Andrew Mason

The Broncos' "Good Guy" award is named for late CB Darrent Williams, and Wesley Woodyard, the sixth recipient of it, is a fitting choice.

Most who make New Year's resolutions try to forget them when they fail. Peyton Manning writes his resolutions on index cards so he won't forget them and can catalog where he succeeded and fell short.

Broncos QB Peyton Manning donned a glove in games for the first time the past two weeks -- and was even more efficient than he was without one.

Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy appears to be the hottest assistant coach on the market, as the Bills, Eagles, Bears and Cardinals have all asked permission to interview him.

In 2013, QB Peyton Manning will return to Indianapolis and the Broncos will host their all-time winningest coach, Mike Shanahan, when the Redskins visit Denver.

Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy has expressed fondness for his current job situation, but is expected to investigate head coaching possibilities after the Bears and Cardinals contacted the Broncos about his availability Monday.

You knew that with Peyton Manning at the helm, the Broncos' offense would be potent. But the Broncos actually finished the season ranked higher in total defense (second) than offense (fourth) after holding the Chiefs to 119 yards.

Peyton Manning and the Broncos played like a team that wanted to remove all doubt about being the No. 1 seed. The Chiefs played like a team that just wanted to go on vacation.

CB Tracy Porter and FB Chris Gronkowski are among Denver's inactives for its game against the Chiefs.

Chiefs inactives for Sunday's game against the Broncos include OL Branden Albert and WR Josh Bellamy

The Chiefs' best chance for perhaps the most stunning upset in recent memory rests with RB Jamaal Charles, who on Nov. 25 became the only runner to break the 100-yard barrier against the Broncos during their 10-game winning streak.

The Broncos sent five players to the AFC All-Star roster for the Pro Bowl, but a day after the selections were announced, they were rankled about the ones who didn't make it -- particularly LB Wesley Woodyard.

Broncos QB Peyton Manning easily surpassed John Elway's career-best single-season numbers this year, but it's a different era, so to make a fair comparison, stats need to be adjusted for passing inflation.

Broncos safeties Mike Adams and Rahim Moore, like many of their teammates, won't be able to help noticing how the Texans do Sunday. But Peyton Manning will pay Houston no mind.

Peyton Manning, Von Miller, Champ Bailey, Elvis Dumervil and Ryan Clady will all return to the Pro Bowl, but Demaryius Thomas and Wesley Woodyard were among the Broncos' standouts who were turned away.