This time, Patriots-Broncos is all about defense

However, that didn’t stop them the last time they played in Denver, winning that game 41-23. “He’ll, be ready. It’s that offense man. That system you plug guys in that system and the will be successful”. Pass protection will be essential for the Broncos against the tenacious Patriots defense, ranking second in the league in sacks with 3.2 per game. This question originally appeared on Quora. – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. The only way to do that is to run the football effectively, which brings us back to Osweiler under center. It is no mistake that football is played during this particular holiday. Meanwhile, the Broncos are undergoing the beginning of a long-term change at quarterback with Brock Osweiler manning the controls. The Broncos defense can find a balance between aggressive play and blatant disregard for the rules.

Peyton Manning is no longer of any use to the team.

AGELESS ARM: While Manning’s season at age 39 has been a misadventure, Brady’s season at age 38 is rolling along just fine, with 25 touchdown throws and just four interceptions.

Today, Osweiler was named AFC offensive player of the week for his performance against the Bears (250 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs and 74.1 completion percentage).

“I think they’ve got the main pieces and that’s Gronk and Tom Brady”, Denver nose tackle Sylvester Williams said.

In fairness to Osweiler, it’s the right thing to say under the circumstances. But while he said he feels fine and is experiencing no discomfort at all, a recent MRI on his neck had the Giants’ medical staff concerned enough to hold him out of practice on Wednesday and likely sit him against Washington on Sunday.

We watched as Manning finally exercised his Patriot postseason demons with a 38-34 victory over Brady’s Pats in stunning come-from-behind fashion. But it sure helps to play in the AFC East, a division of pushovers, where Mark Sanchez remains the most accomplished opposing quarterback of the past decade. “I was like, ‘Coach, you want me to go in?'” Osweiler recalled. That’s because Brady was a backup quarterback, though it’s easy to forget that was ever the case.

“He’ll be involved in game day”. The Patriots will also be without No. 2 running back Dion Lewis who is out for the rest of the season.

In the secondary, a pair of players that Denver’s had stashed up their sleeve for a while have worked their way into more consistent playing time and are making the most of it. 2014 first-round pick Bradley Roby has matured into one of the top cover corners on the team, and even though his time in the game is limited to the formation that Wade Phillips throws them in, he’s proven to be a reliable player in the clutch when he’s been called upon.

Colts (-3) over Buccaneers: The Bucs story has been great, but the line seems like an overreaction to last week’s win at Philadelphia. Others need to bide their time: Aaron Rodgers backed up Brett Favre in Green Bay and Steve Young backed up Joe Montana in San Francisco. First place takes home $100,000! Manning stayed back in Denver to continue getting treatment. This will give Brock Osweiler all his weapons as he prepares to take on the tough New England defense.