Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) points across the line during his AFC Championship NFL playoff game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.DENVER – Peyton Manning stuffed the football into his helmet and handed it to an equipment man for safekeeping.
The connection: Flawless, as usual.
The keepsake: Certainly one he’ll want to hang on to.
The Broncos quarterback had an answer for everyone Sunday – from Tom Brady to the New England defense to anyone who thought he couldn’t win the big one.
Manning is taking the Broncos on a trip to New York for the Super Bowl after another of his impeccably crafted victories – this time, a 26-16 win over the Patriots on Sunday in the AFC title game.