Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is pulled down by San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) and San Diego Chargers strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (38) in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) leaps for an onside kick by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. San Diego recovered the kick. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks along the sidelines against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) steps over San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Marshall in the third quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates after catching a 16-yard touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) stretches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown against Denver Broncos free safety Michael Huff (29) in the fourth quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) slips away from San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres (5) on a return in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. Scifres was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) returns a punt during the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) celebrates with San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) after intercepting a pass in the end zone against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) reaches for a tipped ball that was intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) to intercept the pass in the end zone in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates during the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers in the second quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) tries to escape the defense of the San Diego Chargers of during the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) celebrates after breaking up a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by San Diego Chargers defensive back Darrell Stuckey (25) after catching a pass in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos defensive end Shaun Phillips (90) sacks San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) runs onto the field before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson after scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates after scoring a two-yard touchdown pass from Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, center, huddles with defensive players on the field before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson after scoring on a two-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Jeremy Mincey (57) in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a two-yard touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws as Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) applies pressure in the first quarter an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard runs onto the field before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers warms up before playing against the Denver Broncos in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) stretches before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Shaun Phillips (90) in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) comes down with a pass for a touchdown against San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) in the first quarter of an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) stretches before playing against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL AFC division playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)