Ahead of Sundays pivotal matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos were treated to a vivid image of their championship past and a fresh reminder of whats at stake as they embark on the closing stretch of the season.On display in the teams locker room this week, for all the players to see, were the three Lombardi trophies the Broncos have won, including the one from last season, when they defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl.Its great to see what youre working towards, said Broncos safety T.J. Ward, a member of last seasons title team. Its great to see it in front of you rather than a picture. Its here in the flesh for guys who didnt get a chance to hold it last year. Its just a reminder. I hope it motivates other players. Its just a good thing to have in the locker room.Head coach Gary Kubiak thought so to, especially with the Broncos gearing up to face the Chiefs, with whom they are tied for second in the AFC West at 7-3, a game behind the division leading Oakland Raiders.Its a new year and a new battle, Kubiak said. I think this team is really excited: the coaches, the organization, everybody. Were there with six weeks to play. We have a lot of big football games to play in. Thats why we do what we do. Were all excited. You can feel it around here.So can the Chiefs, who are in the thick of the chase for a playoff berth as well. The game between the division rivals, originally scheduled in the afternoon, was flexed to a prime-time matchup.I dont think you could make it any bigger or more intense than it already is, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. The way the division has gone to this point, its already pretty tight.This is our first crack at these guys and theyre the defending Super Bowl champions. Weve been in a lot of battles with these guys over the years and the fact that it got moved to the Sunday night game, itll be under the lights and we understand that. Itll be fun. I dont think it could be any more intense than it already is.As it did last season, Denver has leaned on its staunch defense to get the best of opposing teams. But the offense has shown progress in its bid to achieve greater balance in the run and pass games under the direction of quarterback Trevor Siemian, whose seven wins are the second most by a Broncos quarterback in his first nine career starts in team history.He hasnt had that much consistency, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson said. Hes not very tall in the pocket, but somehow he is still making all the throws he needs to make. So hats off to that. Youd think a shorter guy like him -- hes not crazy short, but I think he should have some problems seeing back there, and hes pretty comfortable back there. Hopefully, we can make him uncomfortable. Thats our plan.The Broncos, coming off a bye, have had a chance to heal up going into their first meeting of the season with the Chiefs, who were upset last week by Tampa Bay.Fullback Andy Janovich had the cast protecting a broken hand removed during the bye week, which should help restore him as a receiving threat as well as aid in his lead blocking for the running game and blitz protection on passing downs.Defensive end Derek Wolfe returned to practice this week after missing the Broncos win at New Orleans two weeks ago with an elbow injury, and cornerback Aqib Talib, sidelined since Oct. 24 with a lower back problem, also resumed practicing and is expected to be ready to face the Chiefs.The Chiefs have their share of injuries to contend with, though Johnson is expected to play despite dealing with some soreness in his Achilles tendon.Both wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (groin) and outside linebacker Dee Ford (hamstring) have been declared out of the game.Cornerback Marcus Peters (hip) and linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) also had some limitations in practice in the days leading up to the game. 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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were both in uniform as the Patriots went back to the practice field on Tuesday.Which one of them will be at quarterback when New England hosts Buffalo on Sunday remains a mystery at this point.Garoppolo missed last weeks game against Houston with a throwing shoulder injury that occurred during the second quarter of the New Englands win over the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 18.In his absence last week, Brissett, a third-round pick in this years draft, successfully led New England (3-0) past the Houston Texans in his first career start, but sustained an apparent right thumb injury sometime during the second half.Its all added more intrigue as the Patriots prepare for their final game before the return of Tom Brady from his four-game Deflategate suspension.Neither Garoppolo nor Brissett were available for interviews Tuesday, but Brissett did briefly acknowledge the high interest surrounding his health as reporters gazed at him while he walked through the locker room prior to practice.Ive never seen so many people looking at my hand, Brissett said with a chuckle on his way to his locker.Brissett didnt have any coverings on his thumb at the time, and could be seen both texting with the thumb and using it to laace up his cleats.dddddddddddd But later at practice he did have tape on his thumb and wrist as he stretched.Garoppolo didnt have any visible braces or bandages on his shoulder in the locker room or once he was on the field.Coach Bill Belichick deflected questions on the status of his quarterbacks earlier this week, deferring to the NFL-mandated injury report which will be available for the first time this week on Wednesday.Receiver Danny Amendola, who had the first two-touchdown game of his career against the Dolphins courtesy of throws from Garoppolo, said he was just as clueless about the plan at quarterback as everyone else.I dont know -- ask coach, Amendola said. That will be up to him.Game notes The Patriots signed defensive lineman John Hughes and receiver DaRon Brown to the practice squad Tuesday. Hughes was a third-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 draft and has played in 53 career games with 10 starts. Brown was a seventh-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Kyle Hightower on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/khightower ' ' '