Denver Broncos fullback Peyton Hillis salutes the crowd after running for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs dives for a pass as safety Josh Barrett #36 of the Denver Broncos closes in during the second quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass in front of Jarrad Page #44 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Cornerback Maurice Leggett #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs is hoisted into the air in the endzone by teammate Tank Tyler #93 after Leggett intercepted a pass by quarterback Jay Cutler of the Denver Broncos and returned it for a touchdown during the first quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a touchdown in front of cornerback Josh Bell #34 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Running back Larry Johnson #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to turn the corner while following the block of tight end and teammate Brad Cottam #87during the second quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass downfield against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Head coach Herm Edwards of the Kansas City Chiefs sprints down the field to call a timeout during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Running back Tatum Bell #21 of the Denver Broncos breaks off a long run against the Kansas City Chiefs as safety Bernard Pollard of the Chiefs closes in during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Fullback/running back Peyton Hillis #22 of the Denver Broncos pounds his fist against the turf as he lays injured against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Hillis left the game which left the Broncos with one healthy running back, Tatum Bell.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Tight end Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Kansas City Chiefs is gang tackled by cornerback Josh Bell #34, cornerback Dre Bly #32, safety Marquand Manuel #33 and safety Vernon Fox #39, all of the Denver Broncos, during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Qurterback Tyler Thigpen #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs tries to pick his way through Denver Broncos' defenders on a fourth and goal play during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Thigpen came up just short of the goal line on the play and Kansas City turned the ball over on downs. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Wide receiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos fights for extra yards against cornerback Brandon Flowers #24 and cornerback Brandon Carr #39 both of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos flashes a big smile as he shakes hands after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Wide reiver Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos was all smiles after catching the game winning touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Wide receiver Brandon Stokley #14 of the Denver Broncos takes off downfield after avoiding the tackle of safety Jarrad Page of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Stokley later left the game with an injury.(Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos avoids being sacked in the endzone by defensive end Jason Babin of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 7: Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Denver Broncos celebrates and fires up the fans against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of week 14 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 7, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Denver beat Kansas City 24-17. (Photo by Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)