New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands of to New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (AP)

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) leaps over New England Patriots strong safety Duron Harmon (30) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (AP)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is upended by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (25) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (AP)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs off the field with the ball after scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (AP)

CORRECTS DENVER BRONCOS' NAME TO TERRANCE KNIGHTON FROM ROBERT AYERS - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, bottom, during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) (AP)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls out a play during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (AP)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, stands with Broncos' head coach John Fox and Broncos VP John Elway during the trophy ceremony after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (AP)

San Francisco 49ers' NaVorro Bowman injures his leg during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (AP)

Seattle Seahawks' Robert Turbin celebrates after the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (AP)