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Demaryius Thomas managed to pin this ball against his leg for a catch and the Broncos' first touchdown.

Donald Butler caught this deflection and stayed in bounds for an interception that kept Denver from adding any points to its 14-0 lead.

Philip Rivers attempts to break free from Shaun Phillips.

Andre Caldwell hangs on to this ball for positive yardage.

Knowshon Moreno spearheaded the Broncos running game.

Ryan Mathews got the start at running back for the Chargers, was sidelined with a sore ankle in the second half.

Julius Thomas fumbled this ball before hitting the ground and the Chargers recovered it.

Peyton Manning played a solid game in getting the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.

After being sidelined several weeks as he recovered from a concussion, Wes Welker caught six passes for 38 yards and one touchdown in his return.

Julius Thomas helped the Broncos put the game away with some key third-down receptions.

Sensational Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen burned the Broncos with a pair of touchdown receptions.

Philip Rivers and the Chargers won at Denver earlier this season but couldn't repeat that performance.