Peyton Manning passes Broncos past Patriots, Brady into Super Bowl

8/13/2019 Peyton Manning passes Broncos past Patriots, Brady into Super Bowl

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touchdowns. He was 1-1 in the NFL's biggest game while with the Colts, with a win in 2007 and aloss in 2010.

Manning will bring with him to New York a suddenly stout defense that held New England to 320total yards after shutting down the Patriots' running game (64 yards) and holding Brady to 277passing yards. Brady was sacked twice, including a 10-yard loss on a fourth-and-1 from the Broncos'28-yard line in the third quarter. That sack killed the Patriots' best drive of the half and drew someof the loudest cheers of the day from a sold-out crowd at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Denver fans relished the Broncos' first AFC Championship Game appearance since the 2005 season(when they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers), and the resurgence of a team that was 4-12 just three

years ago. But the brief and disastrous tenure of head coach Josh McDaniels, now New England'soffensive coordinator, led to the Broncos' hiring of Elway to rebuild the team and the eventualarrival of Manning.

Denver went 13-3 in both regular seasons since Manning's arrival, while the quarterback piloted anoffense in 2013 that shattered records with 55 passing touchdowns and 606 points scored.

But none of that would have really mattered without this trip to the Super Bowl.

QB Peyton Manning is on the way to his third Super Bowl but first with the Broncos.(Photo: RonChenoy, USA TODAY Sports)

The Broncos did not get here easily. They played the first six games of the season without suspendedstar pass rusher Von Miller, lost all-pro left tackle Ryan Clady in Week 2, lost defensive startersMiller, defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, defensive end Derek Wolfe, safety Rahim Moore andcornerback Chris Harris to season-ending injuries and played four weeks without head coach JohnFox, who underwent heart surgery in early November.

After rookie running back Montee Ball picked up a first down on fourth-and-1 after the two-minute


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warning, Manning was able to run the final seconds off the clock. After his final kneeldown, Manningran to shake hands with Brady, his long-time friend and rival.

Manning improved to 5-10 in games against Brady. They've now split two playoff meetings.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and New England Patriots quarterback TomBrady (12) shake hands after the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game at Sports AuthorityField at Mile High. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Denver Broncos executive vicepresident of football operations John Elway and quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after the 2013

AFC championship playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Fieldat Mile High. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Denver Broncos head coach John Foxis showered with Gatorade following the 26-16 victory against the New England Patriots followingthe 2013 AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mark J. Rebilas,

USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and quarterback PeytonManning (18) celebrate after the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game against the NewEngland Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts against the Denver
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Broncos in the second half of the 2013 AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field atMile High. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas(80) is tackles by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) in the second half during the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18)signaling at the line of scrimmage. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen New EnglandPatriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is brought down by Denver Broncos defensive end JeremyMincey (57) in the second half of the 2013 AFC Championship football game at Sports AuthorityField at Mile High. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots safety Devin McCourty(32) breaks a pass in the end zone intended for Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80). MatthewEmmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play at the lineof scrimmage in the second half. Matthew Emmons Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shuffles a pass in the second half.Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runsthe ball against the Patriots defense. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriotsquarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked on fourth and two by Broncos defensive tackle TerranceKnighton (94). Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen January 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA;Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) celebrates after sacking New EnglandPatriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on fourth and two in the second half of the 2013 AFCChampionship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-174802 ORIG FILE ID:20140119_gav_ac4_092.jpgMark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas (88) andEric Decker (87) celebrate a third quarter touchdown. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a three-yard touchdownpass against the Patriots. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Musical group The Frayperforms during half time of the 2013 AFC Championship Game. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by New England Patriotscornerback Kyle Arrington (25) as safety Steve Gregory (28) jumps over the play. Chris Humphreys,USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots wide receiver Austin Collie (10) reaches for a pass against theBroncos in the first half. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos defensive endRobert Ayers (91) celebrates after sacking Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12). Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches game actionagainst the Denver Broncos. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos tight end JacobTamme (84) celebrates with teammates after scoring a one-yard touchdown in the second quarter.Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Denver Broncos head coach John Fox watches gameaction against the New England Patriots. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots kickerStephen Gostkowski (3) celebrates with teammates after making a 47-yard field goal. Ron Chenoy,

USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) hurdles Patriots safetyDuron Harmon (30). Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5)kicks a 27-yard field goal in the first quarter, giving the Broncos a 3-0 lead. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) tries to leap over tacklers duringthe first half. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker(87) is tackled by Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31). Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) defended by Broncos cornerback TonyCarter (32) in the first half. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Fans hold up signs beforethe 2013 AFC Championship. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen Sports AuthorityField at Mile High before the 2013 AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and the

New England Patriots. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen NFL logo on the field beforethe 2013 AFC Championship. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen A fan holds up a signbefore the 2013 AFC Championship. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports Fullscreen
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