Denver, 17-3, and Washington, 20-3

You know, when the NFL season is over, it's always a bummer.

But a game like this, Minnesota and Denver-- at least through three quarters -- is the kind that almost makes one pine for "American Gladiators."

Well, almost.

The stands here at Invesco Field at Mile High appear to be no more than half full. If that. Savvy consumers. Plus, it's getting cold. The temperature must have dropped 15 degrees since game time. The lights are on. It's dreary and gray.

Denver gets a field goal to make it 17-3 midway through the third quarter.

And that's the way the quarter ends, 17-3.

Brandon Marshall's 8-yard reception along the right sideline as the quarter drew near an end was his 100th of the season.

Oh, and Washington just scored again. The Redskins now lead Dallas, 20-3.

A long, cold winter in Minnesota is 15 minutes away from being that much longer.