What Can Broncos Expect Out of Manning vs. Steelers?
By Charles Jay
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Brock Osweiler did a very serviceable job at quarterback for the Denver Broncos while Peyton Manning was sitting out with a foot injury. And there was no lack of discussion about whether the youngster could actually hold onto the job on a permanent basis. But it is playoff time, and coach Gary Kubiak has made the decision to go with the five-time MVP when things matter most. That means a Sunday game at Sports Authority Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers, beginning at 4:40 PM ET, and even after the opening kickoff, Vietbet customers can place wagers on the game in progress as they are watching it on CBS, through the facilities of Live Betting Extra.
Broncos vs Steelers – Vietbet NFL BETTING LINE:
In the football betting odds that have been posted on this game by the people at Vietbet, with reduced juice attached, Denver is the favorite:
Denver Broncos -7 (+105)
Pittsburgh Steelers +7 (-115)
Make no mistake about the fact that Manning has had a rough season. He has thrown 17 interceptions, which is second most in the league, even though he has started only nine games. But he is indeed Peyton Manning, and you have to value not only his experience but his expertise. And so he will take command, after having been given a relief role against the San Diego Chargers (5 for 9 passing) in the season finale, a game in which he helped spark a Denver victory that made the home-field advantage in the playoffs possible.
It is no secret that Manning’s arm probably can’t do the things it did as recently as two years ago, when he set all kinds of records and got the Broncos into the Super Bowl. And he may have been hampered by his injury even before he went out of action against Kansas City in a 29-13 loss. His 17 Interceptions Are Way out of character for him, as is a completion percentage that is slightly below 60%. He has even been sacked more times than usual (16 times against 331 attempts).
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But there is no question that he has a certain mastery of the game plan, and the Denver offense can take a couple of different shapes with him behind center. For one thing, he is extremely good at calling audibles at the line of scrimmage, so he can check out of a passing play to a running play, and vice versa. Also, as Vietbet patrons are very familiar with, he can run the no-huddle offense at a rather rapid tempo, and that can keep a defense off-balance. You can perhaps expect a little of both against of this Pittsburgh stop unit, which has literally been up against a backup quarterback in each of its last six games.
The Broncos may run more effectively with Manning in the lineup; they do have a duo fully capable of getting that done, considering the likes of Ronnie Hillman (863 yards) and CJ Anderson (720 yards). And Manning’s arm strength may not be as much of an issue if he can get the screen game going, and Demariyus Thomas (105 catches, 1304 yards) is a very effective person along those lines.
What might make Manning more dangerous than anything is if the Steelers are playing to close the line of scrimmage, underestimating the “zip” in his arm. While he may not be able to wing it like he used to, Manning should be able to get the ball down the field when the Steelers are playing too tight.
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