the next possession, and the Broncos were able to run out the clock.

Game ball
When starting running back Peyton Hillis went down with an injury, Denver looked to Marshall, who had 11 receptions for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Marshall reached double-digits in receptions for the first time since he had 18 catches vs. the Chargers in Week 1.

Key stat
The Broncos had a decisive edge in time of possession, leading 36:38 to 23:22.

Noteworthy
Hillis was the sixth running back to go down for the Broncos this season. Tatum Bell replaced Hillis and rushed for 52 yards. ... Hillis scored a touchdown in his fourth consecutive game. ... The Broncos snapped a three-game home losing streak.