AP Sports Analysis: The Case For Peyton Manning

By Arnie Stapleton, AP Pro Football Writer
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos should start Peyton Manning for the playoffs.
Their best chance to go on a Super Bowl run is with the 39-year-old quarterback who rescued them Sunday from a potential slip-up when he replaced Brock Osweiler and led Denver to a 27-20 comeback win over San Diego.
Instead of tumbling into the wild-card round and a road game this weekend at Kansas City, the Broncos (12-4) are the AFC’s top seed and get