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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

John Elway, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Denver Broncos, hugs head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos as the final seconds run off the clock 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)

Broncos On Big Time Roll Heading Into The Playoffs

The fans behind the south end zone who earlier had a great view of Peyton Manning’s heart-skipping effort to tackle cornerback Brandon Flowers held up their index fingers as the final seconds ticked away on Denver’s 38-3 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs.

2012/12/31

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during a game at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on December 30, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Broncos Take Top Spot With 38-3 Win Over Chiefs

If he wants, Peyton Manning can use all that time at home to crank up the DVD player and watch the highlights.

2012/12/30

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 06: Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos breaks a tackle by Mike Mitchell #34 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 6, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Demaryius Thomas Has Blossomed Into No 1 Receiver For Denver Broncos

It’s taken Demaryius Thomas two seasons to become a legitimate No. 1 receiver, but he’s certainly arrived this year.

2012/12/25

Wide receiver Eric Decker #87  celebrates with teammate Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos after catching a third quarter touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Health, Depth Both Key To Broncos’ Success

In a league where injuries can make or break a team’s season, it’s Denver’s lack of them, along with its ability to replace the few players who do go out, that has turned the Broncos into legitimate Super Bowl contenders with a nine-game winning streak.

2012/12/19

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

Demaryius Thomas (credit: CBS)

Thomas Is A Big Receiver Who’s Coming Up Bigger

Demaryius Thomas is the biggest wide receiver Peyton Manning has ever played with, and he’s coming up bigger and bigger by the week.

2012/12/11

Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Dec. 6, 2012. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Broncos Riding High But Have Some Blemishes, Too

The Denver Broncos are as complete a team as the NFL has to offer, with Peyton Manning’s pinpoint passes and Von Miller’s sack-strips setting the tone for a squad that hasn’t lost in two months.

2012/12/09

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

Peyton Manning (credit: Garrett W. Ellwood/Getty Images)

Manning As Accurate As Ever Coming Off Neck Injury

So much is made of what Peyton Manning’s passes look like after four neck operations and a season away from football. No matter, they’re almost always on target.

2012/12/04

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