Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas, left, hauls in a pass under pressure from San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, left, makes the catch as San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, is sacked by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, drops the ball as he is sacked by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. The Broncos recovered their own fumble. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, drops the ball as he is sacked by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. The Broncos recovered their own fumble. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, right, scores past San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, top, scores under pressure by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, celebrates after scoring against the Denver Broncos during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18), right, is congratulated by teammate David Bruton Jr. after an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. Broncos won 22-10 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18), left, shakes hands with San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. The Broncos won 22-10. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) prepares to throw a football into the crowd after an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) runs out of the end zone after an interception as Steven Johnson looks on against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Denver Broncos kicker Connor Barth, right, is greeted by teammate long snapper Aaron Brewer, center, after kicking a 49-yard field goal against the San Diego Chargers as teammate punter Britton Colquitt, left, reacts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Denver Broncos kicker Connor Barth (1) watches his 49-yard field goal with teammate punter Britton Colquitt during the second half of an NFL football game against San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)