PHOTO: Tom Brady encouraged C.J. Anderson after AFC title game

The rivalry between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots will live in NFL lore due to its contentious battles, but there's apparently room for some heartwarming moments too.

Tom Brady provided Broncos running back C.J. Anderson with a few words of encouragement following the AFC Championship Game, according to the caption of a photo Anderson posted on Instagram on Tuesday.

I know a lot of people hate this man but man when he was pick 199 and was over look he inspired me I was undrafted and over came all the odds so bless what he told me at the end of this game. He said "CJ way to fight and prove everybody wrong you belong in this league and your one hell of a player I love the way you run keep climbing to be great" those words meant so much growing up watching Tom overcame I'm proud to say I'm 3-2 vs his teams and proud to say I get to battle him every year. Thanks Tom for telling me those words they will stick and I know a lot of people don't like you but I have MAD RESPECT. Thanks I see you overcome as others in this league and now it's my turn. 💯🏈🙏🏾🙏🏾

A photo posted by cjandersonrb9 (@cjandersonrb9) on Jan 26, 2016 at 11:57am PST

Anderson, who evidently admired Brady growing up, will need to use this positive reinforcement as fuel when he faces the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

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PHOTO: Tom Brady encouraged C.J. Anderson after AFC title game

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