St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) runs a punt return back 81 yards against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) breaks up a pass intended for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-26.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) watches from the sidelines against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (38) powers his way across the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) is congratulated by Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) after kicking a 54-yard field goal against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a 54-yard field goal against the St. Louis Rams as punter Britton Colquitt (4) holds in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands the ball off to running back Ronnie Hillman (21) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws under pressure against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls an audible against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) steps back to throw against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) dives across the goal line for a touchdown after being hit by St. Louis Rams defensive back Cody Davis (38) in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) hits the ground as he reaches across the goal line to score a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) reacts in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) tackles St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (38) powers his way through the St. Louis Rams defense for a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) is pulled down by St. Louis Rams strong safety Darian Stewart (20) in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

St. Louis Rams tight end Cory Harkey (46) is tackled by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and free safety Rahim Moore (26) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) runs back an interception as St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) puts a block on Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is tackled by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrate after Thomas caught a pass for a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams104 in the first quarterof a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass for a touchdown against St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (38) is hit by St. Louis Rams safety Rodney McLeod (23) and free safety T.J. McDonald (25) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) celebrates with teammates after recovering fumble and scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) crosses the goal line for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) fumbles the ball as he is hit by St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) in the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. St. Louis Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) recovered the fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) is hit by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)