USA Today had an interesting article interviewing a lot of QBs that played well into their late 30s and early 40s. Mark Brunell said about Manning, "He did some things a lot of people said he couldn't do anymore. With another two weeks, he should be even better. Rest is best for older quarterbacks, and it's going to be huge for him."

I would not be shocked if the Broncos won. They are going to have to come out moving the ball through the air to set up the run like they did against New England. It's going to be 74 degrees, so no glove for Manning. If the Broncos can get the ball first or force Carolina to punt early and keep them in bad field position, I think they can grind out a win.