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Peyton Manning and Brandon Stokley #14 against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 7, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Broncos Hope To Keep Momentum Going Despite Week Off

More than 15 years later, the words “Jacksonville Jaguars” still hit like a cold splash of water around Denver, especially during playoff time.

2013/01/08

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: A group of Denver Broncos fans holds up large 'MVP' letters in support of the MVP bid of quarterback Peyton Manning #18 during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on December 30, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 38-3. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning Brings ‘Year Of The Receiver’ To Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning’s mastery of offense has been given much attention, and with his arrival in Denver, the receivers really enjoyed a renaissance.

2013/01/08

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Denver Broncos won, 34-17.(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Broncos Ready For Rematch With Ravens

Peyton Manning will have to wait until next season to face the Indianapolis Colts.The Ravens (11-6) will visit Denver next weekend to face the Broncos (13-3), the AFC’s top seed.

2013/01/06

Looking for a team in the offseason, Peyton Manning decided the Denver Broncos were the best fit. And he was right. Manning proved he still has what it takes to be an elite quarterback, even after missing the entire 2011 season. He passed for over 4,600 yards and threw 37 touchdowns. The Broncos finished the season tied for the best record in the NFL. They head into the playoffs with an 11-game winning streak and a first-round bye. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Manning Has Made All Of The Broncos Better

John Elway insisted that every one of the Denver Broncos was better the second Peyton Manning put his signature on that nearly $100 million contract last spring.

2013/01/05

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos signals for motion against the Cleveland Browns during a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 23, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 34-12. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning Completes Superb Season For Denver Broncos In Comeback

Manning was the man in 2012, one of a select few truly elite quarterbacks, which was miraculous given the health issues that plagued him in 2011.

2013/01/02

Peyton Manning directs the Broncos offense against the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 23, 2012 in Denver. (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Manning Headlines A Year Of Surprising Comebacks In The NFL

From Peyton Manning overcoming four neck surgeries to Adrian Peterson’s rebound from a shredded knee to Chuck Pagano’s fight with leukemia, this has been the Year of the Comeback in the NFL.

2012/12/25

Peyton Manning talks with Eric Decker (credit: CBS)

Decker A Different Receiver With Manning Around

Eric Decker was the first of Peyton Manning’s workout buddies, sneaking onto high school football fields in the spring to work on his rhythm and rapport with his new quarterback.

2012/12/19

Tight end Joel Dreessen #81 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch past safety Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Denver Broncos won, 34-17.(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Big Win Sets Broncos Up For Possible Week Off In Playoffs

When things weren’t clicking at the beginning of the season, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos spent most of their time looking at the film and working out the kinks on the practice field – and very little time focusing on the standings.

2012/12/18

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos signals against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on August 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Broncos Bring Manning To Baltimore This Time

The last time the Denver Broncos won a game in Baltimore, a baby-faced John Elway was making his second NFL start and producing his first career fourth-quarter comeback.

2012/12/15

Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas (credit: CBS)

Decker, Thomas Go With ‘Salt & Peppa’

Peyton Manning has been everything Broncos fans expected of him and more. Just ask wide receivers Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas. Manning has changed their careers.

2012/12/09