NFL: Broncos clinch playoff berth by stomping Titans

Published December 9, 2013 10:06am

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates wide receiver Wes Welker (83) for his touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

The Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning clinched a berth in the National Football League playoffs by stomping the visiting Tennessee Titans 51-28 on Sunday (Monday, PHL time).

Matt Prater kicked an NFL record 64-yard field goal to help spark the win.

The victory improved the AFC West-leading Broncos' record to 11-2 with the second-place Kansas City Chiefs at 10-3 with three weeks remaining in the season.

Denver, with two wins against the Chiefs this season, holds the tiebreaker edge over Kansas City.

Manning completed 39-of-59 passes for 397 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's victory over the 5-8 Titans. - Reuters

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