ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Some players' careers conclude before they play a single playoff game, and for players who haven't been in Denver for the previous four consecutive AFC West titles, a trip to the postseason has presented them with an uncommon and tremendous opportunity.
"Enjoy every moment of it," said defensive end Antonio Smith said, who is preparing for his ninth career postseason game. "Sacrifice everything you can sacrifice, because one thing I've learned is it [doesn't] come often. […] And some players, it takes your whole career, so you just enjoy every moment of it.