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08:05 PM ET 12.02 | The Denver Broncos pulled away in the third quarter to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31-23, on Sunday afternoon at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. With the win, the Broncos clinched their second consecutive AFC West championship. The Broncos used three touchdowns in a five-minute span to turn a 10-7 deficit into a 28-10 lead. Peyton Manning hitDemaryius Thomas for an 8-yard scoring strike to regain the lead for the Broncos at the 9:27 mark in the quarter. Less than five minutes later, Manning connected with Thomas again, this time on a 10-yard slant pattern to make it a two-score game.

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December 2, 2012  08:22 PM ET

I am Eating my Words!!!

December 2, 2012  08:39 PM ET
QUOTE(#1):

I am Eating my Words!!!

A little salsa, a little sour cream, maybe some guacamole, they're not too bad at all.

December 2, 2012  09:01 PM ET

The old guy can still bring it.

December 2, 2012  10:17 PM ET

MVP

December 2, 2012  10:58 PM ET

And they say that the AFC East is a crappy division. Holy cow!

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December 3, 2012  03:16 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

MVP

Yep.

December 3, 2012  07:08 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

I am Eating my Words!!!

As am I. I thought he would have lasted maybe 2 - 3 games before being knocked out for the season. Elway looks like a genius now for making this trade.

December 3, 2012  07:10 AM ET
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As am I. I thought he would have lasted maybe 2 - 3 games before being knocked out for the season. Elway looks like a genius now for making this trade.

Needs to go deep in the play offs to really seal the deal

December 3, 2012  07:11 AM ET

Can you imagine if the Colts were to knock them out in the first round?

December 3, 2012  07:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

And they say that the AFC East is a crappy division. Holy cow!

They only say it because it's true Rex

December 3, 2012  07:26 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Can you imagine if the Colts were to knock them out in the first round?

That would be funny. Luck actually surprises me more than Manning. The way he can lead comebacks, like yesterday against the Lions is something for a rookie.

December 3, 2012  07:43 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Can you imagine if the Colts were to knock them out in the first round?

Glad the Colts beat the Lions, though. The Thug Boys deserve their lousy record.

December 3, 2012  08:06 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

MVP

Agreed, morning ORF

December 3, 2012  08:14 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

MVP

Along with comeback player... with all apologies to Peterson.

December 3, 2012  08:51 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

The old guy can still bring it.

Great story. Be awesome if they somehow matched up against the Colts.

December 3, 2012  09:56 AM ET
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They only say it because it's true Rex

The point is that the AFC is as bad if not worse.

December 3, 2012  10:11 AM ET
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MVP

Manning is playing really well, but I'd like to see them beat a quality team before he's annointed. The next month will tell the tale.

December 3, 2012  11:24 AM ET
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He's got a few more good years left in that arm of his.

But what about his neck? Still think the smart thing for he and his family would be to retire.

 
December 3, 2012  11:42 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

But what about his neck? Still think the smart thing for he and his family would be to retire.

He's been hit several times this year and so far he seems okay.

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