Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos warms up pregame against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 4, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher /Getty Images)

Tim Tebow‘s ability to reinvent himself at the end of football games is well documented at this point. Whether it was a 15-yard furious comeback against the Miami Dolphins in the final three minutes of a near shutout or a 95-yard game-winning drive in the game’s final minutes against the New York Jets, Tebow has proven time and time again that he can deliver in the clutch.

This Sunday was no different. Bolstered by impressive performances by Andre Goodman and Matt Prater, Tebow led the Broncos to three game-tying or game-winning drives in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 35-32 win in Minnesota Sunday. A half of some truly offensive offense was forgotten and forgiven as Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas for two touchdowns and ran in a game-tying two point conversion in the game’s third and fourth quarters.

Andrew Mason of MaxDenver.com broke down the first half vs. second half numbers, which paint a picture of offensive ineptitude vs. offensive domination.

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Highlights of the Denver Broncos thrilling 35-32 victory over the Minnesota Vikings can be viewed below:

Click here to watch the NFL Network crew discuss how far the Broncos can go this season (starting at the 5:33 mark).

Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos huddles up with his teammates in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on December 4, 2011 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Statistically, it was Tim Tebow‘s finest career game. Answering the call of his critics, the run-first QB completed 66.7% of his passes, throwing two touchdowns on 15 attempts. He threw for a season-high 202 yards and had no interceptions. His passer rating: a mile-high 149.3.

But even that wasn’t enough to beat the Minnesota Vikings. Not by himself.

Cornerback Andre Goodman and kicker Matt Prater were there to take over the fourth quarter hero’s role.

Prater kicked two field goals in the last two minutes of regulation — a game-tying 46-yard field goal and a game-winning 23-yarder set up by an Andre Goodman interception. The Denver Broncos forced three turnovers and came back to win 35-32 against the Minnesota Vikings as time expired.

Not that Tebow wasn’t clutch in the second half. On the contrary, Tebow was his usual innovative, playmaking, spectacular self in the third and fourth quarters, escaping pressure and making plays. The difference today was his willingness to trust his air game rather than his ground game when the play broke down.

Tebow had a handful of help from others as well. Demaryius Thomas had his breakout game, getting wide open for two touchdowns and nearly hauling in another in the fourth quarter. Willis McGahee went nuts in the second half, busting loose for 111 rushing yards, his sixth 100+ yard rushing game of the season (tying the NFL lead in the category). Brian Dawkins continues to provide visual inference that the fountain of youth must exist, and Mario Haggan played superbly in place of the injured Von Miller, intercepting a first quarter Christian Ponder pass that he returned for a touchdown.

With the win, the 7-5 Broncos enter a first-place tie with the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, team sack-leader and league defensive rookie of the year frontrunner,  is inactive for today’s game at the Minnesota Vikings. Miller practiced Friday and was listed as questionable, but ultimately his thumb injury will keep him out.

CB Asher Allen, RB Adrian Peterson, CB Chris Cook, S Andrew Sendejo, OL Brandon Fusco, OL DeMarcus Love, and DE D’Aundre Reed are inactive for the Vikings.

Other Broncos inactives are OT Tony Hills, FB Quinn Johnson, LB Mike Mohamed, FS Rahim Moore, OG Manny Ramirez, and TE Julius Thomas.

Tim Tebow has protected the football and won games this season, which is what a quarterback is supposed to do. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow currently has the fourth most Pro Bowl votes among AFC quarterbacks. Fan voting ends on December 19th; the coaches and players of the NFL then supply the other two thirds of the voting.

Three quarterbacks dress for both the AFC and NFC each February in the NFL’s All-Star Game. The three AFC quarterbacks currently ahead of Tebow in the voting are New England’s Tom Brady, Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger and Buffalo’s Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Brady usually doesn’t play in the game (often because he is playing in the Super Bowl or doesn’t want to be bothered), so Tebow has a decent shot — based on fan voting.

Some have scoffed at the idea of Tebow — one of the least accurate passers in the NFL — making the NFL’s All Star Game. Is he really worthy of making the Pro Bowl? Has he really played better than all but two other quarterbacks in the American Football Conference?

We’ll compare some of his stats to the other quarterbacks across the NFL and let you make that decision for yourself.

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Broncos linebacker Von Miller is expected to play Sunday wearing a club-like cast on his right hand/thumb. Â (Image courtesy of Chris Hall/BroncosTV)

WEEK 13 – DENVER BRONCOS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS Injury Report:
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, Mall of America Field (Metrodome)

• Denver Broncos:

Questionable: LB Von Miller – Thumb; WR Eddie Royal – Toe.

Probable: S David Bruton – Achilles; T Ryan Clady – Knee; TE Daniel Fells – Hand; RB Willis McGahee – Illness.

• Minnesota Vikings:

Out: CB Chris Cook – Not Injury Related; RB Adrian Peterson – Ankle.

Questionable: CB Asher Allen – Shoulder; WR Percy Harvin – Illness; LB E.J. Henderson – Shoulder; TE Kyle Rudolph – Quadriceps.

Probable: G Anthony Herrera – Knee; LB Erin Henderson – Hamstring; S Jamarca Sanford – Shoulder; TE Visanthe Shiancoe – Hamstring.

• What we know:

Peterson will not play, and Royal is iffy at best.  Miller says he will play, and it sounds like he will.

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Set to make its debut on December 13th, the NFL’s new monthly magazine will feature Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow on the cover of the  premiere issue.

Tebow’s no stranger to magazine covers.  He’s been on the cover of Sports Illustrated six times (five times while at Florida, once as a Bronco).  It’s no secret that Tebow is a money maker, and now the NFL is cashing in.

Among the top ten jersey sales in the NFL (6th), Tebow’s No. 15 Broncos jersey has been flying off the shelves.  The Broncos official store probably sells more Tebow merchandise than everything else combined.

Besides Tebow, the National Football League’s first addition of NFL Magazine will also touch on Carolina’s Cam Newton, San Francisco’s Jim Harbaugh and the impact Peyton Manning‘s absence has had on the Colts this season.

The magazine will hit newsstands on Tuesday the 13th, but you can save up to 75% by purchasing a one year, twelve issue subscription at NFL.com/Magazine for just $19.90.

Well, I just added that to my Christmas wish list.  Will you?

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson may not be able to play on Sunday. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

The Broncos and Vikings may be without some of their star players on Sunday when they play each other in Minnesota.  The Broncos may be without rookie linebacker Von Miller, who did not practice on Thursday with a thumb injury.

The Vikings may not have running back Adrian Peterson, who did not practice on Thursday with an ankle injury.  Peterson expects to be a game-time decision, while the status of Miller is “in the medical people’s hands,” according to Broncos Coach John Fox.

Also on the Broncos Thursday injury report were tight end Daniel Fells (hand, full participation), safety David Bruton (Achilles, full), running back Willis McGahee (illness, limited) and receiver Eddie Royal (toe, limited).  The Viking’s Jared Allen missed practice for a second straight day, but the team says it was for non-injury-related reasons.

Also of note, although not injury-related, the Vikings waived quarterback Donovan McNabb on Thursday, per his request.  Rookie Christian Ponder has started the last five games at quarterback for Minnesota.

The Broncos would greatly benefit if Miller is able to go and Peterson is not.  More to come on Friday when the official injury report comes out.

Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will lead the team against the Vikings this week. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

The Broncos game against the Vikings this week was originally scheduled to be played at 2:15 p.m. (M.T.) on CBS.  Due to the NFL’s flexible scheduling rules following Week 11, the game has been moved up to 11:00 a.m. (M.T.) and will now be broadcast on FOX.

Thom Brennaman (play-by-play) and Brian Billick (color commentary) will call the game with Laura Okmin reporting from the sidelines.  The Broncos own a 5-7 all-time record against the Vikings and haven’t won in Minnesota since the 1996 season.

This week’s game will be broadcast across most of the country.  If the Broncos win Sunday, expect their Week 15 game against the New Englad Patriots to be flexed to Sunday Night Football on NBC.  New England’s Tom Brady against Denver’s Tim Tebow would be a network’s dream game for ratings.