Tom Brady and Peyton Manning came out with guns-a-blazing as the New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 31-21. Early third quarter conservative play calling hurt the Broncos for the third time this season and Wes Welker couldn't be covered by anyone in a Broncos uniform. In the end, two costly mistakes by Broncos running back Willis McGahee shattered all hope of a Peyton Manning-Broncos comeback.