Ryan Harris knew the potential as soon as Brock Osweiler made the check. The Broncos had presented the Patriots the same play once before, clearing a lane for Ronnie Hillman to dart up field for a touchdown in the second quarter.
It was worth another try, this time with the game tied and the clock ticking away in overtime.
"I was like, 'Man, if they're not ready for this play, it's going to go far,'" recalled Harris, the Broncos' left tackle.
Osweiler took the snap and pitched the ball to C.