Peyton Manning: Peyton Manning (foot) intends to play in 2016

“The 6’7” Osweiler threw for 250 yards in the air and the Broncos compiled a season-high 170 yards on the ground. Most significantly, he avoided any major mistakes, with no interceptions, giving the Broncos their first game without an interception this season.

It will inundate you.

Kubiak had already said Osweiler was his starter this week when the Broncos (8-2) host the unbeaten Patriots (10-0).

Injuries played a part in why Manning was pulled last week in Denver’s loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. More than anything, it actually came at a very convenient time for the team. All of a sudden, he’s running [head coach] Gary Kubiak’s and, quite frankly, he has just not been effective. Not only that, but they have kept him around as long as they have behind Manning, so they must like what they see in him.

Peyton Manning may well become the best quarterback in the history of American football, but he’s only human.

“We’re all in on the Patriots”, Kubiak said.

-PASSING OFFENSE: B-plus. The pass protection for Brock Osweiler was shaky at times, as he absorbed five sacks from the Bears’ pass rush.

For ESPN, they only pointed out three things.

Brock Osweiler will be the Week 12 starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos when they take on the New England Patriots.

Osweiler was composed all weekend – from when he spoke to the team during its Saturday night meeting at a downtown Chicago hotel to the first series, when he guided the Broncos to a touchdown in just four plays. They were still missing some of their top playmakers on offense.

“He likes me, I know that”, a flattered Ryan said after the game. Are you winning in spite of him or because of him? What would you do with Peyton Manning given these circumstances?

Osweiler seems to be a good fit so far.

“It was encouraging for a first start in this league”, Kubiak said Monday.

“I’m told he now intends to play next year, even if it’s not for the Broncos”, Florio said. Manning in the meantime is probably hearing everyone say if he should or shouldn’t retire, but isn’t letting anyone know what’s on his mind. “We’ll see where we’re at when we go back to work [on Wednesday]”.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Peyton Manning will spend the next week in a walking cast and is expected to miss at least two more games with a torn plantar fascia in his left foot. He also appears regularly on numerous television and radio talk shows all across the country.

Banks, a former writer for the Washington Times, now contributes to the Chicago Tribune RedEye. Catch him Tuesdays on KOZN 1620 The Zone.