Rodgers is sacked 6 times and the bye week for the Denver Broncos helps Peyton sync up with his receivers on the way to his 186th win as a starter.
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And why not? When the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos, two 6-0 teams, meet Sunday night in Denver, it will be only the second time the two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks will go head-to-head in an National Football League game. “But I’ve seen enough throws in the money situations where they need them, and it seems like especially in the two minute situations, in crunch time, when they’re playing up-tempo, you see better rhythm”.
If the Broncos are successful in this, Chris Harris and Aqib Talib can have their way with the Packers receivers. There’s no reason for me not to think the Pack’s defense can cover those targets, hold firm against the run and get Manning uncomfortable in the pocket. So, you kind of understand that. Unlike the Broncos, they are scoring more than 27 points per game (Denver has scored more than 27 points just once this season) and have the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense, which is allowing just 16.8 points per game.
“We’re going to rally behind everybody”, tailback C.J. Anderson said.
“You definitely have to be very optimistic, knowing that we feel we haven’t played up to our full potential as a team yet, but we’re sitting here at 6-0”, Lang said.
Fans will undoubtedly be in for a thriller, as two 6-0 teams facing each otheris rare and in fact, has only happened four times in National Football League history.
Then, there’s a home game against Kansas City and a trip to Chicago to face former Broncos coach John Fox and ex-offensive coordinator Adam Gase, architect of Manning’s record-setting seasons. The Broncos defence ranks first in yards allowed per game (281.3) and sacks (26) and fourth in interceptions (nine). His physicality and ability to bury defenders after the catch could come in handy against Denver’s excellent group of cornerbacks. “Because we’ve just adapted to it”.
As for Peyton Manning, he’s turning to classic film for inspiration.
Manning will throw a few on Wednesday, too, his normal day off, but Kubiak wasn’t sure to what extent.
But many fans and bettors wonder how far the team can go with Peyton Manning under center as the veteran is struggling through one of the worst seasons of his career. “You just really have to watch the ball”, Ware said. “I got asked about that by the Green Bay media”.
He wanted to focus on avoiding Clay Matthews instead.
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FREE PLAYS: Rodgers is the best hard-counter in the league and has gained over 200 yards on six free plays, so Kubiak implored his pass rushers not to try jumping back if they’re drawn offside. Even if Von Miller and company are getting pressure on Rodgers, he will be able to handle it better than previous quarterbacks they have faced. He was chosen AFC special teams player of the month after converting 10 of 11 field goals, including winners against Minnesota and Cleveland. He hopes to practice Saturday when the team arrives in Denver.
