The 23 best photos from the Broncos' improbable AFC Championship game win over the Patriots
A great view of Sports Authority Field prior to the game.
The fans came prepared.
Although this might be a little too prepared.
These fans on the other hand were a little out of place.
Otherwise, it was a sea of orange.
Before the game, all the hype was about the 17th showdown between Peyton Manning...
... and Tom Brady.
The Patriots were chasing Manning all game but did not get to him very often.
He didn't get away every time.
Not a photo, but there was one entertaining look at what happened to Manning on one of the rare occasions the Pats did hit him.
via Kevin Kaduk
On the other hand, Brady spent a lot of the game laying on his back.
Manning doesn't have a lot left in his arm, but when he throws he gives max-effort every time.
An artsy view of Aqib Talib.
Bill Belichick doesn't smile often and he didn't have much reason to on Sunday.
Zoom out!
Brandon Bolden ended up upside down at one point.
Owen Daniels had a big day for the Broncos, scoring 2 touchdowns.
Welp.
Danny Amendola went airborne for this one.
In the end, Tom Brady needed to convert a 2-point play to the tie the game and threw an interception instead.
Brady didn't look thrilled for his post-game handshake with Manning.
But there was a brief hug as dozens of cameras looked on.
And Peyton Manning walked off the field an AFC Champion once again.
Now check out how Bill Belichick rose to fame.
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