Demaryius Thomas, the Broncos’ tall and powerful veteran wideout, forms a potent tag-team punch with Emmanuel Sanders. Together, they are perhaps the best receiving duo in the NFL. And they have carried the pass-catching load this season, combining for 99 catches, nearly half of the team total.

At Dove Valley, Thomas’ locker is at the end of a line of skill-position players, right next to Sanders. Their lockers are where the media can gain much insight into the Denver offense.

As the Broncos prepared to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Denver, while also prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, Thomas talked to a group of reporters before he was interrupted and sidetracked. And even a player across the room took notice. Related Articles November 26, 2016 Darian Stewart signs 4-year contract extension with Denver Broncos

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Q: Are you approaching this stretch run like these are must-win games?

Thomas: We have to. I’m acting like this is the playoffs.

(Sanders sticks his head into the reporter scrum.)

Thomas: Emmanuel, get away from me, bro.

Sanders: Look at the camera. Don’t look at me. I’m just reporting.

Q: They moved the three Super Bowl trophies into the locker room this week. What does that do for you?

Thomas: I see them every day anyway, so it doesn’t do anything for me. Of course I want another one. So I gotta go out and ball-out.

Q: Facing the Chiefs is always tough. But it’s a Sunday night game. Is there a little extra something in this game?

Thomas: Yeah, there is, especially coming off the bye week. And they’re playing very good ball. We have to come out and play well on offense, defense and special teams to get this win.

Q: Some guys say the team hasn’t played its best football yet. But you’re 7-3. Is that encouraging?

Thomas: Yeah, it is. The sky is the limit with this team. If we can get the offense clicking, running and pass, you never know what will happen. Have me and Emmanuel get big days, (Devontae) Booker, even Trevor (Siemian). And our defense keeps doing what they’re doing.

Q: Anything special you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving week?

Thomas: Everything. My family, my friends, you guys, my coaches. My best friend, Emmanuel.

Sanders: So DT, word on the street is that last year you gained 15 pounds on Thanksgiving. What do you think you’ll gain this year?

Thomas: 20.

Sanders: That’s your goal?

Thomas: Yeah.

Q: Who can eat the most on the team?

Thomas: Eat the most?

(Sanders has moved from behind the cameras to behind Thomas, crawling up the locker to stand over Thomas.)

Sanders: That’s me. King Kong.

Thomas: It’s probably one of those guys down there (points to the defensive end of the locker room). I think our defensive guys can out-eat our offensive linemen.

Q: You have a favorite dish?

Sanders: Sweet potato pie!

Thomas: Deep-fried turkey!

Q: Trevor said his favorite is green-bean casserole.

Sanders: That’s, that’s just, I can’t even. … We don’t care about that. I don’t think I’ve ever even had a casserole. That’s anglo-American.

Thomas: I had a cheese-and-rice casserole once.

Q: You didn’t say sweet potato pie?

Thomas: I love sweet potato pie. With a scoop of ice cream on top.

(Now Sanders is climbing on top of Thomas’ shoulders.)

Thomas: Bro, get off of me.

Q: Demaryius, it’s like you’re carrying Emmanuel now.

Thomas: He says that a lot. I’m trying to get him over the hump.

Sanders: He carries me. If I had to carry him, my back would be hurting. And it’s not because of his body. It’s because of his big head.

(Von Miller has been watching the mini-circus from across the room, noticing Sanders’ shenanigans.)

Miller: That’s y’all boy right there. He just wants to be on TV.

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