TBT: Lions vs. Broncos
View photos from the Lions-Broncos matchups through the years.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs the ball defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) rushes against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates a touchdown by running back Joique Bell (35) against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Denver. The Lions won the game, 45-10. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Denver. The Lions won the game, 45-10. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, front, is pursued by Denver Broncos cornerback Jeff Shoate (28) on a 17-yard pass-play for a first down in the second quarter of a football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (8) passes under pressure from Denver Broncos safety Hamza Abdullah in the first half of a football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 in Detroit. Kitna was 16-of-31 for 252 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-7 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions defensive end Reggie Rogers (60) and defensive tackle Jerry Ball (93) team up to stop Denver Broncos running back Sammy Winder (23) during an NFL game in Denver, Colo., Nov. 1, 1987. The Broncos shutout the Lions 34-0. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Detroit Lions quarterback Chuck Long (16) sets up to pass while being pressured by Denver Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (77) during an NFL game Denver, Colo., Nov. 1, 1987. The Broncos shutout the Lions 34-0. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims (20) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 11, 1981. The Broncos defeated the Lions 27-21. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Al "Bubba" Baker (60) sacks Broncos quarterback Craig Morton (7) during the Lions 27 - 21 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 11, 1981 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims (20) during the Lions 27-21 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 11, 1981 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Denver Broncos defensive end Lyle Alzado (77) attempts a tackle during the team's 31-27 victory at the Detroit Lions. Nov. 28, 1974. (Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP Images)
